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.
NY7.1adopted
Final Report - Zoning Amendment Application - 665, 667, 669 and 671 Sheppard Avenue West
This application proposes 39 five-storey, (excluding a rooftop terrace access), stacked, back-to-back townhouses, 7 three-storey, (excluding a rooftop terrace access), townhouses and 2 three-storey townhouses for a total of 48 units with 54 underground parking spaces at 665, 667, 669 and 671 Sheppard Avenue West. The redevelopment proposal is in keeping with the Sheppard West/Dublin Secondary Plan, appropriately transitions to the abutting lower density residential uses, and improves the Sheppard Avenue West streetscape. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. This report also recommends a holding provision ("H") in the Zoning By-law, due to outstanding sanitary capacity issues, to be lifted at such a time as the sanitary servicing solution is acceptable, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 665, 667, 669 and 671 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (June 18, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 665, 667, 669 and 671 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (June 18, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 665, 667, 669 and 671 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 665, 667, 669 and 671 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY7.2adopted
Final Report - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - 160 Sheppard Avenue West
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law at 160 Sheppard Avenue West to permit a three-storey medical office building with a height of 12.3 metres, or 14.0 metres measured to the top of the parapet. The application proposes 500 square metres of commercial gross floor area, including 47 square metres of retail space which equates to a floor space index of 0.95 times the lot area. Vehicular access to the subject site is proposed along the eastern limit of the site via a 6.0 metre wide, two-way driveway. A total of seven parking spaces are proposed on the ground level behind the building. The application also proposes an enclosed terrace accessed through the second floor and an outdoor terrace accessed through the third floor. The Official Plan Amendment proposes to amend the in-force Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan (SACASP) to permit a height of 14.0 metres, including the parapet. The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 and will bring the site into the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013 to permit the proposed development and to establish appropriate performance standards. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), conform to and do not conflict with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019), and are consistent with the general intent and purpose of the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to permit a three-storey medical office building with a maximum gross floor area of 500 square metres, resulting in a floor space index of 0.95 times the area of the lot. The proposed development fits within the existing and planned context for Sheppard Avenue West, is in keeping with the objectives of the Council-adopted Sheppard Lansing Secondary Plan to create a mixed-use avenue with a vibrant and attractive streetscape with greening and pedestrian amenity, and appropriately transitions to the abutting lower density residential uses.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 160 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (June 7, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands at 160 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (June 7, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 by adding the lands at 160 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (June 7, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to: a. submit a revised Functional Serving Report and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 160 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands at 160 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 by adding the lands at 160 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the applicant is required to: a. submit a revised Functional Serving Report and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
NY7.3forwarded without recommendation
Final Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 11-19, 25 and 29 Industrial Street
This application proposes the development of three new commercial buildings with a total gross floor area of 7,032 square metres at 11-19, 25 and 29 Industrial Street. The westerly two buildings proposed will be one storey in height, and the easterly building will be two storeys in height. A total of 106 vehicular parking spaces are proposed as part of the development. The new development will also share the existing parking located in the existing commercial development at 85-115 Laird Drive. The application is the second phase of the Leaside Village Shopping Centre. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2019. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the former Leaside Zoning By-law 1916 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013. The proposal has been reviewed against the policies of the PPS (2014), the Growth Plan (2019), and the Toronto Official Plan. Staff are of the opinion that the proposal is consistent with the PPS (2014) and does not conflict with the Growth Plan (2019). Furthermore, the proposal conforms with the Toronto Official Plan, particularly as it relates to Site and Area Specific Policy 508. The proposal permits an expansion of an existing retail area onto lands which have been vacant and enhances the streetscape of Industrial Street.
North York Community Council submits this item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend former Leaside Zoning By-law 1916, for the lands at 11-19, 25 and 29 Industrial Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 11-19, 25 and 29 Industrial Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
NY7.4adopted
This application proposes to establish a rear drive aisle as a Common Elements Condominium at 2962A, 2962B, 2962C, 2966A, & 2966B Bayview Avenue. The Common Elements Condominium is required to provide legal pedestrian and vehicular access to five townhouses and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the common element rear drive aisle by the Common Elements Condominium corporation. The requested exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act is required to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the five residential townhouses fronting on Bayview Avenue, which will become the Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) to the Common Elements Condominium. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019). The lifting of Part Lot Control and the creation of the Common Elements Condominium is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act against each POTL appurtenant to the Common Elements Condominium, whereby the owner agrees not to convey or mortgage any part of the POTLs without prior consent of the Chief Planner or his designate, which may be provided following registration of the Common Elements Condominium.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (June 5, 2019) from Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to: a. the conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report (June 5, 2019) from Director, Community Planning, North York District which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the final approval and the release of the Plan of Condominium for registration; b. any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development; and c. draft plan approval not being issued until the necessary Bill(s) are in full force and effect. 2. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 2962A, 2962B, 2962C, 2966A, & 2966B Bayview Avenue as generally illustrated on Attachment 4 to the report (June 5, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 3. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. 4. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the Parcels of Tied Lands (POTLs) without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title to the Parcels of Tied Lands (POTLs) at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 6. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the Parcels of Tied Lands (POTLs) lands. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to this report, subject to: a. the conditions, as generally listed in Attachment 3 to this report which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the final approval and the release of the Plan of Condominium for registration; b. any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development; and c. draft plan approval not being issued until the necessary Bill(s) are in full force and effect. 2. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 2962A, 2962B, 2962C, 2966A, & 2966B Bayview Avenue as generally illustrated on Attachment 4 to this report, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 3. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law. 4. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the Parcels of Tied Lands (POTLs) without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his/her designate. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title to the Parcels of Tied Lands (POTLs) at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered. 6. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the Parcels of Tied Lands (POTLs) lands. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
NY7.5adopted
This Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish 28 existing rental dwelling units located within 3 residential rental buildings at 2779 Yonge Street and 15-17 and 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue and replace all demolished units within the proposed 9-storey mixed-use building on the subject site. The commercial building at 2781 Yonge Street would also be demolished. The associated Zoning By-law Amendment application (13 123068 NNY 25 OZ) proposes a 9-storey mixed-use building on the subject site. This application is the subject of a settlement at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The LPAT is withholding its order pending written confirmation from the City Solicitor that the Section 37 Agreement has been executed and registered on title, the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment has been prepared, and the City has issued notice of approval conditions for the site plan application. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application for a Rental Housing Demolition permit in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of 28 existing rental dwelling units located at 2779 Yonge Street and 15-17 and 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide, secure and maintain not less than 28 replacement rental dwelling units, comprised of at least 14 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units, within the proposed 9-storey mixed-use building on the subject site, for a period of at least 20 years, beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied, and as generally illustrated in the plans provided to the City Planning Division dated May 3, 2019. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. the owner shall provide, secure and maintain at least 3 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents and 11 one-bedroom and 11 two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, for a period of at least 10 years, beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied; c. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; d. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 9-storey mix-use building at no extra charge. Access and use of these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any resident of the non-replacement rental dwelling units without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as customary practices for private bookings, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; e. the owner shall provide 14 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; f. the owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; g. the owner shall provide tenant assistance to all past eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and h. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the subject site one or more Agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in a, b, c, d, e, f and g above to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 28 existing rental dwelling units at 2779 Yonge Street and 15-17 and 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 1 above; b. the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the proposed 9-storey mix-use building on the subject site; and e. the execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act securing Recommendation 1 a, b, c, d, e, f and g and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendment. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Rental Housing Demolition permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given preliminary approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Residential Demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code and Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the first building permit for excavation and shoring of the proposed development, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given preliminary approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition permit under 363-11.1, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the owner remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official; c. the owner erect the mixed-use building on the site no later than 4 years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed 9-storey mixed-use building within the time specified in condition c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each dwelling unit for which a Residential Demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the foregoing, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the application for a Rental Housing Demolition permit in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of 28 existing rental dwelling units located at 2779 Yonge Street and 15-17 and 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide, secure and maintain not less than 28 replacement rental dwelling units, comprised of at least 14 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units, within the proposed 9-storey mixed-use building on the subject site, for a period of at least 20 years, beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied, and as generally illustrated in the plans provided to the City Planning Division dated May 3, 2019. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. the owner shall provide, secure and maintain at least 3 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents and 11 one-bedroom and 11 two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, for a period of at least 10 years, beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied; c. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; d. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 9-storey mix-use building at no extra charge. Access and use of these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any resident of the non-replacement rental dwelling units without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as customary practices for private bookings, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; e. the owner shall provide 14 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; f. the owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; g. the owner shall provide tenant assistance to all past eligible tenants of the existing rental dwelling units, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and h. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the subject site one or more Agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in a, b, c, d, e, f and g above to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 28 existing rental dwelling units at 2779 Yonge Street and 15-17 and 19-21 Strathgowan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 1 above; b. the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the proposed 9-storey mix-use building on the subject site; and e. the execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act securing Recommendation 1 a, b, c, d, e, f and g and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendment. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Rental Housing Demolition permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given preliminary approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Residential Demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code and Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the first building permit for excavation and shoring of the proposed development, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given preliminary approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition permit under 363-11.1, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the owner remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official; c. the owner erect the mixed-use building on the site no later than 4 years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed 9-storey mixed-use building within the time specified in condition (c) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each dwelling unit for which a Residential Demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the foregoing, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
NY7.6amended
Request for Direction Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 368-386 Eglinton Avenue East
On March 28, 2018, the applicant appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") citing Council's failure to make a decision on the Zoning By-law Amendment applications within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. The first prehearing conference was held on October 16, 2018. A second pre-hearing conference was held on May 14, 2019. A third pre-hearing conference will be scheduled by the LPAT following an update from all parties including the applicant, the City of Toronto, the Toronto District School Board and the South Eglinton Ratepayers' and Residents' Association on their progress in resolving outstanding issues. This application has been revised and currently proposes a new 11-storey (29.17 metres plus a 5 metre mechanical penthouse) addition to the east end of the existing residential apartment building at 368 Eglinton Avenue East including 76 new residential rental units in addition to the 148 residential rental units in the existing building. A total of 163 parking spaces are proposed for the combined needs of the existing building and the building addition. The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction with respect to the LPAT hearing. This report recommends that Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to support the current proposal at the LPAT, subject to conditions. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019) and the City of Toronto Official Plan. It provides improvements to the existing building at 368 Eglinton Avenue East, appropriate transition to the low rise residential Neighbourhoods designated lands to the north, mitigates privacy issues related to the interface with the existing residential building to the east at 398 Eglinton Avenue East, provides new rental housing and secures the new and existing residential rental tenure for a period of 20 years.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with Planning staff and other appropriate staff to attend the third Local Planning Appeal Tribunal prehearing conference (when it is scheduled) in support of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Number 17 188558 STE 22 OZ, at 368-386 Eglinton Avenue East, and support the conversion of the prehearing conference to a settlement hearing, provided all conditions listed below are satisfied. 2. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. all comments from Engineering and Construction Services contained in their February 14, 2019 memorandum are addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. the owner enters into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and the following matters are secured through the agreement pursuant to policy 5, section 5.1.1 of the City's Official Plan to support development: i. the rental tenure of the existing rental building containing 149 existing rental dwelling units, without application to convert or demolish for at least 20 years commencing from the date of the enactment of the amending by-laws; ii. access for residents of the existing rental building to all indoor and outdoor amenities within the proposed building addition with no cost pass-through to existing residents within the existing rental dwelling units; iii. improvements to the existing rental building, with no cost pass-through to existing residents within the existing rental dwelling units, including: A. programmed outdoor amenity area on the two existing roof-top amenity areas on the existing building, including outdoor furniture, weather protection, barbeques, and renovating the existing washroom located adjacent to the existing eastern roof-top outdoor amenity area; B. establishing a new indoor amenity area within the basement of the existing building of at least 80 square metres, currently occupied by a mechanical/service space; C. locating all garbage, recycling, and composting storage indoors for the new and existing building and locating a hand delivered refuse drop-off area within the existing building; D. introducing secure long-term bike storage within the underground parking garage for residents of the existing and new buildings; and E. introducing short-term visitor bike parking racks located at the front entrance of the existing building; iv. a construction mitigation and tenant communications plan to lessen adverse impacts on tenants due to the redevelopment proposal, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; v. a tenant assistance plan to lessen impacts imposed upon the tenants of twelve (11) existing rental dwelling units which will be reconfigured to accommodate the enclosure of an existing bedroom window, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vi. reducing the number of vehicular driveways to and from the site from 4 to 1 and relocating the ramp to the underground parking garage to the rear of the site. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue to work together with the Toronto District School Board to secure appropriate conditions of approval, including potentially a holding symbol (H), regarding the provision of public school facilities to accommodate students generated from this development.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with Planning staff and other appropriate staff to attend the third Local Planning Appeal Tribunal prehearing conference (when it is scheduled) in support of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Number 17 188558 STE 22 OZ, at 368-386 Eglinton Avenue East, and support the conversion of the prehearing conference to a settlement hearing, provided all conditions listed below are satisfied. 2. In the event that the LPAT allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the LPAT to withhold the issuance of any Order(s) until such time as the LPAT has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. all comments from Engineering and Construction Services contained in their February 14, 2019 memorandum are addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. the owner enters into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act and the following matters are secured through the agreement pursuant to policy 5, section 5.1.1 of the City's Official Plan to support development: i. the rental tenure of the existing rental building containing 149 existing rental dwelling units, without application to convert or demolish for at least 20 years commencing from the date of the enactment of the amending by-laws; ii. access for residents of the existing rental building to all indoor and outdoor amenities within the proposed building addition with no cost pass-through to existing residents within the existing rental dwelling units; iii. improvements to the existing rental building, with no cost pass-through to existing residents within the existing rental dwelling units, including: A. programmed outdoor amenity area on the two existing roof-top amenity areas on the existing building, including outdoor furniture, weather protection, barbeques, and renovating the existing washroom located adjacent to the existing eastern roof-top outdoor amenity area; B. establishing a new indoor amenity area within the basement of the existing building of at least 80 square metres, currently occupied by a mechanical/service space; C. locating all garbage, recycling, and composting storage indoors for the new and existing building and locating a hand delivered refuse drop-off area within the existing building; D. introducing secure long-term bike storage within the underground parking garage for residents of the existing and new buildings; and E. introducing short-term visitor bike parking racks located at the front entrance of the existing building; iv. a construction mitigation and tenant communications plan to lessen adverse impacts on tenants due to the redevelopment proposal, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; v. a tenant assistance plan to lessen impacts imposed upon the tenants of twelve (11) existing rental dwelling units which will be reconfigured to accommodate the enclosure of an existing bedroom window, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and vi. reducing the number of vehicular driveways to and from the site from 4 to 1 and relocating the ramp to the underground parking garage to the rear of the site.
NY7.7forwarded without recommendation
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and zoning by-law to permit a thirty-three storey residential building with retail on the ground floor at 5294-5304 and 5306 Yonge Street. The applicant has appealed the application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") due to Council's failure to make a decision on the applications within the time prescribed by the Planning Act and a hearing has been scheduled to commence on October 28, 2019. On May 31, 2019, the applicant submitted a revised proposal in the form of a "With Prejudice", or public, settlement offer which is the subject of this report. The revised thirty-three storey proposal would have a height of 101.26 metres (excluding the mechanical penthouse) and a gross floor area of 22,188 square metres. The gross floor area would result in a Floor Space Index (a "FSI") of 8.75 times the area of the lot. A total of 109 vehicular parking spaces are proposed underground. An on-site parkland dedication is now proposed in this revised proposal. The changes made by the applicant are discussed in this report, however, despite the modifications, the proposal is still not supportable for the reasons outlined in this report. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning and other appropriate staff, attend the LPAT hearing in opposition to the amended Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment applications. In the opinion of Planning staff, the proposal does not conform with the Growth Plan, is not consistent with the PPS, does not conform to the Official Plan or the North York Centre Secondary Plan, does not constitute good planning and is not in the public interest.
North York Community Council submits this item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to continue to oppose the application, as amended, at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing. 2. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the Official Plan and/or zoning by-law amendment applications, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the application until such time as: a. the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; b. the City Solicitor confirms the satisfactory execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the Section 37 matters; c. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has provided a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and a Geohydrology Report, acceptable to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the City Solicitor confirms that the owner has designed and provided financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and Geohydrology Report to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, and Geohydrology Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and e. the City Solicitor confirms that the implementation of the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Geohydrology Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services either does not require changes to the proposed amending by-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending by-laws to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the City Solicitor and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the application, City Council direct the City Solicitor to advise the Tribunal that the Zoning By-laws should not be approved without the provision of such services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be considered appropriate by the Chief Planner in consultation with the applicant and the Ward Councillor. 4. Should the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the application, Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PF&R). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PF&R, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant, in consultation with the Local Councillor, to address the issues outlined in the report (June 24, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and to report back to City Council on the outcome, including proposed Section 37 contributions relating to any revised proposal, as appropriate.
NY7.8adopted
This report recommends that Toronto City Council approve the proposed alterations to the heritage property located within the proposed development site at 50-60 Eglinton Avenue West, linked with the proposed redevelopment of the site and per the settlement offer submitted to the City on July 13, 2018, and adopted by Council on July 23, 2018, in conjunction with an appeal to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal ("LPAT") of the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, that Council include the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, that Council state its Intention to Designate the property included in the proposed development site (50-60 Eglinton West) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 50 Eglinton Avenue West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to the report (May 8, 2019) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 32-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 50-60 Eglinton Avenue West, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings (update issued April 19, 2019) prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects and Hariri Pontarini Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., issued February 27, 2019 (with Addendum issued April 12, 2019) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions: a. that as a condition of the Section 37 Agreement as approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West in accordance with the plans and drawings (update issued April 19, 2019) prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects and Hariri Pontarini Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. issued February 27, 2019 (with Addendum issued April 12, 2019) and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.a.2 below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. issued February 27, 2019 (with Addendum issued April 12, 2019) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 3. enter into and register on the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations; b. that prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 50-60 Eglinton Avenue West, the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Preservation Services; 4. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property 50-60 Eglinton Avenue West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.a.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan; d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.c.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 50 Eglinton Avenue West (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to the report May 8, 2019 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 32-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 50-60 Eglinton Avenue West, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings (update issued April 19, 2019) prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects and Hariri Pontarini Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., issued February 27, 2019 (with Addendum issued April 12, 2019) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions: a. that as a condition of the Section 37 Agreement as approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West in accordance with the plans and drawings (update issued April 19, 2019) prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects and Hariri Pontarini Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. issued February 27, 2019 (with Addendum issued April 12, 2019) and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.a.2 below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. issued February 27, 2019 (with Addendum issued April 12, 2019) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 3. enter into and register on the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations; b. that prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 50-60 Eglinton Avenue West, the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Preservation Services; 4. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property 50-60 Eglinton Avenue West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.a.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan; d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.c.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 50 Eglinton Avenue West
NY7.9adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1100 Sheppard Avenue West. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff have scheduled a community consultation meeting for the application in conjunction with the Ward Councillor. The meeting is to be held on June 13, 2019 in the existing office building at 20 De Boers Drive.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1100 Sheppard Avenue West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1100 Sheppard Avenue West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY7.10adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning By-Law Amendment Application - 2577-2581 Yonge Street
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 2577 - 2581 Yonge Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2577-2581 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2577 - 2581 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY7.11adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4, and 6 Lansing Square. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4 and 6 Lansing Square together with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2550 Victoria Park Avenue and 2, 4 and 6 Lansing Square together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY7.12adopted
Preliminary Report - Zoning Amendment Application - 765 Steeles Avenue West
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 765 Steeles Avenue West. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 765 Steeles Avenue West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 765 Steeles Avenue West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY7.13amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 2810-2814 Bayview Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
North York Community Council directed that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2810-2814 Bayview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Due to the proximity of the site to the 401 ramp, that the appropriate City staff, in their review of this application, consider eliminating all parking if the access is off Irvington Avenue, or greatly reducing the parking to allow access off Bayview Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2810-2814 Bayview Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
NY7.14adopted
Parking Regulations - Tippett Road
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting North York Community Council to authorize amendments to the existing parking regulations on the both sides of Tippett Road. The proposed amendments to the existing parking regulations will address the concerns residents on Tippett Road have regarding vehicles displaying accessible permits from parking on both sides of the street and the safe flow of two-way traffic.
North York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and a point 132 metres south. 2. Rescinded the existing prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and the south end of Tippett Road. 3. Prohibited standing at all times on the east side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and a point 132 metres south. 4. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and the south end of Tippett Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and a point 132 metres south. 2. Rescind the existing prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and the south end of Tippett Road. 3. Prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and a point 132 metres south. 2. Prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Tippett Road, between Wilson Avenue and the south end of Tippett Road.
NY7.15adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Celt Avenue and Mulholland Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting North York Community Council to authorize the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Celt Avenue and Mulholland Avenue. The installation of an all-way stop control is justified and recommended to clearly establish right-of-way and enhance pedestrian and driver safety.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Celt Avenue and Mulholland Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Celt Avenue and Mulholland Avenue.
NY7.16adopted
All-Way Stop Control - Mildenhall Road and Dawlish Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting North York Community Council to authorize the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Mildenhall Road and Dawlish Avenue. The installation of an all-way stop control is justified and recommended to clearly establish right-of-way and to enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Mildenhall Road and Dawlish Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Mildenhall Road and Dawlish Avenue.
NY7.17adopted
Parking and Traffic Regulations - Curlew Drive
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting North York Community Council to approve a speed limit reduction from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Curlew Drive and amend the parking regulations to allow parking in front of 74 Curlew Drive. The implementation of a 40 km/h speed limit on Curlew Drive is justified and will promote a safer environment for motorists and pedestrians, including students walking to/from Curlew Montessori School. The proposed parking amendments will allow residents of 74 Curlew Drive to park on-street when unloading groceries and other goods. On-street parking will reduce the travelled road width but still accommodate two-way traffic flow.
North York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Curlew Drive, between Lawrence Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Curlew Drive, between a point 100 metres east of Rialto Drive and a point 100 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Curlew Drive, between Lawrence Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Curlew Drive, between a point 100 metres east of Rialto Drive and a point 100 metres further east.
NY7.18adopted
Parking Amendments - Liszt Gate
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Liszt Gate, near the driveway access of the townhouse complex at No. 6 Liszt Gate. This is in response to complaints about large vehicles parking near the driveway, causing sightline issues for motorists entering and exiting the complex.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times, on the west side of Liszt Gate between Finch Avenue East and a point 40 metres north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Prohibit parking at all times, on the west side of Liszt Gate between Finch Avenue East and a point 40 metres north.
NY7.19amended
Speed Hump Poll Results - Pineway Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming polls undertaken on Pineway Boulevard, between Bernick Road and Weatherstone Crescent (north intersection). The poll results indicated that the support for the installation of speed humps is less than the 60% of poll respondents required by the traffic calming policy and needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install traffic calming measures. Accordingly, continuing the process to install speed humps on Pineway Boulevard is not recommended.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed that the speed limit on Pineway Boulevard be harmonized such that the speed limit is 40km/h from Cummer Avenue to Weatherstone Crescent.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Transportation Services, Traffic Management recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Deny the installation of speed humps on Pineway Boulevard, between Bernick Road and Weatherstone Crescent (north intersection).
NY7.20adopted
Traffic Control Signals - Avondale Avenue at Bales Avenue and Harrison Garden Boulevard
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting North York Community Council to approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Bales Avenue/Harrison Garden Boulevard. The proposed traffic control signals do not fully satisfy the traffic control signal warrants, however, this installation will address safety concerns for all intersection users and provide enhanced guidance over the current all-way stop sign controls at this intersection.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Bales Avenue/Harrison Garden Boulevard. 2. Subject to the approval of traffic control signals at the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Bales Avenue/Harrison Garden Boulevard, directed that the existing all-way stop control on Avondale Avenue and Bales Avenue/Harrison Garden Boulevard be rescinded, coincident with the traffic control signal installation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Bales Avenue/Harrison Garden Boulevard. 2. Subject to the approval of traffic control signals at the intersection of Avondale Avenue and Bales Avenue/Harrison Garden Boulevard, the existing all-way stop control on Avondale Avenue and Bales Avenue/Harrison Garden Boulevard be rescinded, coincident with the traffic control signal installation.
NY7.21amended
Relocation of Pedestrian Crossover - Willowdale Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Willowdale Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to relocate the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO) from Willowdale Avenue, immediately north of McKee Avenue to Willowdale Avenue, immediately south of Church Avenue. Transportation Services is also recommending that the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection Willowdale Avenue at Church Avenue not be authorized as the technical justification for the installation of traffic control signals is not satisfied. The relocation of pedestrian crossover is based on a number of other factors staff have considered, namely; the pedestrian generators in the area (i.e., school, park and community centre on Church Avenue, west of Willowdale Avenue and high density development on Willowdale Avenue, north of Church Avenue), and the nearby TTC stops. A pedestrian crossover at this location will enhance safety for pedestrians in this area.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover from Willowdale Avenue, immediately north of McKee Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Willowdale Avenue at Church Avenue, coincident with the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover at Willowdale Avenue and McKee Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the removal of existing pedestrian crossover from Willowdale Avenue, immediately north of McKee Avenue. 2. City Council authorize the installation of pedestrian crossover on Willowdale Avenue, immediately south of Church Avenue. 3. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Willowdale Avenue at Church Avenue.
NY7.22adopted
As the Fisherville community intensifies, traffic congestion and road safety have become a latent issue. Speeding, failure to comply with road regulations and lack of enforcement are some of the realities affecting the Fisherville Rd, Carpenter Rd, Bathurst St, crossroad. The McDonald's location within this intersection, experiences high levels of pedestrian and vehicular traffic well into late evening hours and accessing it has become a dangerous endeavour. Our office has then reviewed many of the concerns raised by constituents regarding this crossroad and is committed to improve road safety in the area.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services staff to review the feasibility of installing traffic control signals at the intersections of Bathurst Street and Carpenter Road and Carpenter Road and Fisherville Road and report back to North York Community Council at its meeting scheduled to be held on September 16, 2019.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor James Pasternak recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services staff to review the feasibility of installing traffic control signals at the intersections of Bathurst Street and Carpenter Road and Carpenter Road and Fisherville Road and report back to North York Community Council at its meeting scheduled to be held on September 16, 2019.
NY7.23adopted
Speed Limit Reduction on Lord Seaton Road
A number of residents on Lord Seaton Road have contacted me to share their concerns about speed and volume issues on their street. Residents regularly observe vehicles operating at speeds well beyond the posted limit of 50km/h. Lord Seaton Road is a residential street with many families and children walking to and from the nearby St. Andrews Park, Tournament Park, Owen Public School, and St. Andrew's Middle School. There is TTC service on a portion of the street. Transportation staff have no objections to the proposed speed limit reduction.
North York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Lord Seaton Road, between Yonge Street and Upper Canada Drive (east intersection).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Lord Seaton Road, between Yonge Street and Upper Canada Drive (east intersection).
NY7.24adopted
Lawrence Park Traffic Management Plan
The Lawrence Park neighbourhood refers to the area bounded as follows: in the north, by Lawrence Avenue East, from Yonge Street to Bayview Avenue. In the east, by Bayview Avenue, from Lawrence Avenue East to Blythwood Road. In the south, by Blythwood Road, from Bayview Avenue to Blyth Dale Road, Blyth Dale Road, from Blythwood Road to Blyth Hill Road, Blyth Hill Road, from Blyth Dale Road to Blythwood Road, and Blythwood Road, from Blyth Hill Road to the southerly extension of Alexander Muir Road. In the west, by the southerly extension of Alexander Muir Road at Blythwood Road to the eastern terminus of Alexander Muir Road, Alexander Muir Road, from the easterly terminus to Yonge Street, and Yonge Street, from Alexander Muir Road to Lawrence Avenue East. This neighbourhood is primarily comprised of local and minor arterial roads, and several of its boundaries are major arterial roads. The land use is mainly residential, with several parks and schools. Partially due to the growing popularity of GPS Navigation Applications like Waze, this neighbourhood has experienced a significant increase in cut-through traffic, with drivers often operating at very high speeds. Residents of St. Leonard's Avenue have reported that the problem is particularly acute on their street, as it is the only thoroughfare that directly connects Mount Pleasant Road to Bayview Avenue. The main concerns raised by the neighbourhood are cut-through traffic, speed, volume, and infiltration. I have consulted with the Lawrence Park Ratepayers' Association who have asked me to move forward with a Traffic Management Plan that will allow Transportation staff to identify long-term, comprehensive solutions to these issues in consultation with the community. Within the Traffic Management Plan, staff should consider both traffic control and traffic calming measures including all-way stop locations, turn restrictions, speed humps, and other options that will address vehicle speed, volume, and traffic infiltration issues. To consult the community, staff should attend public meetings coordinated through the Councillor's office and local residents' associations. If possible, the Traffic Management Plan should be implemented in coordination with the Lawrence Park Environmental Assessment. When a Traffic Management Plan has been agreed upon, the findings will be reported to North York Community Council for approval.
North York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services staff, North York District, to work with the Lawrence Park community to evaluate their traffic concerns and develop a Traffic Management Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services staff, North York District, to work with the Lawrence Park community to evaluate their traffic concerns and develop a Traffic Management Plan.
NY7.25adopted
This report requests Council's authority for the City to assume the municipal road and services within Coneflower Crescent, in accordance with the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2509, registered on July 19, 2013, between Menkes Antibes Holdings Inc. and the City of Toronto.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Coneflower Crescent and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2509. 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-2509. 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-2509 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review recommends that: 1. City Council assume the services installed within Coneflower Crescent and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan of Subdivision 66M-2509. 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-2509. 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-2509 to Toronto Hydro.
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.