North York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 31 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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NY8.1deferred
Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard - Traffic Control Signals
In the Final Report for the Allen East District Plan that was considered by City Council under Item Number NY25.6, a condition was stipulated which directed the Transportation Services Development Planning and Review Area Manager to conduct the necessary studies to introduce new traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard, and report back to North York Community Council. Given the most recent traffic data that is available, Transportation Services conducted a review of the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard. Based on this assessment, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at the subject intersection given that the required warrant criteria have not been satisfied. Through future development activity in the immediate area, and within the Allen East District Plan lands, the Area 2 Development Planning and Review unit in Transportation Services will continue to monitor the Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard intersection and new traffic control signals will be secured, when justified and warranted. Based on a review of the information contained in the City's Application Information Centre, applications for concrete development proposals within the Allen East District Plan lands have yet to be received.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred the consideration of this item to its November 14, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services and the Director Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommend that: 1. North York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Joel Swirsky Boulevard and Wilson Heights Boulevard.
NY8.2deferred
Wilson Avenue and Maniza Road - Traffic Control Signals
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Wilson Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Maniza Road. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was not met.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred the consideration of this item to its November 14, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Maniza Road.
NY8.3amended
30 Blithfield Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 30 Blithfield Avenue to construct a chain link fence in the rear yard of the property which would be within the required 1.2 Metres from the Waters Edge. This is in contravention to what is specified in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.3(E) (1)(a) - A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: be no closer than 1.2 metres horizontally to the water's edge in the pool. Construction Standards A Notice of Violation was issued on June 07, 2023.
North York Community Council: 1. Granted an exemption permit, to the owner(s) of 30 Blithfield Avenue, to allow them to construct a chain link fence within 1.2 metres horizontally from the water edge. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 30 Blithfield Avenue, to allow them to construct a chain link fence within 1.2 metres horizontally from the water edge, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.3 (E) (1)(a) - A swimming pool enclosure, including any gate forming part of the enclosure, shall: be no closer than 1.2 metres horizontally to the water's edge of the pool. Construction Standards. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 30 Blithfield Avenue, to allow them to construct a chain link fence within 1.2 metres horizontally from the water edge. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.
NY8.4deferred
Re-opening NY6.20: 23 Laurentia Crescent - Request for a Fence Exemption
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 23 Laurentia Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.3.(C). 3 of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for a juliette gate, which does not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.3.(C).3 of the bylaw.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred the consideration of this item to its November 14, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption, by the property owner of 23 Laurentia Crescent, for a fence that fails to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences and to issue a second notice to the property owner to bring the fence into compliance. OR 2. Grant the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 23 Laurentia Crescent, thereby allowing the erected fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
NY8.5adopted
1265 Wilson Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On November 1, 2021, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a residential building with 12-storeys (38.2 metres without a mechanical penthouse) along the Wilson Avenue frontage and a 25-storey (78.8 meter) residential building (plus a 6.0 metre mechanical penthouse) at the south end of the site. The 12-storey element on Wilson Avenue would be connected with the tower at the south end with other building elements of varying heights. There is a 4-storey rental building on the site containing 61 residential rental units which would be demolished and are proposed to be replaced within the new development. This is subject to the related Rental Housing Demolition application 21 219452 NNY 06 RH. A Preliminary Report dated November 30, 2021 was considered by North York Community Council on January 6, 2022 and adopted with amendments. The motion indicated that staff would not schedule a community consultation meeting for the application until the applicant had an opportunity to modify their application in keeping with initial guidance from Community Planning while considering the adjacent active development application at 1277 Wilson Avenue and striving for better adherence to the Mid-Rise Building guidelines and conducting additional discussions with both staff and the local councillor. On December 9, 2022, a revised proposal was submitted which proposed 11-storeys (35.285 metres without a mechanical penthouse) along the Wilson Avenue frontage with a 27-storey (85.485 metre) building plus a 6.0 metre mechanical penthouse at the south end of the site. The 11-storey element on Wilson Avenue would be connected with the tower at the south end with three other building elements of varying heights (12-storeys plus mechanical penthouse (44.985 metre), 12-storeys (39.785 metre) and 5-storeys (16.785 metre). The revised proposal would have an overall gross floor area of 45,745 square metres above grade and 3 levels of a below-grade parking structure. A total of 559 residential units would be proposed in the revised proposal, with 61 of those units being rental replacement units. On June 30, 2023, the Applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to City Council not making a decision within the 120-day time frame in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference has been scheduled for September 27, 2023. This report provides an update on the proposal and the outstanding issues. The report recommends that the City Solicitor along with the appropriate City Staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and continues to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applicant regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 1265 Wilson Avenue, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the outstanding issues detailed in this report. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including a Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, to determine whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, and to address all the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 16, 2023, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters arising from this Plan be secured, if required; e. the Owner has addressed matters from the Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis Section of City Planning Memorandum dated February 8, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the Owner has addressed matters from the Urban Forestry Memorandum dated January 9, 2023 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; g. the Owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the Owner has provided space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law chapter 681.10.b; i. the Owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; j. the Owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application Number 21 219452 NNY 06 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the sixty-one (61) existing rental dwelling units at 1265 Wilson Avenue and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreements(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applicant regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 1265 Wilson Avenue, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the outstanding issues detailed in this report. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including a Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report, to determine whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development, and to address all the matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated January 16, 2023, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and entered into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the Owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services, and that such matters arising from this Plan be secured, if required; e. the Owner has addressed matters from the Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis Section of City Planning Memorandum dated February 8, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the Owner has addressed matters from the Urban Forestry Memorandum dated January 9, 2023 to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; g. the Owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the Owner has provided space within the development for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law chapter 681.10.b; i. the Owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; j. the Owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application No. 21 219452 NNY 06 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the sixty-one (61) existing rental dwelling units at 1265 Wilson Avenue and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreements(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY8.6adopted
The application proposes to amend the Official Plan to redesignate the lands from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas for the properties known as 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, and 41 Henning Avenue and to introduce a Site and Area Specific Policy for the lands known as 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33 and 35 Henning Avenue to permit a 34-storey (112 metres excluding mechanical (119 metres with mechanical)) residential building. The application to amend the Zoning By-law applies to 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33 and 35 Henning Avenue. It proposes development standards to implement the proposed building which would be 25,490 square metres, containing 390 dwelling units, and 45 vehicular parking spaces in a 1.5 level below-grade parking structure for the properties. The proposed Floor space index is also 15.14 times the lot area. The proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal is not consistent with the Official Plan and the Yonge Eglinton Secondary Plan (YESP). This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, particularly as it relates to the intensity of the proposed development, transition to the existing and planned context, provision of adequate amenity space, lack of visitor parking, inadequate soil volumes and servicing upgrade requirements.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (23 176474 NNY 08 OZ) in their current form, for the lands municipally known as 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 327, 39, and 41 Henning Avenue. 2. In the event the applications are appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council, pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in an attempt to resolve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify all persons or public bodies who may have filed an appeal to this decision of City Council's intention to rely on subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act and the City Clerk shall provide notice to all prescribed persons or public bodies under subsections 22(8.2) and 34(11.0.0.2) of the Planning Act. 4. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify the Ontario Land Tribunal of City Council's intention pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, and that the Ontario Land Tribunal shall receive the record, the notice of appeal and other prescribed documents and materials seventy-five (75) days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal for these matters. 5. Should the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications be resolved, and there is no appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal or the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal has been withdrawn, City Council direct the Director, North York District, Community Planning to bring forward an Approval Report to North York Community Council for a statutory public meeting as required under the Planning Act. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (23 176474 NNY 08 OZ) in their current form, for the lands municipally known as 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 327, 39, and 41 Henning Avenue. 2. In the event the applications are appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council, pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in an attempt to resolve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify all persons or public bodies who may have filed an appeal to this decision of City Council's intention to rely on subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act and the City Clerk shall provide notice to all prescribed persons or public bodies under subsections 22(8.2) and 34(11.0.0.2) of the Planning Act. 4. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify the Ontario Land Tribunal of City Council's intention pursuant to subsections 22(8.1) and 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, and that the Ontario Land Tribunal shall receive the record, the notice of appeal and other prescribed documents and materials seventy-five (75) days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal for these matters. 5. Should the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications be resolved, and there is no appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal or the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal has been withdrawn, City Council direct the Director, North York District, Community Planning to bring forward an Approval Report to North York Community Council for a statutory public meeting as required under the Planning Act. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY8.7adopted
2654, 2656, 2660, and 2668 Bayview Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment - Final Report
This Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to permit the development of 12 townhouse units fronting onto Bayview Avenue and 5 detached houses to the rear of the site accessed via a new public street on the lands municipally addressed as 2654, 2656, 2660 and 2668 Bayview Avenue. The four existing detached houses on the site would be demolished. The proposed townhouses would be separated into two blocks of 6 units each. The townhouses would be 3 storeys with an additional roof vestibule providing access to an exterior amenity space, and measure 11 metres tall (14 metres to top of roof access vestibule). Each townhouse unit would have a width of approximately 5.8 metres and a depth of 16 metres. The five detached lots would be rezoned to have minimum lot frontages ranging between 13.3 metres to 18.8 metres and minimum lot areas ranging between 667 square metres and 1,022 square metres. The lots would also permit a detached house with a maximum height of 2-storeys and 11 metres. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal provides for appropriate townhouse infill development along a major street and 5 detached dwellings which are compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood. The proposal conforms to the City of Toronto's Official Plan and meets the intent of the Bayview Townhouse Guidelines. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application. The recommended Zoning By-law includes a Holding (H) provision on the lands to ensure that preliminary infrastructure matters are identified and addressed.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2654, 2656, 2660 and 2668 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (September 22, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2654, 2656, 2660 and 2668 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
NY8.8adopted
This application proposes a 35-storey (124.75 metres to top of mechanical penthouse) residential building with 26,074 square metres of residential gross floor area for a total of 442 units, and 621 square metres of ground floor retail fronting onto Eglinton Avenue East. The development would have a total gross floor area of 26,695 square metres with a Floor Space Index of 13.47. On April 14, 2023, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference took place on August 8, 2023. A second Case Management Conference will take place on November 7, 2023. This report recommends that City Council instruct the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing and oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 589-595 Eglinton Avenue East and 61-67 Mann Avenue. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated August 21, 2023, or as may be updated, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that matters arising from such Plan be secured, if required; d. the owner has submitted a Subsurface Investigation for the possible presence of methane gas on the property and any required mitigation measures are to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including wind tunnel testing and mitigation measures, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry memorandum dated August 18, 2023, or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; g. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for tenants of the four (4) rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at the time of application, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval; i. the owner has provided a legal undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Part 2.h. above. 3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and / or the Transportation Impact Study or that mitigation is required per the Subsurface Investigation, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 589-595 Eglinton Avenue East and 61-67 Mann Avenue. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has satisfactorily addressed the Engineering and Construction Services matters in the Engineering and Construction Services Memorandum dated August 21, 2023, or as may be updated, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. the owner has submitted a revised Transportation Demand Management Plan acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Transportation Services and that matters arising from such Plan be secured, if required; d. the owner has submitted a Subsurface Investigation for the possible presence of methane gas on the property and any required mitigation measures are to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the owner has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study, including wind tunnel testing and mitigation measures, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner has satisfactorily addressed matters from the Urban Forestry memorandum dated August 18, 2023, or as may be updated in response to further submissions filed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; g. the owner has submitted an updated complete Toronto Green Standards (TGS) Checklist and Statistics Template, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for tenants of the four (4) rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at the time of application, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval; i. the owner has provided a legal undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required in Part 2.h. above. 3. Should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support the development according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report and / or the Transportation Impact Study or that mitigation is required per the Subsurface Investigation, City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to request that a Holding provision (H) be included in the final form of the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, not to be lifted until such time as the owner has made satisfactory arrangements, including entering into appropriate agreement(s) with the City for required mitigation, as well as the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure and the provision of financial securities to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and General Manager, Transportation Services. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
NY8.9adopted
On March 6, 2023, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to the City that proposes to partially redevelop the lands at 155 St. Dennis Drive with four (4) residential towers ranging in height between 42 to 56 storeys linked by a 2-storey base building. The development proposes 2,170 residential units, 135,413 square metres of residential gross floor area, and approximately 348 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The application proposes that 5 percent of the residential gross floor area (approximately 6,771 square metres) would be allocated to affordable housing. The site has an overall area of 169,361 square metres, of which, the applicant proposes to develop 7,643 square metres of the site with residential towers, and the remainder of the lands, approximately 16 hectares, would be conveyed to a public agency as open space. A total of 405 vehicle parking spaces are proposed in 4 levels of underground parking. The application was deemed complete as of August 1, 2023. The Official Plan Amendment seeks to redesignate 7,643 square metres of the site to Apartment Neighbourhoods to facilitate the residential development, with the remaining 16 hectares of the site redesignated to Natural Areas. The proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). Further, the proposal is not in keeping with the intent of the Official Plan, and does not represent good planning. This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law based on primarily the following: - The application is proposing residential development in an area that is not envisioned for growth in accordance with the urban structure, land use designations (parks and open space designation), servicing, natural heritage and hazard land policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan and Official Plan.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 155 St. Dennis Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 155 St. Dennis Drive. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event that the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
NY8.10amended
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 48 Grenoble Drive. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing 9-storey residential building containing 109 rental dwelling units and redevelop the lands with 45 (148.4 metre) and 43-storey (142.4 metre) towers connected by a 6-storey (23.8 metre) podium with on-site public parkland dedication and a privately-owned publicly-accessible space. The proposed development would contain 1,054 residential units of which 110 units would be rental replacement units, with a total gross floor area of 80,224 square metres resulting in a density ("FSI") of 11.9 times the area of the lot. The proposal includes 204 square metres of non-residential use that will service the needs of area residents. The proposed replacement rental dwelling units will be secured at affordable and mid-range (affordable), and mid-range (moderate) rents. The proposal also includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing eligible tenants to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit at similar rent and financial compensation to lessen hardship. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal also conforms to the City of Toronto Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law and the Rental Housing Demolition Application at 48 Grenoble Drive. The proposed development represents an appropriate level of intensification on the site and provides for amenity improvements for existing residents and the surrounding community.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 48 Grenoble Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Revised Attachment 5 to the motion by Councillor Jon Burnside. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 3. City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement as follows: a. securing a privately owned privately owned publicly-accessible spaces ("POPS"), having a minimum total area of 540 square metres at grade at the southern end of the site between the towers, as generally identified on Attachment 6 to this report, with the specific design of the POPS and any associated easements and improvements to be determined as part of the Site Plan Approval process for this site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The privately owned publicly-accessible spaces easement shall include provisions for rights of support, if necessary, and insurance and indemnification of the City by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 22 127161 NNY 16 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of one hundred nine (109) existing rental dwelling units located at 48 Grenoble Drive, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain at least one hundred ten (110) replacement rental dwelling units 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. During such 20-year period, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 8,289 square metres (89,222 square feet) and be comprised of at least fifty-one (51) one-bedroom units and fifty-nine (59) two-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the Floor Plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated September 22, 2023. Any revisions to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. the Owner shall, as part of the one hundred ten (110) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a above, provide at least thirty-two (32) one-bedroom units and forty-five (45) two-bedroom units at affordable rents, five (5) one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and up to fourteen (14) one-bedroom units and fourteen (14) two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. any replacement rental dwelling units provided in the proposed residential development in addition to the minimum one hundred ten (110) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a above, shall be secured at affordable rents as currently defined in the Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of the first occupancy of each unit; d. the Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the one hundred nine (109) existing rental units proposed to be demolished at 48 Grenoble Drive, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; e. the Owner shall provide tenant assistance to all Post Application Tenants, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; f. the Owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed residential building on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the podium and West Tower, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed residential building at no extra charge; h. the Owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed residential building at no extra charge; i. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent for tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units nineteen (19) vehicle parking spaces or such number as would reflect the same rate of vehicle parking spaces per dwelling unit as provided for the rest of the dwelling units in the proposed residential building. The terms and conditions for renting vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; j. the Owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential building, except as otherwise required by the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan; k. the replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 4.a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and l. the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 48 Grenoble Drive, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a through 4.k above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, prior to issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of one hundred nine (109) rental dwelling units at 48 Grenoble Drive after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 48 Grenoble Drive after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. The owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the time frame being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and, d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 8. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 676 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation ("PFR") and the City Solicitor. 9. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 10. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 48 Grenoble Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 3. City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement as follows: a. securing a privately owned privately owned publicly-accessible spaces ("POPS"), having a minimum total area of 540 square metres at grade at the southern end of the site between the towers, as generally identified on Attachment 6 to this report, with the specific design of the POPS and any associated easements and improvements to be determined as part of the Site Plan Approval process for this site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The privately owned publicly-accessible spaces easement shall include provisions for rights of support, if necessary, and insurance and indemnification of the City by the owner, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 22 127161 NNY 16 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of one hundred nine (109) existing rental dwelling units located at 48 Grenoble Drive, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain at least one hundred ten (110) replacement rental dwelling units 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. During such 20-year period, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 8,289 square metres (89,222 square feet) and be comprised of at least fifty-one (51) one-bedroom units and fifty-nine (59) two-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the Floor Plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated September 22, 2023. Any revisions to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. the Owner shall, as part of the one hundred ten (110) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a above, provide at least thirty-two (32) one-bedroom units and forty-five (45) two-bedroom units at affordable rents, five (5) one-bedroom units at mid-range (affordable) rents, and up to fourteen (14) one-bedroom units and fourteen (14) two-bedroom units at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. any replacement rental dwelling units provided in the proposed residential development in addition to the minimum one hundred ten (110) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a above, shall be secured at affordable rents as currently defined in the Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of the first occupancy of each unit; d. the Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the one hundred nine (109) existing rental units proposed to be demolished at 48 Grenoble Drive, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; e. the Owner shall provide tenant assistance to all Post Application Tenants, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; f. the Owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed residential building on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the podium and West Tower, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed residential building at no extra charge; h. the Owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed residential building at no extra charge; i. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent at least nineteen (19) vehicle parking spaces for tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. The terms and conditions for renting vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; j. the Owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential building, except as otherwise required by the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan; k. the replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 4.a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and l. the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 48 Grenoble Drive, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a through 4.k above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, prior to issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of one hundred nine (109) rental dwelling units at 48 Grenoble Drive after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 48 Grenoble Drive after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2. of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. The owner erects the proposed building no later than three (3) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the time frame being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and, d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 8. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 676 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 9. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation ("PFR") and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 10. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 11. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
NY8.11adopted
The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications will apply to the lands at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 125 Consumers Road, 15 Smooth Rose Court, and 55 Smooth Rose Court. The applications propose to redevelop the lands at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East with an 11-storey (36 meters) mixed use building containing 279 residential dwelling units, 1,858 square meters of retail space, and 1,221.7 square meters of further non-residential space. A 457 square meter public on-site park is also proposed at the southern edge of the site. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal is also consistent with the general intent of the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed building represents an appropriate mix of land uses on the site contained in a built form that is respectful of the planned context and encourages a comfortable and attractive pedestrian environment on Sheppard Avenue East.
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 125 Consumers Road, 15 Smooth Rose Court, and 55 Smooth Rose Court substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (September 7, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 125 Consumers Road, 15 Smooth Rose Court, and 55 Smooth Rose Court substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (September 7, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (September 7, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as required, and to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision including execution of the Section 37 Agreement as referenced in Recommendation 5, and any other necessary agreement(s). 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant Section 37 of the Planning Act, as it read the day before the date section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force, to secure the following community benefits: a. a cash contribution in the amount of $1,350,000.00 dollars (One Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand) be provided towards community and recreational facility improvements, including the Toronto Public Library within the vicinity of the land, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit on the lands municipally known in 2022 as 2135 Sheppard Avenue East; b. the cash contribution in Part 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01 or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; and, c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 5.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land. 6. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the city, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 457 square metres located on the southern portion of the site adjacent to the existing park block, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 8. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 125 Consumers Road, 15 Smooth Rose Court, and 55 Smooth Rose Court substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East, 325 Yorkland Boulevard, 125 Consumers Road, 15 Smooth Rose Court, and 55 Smooth Rose Court substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to this report. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2135 Sheppard Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to this report. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as required, and to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision including execution of the Section 37 Agreement as referenced in Recommendation 5, and any other necessary agreement(s). 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant Section 37 of the Planning Act, as it read the day before the date section 1 of Schedule 17 of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force, to secure the following community benefits: a. a cash contribution in the amount of $1,350,000.00 dollars (One Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand) be provided towards community and recreational facility improvements, including the Toronto Public Library within the vicinity of the land, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit on the lands municipally known in 2022 as 2135 Sheppard Avenue East; b. the cash contribution in Part 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01 or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; and, c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 5.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three (3) years of this By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purpose(s) is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the land. 6. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the city, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 457 square metres located on the southern portion of the site adjacent to the existing park block, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 7. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 8. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
NY8.12forwarded without recommendation
This application proposes to develop a 10-storey (33.85 metres) residential building at 16-28 Centre Avenue. The building would contain 442 residential units and a gross floor area of 33,296 square metres for a Floor Space Index ("FSI") of 3.98. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws. The proposed building represents an appropriate level of intensification on the site and begins to implement the vision of the Council-adopted Yonge Street North Secondary Plan (OPA 615).
North York Community Council: 1. Forwarded the item to City Council without recommendations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, North York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 16-28 Centre Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands 16-28 Centre Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to this report. 3. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 for the lands at 16-28 Centre Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to this report. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the applicant be required to: a. Withdraw its appeal of the Yonge Street North Secondary Plan (OPA 615) (By-law 1016-2022) to the Ontario Land Tribunal within Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-22-004346; and b. Submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
NY8.13amended
589 Soudan Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 589 Soudan Avenue (application number 23-125369 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration as Toronto Building received a written notice of objection to the issuance of the demolition permit.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 589 Soudan Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and, d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 589 Soudan Avenue without any conditions. OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 589 Soudan Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY8.14amended
3358 Bayview Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 3358 Bayview Avenue (application number 19-178828 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3358 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 3358 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site. OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3358 Bayview Avenue without any conditions. OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3358 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY8.15amended
3360 Bayview Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 3360 Bayview Avenue (application number 19-178820 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3360 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 3360 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site. OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3360 Bayview Avenue without any conditions. OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3360 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY8.16amended
3362 Bayview Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 3362 Bayview Avenue (application number 19-178807 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3362 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 3362 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site. OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3362 Bayview Avenue without any conditions. OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3362 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY8.17amended
3364 Bayview Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 3364 Bayview Avenue (application number 19-178758 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted for a replacement building.
North York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3364 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant building at 3364 Bayview Avenue because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site. OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3364 Bayview Avenue without any conditions. OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 3364 Bayview Avenue with the following conditions: a. That a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
NY8.18adopted
72 Calvington Drive - Encroachment Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed an application to construct and maintain an encroachment within the city right-of-way at 72 Calvington Drive. The encroachment consists of approximately 24.7 metres of 2.0-metre-high aluminum fence, at Renshaw Street, which is within 70 metres of the intersection at Calvington Drive as well as Tavistock Road. The indicated fence is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, Section 34A (2) (a) and 34A (2) (a) (1) which state the following: 743 - 34A (2) (a) - A fence located within a street can be built to a maximum height of 1.20 metres for that portion of the fence fronting the property, and 1.80 metres for any fence located in the flankage of the property, provided that to ensure unobstructed driver and pedestrian sight lines: 743 - 34A (2) (a) (1) - No solid screen fence, privacy fence, railing, bollard, arbour, pergola, ornamental or retaining wall located within 70 metres of the intersection of any two or more streets shall not exceed a height of one metre with the height measured from the surface of the intersecting road. Transportation Services is requesting authority to permit the installation of the aluminum fence and enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner, subject to conditions based on the attached plans and applicable By-laws.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 72 Calvington Drive, to permit the installation of 2.0 metre high aluminum fence on the flank of the subject premises within the public right-of-way at 72 Calvington Drive, subject to the following conditions: a. Indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. Maintain the fence at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the fence upon receiving written notice to do so; e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments; and f. The proposed fence is not to be utilized as a primary enclosure fence for any pool located on the subject property.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner of 72 Calvington Drive, to permit the installation of 2.0 metre high aluminum fence on the flank of the subject premises within the public right-of-way at 72 Calvington Drive, subject to the following conditions: a. Indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. Maintain the fence at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. Accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. Remove the fence upon receiving written notice to do so; e. The property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments; and f. The proposed fence is not to be utilized as a primary enclosure fence for any pool located on the subject property.
NY8.19adopted
30 Dunlace Drive - Application to Remove Two Private Trees
This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 30 Dunlace Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the trees is due to both trees having stems poorly attached to the main trunk creating a concern that they may fail in the future. The Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) trees in question measure 42 centimetres in diameter and 41 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of these trees as they are healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of two trees protected under the By-laws.
North York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 30 Dunlace Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, recommends that: 1. North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove two privately owned trees located at 30 Dunlace Drive.
NY8.20deferred
55 Yeomans Road - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 55 Yeomans Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value and interest. Located on the northeast corner of Danby Avenue and Yeomans Road, south of Sheppard Avenue West, west of Bathurst Street, the subject property at 55 Yeomans Road comprises a Modernist style synagogue, known as the Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue, completed in 1959 to the designs of celebrated modernist Canadian architect Irving Grossman and artist Graham Coughtry. The Beth David B'nai Israel Beth Am Synagogue was identified in the North York Modern Inventory in 1997. The property at 55 Yeomans Road has been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meets one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and is believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. A municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) now also limits listing to a period of two years. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan's Heritage Policies. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Act through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and / or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the Heritage Register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a "Prescribed Event". Heritage Impact Assessments are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred the consideration of this item to its November 14, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 55 Yeomans Road on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
NY8.21adopted
Clifton Avenue - Parking Amendments
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Clifton Avenue, between Wilmington Avenue and Honiton Street. The proposed parking amendment will deter day time parking at this location and will improve vehicular movements by maintaining clear passage for vehicles.
North York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Clifton Avenue, between Wilmington Avenue and Honiton Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Clifton Avenue, between Wilmington Avenue and Honiton Street.
NY8.22adopted
Whitmore Avenue - Accessible Parking Spaces
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation of on-street accessible parking spaces on both sides of Whitmore Avenue, west of Times Road. The accessible parking spaces will alternate from one side of the street to the other with the existing alternate side parking.
North York Community Council: 1. Designated an accessible parking space to operate from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive, on the north side of Whitmore Avenue between a point 93 metres east of Jimmy Wisdom Way and a point 5.5 metres further east. 2. Designated an accessible parking space to operate from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th and December 1st to March 31st, inclusive, on the south side of Whitmore Avenue, between a point 101.4 metres east of Jimmy Wisdom Way and a point 5.5 metres further east.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council designate an accessible parking space to operate from the 16th day of each month to the last day of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive, on the north side of Whitmore Avenue between a point 93 metres east of Jimmy Wisdom Way and a point 5.5 metres further east. 2. North York Community Council designate an accessible parking space to operate from the 1st day of each month to the 15th day of each month, April 1st to November 30th and December 1st to March 31st, inclusive, on the south side of Whitmore Avenue, between a point 101.4 metres east of Jimmy Wisdom Way and a point 5.5 metres further east.
NY8.23deferred
Bayview Avenue and Sutherland Drive - Traffic Control Signals
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Bayview Avenue and Sutherland Drive, City Council approval of this report is required. Through the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan, Transportation Services reviewed the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Sutherland Drive. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services recommends the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred the consideration of this item to its November 14, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Sutherland Drive.
NY8.24deferred
Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan (Near-Term Plan)
The purpose of this report is to share the findings from phase one of the Leaside Neighbourhood Transportation Plan (LNTP), a study led by Transportation Services at the request of North York Community Council. The study encompassed an assessment of existing conditions in the study area, analyses to determine appropriate changes to the streets, and a multi-staged engagement process with area residents and stakeholders. Phase one, the near-term plan, was focused on assessing site-specific improvements that mitigate traffic and safety concerns in the study area and involving the community in the decision-making process. Phase two, the long-term plan, is expected to take place after local travel patterns have adapted to Line 5 Eglinton and the bikeway on Eglinton Avenue East between Bayview Avenue and the Don River. This report summarizes the study findings and recommends traffic and safety management changes that can be implemented in the neighbourhood in the near-term. Recommended changes include that installation of traffic calming measures, intersection realignment of intersections, amendments to on-street parking, new traffic control signals, and new bike share stations. Changes are targeted to be implemented within the next three years.
North York Community Council: 1. Deferred the consideration of this item to its November 14, 2023 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Project Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, generally as outlined in Attachment 1. 2. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Bessborough Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Craig Crescent, between Field Avenue and Sharron Drive and between Millwood Road and Field Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 3. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bessborough Drive between Eglinton Avenue East and Craig Crescent Drive, between Field Avenue and Sharron Drive and between Millwood Road and Field Avenue. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install five speed humps on Bessborough Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Craig Crescent, between Field Avenue and Sharron Drive and between Millwood Road and Field Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 6, dated September 2023, Attachment 7, dated September 2023 and Attachment 8, dated September 2023. 4. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Craig Crescent between Bayview Avenue and Divadale Drive to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 5. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Craig Crescent between Bayview Avenue and Divadale Drive. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install two speed humps on Craig Crescent between Bayview Avenue and Divadale Drive, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 9, dated September 2023. 6. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Donlea Drive between Rumsey Road and Sutherland Drive, and between Don Avon Drive and Bretcliffe Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 7. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Donlea Drive between Rumsey Road and Sutherland Drive, and between Don Avon Drive and Brentcliffe Road. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Donlea Drive between Rumsey Road and Sutherland Drive, and between Don Avon Drive and Brentcliffe Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 10, dated September 2023, and Attachment 11, dated September 2023. 8. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Hanna Road between Eglinton Avenue East and Donlea Drive, between Parkhurst Boulevard and Parklea Drive, between Millwood Road and Field Avenue, and between Randolph Road and Sutherland Drive to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 9. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Hanna Road between Eglinton Avenue East and Parklea Drive, between Parkhurst Boulevard and Parklea Drive, between Millwood Road and Field Avenue, and between Randolph Road and Sutherland Drive. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Hanna Road between Eglinton Avenue East and Parklea Drive, between Parkhurst Boulevard and Parklea Drive, between Millwood Road and Field Avenue, and between Randolph Road and Sutherland Drive, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 12, dated September 2023, Attachment 13, dated September 2023, Attachment 14, dated September 2023 and Attachment 15, dated September 2023. 10. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Rolph Road between Southvale Drive and Sutherland Drive to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 11. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rolph Road between Southvale Drive and Sutherland Drive. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install two speed humps on Rolph Road between Southvale Drive and Sutherland Drive for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 16, dated September 2023. 12. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Rumsey Road between Divadale Drive and Broadway Avenue, between Donlea Drive and Divadale Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Donlea Drive and between Parklea Drive and Eglinton Avenue East to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 13. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rumsey Road between Divadale Drive and Broadway Avenue, between Donlea Drive and Divadale Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Donlea Drive and between Parklea Drive and Eglinton Avenue East. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install four speed humps on Rumsey Road between Divadale Drive and Broadway Avenue, between Donlea Drive and Divadale Drive, between Eglinton Avenue East and Donlea Drive and between Parklea Drive and Eglinton Avenue East for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 17, dated September 2023 and Attachment 18, dated September 2023. 14. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Sharron Drive between Bessborough Drive and Hanna Road to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 15. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Sharron Drive between Bessborough Drive and Hanna Road. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install one speed hump on Sharron Drive between Bessborough Drive and Hanna Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 19, dated September 2023. 16. North York Community Council direct the Director of Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Sutherland Drive between Divadale Drive and Donlea Drive to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy. 17. Subject to favourable results of the poll: a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on attSutherland Drive between Donlea Drive and Divadale Drive. b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install one speed hump on Sutherland Drive between Donlea Drive and Divadale Drive for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 20, dated September 2023.
NY8.25adopted
Dallimore Circle and Jessie Drive - All-Way Stop Control
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install all-way stop control at the intersection of Dallimore Circle and Jessie Drive. Based on the assessment undertaken, the installation of all-way stop control is recommended and should enhance safety for all road users.
North York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Dallimore Circle and Jessie Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. North York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Dallimore Circle and Jessie Drive.