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ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

 A G E N D A

 

Date of Meeting: May 27, 1998 Enquiry: Molly Sutherland
Time: 9:30 a.m. Interim Contact
Location: Council Chambers

Etobicoke Civic Centre

394-8078

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

 DEPUTATIONS.

 List to be distributed at meeting.

 DEPUTATION ITEMS.

 1.ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRE.

 Ms. Melody Miles, Executive Director, ECCAC

(May 9, 1998)

 Regarding the mandate of the Etobicoke Community Care Access Centre, and seeking tenancy in one of the former City of Etobicoke buildings.

 Deputation: 9:45 a.m.

  2.STREET NAMING - SOUTH SIDE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH WAY, WEST OF PARK LAWN ROAD.

 2a.Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(February 18, 1998)

 Recommending that Toronto Council authorize the Solicitor to prepare and present a by-law designating AMystic Pointe Boulevard@ as the new street name for the newly constructed Aoff-ramp@ and road allowance from the Queen Elizabeth Way extending to the limit of the extended Manitoba Street.

 This item was before the Community Council on February 18, 1998, resulting in a recommendation to name the new road ALegion Road North@. City Council struck out the Clause and referred it back to the Community Council for further consideration and the hearing of deputations.

 2b.Mr. M. Harrison

(March 18, 1998)

 Lending support to the proposal to name the subject road ALegion Road North@.

 2c.Mr. R. Aishford, President, MTCC 1180 and Mr. T. Searay-Gaston, President, MTCC 1174 (April 24, 1998)

 Supporting the name AMystic Pointe@.

 2d.Mr. T. Searay-Gaston, President, MTCC 1174

(May 11, 1998)

 Regarding the naming of the access road, the safety factors and need to restrict use of the road to traffic that is local to the community, and seeking appropriate traffic restrictions.

 2e.Mr. R. Aishford, President, MTCC 1180

(May 12, 1998)

 Suggesting a name with historical value, such as AMcGuinness Way@, and also requesting measures to discourage heavy traffic from using the new cut-off.

 Deputation: 10:00 a.m.

  3.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE - NAZEER S. BISHAY IN TRUST, 22 KINGSVIEW BOULEVARD - FILE NO. Z-2245.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Reporting on a site specific proposal to amend the Second Density Residential (R2) zoning to legalize a two-storey, single detached residential dwelling with a rear yard setback of 22.24 m (73.0 ft), a coverage of 33.6 percent, and a building height of 10.27 m (33.7 ft), recommending that the application be refused and that the applicant be invited to appear in deputation before the Etobicoke Community Council.

 Deputation: 10:30 a.m.

  4.REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ETOBICOKE SIGN BY-LAW WITH RESPECT TO MOBILE SIGNS.

 Mr. L. Reina, President, Red Hot Signs Inc.

(May 14, 1998)

 Requesting amendments to the Etobicoke Sign By-law with respect to the time period allowed for mobile signs, the permit fees, and allowable occasions .

 Deputation: 11:00 a.m.

  OTHER COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

 5.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS: YORKLEIGH AVENUE AND FREEMONT AVENUE.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Evaluating a request for the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Yorkleigh Avenue and Freemont Avenue and recommending that:

 (1)all-way stop controls not be erected at the intersection of Yorkleigh Avenue and Freemont Avenue;

 (2)the stop signs currently controlling northbound and southbound traffic on Yorkleigh Avenue be relocated to control the eastbound and westbound traffic on Freemont Avenue;

 (3)the effectiveness of this initiative be evaluated in six months; and

 (4)that the associated by-law receive Council approval.

  6.PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS: THIRTIETH STREET AND RIMILTON AVENUE.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Evaluating a request by area residents for the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Thirtieth Street and Rimilton Avenue, and recommending that:

 (1)all-way stop controls not be erected at the intersection of Thirtieth Street and Rimilton Avenue;

 (2)the stop signs currently controlling eastbound and westbound traffic on Rimilton Avenue be relocated to control northbound and southbound traffic on Thirtieth Street;

 (3)the effectiveness of this initiative be evaluated in six months; and

 (4)the associated by-law receive Council approval.

 7.TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT OF EDGEHILL ROAD.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Addressing concerns with respect to the speed and volume of vehicular traffic on Edgehill Road, and recommending that no additional traffic control measures be implemented.

  8.NO STOPPING/NO PARKING PROHIBITION: MUNCEY AVENUE.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Submitting a status report to Community Council regarding the no parking/no stopping restrictions on Muncey Avenue, and recommending that:

 (1)the No Parking/No Stopping prohibitions on Muncey Avenue currently in place be retained; and

 (2)staff continue to liaise with the administration of Timothy Christian School to ensure that the traffic guidelines adopted are adhered to.

  9.INTRODUCTION OF A PARKING PROHIBITION: SILVERSTONE DRIVE.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Proposing introduction of an overnight parking prohibition on both sides of Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield Crescent, recommending that:

 (1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Langfield Crescent, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; and

 (2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

  10.INTRODUCTION OF PARKING PROHIBITION: WINDSOR ROAD.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Proposing the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Windsor Road between Kingsview Boulevard and the south limit of the road, and recommending that:

 (1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Windsor Road between Kingsview Boulevard and the south limit of the road; and

 (2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

  11.INTRODUCTION OF ON-STREET PARKING PERMITS: SECOND STREET.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Proposing introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Program on Second Street between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lakeshore Drive, and recommending that:

 (1)the On-Street Parking Permit Program be introduced on the west side of Second Street between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lakeshore Drive; and

 (2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

  12.INTRODUCTION OF A STOPPING PROHIBITION: CITY VIEW DRIVE.

 Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Proposing the introduction of a stopping prohibition on both sides of City View Drive between the north limit of Dixon Road and a point 211.5 metres north thereof, and recommending that:

 (1)the ANo Parking Anytime@ prohibition on both sides of City View Drive be changed to a ANo Stopping Anytime@ prohibition between the north limit of Dixon Road and a point 211.5 metres north thereof; and

 (2)the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.

  13.SHELDON AVENUE WATER SUPPLY.

 Councillor Irene Jones, Lakeshore-Queensway

(May 5, 1998)

 Requesting that the watermain improvements on Sheldon Avenue, scheduled for repair in the year 2005, be moved forward to 1999.

  14.FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL ART CENTRE - REPAIRS.

 Acting Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Services, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Responding to the request by the Etobicoke Community Council for a report on the immediate repair needs at the Franklin Carmichael Art Centre and associated costs.

  15.NAMING OF LANDSCAPE FEATURE AT THE MOUTH OF THE HUMBER RIVER, WEST BANK.

 Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(May 12, 1998)

 Seeking approval for naming a landscape feature at the mouth of the Humber River, and recommending that:

 (1)the landscape feature on the west side of the Humber River be named ASheldon Lookout@ in recognition of the $100,000.00 donation from Mr. Sheldon and his family that funded the landscape design and construction of the project; and

 (2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

  16.UPDATE ON THE REMOVAL OF ILLEGALLY PLACED SIGNS.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Reporting on the status of the removal of signs placed illegally on City property.

  17.REQUIREMENT FOR A CONSTRUCTION (SITE) MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR INFILL HOUSING PROJECTS.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

Regarding the requirement for a Construction (Site) Management Plan for all infill housing projects in established neighbourhoods and the guarantees and deposits to be placed before any type of permits are issued, and recommending that:

 (1)as a condition of Site Plan approval for all redevelopment proposals, particularly for infill housing projects, the applicant shall be required to submit a Construction (Site) Management Plan prior to the issuance of any permits;

 (2)the signing of a separate Construction Management Agreement may also be required prior to the issuance of permits if deemed necessary by Urban Development staff; and

 (3)financial guarantees (minimum of $1,000.00) shall also be required prior to the issuance of permits to ensure that measures are satisfactorily implemented. The amount of additional per unit or floor area (or site area) charges shall be determined by the Commissioner of Urban Development and the Commissioner of Works.

  18.APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Advising of a number of Committee of Adjustment Decisions which have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, to recommend whether legal and staff representation is warranted, and recommending that:

 (1)legal and staff representation be provided for the appeals regarding Application No. A-31/98ET, 63 Medulla Avenue and Application No. A-111/98ET, 26 Holyoake Crescent; and

 (2)legal and staff representation not be provided for the appeals regarding 121 Melrose Street, 16 Albert Avenue, 45 and 45A Frances Avenue, 24 and 26 Montgomery Road, 100 North Drive, 26 Honbury Road and 52 Arborwood Drive.

  19.APPEAL OF ZONING BY-LAW NO. 136-1998, WEST SIDE OF ISLINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN ORRELL AVENUE AND RIVERBANK DRIVE -

FILE NO. Z-2256.

 City Clerk

(May 27, 1998)

 Requesting authorization for the City Clerk and the City Solicitor to proceed to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of By-law No. 136-1998 to increase the minimum lot area requirement for any newly-created lot in an area west of Islington Avenue, between Orrell Avenue and Riverbank Drive, notwithstanding an appeal on behalf of F-F Construction Company Limited and Charles and Pauline Sammut.

  20.NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR ETOBICOKE DISTRICT.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Forwarding a list of development applications received by the Urban Development Department, Etobicoke District, up to May 12, 1998.

  21.REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM PART LOT-CONTROL - 1184112 ONTARIO LIMITED, 3 AND 5 BIRCHVIEW BOULEVARD.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Recommending approval of a request for exemption from Part-Lot Control with respect to property located at the south-west corner of Birchview Boulevard and Royal York Road in order to create two separate parcels for one pair of semi-detached dwellings.

  22.REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM PART-LOT CONTROL - LAREDO CONSTRUCTION INC., 21, 14 FLEECELINE ROAD - FILE NO. Z-2152.

 22a.Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Recommending approval of a request for exemption from Part-Lot Control in order to legalize frontyard encroachments for each townhouse within a 152-unit freehold townhouse development at 21, 24 Fleeceline Road.

 22b.Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, City Solicitors

(May 12, 1998)

 Forwarding a draft bill to exempt the subject lands from Part-Lot Control.

  23.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE - TANANA INVESTMENTS AND ROYAL GATE APARTMENTS, 1407 ROYAL YORK ROAD - FILE NO. Z-2249

 23a.Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(April 1, 1998)

 Regarding an application by Tanana Investments and Royal Gate Apartments for amendments to the Etobicoke Official Plan to permit the development of two condominium apartment buildings, 10 and 15 storeys in height, containing a total of 219 units, to be developed in conjunction with an existing 12-storey rental apartment building located at the south-east corner of Royal York Road and LaRose Avenue.

 23b.Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 6, 1998)

 Reporting with respect to inclusion of a provision for a public art component and, further, with respect to the complete text of Special Site Policy No. 20 as stated in the Etobicoke Official Plan pertaining to density provisions of the subject lands.

 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC MEETING: 7:00 p.m.

 Communications received with respect to this application were forwarded with the Etobicoke Community Council agenda and circulated at the meeting of May 6, 1998, and are on file in the office of the City Clerk, Etobicoke Civic Centre.

  24.FORMER LAKESHORE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL/HUMBER COLLEGE LANDS - FILE NO. 570.6.6.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Providing an update on the status of projects on the former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital/Humber College lands (the Lakeshore Grounds).

  25.PRELIMINARY REPORT - APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE, ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION SOCIETY OF THE FRANCISCAN FATHERS, 3700 BLOOR STREET WEST - FILE NO. Z-2266.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application to amend the Limited Commercial (CL) and Third Density Residential (R3) zoning of a vacant site at 3700 Bloor Street West to permit a church centre and a nursing home.

  26.PRELIMINARY REPORT - APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE, 1177284 ONTARIO LIMITED, NORTH-EAST CORNER OF EVANS AVENUE AND HORNER AVENUE - FILE NO. Z-2267.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Providing preliminary comments on the processing of an application to amend the Private Open Space (POS) zoning to permit the establishment of a crematorium and columbarium at a cemetery (Ontario Hospital Cemetery) located at the north-east corner of Evans Avenue and Horner Avenue.

  27.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE - SCARLETT GATE DEVELOPMENT, 542 SCARLETT ROAD - FILE NO. Z-2262.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Regarding an application for rezoning from Limited Commercial (CL) to Fourth Density Residential (R4G) to permit 12 townhouses on the west side of Scarlett Road, north of LaRose Avenue, to be the subject of a public meeting.

 Report to follow.

 28.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE -

D.E. & V.I. INVESTMENTS LIMITED (SHELL CANADA LIMITED), 475 RENFORTH DRIVE - FILE NO. Z-2258.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Regarding an application for rezoning to permit the conversion of service bays, to be the subject of a public meeting.

 Report to follow.

  29.APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE - SHELL CANADA LIMITED, 320 BURNHAMTHORPE ROAD - FILE NO. Z-2257.

 Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District

(May 27, 1998)

 Regarding an application for rezoning to permit the conversion of service bays, to be the subject of a public meeting.

 Report to follow.

  30.CITY OF TORONTO RE: OLD MILL TERRACE RESIDENCE INC., 30-68 OLD MILL TERRACE/ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING.

 Reble, Ritchie, Green & Ketcheson, City Solicitors

(May 13, 1998)

 Reporting on an Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to a minor variance appeal respecting 30-68 Old Mill Terrace.

  31.APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY.

 31a.President and Chief Executive Officer, GTAA

(April 20, 1998)

 Requesting citizen appointees to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Consultative Committee (GTAACC), and the Noise Management Committee (NMC).

 31b.President and Chief Executive Officer, GTAA

(January 9, 1998)

 Reviewing the mandate of the two consultative committees (NMC) and (GTAACC) and requesting that appointments be made with a view to the stipulated mandate of the respective committees.

  32.NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PROGRAM.

 City Clerk

(April 27, 1998)

 Forwarding for information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 33 contained in Report No. 4 of the North York Community Council, headed ANeighbourhood Watch Program@, which was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on April 16, 1998.

  33.WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW PROCESS.

 City Clerk

(May 7, 1998)

 Forwarding for information and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 1 contained in Report No. 4A of The Urban Environment and Development Committee, headed AWard Boundary Review Process@, which was adopted, as amended, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its Special Meeting held on April 28 and May 1, 1998.

 34.EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEES AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE.

 City Clerk

(May 7, 1998)

 Forwarding the recommendations of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition Team with respect to the recommendations of The Works and Utilities Committee regarding existing environmental committees and the Environmental Task Force and, in particular, that each Community Council be asked to advise the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Transition Team on the ongoing need for a general environmental advisory committee for its Community after receiving comments from the Environmental Task Force.

 

   
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