INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME (COUNCILLOR RAE)
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO
THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
1. COMMUNITY COUNCIL BRIEFINGS
General orientation and briefing regarding the Community Council
DEPUTATION ITEMS:
2. 11:00 A.M. 647 GERRARD STREET EAST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT ONE ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN (Don River)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 6, 1998)
Recommending that the application be refused
3. 11:10 A.M. 69 BLOOR STREET EAST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT ONE UNDEFINED, ILLUMINATED NON-ENCROACHING SIGN ON THE NORTH AND WEST ELEVATIONS OF THE THIRD STOREY, CONTAINING ANIMATED AND CHANGEABLE COPY (Downtown)
(DEFERRED FROM LAND USE COMMITTEE OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(September 4, 1997)
Recommending that the application be refused
4. 11:20 a.m. 8 SOUTH KINGSWAY: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT 21 ILLUMINATED SIGNS AND 3 NON-ILLUMINATED SIGNS (High Park)
(DEFERRED FROM LAND USE COMMITTEE OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(September 15, 1997)
Recommending
1. That City Council approve Application No. 997073 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit 21 illuminated signs and 3 non-illuminated signs.
2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997073, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
5. 11:40 A.M. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF CITY-OWNED TREE FRONTING 999 ST. CLARENS AVENUE (Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF FORMER CITY OF TORONTO)
Commissioner of Community Services
(July 31, 1997)
Recommending that the request for tree removal be denied
6. 11:55 A.M. 928 BLOOR STREET WEST - DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (Davenport)
(REFERRED BY THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO COUNCIL)
Assistant City Clerk, City of Toronto
(December 17, 1997)
Recommending that the report be received for information
7. 12:05 P.M. MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 202 - REQUEST FOR NATURAL GARDEN EXEMPTION - 120 DUVERNET AVENUE (East Toronto)
(REFERRED BY THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO COUNCIL)
Assistant City Clerk, City of Toronto
(December 16, 1997)
Recommending:
1. That City Council grant an exemption under Municipal Code Chapter 202, Section 202-2D to cancel the served notice and to allow a natural garden to remain at 120 Duvernet Avenue; or
2. That City Council confirm the served notice and direct that a second notice be given under Municipal Code Chapter 202, Section 202-2D requiring the cutting of grass and weeds, as prescribed in the regulations.
8. 12:15 P.M. MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 202 - REQUEST FOR NATURAL GARDEN EXEMPTION - 239 HAVELOCK STREET (Trinity-Niagara)
(REFERRED BY THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO COUNCIL)
Assistant City Clerk, City of Toronto
(December 16, 1997)
Recommending:
1. That City Council grant an exemption under Municipal Code Chapter 202, Section 202-2D to cancel the served notice and to allow a natural garden to remain at 239 Havelock Street; or
2. That City Council confirm the served notice and direct that a second notice be given under Municipal Code Chapter 202, Section 202-2D requiring the cutting of grass and weeds, as prescribed in the regulations.
9. 12:25 P.M. OAKWOOD AVENUE AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH BURLINGTON CRESCENT - INSTALLATION OF AN ALL "STOP" SIGN CONTROL (Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM CITY SERVICES COMMITTEE OF FORMER CITY OF TORONTO)
Commissioner of City Works Services
(August 27, 1997)
Recommending that the report be received for information.
10. 2:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - MAINTENANCE OF A WOODEN FENCE - 745 MARKHAM STREET (Midtown)
Commissioner of City Works Services
(January 9, 1998)
Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the wooden fence within the City boulevard fronting 745 Markham Street, provided that the height of the fence is reduced so as not to exceed 1.0 m and subject to the owners entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
11. 2:15 P.M. 300, 304 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST AND 345 SPADINA ROAD, TORONTO - APPLICATION TO REMOVE FOUR TREES AND INJURE ONE TREE SITUATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (East Toronto)
Commissioner of Community Services
(January 9, 1998)
Recommending:
That if Toronto Community Council approves the request for the removal of the four trees and the injury of one tree, all trees noted below, that such approval be conditional on:
1. the trees in question not being removed or injured until permitted demolition and construction related activities in accordance with plans approved under Site Plan Approval Application No. 397111 commence which warrant the removal of the trees; and
2. the applicant planting a minimum of one hundred and five (105) new trees (seventy-seven (77) of which are cedars to be planted as hedging), in accordance with the Landscape Plan prepared by Terraplan Landscape Architects, dated stamped as received on December 8, 1997 by Urban Development Services, red-lined on December 19, 1997 and on file with the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
12. 2:30 P.M RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATIONS, 399 - 403 KING STREET EAST (Don River)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 2, 1998)
Recommending that the demolition permits be refused.
a) Councillor McConnell (January 7, 1998)
b) Mr. Rollo H.H. Myers (January 5, 1998)
c) Mr. Howard Levine, Chair, Citizens for the Old Town (January 8, 1998)
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS. (TO BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M.)
13. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO. 197024 TO AMEND SITE SPECIFIC BY-LAW 22037 TO PERMIT A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED FOR 103-105 WEST LODGE AVENUE (High Park)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 6, 1998)
Recommending that:
1. The Commissioner of Urban Development Services hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Parkdale Village BIA and the Roncesvalles/Macdonell Residents Association and the Ward Councillors.
2. The owner submit to the Commissioner of Urban Development Services a parking study satisfactory to the Commissioner of City Works Services.
3. The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they related to this project by the Commissioner of City Works Services.
14. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATION NO. 197018 TO PERMIT A 4-STOREY MIXED-USE BUILDING CONTAINING GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AND 40 RESIDENTIAL UNITS - 1117 DUNDAS STREET WEST (Trinity-Niagara)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 7, 1998)
Recommending that:
1. The Commissioner of Urban Development Services be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.
2. The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project by the Commissioner of City Works Services.
15. 92 AVENUE ROAD: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT ONE ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGN (Midtown)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 8, 1998)
Recommending:
1. That City Council approve Application No. 997083, as revised, respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated fascia sign.
2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997083, as revised, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
16. 511 QUEEN STREET WEST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAINTAIN ONE ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 8, 1998)
Recommending:
1. That City Council approve Application No. 997039 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated projecting sign.
2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997039, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
17. 601 YONGE STREET: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THREE NON-ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 8, 1998)
Recommending:
1. That City Council approve Application No. 997105 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit three non-illuminated fascia signs.
2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997105, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
18. 794 BATHURST STREET: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAINTAIN SEVEN ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS (Midtown)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 6, 1998)
Recommending:
1. That City Council approval Application No. 997100 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain seven illuminated fascia signs.
2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997100, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
19. 111 CARLTON STREET: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT THREE ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(January 6, 1998)
Recommending:
1. That City Council approve application No. 997102 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit three illuminated fascia signs.
2. That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 997102, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.
20. 50 PRINCE ARTHUR AVENUE - COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING AND POTENTIAL APPEAL TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (Midtown)
(DEFERRED FROM LAND USE COMMITTEE OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO)
Councillor Adams
(September 7, 1997)
Requesting that City Council give instructions to the City Solicitor, if necessary, to deal with this application in the event that the decision of the Committee of Adjustment is appealed by any party to the Ontario Municipal Board
a) Mr. Mark McQueen (September 29, 1997)
21. 17 ELWOOD BOULEVARD - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION (North Toronto)
City Solicitor
(December 1, 1997)
Recommending that the report be received for information.
22. 44 PRICE STREET - TORONTO LAWN TENNIS CLUB - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION (Midtown)
City Solicitor
(October 14, 1997)
Recommending that the report be received for information.
23. SWANSEA TOWN HALL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT - APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SWANSEA COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE ADVISORY COUNCIL (High Park)
Mr. Jack Slaughter, Chair, Swansea Town Hall Board of Management
(December 24, 1997)
Nominating Ms. Valerie Cooper-Wells’ to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management to replace Ms. Wilma Hayes.
24. EASTVIEW NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE - APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT POSITION (Don River)
Ms. Susan Neal, Executive Director, Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
(December 11, 1997)
Nominating Ms. Andrea Addario to the Eastview Neighourhood Community Centre Committee of Management to replace Ms. Linda LaPlante.
25. APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK/BOULEVARD VENDING PRIVILEGES - WALTER STREET, EAST SIDE, 5.2 METRES NORTH OF KINGSTON ROAD (East Toronto)
Commissioner of City Works Services
(January 9, 1998)
Recommending:
That, should City Council wish to permit the request of Ms. Helen Wengle to vend on the sidewalk/boulevard in a residential zone, on the Walter Street flank north of Kingston Road, which is not presently permitted under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 315, it is recommended that:
(1) the Commissioner conduct a poll of all owners and tenants within 120 metres of the property, as required for proposed boulevard cafes on residential flankages per Chapter 90, Polling Notification and Procedures; and if the poll result is positive, that the City Solicitor introduce the necessary bill in Council to amend Schedule B, Chapter 315, Street Vending, accordingly so that a license may be issued for this location; and
(2) the Commissioner report again one year from the date a licence is issued, on any complaints or issues which may have arisen as a result of the vending operation.
26. 30 GATES AVENUE - REQUEST TO MOVE HYDRO POLE (East Toronto)
Councillor Jakobek
(November 28, 1997)
27. VENDING APPEAL - WELLINGTON STREET WEST (Downtown)
Mr. Mark Kowalczyk
(December 1, 1997)
28. 30 ALVIN AVENUE - COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING APPLICATION APPEAL (Midtown)
Mr. M.J. Anderson, President, The Parking Authority of Toronto
(December 9, 1997)
29. 17 LYNWOOD AVENUE - FRONT YARD PARKING APPEAL (Midtown)
Ms. Gina Tapper
(September 8, 1997)
30. BOULEVARD CAFE APPEAL - 1212 DUNDAS STREET WEST, CAFE AQUARIO (Trinity-Niagara)
Ms. Kerri Larson
(July 12, 1997)
31. BOULEVARD CAFE APPEAL - 495 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST, AUTOGRILL RESTAURANT (North Toronto)
Ms. Kerri Larson
(July 12, 1997)
32. BOULEVARD CAFE PRIVILEGES APPEAL - 1510 YONGE STREET - DELISLE AVENUE FLANKAGE AND 2387 YONGE STREET - BROADWAY AVENUE FLANKAGE (North Toronto and Midtown)
Mr. Tony O’Donohue, Environmental Probe Ltd.
(December 19, 1997)
33. BOULEVARD CAFE APPEAL - 1043 GERRARD STREET EAST, B-52 RESTAURANT & BAR (Don River)
Ms. Kerri Larson
(July 12, 1997)
34. BOULEVARD CAFE APPEAL - 889 QUEEN STREET EAST, KING MUFFIN (Don River)
Ms. Kerri Larson
(July 12, 1997)
35. BOULEVARD CAFE APPEAL - 1021 GERRARD STREET EAST, KING MUFFIN II (Don River)
Ms. Kerri Larson
(July 12, 1997)
ANY OTHER MATTERS.
