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		TABLE OF CONTENTS REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND OTHER COMMITTEES As Considered by The Council of the City of Toronto on May 11 and 12, 1999 ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPORT No. 6 1 Request for Installation of Pedestrian Crossover or Traffic Control Signals: Burnhamthorpe Road near Echo Valley Road (Markland-Centennial) 2 Rationalization of Six Existing Committees and the Task Force on Community Safety 3 Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions 4 Request for Exemption from Part Lot Control Lawctor Holdings Incorporated, 416 The Westway (Kingsway-Humber) 5 By-law to Stop-up, Close and Convey Part of the Palace Pier Court Road Allowance (Lakeshore-Queensway) 6 Environmental Significance of a Stand of Sassafras Trees North Side of Bell Manor Drive Adanac Realty Limited - File No. Z-2284 (Lakeshore-Queensway) 7 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to Allow Roof Signage within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1574 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) 8 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to Allow Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1440 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) 9 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to Allow a Ground Sign within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1544 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) 10 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 Prohibiting Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 833 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) 11 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 Prohibiting Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 423 Evans Avenue (Lakeshore-Queensway)4 12 Request for Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licensing Purposes 13 Other Items Considered by the Community Council City of Toronto REPORT No. 6 OF THE ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL (from its meeting on April 28, 1999, submitted by Councillor Elizabeth Brown, Chair) As Considered by The Council of the City of Toronto on May 11 and 12, 1999 1 Request for Installation of Pedestrian Crossover or Traffic Control Signals: Burnhamthorpe Road near Echo Valley Road (Markland-Centennial) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration.) The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2: Purpose: To review the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals on Burnhamthorpe Road near Echo Valley Road. Funding Sources: There are no funding implications with the recommendations of this report. Recommendation: It is recommended that a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals not be installed on Burnhamthorpe Road in the vicinity of Echo Valley Road. Background: Dr. Barbara Pilarski and Mr. Marcel Tillie's residence is located at 8 Lorraine Gardens and their children attend Our Lady of Peace school located at Botfield Avenue and Mattice Avenue. Dr. Barbara Pilarski and Mr. Marcel Tillie requested that a crosswalk be installed across Burnhamthorpe Road between Kipling Avenue and Martin Grove Road (Attachment No. 1). Discussion: Lorraine Gardens is a residential street and forms a "T" intersection with Burnhamthorpe Road from the north (Attachment No. 2). The are no Toronto Transit Commission bus stops at this location and no apparent vehicle or pedestrian generators, therefore, our Department completed a Pedestrian Crossover Warrant Study covering a 100-metre area at the Toronto Transit Commission bus stops located on Burnhamthorpe Road at Echo Valley Road and Botfield Avenue. In addition, we also conducted a Traffic Control Signal Warrant Study at Burnhamthorpe Road and Echo Valley Road and at Burnhamthorpe Road and Botfield Avenue. The locations for review were chosen for their proximity to home and to school. These studies are based on the traffic volumes and pedestrian counts conducted during the busiest eight hours of a typical weekday. The results of the studies are tabled below: Pedestrian Crossover Warrant Study Burnhamthorpe Road and Echo Valley Road/Botfield Avenue: A pedestrian crossover study was conducted covering an area approximately 50 metres west of Echo Valley Road and 50 metres east of Botfield Avenue. The results are as follows: Warrant Compliance (1) Pedestrian Volume 23 percent (2) Pedestrian Delay 24 percent For a pedestrian crossover to be numerically warranted, both the "Pedestrian Volume" and "Pedestrian" Delays must be satisfied 100 percent. During our eight-hour study conducted on a typical weekday, a total of 46 pedestrians crossed Burnhamthorpe Road within the study zone, and there were no senior citizens, unassisted children or disabled pedestrians recorded in the total. Observations revealed that there were gaps available in the east-west traffic flow and no unsafe crossings were noted. For the installation of a pedestrian crossover, the minimum technical warrants require that a minimum of 200 pedestrian and 130 pedestrian delays greater than 10 seconds be recorded crossing Burnhamthorpe Road in an eight-hour period. Collision History: A review of the collision records provided by the Toronto Police Service revealed that one collision has been reported involving a pedestrian on this section of Burnhamthorpe Road in the five-year period ending May 31, 1998. There were no charges laid in this collision. A 60-year old pedestrian sustained minor injuries when the driver of the vehicle stopped, however, the pedestrian continued to walk into the side of the vehicle. At locations where the installation of a pedestrian crossover is not justified, considerations are given to the installation of a pedestrian refuge island. The installation of a pedestrian refuge island requires a minimum road width of 16.5 metres, however, Burnhamthorpe Road in this vicinity is 13.9 metres wide. Therefore, to accommodate the installation of a pedestrian refuge island, a localized road widening of Burnhamthorpe Road would be required. In May 1996, our Department conducted a Pedestrian Crossover Warrant Study in this vicinity of Burnhamthorpe Road and the results were similar to the current results. Traffic Control Signal Warrant Study Burnhamthorpe Road and Echo Valley Road: Study Results: Warrant Compliance (1) Minimum Vehicular Volume 4 percent (2) Delay to Cross Traffic 17 percent (3) Collision Hazard 6 percent Burnhamthorpe Road and Botfield Avenue: Study Results: Warrant Compliance (1) Minimum Vehicular Volume 5 percent (2) Delay to Cross Traffic 17 percent (3) Collision Hazard 0 percent For the traffic control signal warrants to be numerically satisfied, one of the "Minimum Vehicular Volume" or "Delay to Cross Traffic" warrants must be 100 percent satisfied or any two of the three warrants must be 80 percent satisfied. The Collision Hazard warrant is based on the number of collisions that occurred at the intersection in a three-year period which was potentially preventable by the installation of traffic control signals. Collision statistics provided by the Toronto Police Service revealed that there has been one potentially preventable collision at the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road and Echo Valley Road and no collisions have occurred involving pedestrians during the three-year period ending May 31, 1998. The signalized intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road and Kipling Avenue is located approximately 190 metres east of Botfield Avenue and could be used as an alternative crossing. In addition, as part of our investigation, our Department conducted a radar speed study of the speed of traffic on this section of Burnhamthorpe Road. The posted speed limit on this section of Burnhamthorpe Road is 50 km/h. The results of our radar speed study indicated that the 85th percentile speed was 68 km/h for eastbound traffic and 66 km/h for westbound traffic. The 85th percentile speed is the speed, at or below which, 85 percent of vehicles generally travel. We have forwarded the results of speed study to the Toronto Police Service and requested enforcement of the posted 50 km/h speed limit. Conclusions: Based on the above-noted study results, the technical warrants for the installation of a pedestrian crossover or traffic control signals are not met and the collision records do not indicate a safety concern. The small number of pedestrians crossing Burnhamthorpe Road does not justify the installation of a pedestrian refuge island, considering the high cost of widening Burnhamthorpe Road at this location. An alternative, although somewhat circuitous, is available at the signalized intersection at Burnhamthorpe Road and Kipling Avenue. Contact Name: Dominic Gulli, Manager, Traffic Operations, District 2 Tel: (416) 394-8409; Fax (416) 394-8942 -------- The following persons appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in support of the installation of a pedestrian-activated crossing at the subject location: - Dr Barbara Pilarski, Etobicoke, who filed a submission with respect to the foregoing, including letters from Our Lady of Peace School, Olivet School, Burnhamthorpe Residents for Traffic Safety, the Maximum 50 Committee, and a petition of residents in support of a safe means of crossing Burnhamthorpe Road; and - Mr. Paul MacGregor, Etobicoke. (A copy of Attachment Nos. 1 and 2, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda for the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 28, 1999, and a copy of each is on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 2 Rationalization of Six Existing Committees and the Task Force on Community Safety (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.) The Etobicoke Community Council recommends: (1) that the functions of the Etobicoke Safety Council, Etobicoke Crime S.C.O.P.E. and the Toronto Crime Prevention Association not be transferred to the Toronto Cycling Committee and the Toronto Pedestrian Committee; and further that in areas of common interest, these Committees continue to work cooperatively with the aforementioned groups; and (2) the adoption, as amended, of the following Motion by Councillor Bruce Sinclair, Rexdale-Thistletown: "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a special advisory committee, composed of Councillor Bruce Sinclair, Mr. John Reble, Etobicoke Community legal advisor, or his representative, and the Etobicoke Community Council Administrator, be constituted as an investigative committee to recommend to Council, at the earliest possible opportunity, a new comprehensive structure for community safety and improvement in Etobicoke.". The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having referred the recommendation of the Toronto Cycling Committee respecting the establishment of a Community Cycling Advisory Group in the Etobicoke District, contained in the transmittal letter (April 20, 1999) from the City Clerk, to the appropriate staff in the Etobicoke District for a report, including Terms of Reference, to the Etobicoke Community Council. The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following communication (March 10, 1999) from the City Clerk: I am enclosing for your information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 7 contained in Report No. 2 of The Emergency and Protective Services Committee, headed "Rationalization of Six Existing Committees and the Task Force on Community Safety", which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999. May I draw your attention to the following recommendation adopted by Council: "It is recommended that the following recommendation be referred to the Etobicoke Community Council for consideration: 'It is recommended that the functions of the Etobicoke Safety Council, the Etobicoke Crime S.C.O.P.E. and the Toronto (formerly Etobicoke) Crime Prevention Association be transferred to the City's cycling and pedestrian committees to promote traffic safety issues in the City of Toronto.' " The Etobicoke Community Council also submits the following communication (April 19, 1999) from the City Clerk: The Etobicoke Community Council on March 30, 1999, had before it a communication (March 10, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding the following recommendation contained in Clause No. 7 of Report No. 2 of the Emergency and Protective Services Committee, which was adopted, as amended, by City Council at its meeting held on March 2, 3 and 4, 1999: "It is recommended that the following recommendation be referred to the Etobicoke Community Council for consideration: 'It is recommended that the functions of the Etobicoke Safety Council, the Etobicoke CrimeScope and the Toronto (formerly Etobicoke) Crime Prevention Association be transferred to the City's Cycling and Pedestrian Committees to promote traffic safety issues in the City of Toronto.'" The Etobicoke Community Council: (1) deferred consideration of this matter for deputation at the meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, and to permit further dialogue between the affected parties; (2) tabled the following motion by Councillor Bruce Sinclair and directed that it be forwarded to the Etobicoke Safety Council, Crime S.C.O.P.E. and the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association for comment: "Moved by Councillor Bruce Sinclair: WHEREAS for many years, several community committees have rendered invaluable services to the former City of Etobicoke and indeed, to the whole of the former Metro area; and WHEREAS the Community of Etobicoke is in danger of losing the many innovative ideas for a safer and better community that have come from the Etobicoke Safety Council, the Etobicoke Crime Prevention Association and Etobicoke Crime S.C.O.P.E. and its sub-committee for community betterment, the Community Standards Sub-Committee; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Special Advisory Committee, composed of J. Thomas Riley, former Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Services, John Reble, Etobicoke Community legal advisor, or his representative, and the Etobicoke Community Council Administrator, be constituted as an investigative committee to recommend to Council at the earliest opportunity a new comprehensive structure for community safety and improvement in Etobicoke." -------- The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, also having had before it a transmittal letter (April 20, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Toronto Cycling Committee, at its meeting held on April 19, 1999, recommended to the Etobicoke Community Council that: (1) the functions of the Etobicoke Safety Council, Etobicoke Crime S.C.O.P.E. and the Toronto (formerly Etobicoke) Crime Prevention Association not be transferred to the Toronto Cycling Committee as these functions are far broader in scope than the mandate of the Toronto Cycling Committee; (2) in areas of common interest, the Toronto Cycling Committee continue to work cooperatively with the Etobicoke Safety Council, Etobicoke Crime S.C.O.P.E. and the Toronto (formerly Etobicoke) Crime Prevention Association; and (3) that a Community Cycling Advisory Group be established in the Etobicoke District. The following persons appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter: - Mr. Jeffery Zajac, Chair, Etobicoke Safety Council; - Mr. Crawford Murphy, Toronto Cycling Committee; - Mr. Don Cameron, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Toronto Crime Prevention Association; and - Mrs. C. Micallef, Chair, Crime S.C.O.P.E. 3 Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decisions (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.) The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 14, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, subject to deleting the word "not" in Recommendation No. (2), so that such Recommendation shall now read as follows: "(2) that legal and staff representation be provided for the appeal regarding Application No. A-54/99ET, 14-16 Anglesey Boulevard.": Purpose: To advise Toronto Council of Committee of Adjustment Decisions which have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and to recommend whether legal and staff representation is warranted. Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement: There are no financial implications. Recommendation: It is recommended that: (1) legal and staff representation be provided for the appeal regarding Application No. A-43/99ET, 17 Shady Glen Road; and (2) that legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeal regarding Application No. A-54/99ET, 14-16 Anglesey Boulevard. Comments: The applications and appeals are summarized as follows: (i) Address: 17 Shady Glen Road Applicant: Lila Vidiawatee Balkisson Appellant: Lila Vidiawatee Balkisson Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB Application: To maintain the existing use of the dwelling as a lodging house with a basement apartment. Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refused Comments: Section 4.2.20 of the Official Plan permits lodging houses in all Residential designations. Although it considers them most suitable in higher intensity multiple occupancy residential areas, it also recognizes that lodging houses may be permitted in suitable locations in low density residential areas, through site specific by-law amendment evaluated on the basis of specific criteria. Since the Official Plan specifically requires that applications for accessory apartments be dealt with through site specific by-law amendments, this application does not meet the intent of the Official Plan. Legal and staff representation should therefore be provided for the hearing. (ii) Address: 14-16 Anglesey Boulevard Applicant: Alexander Mills Appellant: Alexander Mills Hearing Date: To be determined by the OMB Application: The subject lands are occupied by a three-storey, 24-unit apartment building. The applicant proposes to convert the 2 northeasterly indoor parking spaces into habitable space for the purposes of expanding the existing adjacent bachelor dwelling unit into a one bedroom dwelling unit and relocating the 2 parking spaces within the existing driveway. The relocation of the garbage area to the southeast corner of the property behind a parking space. A total of 32 Zoning Code parking spaces are required, 16 of which are to be located within the indoor parking garage. The applicant will provide a total of 15 non-conforming on-site parking spaces. Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refused. Comments: This property was the subject of a Committee of Adjustment Application and Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in November 1990. The Board, in Decision No. V900175 permitted the conversion of 4 indoor parking spaces into 2 residential units, provided that the existing storage/garbage area and the 2 northeasterly indoor parking spaces were maintained/retained. Staff noted that the current application is a deviation from that Ontario Municipal Board Decision and that there may be concerns with the additional 2 parking spaces within the existing driveway. Transportation staff have been consulted on this matter and advise that there are no substantive issues, and therefore legal and staff representation is not warranted. Conclusion: The appeal regarding 17 Shady Glen Road involve substantive planning issues and warrants legal and staff representation. The appeal regarding 14-16 Anglesey Boulevard does not involve substantive planning issues, legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board is not warranted for this appeal. Contact Name: David Oikawa, Manager, Community Planning, West District Tel: (416) 394-8219; Fax: (416) 394-6063 Allen Appleby, Manager, Community Planning, West District Tel: (416) 394-8216; Fax: (416) 394-6063 4 Request for Exemption from Part Lot Control Lawctor Holdings Incorporated, 416 The Westway (Kingsway-Humber) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.) The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 14, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District: Purpose: To review a request for exemption from Part Lot Control. Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement: City funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operating budgets. Recommendation: It is recommended that the request for exemption from Part Lot Control be approved and that staff be authorized to forward draft bills to City Council for adoption. Background: The property is located at the northeast quadrant of The Westway and Martin Grove Road. The lands were the subject of Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Control applications submitted in 1991 and 1994. The property was also the subject of two Ontario Municipal Board Hearings, which ultimately resulted in a Board Decision dated February 11,1998, approving the rezoning of the property to Sixth Density Residential (R6) to permit the development of 22, three-story townhouses in conjunction with an existing apartment building. A Board Order approving the amending by-law and the conditions of Site Plan Control approval is expected shortly. Proposal: The applicant is requesting exemption from Part Lot Control in order to first separate the existing apartment from the townhouse parcel (with appropriate easements) and secondly, to create separate parcels for the townhouse units. Exhibits Nos. 1 and 2 are copies of a location plan and site plan. Comment: The project has been approved by the Ontario Municipal Board and reviewed during the rezoning and site plan control approval processes. The applicant will be required to fulfil conditions of site plan control approval imposed by the Ontario Municipal Board and financial securities will be required prior to the issuance of building permits to ensure completion in accordance with the approved plans. The lifting of Part Lot Control is requested in order to separate the apartment site from the townhouse parcel and to permit the sale of the individual units. The staff in Community Planning, Fire Services, Building Standards and Works and Emergency Services have reviewed the application and have no objection with the requested exemption. Urban Development staff are satisfied that sufficient public notice for the project was given in connection with the Ontario Municipal Board Hearings and that further public notice is not warranted. Conclusion: An exemption from part lot control for the project is considered appropriate for the orderly development of the land. Staff will forward the Bills when appropriate. Contact Name: Paul Zuliani, Senior Planner, Community Planning Tel: (416) 394-8230; Fax: (416) 394-6063 (Draft Bill - City of Toronto and Lawctor Holdings Inc., Part Lot Control Exemption By-law - 416 The Westway, Submitted by Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson) CITY OF TORONTO BY-LAW No. 1999- To designate certain lands on a Registered Plan not subject to Part Lot Control, in the City of Toronto WHEREAS authority is given to Council by subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended to pass this By-law; The Council of The Corporation of the City of Toronto HEREBY ENACTS as follows: 1. That subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, shall not apply to the lands described in Schedule "A". 2. THAT this By-law shall expire twelve months from the day of its passage by Council. ENACTED AND PASSED this day of May, A.D. 1999. (A copy of Exhibits Nos. 1 and 2, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda for the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 28, 1999, and a copy of each is on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 5 By-law to Stop-up, Close and Convey Part of the Palace Pier Court Road Allowance (Lakeshore-Queensway) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.) The Etobicoke Community Council reports that pursuant to Clause No. 7 of Report No. 17 of The Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by Council on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998, notice of the public hearing held by the Community Council on April 28, 1999, with respect to the proposed by-law to stop up and close a portion of Palace Pier Court and to authorize the sale thereof to the abutting owner was published in the Etobicoke Life Newspaper on March 31, April 7, 14 and 21, 1999, and that no one appeared at the public hearing on April 28, 1999, to address the Community Council. The Etobicoke Community Council recommends that as the requirements of the Municipal Act have been fulfilled and no evidence has been presented to the Community Council to persuade it that the proposed by-law should not be enacted, that the by-law to stop up and close a portion of Palace Pier Court and to authorize the sale thereof to the abutting owner in the form of the following draft by-law, be enacted by Council: The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 23, 1999) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services: Purpose: To enact a by-law to stop-up, close, and convey part of the Palace Pier Court road allowance. Financial Implications: None. Recommendation: It is recommended that a by-law in the form of the attached draft to stop up, close and convey part of Palace Pier Court described as Part 3, Plan 64R-16122, be enacted. Background: City Council, at its meeting held on November 25, 26, and 27, 1998, approved Clause No. 7 of Report No. 17 of The Corporate Services Committee authorizing the conveyance of Parts 3 and 4 on Plan 64R-16122 to the abutting owner at 2063 Lake Shore Boulevard West. Comments: A title search conducted by the City's Survey Section revealed that part of the land to be conveyed, being Part 3 on Plan 64R-16122 comprising an area of 26.70 square metres (287.4 square feet), was still technically part of the Palace Pier Court road allowance. Accordingly, a by-law is required to stop up, close and convey this parcel of land in order to complete the conveyance of this land to the owner at 2063 Lake Shore Boulevard West as previously approved by Council. Conclusion: It is recommended that a by-law to stop-up, close, and convey the surplus portion of road allowance be approved. Contact Name: Francois (Frank) G. Bedard, Manager, Realty Services, Etobicoke-York Districts Tel.: (416) 394-8096; Fax: (416) 394-8895 -------- CITY OF TORONTO Bill No. BY-LAW No. -1999 To stop up and close part of the public highway Palace Pier Court and to authorize the conveyance thereof to the abutting owner WHEREAS it is recommended that part of Palace Pier Court be stopped up and closed as a public highway and be conveyed to the abutting owner of the lands and premises known municipally as 2063 Lake Shore Boulevard West, upon the terms and conditions contained in Clause No. 7 of Report No. 17 of The Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by Council at its meeting held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998; AND WHEREAS notice of the proposed by-law to stop up and close the said portion of Palace Pier Court and to authorize the conveyance thereof to the abutting owner was published in Etobicoke Life on March 31, 1999 and April 7, 14 and 21, 1999; The Council of the City of Toronto HEREBY ENACTS as follows: 1. The portion of the public highway Palace Pier Court, described as follows: In the City of Toronto (formerly the City of Etobicoke) and Province of Ontario, being composed of part of the Public Highway Palace Pier Court dedicated by Borough of Etobicoke By-law 4118, registered as Instrument 478717 (Etobicoke), being part of the Water Lot patented to John Duck on July 17, 1877 (CLS41183), designated as PART 3 on Plan 64R-16122 deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Metropolitan Toronto Registry Division (No. 64) is hereby stopped up and closed as a public highway. 2. The soil and freehold of the portion of the public highway stopped up and closed by Section 1 of this By-law shall be conveyed to the abutting owner of the lands and premises known municipally as 2063 Lake Shore Boulevard West, upon the terms and conditions contained in Clause No. 7 of Report No. 17 of The Corporate Services Committee, as adopted by Council at its meeting held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998. ENACTED AND PASSED this day of , A.D. 1999. MEL LASTMAN, NOVINA WONG, Mayor City Clerk (A copy of Plan 64R-16122, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda for the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 28, 1999, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 6 Environmental Significance of a Stand of Sassafras Trees North Side of Bell Manor Drive Adanac Realty Limited - File No. Z-2284 (Lakeshore-Queensway) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.) The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, as amended by the addition of the following Condition (6): "6. the developer be requested to provide funds to the satisfaction of Forestry, Planning & Protection - West District, to re-establish a stand of sassafras trees within the immediate neighbourhood." The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having requested the District Manager, Municipal Standards, West District, to investigate complaints of litter and broken trees on the subject property and submit a report to the next meeting of the Etobicoke Community Council. The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 7, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism: Purpose: Staff have been requested to report to the Etobicoke Community Council on the environmental significance of Sassafras trees growing behind Stonegate Plaza. Source of Funding: Not applicable Recommendations: It is recommended that: (1). no preservation measures be taken for the Sassafras trees; (2) the developer be required to plant a full and dense forest of native trees and shrubs above the proposed retaining wall; (3) the developer be required to rehabilitate the existing asphalt boulevard to grass or agreed upon ground covers; (4) the developer plant 70 mm trees on the boulevard; and (5) Urban Planning & Development Services and Urban Forestry staff be authorized to pursue having the above noted action carried out by the Developer, at the Developer's expense, to the satisfaction of Forestry Services. Background: - This site is the home of a rare stand of Sassafras albidum (Sassafras). The 22 identified trees range in size from 15 cm to 28 cm caliper. This is a Carolinian Forest tree species that grows in poor soil in a range from the west end of Lake Ontario to Lake Huron and south through the Niagara Peninsula. - The site is steeply sloped and heavily trafficked by children playing and taking short cuts from adjacent buildings to the plaza and school. - All the potential smaller trees in the stand have been destroyed by the traffic. - Soil conditions are sand to gravel. - Litter and broken trees are the dominant aspects of the area. Comments: Initially it was expected that there would be smaller trees in the stand that could be relocated to the north edge of the property. Closer examination proved there were neither smaller trees nor a suitable grade for this option. It was felt that upward to 12 trees could be relocated to Bell Manor Park at the developer's cooperation. Staff have been in contact with Douglas Wood Large Tree Sales and a site evaluation has been completed. This contractor, who has done work for the city over several years, has excavated in the root zone and has concluded that the roots are at the surface and the fibre roots are well beyond the reach of even the largest tree spades. Moving these trees to a park will not be successful as Sassafras have a reputation for not transplanting successfully. Conclusions: Although this stand of Sassafras is significant considering its rarity in the Toronto area, the impact of the site is negative to the community. Compensation for the loss in the way of enhanced planting as outlined in the recommendations should be considered. Contact Name: Denis McQuestion Supervisor of Forestry, Planning & Protection - West District 394-8551 7 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to Allow Roof Signage within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1574 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.) The Etobicoke Community Council submits the report (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, without recommendation. The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having requested the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official to submit a report directly to City Council for its meeting on May 11, 12 and 13, 1999, on any previous decision by City Council respecting the delegation of authority to a particular Standing Committee to consider requests for sign variances to City of Toronto Interim By-law No. 280-1998, and the streaming of such applications, such report to include a map showing the location of all third party advertising signs currently located in The Queensway area, Etobicoke District. The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official: Purpose: To provide staff comments on a sign by-law variance application to allow roof signage at 1574 The Queensway Ward 2 (Lakeshore-Queensway) within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway, based on the intent of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998. Recommendation: It is recommended that the variance to erect a 200 square foot "V" shaped Third Party Advertising Roof Sign at the above-noted location be allowed. Council Reference: City of Toronto Council passed Interim Control By-law 280-1998 to prohibit third party advertising signs on lands adjacent to and within 400 metres of certain former provincial highways. This sign variance report has been prepared for the consideration of Community Council. Comments: Pattison Outdoor Advertising is proposing the installation of a third party advertising roof sign on the building located at the northeast corner of The Queensway and Atomic Avenue. The V-shaped roof sign will be located approximately 243 metres north of the Gardiner Expressway and will be oriented on a 45 angle to face eastbound and westbound traffic on The Queensway. Although the roof sign complies with the provisions of the Etobicoke Sign Code it contravenes the provisions of By-law No. 280-1998 because it is within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway. In keeping with Council's recommendations, we have consulted with the Transportation Division of Works and Emergency Services for their perspective on the issue in light of the Commercial Sign Policy used by the Ministry of Transportation and former Metro Transportation Department. Conclusion: The elevation of the Gardiner Expressway at this location is quite low, hence, the numerous industrial and car dealership buildings along the south side of the Queensway would block the visibility of the sign to such an extent that, in our opinion, it would be almost impossible for this sign to be seen, much less have a negative impact on passing motorists using the expressway. Furthermore, in our view, the size of the sign face at a distance of 243 metres from the Gardiner Expressway would render it unreadable even if it could be seen. Contact Name: John B. Brabant, Manager, Plan Review, West District Tel: (416) 394-8054; Fax: (416) 394-8209 -------- Mr. Sid Catalano, Director of Legislation, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter. (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (May 5, 1999) from the Director of Buildings and Deputy Chief Building Official, West District, Urban Planning and Development Services: Purpose: To respond to a request from Etobicoke Community Council to report directly to City Council on any previous decision by City Council respecting the delegation of authority to a particular Standing Committee to consider requests for sign variances to City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998 and the streaming of such applications; and to provide a map showing the location of all existing 3rd party roof and ground signage currently located in the Queensway area, Etobicoke District. Recommendations: It is recommended that this report be received for consideration by City Council. Reference/Background/History: Clause No. 6 of Report No. 9 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, adopted by City Council on July 29, 1998, recommended that: (1) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services receive applications involving minor variances from the Sign By-law relating to the recently transferred portions of Highways 27, 2, 2A and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway; (2) the review of these applications for minor variance be undertaken by the appropriate staff of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with staff of Works and Emergency Services, using the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Commercial Sign Policy as a guideline; and (3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a report on each application to be forwarded to the appropriate Community Council for approval by Council. Comments: The map included in this report depicts existing 3rd party roof and ground signage that meets the requirements of the Etobicoke Sign Code and predates City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. The map also shows the five proposed 3rd party signs, referenced in Clauses 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Etobicoke Community Council report No. 6 and prohibited under City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. Conclusions: We respectfully submit this report for consideration by City Council. Contact Name: John Brabant Tel: (416) 394-8054 Manager, Plan Review Fax: (416) 394-8054. West District) 8 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to Allow Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1440 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.) The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, without recommendation: Purpose: To provide staff comments on an application for a sign by-law variance application at 1440 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway), based on the intent of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998. Recommendation: It is recommended that the 200 square foot, double sided third party ground sign located in the CPR railway easement, on the north side of the bridge overpass near Vansco Road be allowed subject to issuance of a building permit. Council Reference: City of Toronto Council passed Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to prohibit third party advertising signs on lands adjacent to and within 400 metres of certain former provincial highways. This sign variance report is prepared for the consideration of Community Council. Comments: The proposed third party advertising ground sign will be located on the north side of the railway overpass west of Kipling Avenue near Vansco Road. It is located approximately 308 metres from the Gardiner Expressway, on a railway easement adjacent to Industrial complexes on either side. The sign structure is perpendicular to The Queensway road allowance. In our opinion the Queensway overpass together with the industrial complexes that flank it on either side will obstruct the view of motorists travelling on the Gardiner Expressway so that they will be unable to see the sign. This third party ground sign complies with the Etobicoke Sign Code. In keeping with Council's recommendations, we have consulted with the Transportation Division of Works and Emergency Services for their perspective on the issue in light of the Commercial Sign Policy used by the Ministry of Transportation and former Metro Transportation Department. Conclusion: The distance from the Gardiner Expressway, the orientation of the sign itself and the obstructed view created by the overpass and the surrounding buildings provide adequate reasons to conclude that it will not compromise the intent of By-law No. 280-1998. We feel that the sign variance is supportable. Contact Name: John B. Brabant, Manager, Plan Review, West District Tel: (416) 394-8054; Fax (416) 394-8209 -------- Mr. Sid Catalano, Director of Legislation, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter. (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (May 5, 1999) from the Director of Buildings and Deputy Chief Building Official, West District, Urban Planning and Development Services: Purpose: To respond to a request from Etobicoke Community Council to report directly to City Council on any previous decision by City Council respecting the delegation of authority to a particular Standing Committee to consider requests for sign variances to City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998 and the streaming of such applications; and to provide a map showing the location of all existing 3rd party roof and ground signage currently located in the Queensway area, Etobicoke District. Recommendations: It is recommended that this report be received for consideration by City Council. Reference/Background/History: Clause No. 6 of Report No. 9 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, adopted by City Council on July 29, 1998, recommended that: (1) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services receive applications involving minor variances from the Sign By-law relating to the recently transferred portions of Highways 27, 2, 2A and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway; (2) the review of these applications for minor variance be undertaken by the appropriate staff of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with staff of Works and Emergency Services, using the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Commercial Sign Policy as a guideline; and (3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a report on each application to be forwarded to the appropriate Community Council for approval by Council. Comments: The map included in this report depicts existing 3rd party roof and ground signage that meets the requirements of the Etobicoke Sign Code and predates City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. The map also shows the five proposed 3rd party signs, referenced in Clauses 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Etobicoke Community Council report No. 6 and prohibited under City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. Conclusions: We respectfully submit this report for consideration by City Council. Contact Name: John Brabant Tel: (416) 394-8054 Manager, Plan Review Fax: (416) 394-8054. West District) 9 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to Allow a Ground Sign within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1544 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.) The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, without recommendation: Purpose: To provide staff comments on a sign by-law variance application to allow a ground sign within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 1544 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) based on the intent of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998. Recommendation: It is recommended that the variance to erect a 200 square foot "v" shaped third party advertising ground sign be allowed, subject to the issuance of a building permit. Council Reference: City of Toronto Council passed Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to prohibit third party advertising signs on lands adjacent to and within 400 metres of certain former provincial highways. This sign variance report has been prepared for the consideration of Community Council. Comments: The intent of By-law No. 280-1998 is to provide some measure of control over third party advertising signs that may potentially have a negative impact on traffic using the F. G. Gardiner Expressway (formerly the Q.E.W.) and other former provincial highways. The proposed ground sign will be located approximately 274 metres from the Gardiner Expressway and will be oriented to face east and west bound local traffic on The Queensway. Although the sign complies with the Etobicoke Sign Code regulations for standard outdoor advertising ground signs on an occupied industrial site, it contravenes the provisions of By-law No. 280-1998 since it is within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway. In keeping with Council's recommendations, we have consulted with the Transportation Division of Works and Emergency Services for their perspective on the issue in light of the Commercial Sign Policy used by the Ministry of Transportation and former Metro Transportation Department. Conclusions: The elevation of the Gardiner Expressway at this location is quite low, hence, the numerous buildings along the south side of The Queensway would block the visibility of the sign to such an extent that, in our opinion, it would be almost impossible for this sign to be seen, much less have a negative impact on passing motorists using the expressway. Furthermore, in our view, the size of the sign face at a distance of 274 metres from the Gardiner Expressway would render it unreadable even if it could be seen. We conclude that this ground sign will not have a negative impact on traffic using the expressway and is within the intent of By-law No. 280-1998. Contact Name: John Brabant, Manager, Plan Review West District Tel: (416) 394-8054; Fax: (416) 394-8054 -------- Mr. Thomas Smith, Mediacom Inc., appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter. (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (May 5, 1999) from the Director of Buildings and Deputy Chief Building Official, West District, Urban Planning and Development Services: Purpose: To respond to a request from Etobicoke Community Council to report directly to City Council on any previous decision by City Council respecting the delegation of authority to a particular Standing Committee to consider requests for sign variances to City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998 and the streaming of such applications; and to provide a map showing the location of all existing 3rd party roof and ground signage currently located in the Queensway area, Etobicoke District. Recommendations: It is recommended that this report be received for consideration by City Council. Reference/Background/History: Clause No. 6 of Report No. 9 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, adopted by City Council on July 29, 1998, recommended that: (1) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services receive applications involving minor variances from the Sign By-law relating to the recently transferred portions of Highways 27, 2, 2A and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway; (2) the review of these applications for minor variance be undertaken by the appropriate staff of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with staff of Works and Emergency Services, using the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Commercial Sign Policy as a guideline; and (3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a report on each application to be forwarded to the appropriate Community Council for approval by Council. Comments: The map included in this report depicts existing 3rd party roof and ground signage that meets the requirements of the Etobicoke Sign Code and predates City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. The map also shows the five proposed 3rd party signs, referenced in Clauses 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Etobicoke Community Council report No. 6 and prohibited under City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. Conclusions: We respectfully submit this report for consideration by City Council. Contact Name: John Brabant Tel: (416) 394-8054 Manager, Plan Review Fax: (416) 394-8054. West District) 10 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 Prohibiting Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 833 The Queensway (Lakeshore-Queensway) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.) The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, without recommendation: Purpose: To provide staff comments on a sign by-law variance application at 833 The Queensway, (Lakeshore-Queensway), based on the intent of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998. Recommendation: It is recommended that a proposed 200 square foot "v" shaped roof sign oriented to face east and west bound traffic on The Queensway be allowed subject to the issuance of a building permit. Council Reference: City of Toronto Council passed Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to prohibit third party advertising signs on lands adjacent to and within 400 metres of certain former provincial highways. This sign variance report has been prepared for the consideration of Community Council. Comments: The intent of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 is to provide some measure of control over third party advertising signs that may potentially have a negative impact on traffic using the Gardiner Expressway (formerly the Q.E.W.) and other former provincial highways. Although the proposed sign complies with the Etobicoke Sign Code it contravenes Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 because it is located a distance of approximately 325 metres from the Gardiner Expressway where the by-law requires a distance of 400 metres. The proposed sign is facing north. The structural framework on the back of the sign will be the only part exposed to the Gardiner Expressway. In keeping with Council's recommendations, we have consulted with the Transportation Division of Works and Emergency Services for their perspective on the issue in light of the Commercial Sign Policy used by the Ministry of Transportation and former Metro Transportation Department. Conclusions: As the proposed sign is only 75 metres short of the required distance away from the Gardiner Expressway and because the sign is facing the other way and cannot be seen by motorists using the expressway, we feel that it meets the intent of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 and is supportable. Contact Name: John B. Brabant, Manager, Plan Review, West District Tel: (416) 394-8054; Fax: (416) 394-8209 -------- Mr. Sid Catalano, Director of Legislation, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter. (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (May 5, 1999) from the Director of Buildings and Deputy Chief Building Official, West District, Urban Planning and Development Services: Purpose: To respond to a request from Etobicoke Community Council to report directly to City Council on any previous decision by City Council respecting the delegation of authority to a particular Standing Committee to consider requests for sign variances to City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998 and the streaming of such applications; and to provide a map showing the location of all existing 3rd party roof and ground signage currently located in the Queensway area, Etobicoke District. Recommendations: It is recommended that this report be received for consideration by City Council. Reference/Background/History: Clause No. 6 of Report No. 9 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, adopted by City Council on July 29, 1998, recommended that: (1) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services receive applications involving minor variances from the Sign By-law relating to the recently transferred portions of Highways 27, 2, 2A and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway; (2) the review of these applications for minor variance be undertaken by the appropriate staff of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with staff of Works and Emergency Services, using the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Commercial Sign Policy as a guideline; and (3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a report on each application to be forwarded to the appropriate Community Council for approval by Council. Comments: The map included in this report depicts existing 3rd party roof and ground signage that meets the requirements of the Etobicoke Sign Code and predates City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. The map also shows the five proposed 3rd party signs, referenced in Clauses 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Etobicoke Community Council report No. 6 and prohibited under City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. Conclusions: We respectfully submit this report for consideration by City Council. Contact Name: John Brabant Tel: (416) 394-8054 Manager, Plan Review Fax: (416) 394-8054. West District) 11 Variance to City of Toronto Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 Prohibiting Third Party Advertising Signs within 400 metres of the Gardiner Expressway at 423 Evans Avenue (Lakeshore-Queensway) (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, struck out and referred this Clause back to the Etobicoke Community Council for further consideration at such time as the report requested of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on the harmonization of all City sign regulations is available.) The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, without recommendation: Purpose: To provide staff comments on a sign by-law variance application at 423 Evans Avenue (Lakeshore-Queensway), based on the intent of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998. Recommendation: It is recommended that the 200 square foot "V" shaped Standard Outdoor Advertising Roof sign be allowed, subject to the following: (1) the closest part of the sign be maintained at a minimum distance of 67 metres from the residential zoned properties to the west; (2) the sign shall be non-illuminated and be oriented at an angle of 45 degrees from Evans Avenue; (3) Community Council adopt the recommendation from the Sign Variance Advisory Committee approving a variance to the Etobicoke Sign Code; and (4) the sign shall not be erected until a building permit has been issued. Council Reference: City of Toronto passed Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998 to prohibit Third Party Advertising Signs on lands adjacent to and within 400 metres of certain former provincial highways. This sign variance report has been prepared for the consideration of Community Council. Comments: A variance application with respect to the Etobicoke Sign Code, was heard by the Sign Variance Advisory Committee in November 1998. A recommendation to vary Section 215-22 C(4)(c) Standard Outdoor Roof Signs was accepted by the Committee, subject to some conditions. Item 1(c) in the recommendations section of the above-mentioned variance report dated November 24, 1998, required a further variance through Community Council to the 400 metre prohibition of third party signs under By-law No. 280-1998. As the proposed sign will be approximately 232 metres from the Gardiner Expressway it will contravene the by-law. Etobicoke Community Council held the item pending additional information. Staff have since re-visited the site and have reviewed the location of the proposed sign in light of Interim Control By-law No. 280-1998. We feel that the "v" shaped sign is designed and oriented to attract east and west bound traffic on Evans Avenue not the Gardiner Expressway. The sign will be located approximately 232 metres away from the Gardiner Expressway and will be blocked from its view by high industrial buildings across the street on the north side of Evans Avenue. Furthermore, the applicant has supplied additional information in the form of a video shot from the roof of the building panning from west to east toward the expressway. The video shows the intervening high buildings to the north and illustrates, to our satisfaction, that the sign will not undermine the intent of the by-law. In keeping with Council's recommendations, we have consulted with the Transportation Division of Works and Emergency Services for their perspective on the issue in light of the Commercial Sign Policy used by the Ministry of Transportation and former Metro Transportation Department. Conclusions: We feel that the sign will not be viewable to motorists travelling on the Gardiner Expressway since it will be screened from view by intervening buildings. The sign is small in size and a considerable distance away. In our opinion it is in keeping with the intent of By-law No. 280-1998, and the Etobicoke Sign Code subject, of course, to the conditions noted in the Etobicoke Sign Variance application dated November 24, 1998. Contact Name: John B. Brabant, Manager, Plan Review, West District Tel: (416) 394-8054; Fax: (416) 394-8209 -------- Mr. Sid Catalano, Director of Legislation, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter. (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (May 5, 1999) from the Director of Buildings and Deputy Chief Building Official, West District, Urban Planning and Development Services: Purpose: To respond to a request from Etobicoke Community Council to report directly to City Council on any previous decision by City Council respecting the delegation of authority to a particular Standing Committee to consider requests for sign variances to City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998 and the streaming of such applications; and to provide a map showing the location of all existing 3rd party roof and ground signage currently located in the Queensway area, Etobicoke District. Recommendations: It is recommended that this report be received for consideration by City Council. Reference/Background/History: Clause No. 6 of Report No. 9 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, adopted by City Council on July 29, 1998, recommended that: (1) The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services receive applications involving minor variances from the Sign By-law relating to the recently transferred portions of Highways 27, 2, 2A and the F.G. Gardiner Expressway; (2) the review of these applications for minor variance be undertaken by the appropriate staff of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with staff of Works and Emergency Services, using the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Commercial Sign Policy as a guideline; and (3) the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services prepare a report on each application to be forwarded to the appropriate Community Council for approval by Council. Comments: The map included in this report depicts existing 3rd party roof and ground signage that meets the requirements of the Etobicoke Sign Code and predates City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. The map also shows the five proposed 3rd party signs, referenced in Clauses 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Etobicoke Community Council report No. 6 and prohibited under City of Toronto By-law No. 280-1998. Conclusions: We respectfully submit this report for consideration by City Council. Contact Name: John Brabant Tel: (416) 394-8054 Manager, Plan Review Fax: (416) 394-8054. West District) 12 Request for Endorsement of Event for Liquor Licensing Purposes (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted this Clause, without amendment.) The Etobicoke Community Council recommends that City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the 8th Annual Labatt 24-Hour Relay in Support of Easter Seal Kids, at Centennial Park on June 12 and 13, 1999, to be an event of municipal and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to its taking place. -------- The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of City Council, having had before it a communication (April 15, 1999) from Ms. Mary Osborne, Senior Manager, New Business Development, The Easter Seal Society, providing details of the 8th Annual Labatt 24-Hour Relay in Support of Easter Seal Kids, at Centennial Park on June 12 and 13, 1999, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 13 Other Items Considered by the Community Council (City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, received this Clause, for information.) (a) Fairfield Seniors Centre Advisory Board Report (Lakeshore-Queensway). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report: (April 6, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, responding to Etobicoke Community Council's request of March 30, 1999, for a report concerning Facility Advisory Boards, with specific reference to the Fairfield Senior's Centre Advisory Board; and recommending that this report be received for information. (b) Toronto Arts Council. The Etobicoke Community Council reports having: (1) requested the Toronto Arts Council to: (a) consider establishing policies, practices and procedures to ensure that the Etobicoke community continues to have strong community arts groups and funding; and (b) meet with Lakeshore Arts, Arts Etobicoke and the Etobicoke Municipal Arts Commission to review their issues and needs; and (2) received the presentation from the Toronto Arts Council: The following persons made a presentation to the Etobicoke Community Council, on behalf of the Toronto Arts Council, on the activities and outreach initiatives of the Toronto Arts Council: - Mr. Don Moffat; - Mr. Jim Leech; - Ms. Carolyn McGee; and - Ms. Anne Bermonte. (c) Future Uses in Hydro Corridors. The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report: (April 13, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, as requested by the Etobicoke Community Council on February 17, 1999, providing a status report with respect to future uses in Hydro corridors, and the legal and/or planning means available to protect the community. (d) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Etobicoke Zoning Code - Scarlett Gate Development Inc., 200 Royal York Road, File No. Z-2292 (Lakeshore-Queensway). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having: (1) adopted the following report; and (2) requested the Director of Community Planning, West District, in the final report to the Etobicoke Community Council, to identify a need for the design of the units to include a basement door facing Royal York Road, and whether the applicant intends to introduce basement apartments: (April 16, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received on March 26, 1999, from Scarlett Gate Development Inc. to amend the Commercial (C-Mimico) zoning provisions applicable to a vacant parcel of land municipally known as 200 Royal York Road to permit nine freehold townhouse units; and recommending that: (1) this report be received, and that the application continue to be circulated; and (2) upon completion of a planning staff report, a Public Meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of Community Council. (e) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Etobicoke Zoning Code Threemor Enterprises Limited, 3-11 Tyre Avenue - File No. Z-2291 (Kingsway-Humber). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having adopted the following report: (April 14, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received on March 22, 1999, from Threemor Enterprises Limited, to amend the Second Density Residential (R2) zoning of the lands at 3-11 Tyre Avenue to permit the development of 31 condominium townhouse units and the retention of 2 existing single detached dwellings; and recommending that: (1) this report be received, and that the application continue to be circulated; and (2) upon completion of a planning staff report, a Public Meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of Community Council. (f) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Etobicoke Zoning Code 1279368 Ontario Limited, 1875 Martin Grove Road - File No. Z-2290 (Rexdale-Thistletown). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having adopted the following report: (April 12, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received on March 24, 1999, from 1279368 Ontario Limited, to amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the development of 12 semi-detached homes on lands located to the rear of an existing rental apartment building known municipally as 1875 Martin Grove Road; and recommending that: (1) this report be received, and that the application continue to be circulated; and (2) upon completion of a planning staff report, a Public Meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of Community Council in the third quarter of 1999. (g) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Etobicoke Zoning Code Queenscorp (33rd Avenue) Inc., 3531-3533 and 3535-3543 Lake Shore Boulevard West File No. Z-2288 (Lakeshore-Queensway). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having adopted the following report: (April 8, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received February 26, 1999, from Queenscorp (33rd Avenue) Inc. to amend the Commercial zoning of 3531-3533 and 3535-3543 Lake Shore Boulevard West, to permit a 4-storey, 46-unit apartment building; and recommending that: (1) this report be received, and that the application continue to be circulated; and (2) upon completion of a planning staff report, a Public Meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of Community Council. (h) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Etobicoke Official Plan and Zoning Code, 1308684 Ontario Limited, 3085 Bloor Street West and 20 Thompson Avenue - File No. Z-2293 (Lakeshore-Queensway). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having adopted the following report: (April 9, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received March 31, 1999, from 1308684 Ontario Limited to amend the Commercial-Residential Strip designation of the Official Plan and the Commercial and Second Density Residential (R2) zoning of 3085 Bloor Street West and 20 Thompson Avenue, to permit a 6-storey, 78-unit apartment building; and recommending that: (1) this report be received, and that the application continue to be circulated, and; (2) upon completion of a planning staff report, a Public Meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of Community Council. (i) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Etobicoke Zoning Code, Petro Canada, 830 Burnhamthorpe Road - File No. Z-2287 (Markland-Centennial). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having adopted the following report: (April 8, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application received on February 19, 1999, from Petro Canada to amend the Commercial Limited (CL) zoning of a site at 830 Burnhamthorpe Road, to permit a service station with a convenience store containing 142 m� (1,529 sq. ft.) of retail space; and recommending that: (1) this report be received and that the application continue to be circulated; and (2) when a staff report is available, that a Public Meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of Community Council. (j) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Amendments to the Etobicoke Zoning Code and Site Plan Approval - Leisureworld Inc., Humberline Drive south of Humberwood Boulevard - File No. Z-2294 (Rexdale-Thistletown). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having adopted the following report: (April 13, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing preliminary comments on the processing of a zoning amendment application and a site plan approval application by Leisureworld Inc., to permit a long-term care facility on the west side of Humberline Drive, south of Humberwood Boulevard; and recommending that the application be processed and a Public Meeting be held to hear the views of interested parties. (k) New Development Applications for the West District (Etobicoke). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having: (1) received the following report; and (2) requested the Director of Community Planning, West District, to submit a report to the Etobicoke Community Council with respect to the Site Plan Application by Fima/Mantella & Sons, File No. 00363: (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, providing a summary of new development applications for the West District (Etobicoke) received since March 15, 1999. (l) Long Branch Race Track Historical Marker (Lakeshore-Queensway). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having: (1) referred the following communication to the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Etobicoke Community Council for its meeting to be held on May 26, 1999; and (2) requested that the communication be forwarded to the Etobicoke Historical Board/LACAC for comment: (April 8, 1999) from Councillor Irene Jones, seeking the support of Etobicoke Community Council in a request to staff of the Economic Development, Culture and Tourism department to recognize the location of the former Long Branch Race Track by the erection of a historical marker on the site. (m) Minutes of Etobicoke Boards and Committee. The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following minutes from meetings of: (i) Etobicoke Historical Board/LACAC held on Wednesday, March 10, 1999; and (ii) Etobicoke Safety Council held on Thursday, March 11, 1999. (n) Application for Zoning Amendment: 90 Shorncliffe Road - File No. Z-2253 (Lakeshore-Queensway). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having (1) received the following communication; and (2) requested the District Manager, Municipal Standards, West District, to investigate whether municipal by-laws have been breached, and whether charges should be laid for non-compliance with the Property Standards By-law: (April 21, 1999) from Mr. P. Douglas Petrie, Willms & Shier, advising of the outcome of the Ministry of the Environment's prosecution of the corporate entities purporting to operate out of 90 Shorncliffe Road. (o) Proposals for TTC 2000 Service Plan. The Etobicoke Community Council reports having referred the following report to the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Etobicoke Community Council: (April 28, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 2, advising of staff proposals to examine TTC route changes as part of the 2000 Service Plan; and recommending that the TTC investigate increasing the number of buses on the Route 80 Queensway bus service during weekend and weekly evening periods to service the new theatre complex proposed at the southwest corner of Islington Avenue and The Queensway. (p) Appointment to the Mimico by the Lake BIA (Lakeshore-Queensway). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having appointed Councillor Blake F. Kinahan, Lakeshore-Queensway, to the Board of Directors of the Mimico by the Lake BIA as the Council representative: (April 28, 1999) from Councillor Blake F. Kinahan, Lakeshore-Queensway, expressing his interest in appointment to the Mimico by the Lake BIA as the Council representative. (q) Request for Four-Way Stop - Princess Margaret Boulevard at Princess Anne Crescent (Kingsway-Humber). The Etobicoke Community Council reports having referred the following communication to the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, with a request that he submit a report thereon to the Etobicoke Community Council : (April 20, 1999) from Mr. D. Ford, requesting the installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Princess Margaret Boulevard and Princess Anne Crescent in the vicinity of St. George's Public School. (r) Parks Yard Revitalization Study. The Etobicoke Community Council reports having: (1) adopted the following Motion by Councillor Bruce Sinclair, Rexdale-Thistletown, respecting the Edenbridge Yard, West District: "WHEREAS the Edenbridge Yard is an area of open space in proximity to James Gardens, the associated tennis club, and other park and trail amenities comprising the Humber Valley Parks system, and WHEREAS there is increasing demand for open space and recreational facilities, particularly in light of changing demographics, and WHEREAS any redevelopment, apart from parkland, is a remote possibility considering the fact that the area in question was a former disposal site, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Parks and Recreation, West District, be requested to submit a report to the Etobicoke Community Council on the possibility of retaining the property in the City park system as an integral part of the Humber Valley Park system, and THAT the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee be requested to defer consideration of Recommendation No. (1) contained in Agenda Item No. 2, headed "Parks Yard Revitalization Study", on the agenda for the meeting of the Committee on May 4, 1999, pending receipt of the aforementioned report by the Etobicoke Community Council."; and (2) requested that, prior to submission of any reports, the Ward Councillors be made aware of any requests to declare properties located in the West District as surplus. (s) Inclusion of Hydro Rights-of-Way in Valley Park System. The Etobicoke Community Council reports having requested the Director of Parks and Recreation, West District, to investigate the looping or expansion of Etobicoke's extremely popular valley park system to include appropriate hydro rights-of-way, and submit a report thereon to the Etobicoke Community Council. Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH BROWN Chair Toronto, April 28, 1999 (Report No. 6 of The Etobicoke Community Council, including an addition thereto, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999.)
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