TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
A G E N D A
| Date of Meeting: |
July 22, 1998 |
Enquiry: Frances Pritchard
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| Time: |
9:30 a.m. |
Interim Contact
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| Location: |
Room 308/309 |
392-7033
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Metro Hall |
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55 John Street, 3rd Floor |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
PUBLIC MEETING:
1.10:00 A.M.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW - TECHNICAL
AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BY-LAW 438-86 (All Wards in the former City of Toronto) (Report Not Yet
Available)
a)Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services (June 9, 1998) respecting Technical Amendments to
Zoning By-law 438-86
PUBLIC MEETING:
2.10:10 AM.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS - 245 CARLAW AVENUE (Don River)
Recommending:
(1)That the Toronto Community Council hold a public meeting in respect of the Draft By-laws in accordance with
the provisions of the Planning Act.
Following the public meeting and in the event the Toronto Community Council wishes to approve the Draft
By-laws, it could recommend:
(2)That the Draft By-laws attached to the report (July 8, 1998) of the Solicitor be approved and that authority be
granted to introduce the necessary Bills in Council to give effect thereto.
a)Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services (July 6, 1998) - Final Report: Rezoning Application
No. 197022 to permit the conversion of an industrial building at 245 Carlaw Avenue to 76 live/work units,
commercial office space and light industrial uses
PUBLIC MEETING:
3.10:20 A.M.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS - 200 AND 220 QUEENS QUAY WEST AND 8 YORK STREET (Downtown) (Report Not
Yet Available)
a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services (July 9, 1998) - Final Report on Application No.
197031 - Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 8 York Street and 200 Queens Quay West,
Parcel YQ-4, Harbourfront (Downtown)
PUBLIC MEETING:
4.10:30 A.M.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT -
LANDS BOUNDED BY LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD EAST, LAKE ONTARIO, CHERRY STREET AND
FREELAND STREET (Downtown and Don River) (Report Not Yet Available)
a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services (June 10, 1998) - Settlement of Certain Issues,
By-law No. 1997-0183 (Official Plan Amendment No. 87) and Zoning By-law No. 1997-0184 - East Bayfront
PUBLIC MEETING:
5.10:45 A.M.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS FOR 2079-2111 YONGE STREET, 5, 9, 11 AND 21 HILLSDALE AVENUE EAST AND
12, 14 AND 16 MANOR ROAD EAST (North Toronto) (Report Not Yet Available)
a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services (April 20, 1998) Final Report - 2079-2111 Yonge
Street, 5, 9, 11 and 21 Hillsdale Avenue East, and 12, 14 and 16 Manor Road East - Application 196015 for Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit a 6-storey Mixed Use Building Six 3-storey
Townhouse Units
b)(May 5, 1998) from Mr. Richard Worzel
c)(May 6, 1998) from Mr. Michael Freel, Chairman, Building and Development Committee, South Eglinton
Ratepayers and Residents Association
d)(May 5, 1998) from Ms. Patricia Welsh and Mr. John Reid
e)(May 6, 1998) from Mr. Julian Heller, Julian Heller and Associates
f)(Undated) from Mr. Stephen Diamond forwarding Landscape Concept Plan
g)(May 2, 1998) from Paul Hayden forwarding petition signed by 158 persons in opposition
h)(May 25, 1998) from Mr. Walter and Mrs. Erna Relvik
i)(April 29, 1998) from Mr. Paul Hayden and Mr. Michael Hall
j)(July 7, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Supplementary Report
PUBLIC MEETING:
6.11:00 A.M.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW - AUTOMOBILE
SERVICE STATION - GAS BAR (All Wards in the former City of Toronto) (Report Not Yet Available)
a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services (July 8, 1998) - Gas Bars and Automobile Service
Stations - Proposed Amendments to the Zoning By-law and the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto
DEPUTATION:
7.11:15 A.M.KING-SPADINA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning & Development Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council adopt the Community Improvement Plan for the King-Spadina Area, attached to this report.
(2)The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services commence implementation of the Community
Improvement Plan, including any necessary capital budgeting requests for individual Community Improvement
Projects, once the Plan is approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
(3)The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services consult with the relevant stakeholders
regarding the implementation of the individual Community Improvement Projects.
DEPUTATION:
8.11:25 A.M.RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION APPLICATION - 500 MANNING AVENUE (Trinity-Niagara)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(June 30, 1998)
Recommending that City Council authorize me to issue a demolition permit subject to:
(1)The standard conditions as set out in §146-16B(5) of the Municipal Code, specifically:
(a)That the applicant for the permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site
of the residential property to be demolished not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing
residential property is commenced.
(b)That, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter
on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars
($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is
issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to
demolish the residential property is issued.
(2)That the remaining party-wall at 498 Manning Avenue be restored in accordance with the Ontario Building
Code.
DEPUTATION:
9.11:35 A.M.INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES -
LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD WEST BAILEY BRIDGE (Trinity-Niagara)
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That City Council include the Lake Shore Boulevard West Bailey Bridge on the City of Toronto Inventory of
Heritage Properties.
(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.
DEPUTATION:
10.11:40 A.M.INCLUSION ON THE CITY OF TORONTO INVENTORY OF HERITAGE PROPERTIES
- 2549 DUNDAS STREET WEST (JOHN SHELLEY TURNER HOUSE) (Davenport)
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That City Council include the property at 2549 Dundas Street West (John Shelley Turner House) on the City of
Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.
(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.
DEPUTATION:
11.11:45 A.M.DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT - 226 KING
STREET EAST (IMPERIAL BANK) (Don River)
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That Council state its intention to designate the property at 226 King Street East (Imperial Bank) under Part IV
of the Ontario Heritage Act.
(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.
DEPUTATION:
12.11:55 A.M.DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT - 363-365
ADELAIDE STREET EAST (PAUL BISHOP'S HOUSE) (Don River)
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That Council state its intention to designate the Properties at 363-365 Adelaide Street East (Paul Bishop's)
Houses) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.
DEPUTATION:
13.12:05 P.M.DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT - 93 BALSAM
AVENUE (WILLIAM J. GARDINER HOUSE) (East Toronto)
Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That Council state its intention to designate the property at 93 Balsam Avenue (William J,. Gardiner House)
under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.
DEPUTATION:
14.12:15 P.M.CONSTRUCTION OF A TRELLIS AND GATE - 205 CARLTON STREET (Don River)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(June 26, 1998)
Recommending that City Council approve the construction of the trellis and gate within the City boulevard fronting
405 Carlton Street, subject to the gate swinging inward towards private property and the owners entering into an
agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
DEPUTATION:
15.12:20 P.M.CONSTRUCTION OF A TRELLIS AND GATE - 403 CARLTON STREET (Don River)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(June 26, 1998)
Recommending that City Council approve the construction of the trellis and gate within the City boulevard fronting
403 Carlton Street, subject to the gate swinging inward towards private property and the owner entering into an
agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
DEPUTATION:
16.2:00 P.M.HEARING - ALTERATION OF SPRING ROAD AND PARKSIDE DRIVE - CURB
REALIGNMENT (High Park)
City Solicitor submitting draft by-law
a)Clause 59 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 5, titled, "Curb Realignment at the South-West Corner of
Spring Road and Parkside Drive (High Park)", which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its
meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998
DEPUTATION:
17.2:05 P.M.HEARING - ALTERATION OF LANSDOWNE AVENUE FROM QUEEN STREET WEST
TO RIDEAU AVENUE (High Park)
City Solicitor submitting draft by-law
DEPUTATION:
18.2:10 P.M.HEARING - ALTERATION OF SPRUCE STREET, RIVER STREET, GIFFORD STREET
AND NASMITH AVENUE - NARROWING AND REALIGNMENT AND INSTALLATION OF SPEED
HUMPS (Don River)
City Solicitor submitting draft by-law
a)Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services (June 25, 1998) respecting
Spruce Street between Parliament Street and River Street and River Street between Spruce Street and the Ramp to
Bayview Avenue - Traffic Calming and Parking Proposal
DEPUTATION:
19.2:15 P.M.HEARING - ALTERATION OF PALMERSTON AVENUE BY NARROWING THE
PAVEMENT FROM BLOOR STREET WEST TO NORTH OF BLOOR STREET WEST (Midtown)
City Solicitor submitting draft by-law
a)Clause 6 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 5, titled, "Narrowing of the Pavement - Palmerston Avenue
(Midtown)" which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council, at its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998
DEPUTATION:
20.2:25 P.M.HEARING - ALTERATION OF CHATHAM AVENUE AND STRATHCONA AVENUE AND
PROPOSED DESIGNATION OF BICYCLE LANES FOR JONES AVENUE (Don River and East Toronto)
City Solicitor submitting draft by-law
a)Clause 34 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 6, titled, "Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route -
Broadview Avenue to Woodbine Avenue, and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes - Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East
(Don River and East Toronto)", which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on
June 3, 4 and 5 1998
DEPUTATION:
21.2:35 P.M.HEARING - STOP UP AND CLOSE PART OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY SUDBURY
STREET AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH A PREVIOUSLY CLOSED
PORTION OF SUDBURY STREET, TO DUFFLET PASTRIES INC. (Trinity-Niagara)
City Solicitor submitting draft by-law
a)Clause 26 of Corporate Services Committee Report No. 7, titled, "Disposal and Sale of City-owned Vacant Land
to Adjoining Owners - 20 Sudbury Street (Ward 20 - Trinity-Niagara)", which was adopted, without amendment, by
City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998
DEPUTATION:
22.2:45 P.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING
- 142 WESTMOUNT AVENUE (CONVENIENCE ADDRESS FOR 1151 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST)
(Davenport)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 3, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 142 Westmount Avenue,
notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying
with the criteria set out in § 313-42 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code; OR
(2)City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 142 Westmount Avenue
(convenience address for 1151 St. Clair Avenue West).
DEPUTATION:
23.2:55 P.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL
BOULEVARD PARKING - CLAREMONT STREET FLANKAGE OF 890 DUNDAS STREET WEST
(Trinity-Niagara)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 3, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve the application for an extension of commercial boulevard parking on the Claremont Street
flankage of 890 Dundas Street West, notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval
be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-42 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets
and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR
(2)City Council deny the application for an extension of commercial boulevard parking on the Claremont Street
flankage of 890 Dundas Street West.
DEPUTATION:
24.3:05 P.M.CONSTRUCTION OF A STONE WALL AND GATES AND SCREENS - 110 CHARLES
STREET WEST (Downtown)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 13, 1998)
Recommending that City Council approve the construction of the stone walls and gates within the City boulevard
fronting 110 Charles Street West subject to the owners entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as
prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
DEPUTATION:
25.3:10 P.M.MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - 833 CARLAW AVENUE (Don River)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the lattice wood fence ranging in height from 1.04 m
to 1.27 m within the City street allowance fronting 833 Carlaw Avenue, subject to the owner entering into an
agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.
DEPUTATION:
26.3:15 P.M.MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - PALMERSTON AVENUE FLANK OF NO. 1
PALMERSTON GARDENS (Midtown)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)the 1.8 m high fence on the Palmerston Avenue flank of No. 1 Palmerston Gardens be permitted to remain;OR
(2)that the property owners of No. 1 Palmerston Gardens be required to modify the fence so that it does not exceed
1.0 m in height; OR
(3)that the property owners of No. 1 Palmerston Gardens be required to remove the fence from the City boulevard.
DEPUTATION:
27.3:25 P.M.VEHICULAR ACCESS RAMP - 214 WESTMINSTER AVENUE (High Park)
Acting Assistant Director, By-Law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that City Council approve the construction of a driveway and the extension of a vehicular access
ramp to provide access to two parking spaces on private property at 214 Westminster Avenue.
DEPUTATION:
28.3:30 P.M.REQUEST FOR TREE RELOCATION/REMOVAL - 30 OSSINGTON STREET
(Trinity-Niagara)
Director of Development & Support - Toronto parks and Recreation, City Hall Office
(June 30, 1998)
Recommending that this request for tree removal be denied.
DEPUTATION:
29.3:40 P.M.300 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, TORONTO- MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331,
ARTICLE III, TREES (East Toronto)
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, City Hall Office
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that City Council:
(1) Issue a permit for tree removal. OR
(2) Refuse to issue a permit for tree removal.
DEPUTATION:
30.3:50 P.M.53 HILLHOLM ROAD, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III,
TREES (Midtown)
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, City Hall Office
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that City Council:
(1)Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree on the property
to the satisfaction of the Director of Development and Support. OR
(2)Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree requiring the applicant to redesign the proposed new addition.
DEPUTATION:
31.4:00 P.M.88 LONSDALE ROAD, TORONTO - MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 331, ARTICLE III,
TREES (Midtown)
Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation, City Hall Office
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that City Council:
(1)Issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a red oak replacement tree on the
property. OR
(2)Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign the plans for the
proposed new house.
DEPUTATION:
32.4:10 P.M.2543, 2545, 2549 DUNDAS STREET WEST AND 22R JEROME STREET, TORONTO -
APPLICATION TO REMOVE ONE TREE AND INJURE TWO TREES SITUATED ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY (Davenport)
Director of Development and Support, Toronto Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
- City Hall Office
(July 7, 1998)
Recommending that if Toronto Community Council approves the request for the removal of one tree and the injury
of two trees indicated in this report, that such approval be conditional on:
(1)the trees in question not being removed or injured until permitted construction and/or demolition related
activities in accordance with plans approved under Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 198009
commence which warrant the injury or destruction of the trees;
(2)the trees to be retained being protected in accordance with the Tree Protection Plan prepared by W.R. Holman,
date stamped as received on June 16, 1998 by Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, Forestry Services and
on file with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism and the Arborist Report prepared by
Al Miley, Certified Arborist date stamped as received on June 16, 1998 by Economic Development, Culture &
Tourism, Forestry Services and on file with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism;
(3)the applicant planting a minimum of eight (8) large growing shade trees, in accordance with the landscape plan
prepared by W.R. Holman, date stamped as received on June 16, 1998 by Economic Development, Culture &
Tourism, Forestry Services and on file with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.
DEPUTATION:
33.4:25 P.M.STREETSMARTS - APPLICATION FOR BOULEVARD MARKETING - 405 BLOOR
STREET EAST (Downtown)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve the application for boulevard marketing privileges fronting 405 Bloor Street East and such
approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-47 of Municipal Code Chapter 313,
Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR
(2)City Council deny the application for boulevard marketing privileges fronting 405 Bloor Street East.
DEPUTATION:
34.4:35 P.M.REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL AT 2022 DAVENPORT ROAD (Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 1998)
Councillor Disero
(June 15, 1998)
a)(May 28, 1998) from City Arborist, addressed to Councillor Disero
DEPUTATION:
35.4:45 P.M.FRONT YARD PARKING APPEAL - 315 FORMAN AVENUE (North Toronto)
Councillor Johnston
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that the request for two (2) front yard parking spaces at 315 Forman Avenue be approved, subject
to the applicant entering into the agreements and paying the fees prescribed by the former City of Toronto Municipal
Code.
DEPUTATION:
36.4:55 P.M.SOUTH EGLINTON AREA (EAST) TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT (PHASE I) - POLL
RESULTS (North Toronto)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That in order to authorize the removal of the traffic islands in the South Eglinton Area (East) illustrated
schematically in the attached Drawing No. 421F-4556, revised January 9, 1997, and restore the roads to their
pre-existing conditions, as reflected in the results of the poll of area residents, the following should be approved:
a)By-law No. 1996-0141 authorizing the narrowing of sections of streets in the area bounded by Eglinton Avenue
East, Bayview Avenue, Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Road be rescinded;
b) The parking regulation changes implemented in conjunction with the traffic calming plan be rescinded to
reinstate the prior parking conditions, as indicated in Appendix C of this report;
(2) That in light of the mandate from a majority of poll respondents in the South Eglinton Area (East) to pursue the
development of alternative traffic management measures, Works and Emergency Services staff be authorized to
provide technical assistance to the Ward Councillors and/or residents' traffic committee(s) that express an interest in
developing such plans; and
(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
DEPUTATION
37.5:05 P.M.SPADINA ROAD BETWEEN ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST AND MONTCLAIR AVENUE -
DESIGN REFINEMENTS TO THE APPROVED ROADWAY NARROWING PLAN (Midtown)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending:
(1) That the draft by-law approved by the former Toronto City Council at its meeting of September 22 and 23,
1997 to authorize the narrowing of the pavement on Spadina Road between St. Clair Avenue West and Montclair
Avenue be amended to incorporate the design refinements described in the text of this report and illustrated in the
attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5233, dated July 1998,
and the draft by-law, as amended, be enacted.
(2) That in order to remove one parking meter on the west side of Spadina Road between Heath Street West and
Bantry Avenue and install two parking meters on the west side of Spadina Road between Lonsdale Road and
Strathern Boulevard, the parking regulation changes outlined in Appendix A attached hereto be approved; and
(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
following, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
DEPUTATION:
38.5:10 P.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 581-583
MARKHAM STREET AND LENNOX STREET FLANKAGE (Trinity-Niagara)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 581-583 Markham Street and on the Lennox
Street flankage, notwithstanding the negative response to the public notice, and that such approval be subject to the
applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of
the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;OR
(2)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe fronting 581-583 Markham Street and on the Lennox
Street flankage.
DEPUTATION:
39.5:20 P.M.WHITLOCK'S RESTAURANT - "EXTENSION OF HOURS OF OPERATION" -
BOULEVARD CAFE ON THE KENILWORTH AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 1961 QUEEN STREET EAST
(East Toronto)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)(a)City Council approve the extended hours of operation for the boulevard cafe on the Kenilworth Avenue
flankage of 1961 Queen Street East to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week, to continue until the end of the 1998 cafe season;
and
(b)Should City Council approve the extended hours to continue until the end of the 1998 cafe season, I be
requested to report back after the end of the cafe season on the operation of the cafe under the extended hours; OR
(2)City Council deny the request for an extension of the boulevard cafe hours on the Kenilworth Avenue flankage
of 1961 Queen Street East.
DEPUTATION:
40.5:35 P.M.BOYZ & GALZ CAFE INC. - APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - NAIRN
AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 1340 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST (Davenport)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Nairn Avenue flankage of 1340 St. Clair
Avenue West, notwithstanding the former City of Toronto Council's decision to cancel the business owner's licence
to operate a boulevard cafe, and that such approval be subject to:
(a)the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and
Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and
(b)the applicant ensuring that the boulevard cafe is closed and cleared by 12:00 midnight, 7 days a week;
OR
(c)the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and
Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and
(d)the applicant ensuring that the boulevard cafe is closed and cleared by 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week;
OR
(2)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Nairn Avenue flankage of 1340 St. Clair Avenue
West.
DEPUTATION:
41.5:45 P.M.SOCIETÀ- REQUEST TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE
BOULEVARD CAFE ON THE ROXTON ROAD FLANKAGE OF 796 COLLEGE STREET
(Trinity-Niagara)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)(a)City Council approve the extension of hours of operation for the boulevard cafe on the Roxton Road
flankage of 796 College Street to 12 midnight, Sunday to Thursday, and to 1:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday, as
requested by the applicant; and
(b)Should City Council approve an extension of the hours, I be requested to report back after the end of the 1998
cafe season on the operation of the cafe under the extended hours; OR
(2)City Council deny the request for an extension of the boulevard cafe hours on the Roxton Road flankage of
796 College Street.
DEPUTATION:
42.6:30 P.M.SHOXS BILLIARD LOUNGE - OPERATION OF THE BOULEVARD CAFE AT 2827
DUNDAS STREET WEST (Davenport)
(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 1998)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(June 10, 1998)
Recommending that the temporary licence for the boulevard cafe fronting 2827 Dundas Street West be extended to
the end of the 1998 cafe season under the present terms and conditions and I be requested to report back after the
end of the 1998 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.
DEPUTATION:
43.6:40 P.M.IMPACT OF BIG BOX RETAIL DEVELOPMENT ON THE TORONTO COMMUNITY'S
RETAIL STRIPS
City Clerk
(July 6, 1998)
Forwarding the actions of the Toronto Community Council of June 24, 1998
a)Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services reporting as requested (Report Not Yet Available)
b)(June 23, 1998) from Nicholas T. Macos
DEPUTATION:
44.6:50 P.M.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - DE LISLE
AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 1510 YONGE STREET (Midtown)
Mr. Tony O'Donohue, Environmental Probe Ltd.
(July 9, 1998)
a)(March 10, 1998) from Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
b)(April 27, 1998) from Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
c)(May 13, 1998) from the City Clerk, Toronto Community Council, forwarding the Community Council's action
of May 6, 1998
d)(March 27, 1998) from Miss Rosemary Dymond
e)(April 27, 1998) from Mr. Brian J. Kearney, Chairperson, The Deer Park Cresc./Delisle Ave. Residents' Traffic
Group
DEPUTATION:
45.6:55 P.M.VARIOUS USES OF THE CITY STREET ALLOWANCE - 1930, 1975, 1982, 2024, 2026 AND
2028 QUEEN STREET EAST (East Toronto)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)(a)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe at 2028 Queen Street East, notwithstanding the
objections received in response to the public notice, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying
with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code;
OR
(b)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe at 2028 Queen Street East.
(2)The current business operator at 1975 Queen Street East be required to submit a boulevard cafe application and
such application be processed in accordance with § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks,
of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;
(3)(a)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe at 1982 Queen Street East, notwithstanding the
objections received in response to the public notice, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying
with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code;
OR
(b)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe at 1982 Queen Street East;
(4)That the licensed uses of the street allowance abutting 1930, 2024 and 2026 Queen Street East continue.
DEPUTATION:
46.7:10 P.M.50 PRINCE ARTHUR AVENUE - APPLICATION NO. 197026 FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT EIGHT TOWNHOUSES
BEHIND AN EXISTING 19 STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING (Midtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 7, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That this application be refused in its current form.
(2)That the applicant be requested to revise his current application to respond to the concerns outlined in Section
6.0 of this report.
a)(June 25, 1998) from Ms. Esther Brooks and Mr. Ivan Feldman
b)(June 16, 1998) from Ms. Cynthia J. Goodchild, Chestnut Park
c)(June 17, 1998) from Ms. Margaret Jacot
d)(undated) from Ms. Beatrice Wittstock
e)(June 16, 1998) from Ms. Mary L. Flynn-Guglietti
f)(June 29, 1998) from Ms. Janice Shantz
g)(July 8, 1998) from Ms. Barbara D. Brucei
h)(undated) from M. McGuigan
i)(June 30, 1998) from M.J. Allen
j)(July 4, 1998) from Mr. Alan Wood
k)(July 4, 1998) from Mr. Tony Dyson
l)(July 6, 1998) from Mr. Frank Cunningham
m)(undated) from Ms. Marilyn Price
n)(undated) from Ms. Marni Price
o)(July 1, 1998) from Mr. Christopher Adamson
p)(July 3, 1998) from Ms. Nancy McDonald
q)(May 11, 1998) from A.G. Cefis and I. Santilli
r)(May 9, 1998) from Martin Betz and Linda Leviska-Betzi
s)(May 14, 1998) from Ms. Barbara A. Chisholm
t)(June 3, 1998) from Ms. Gordon Stewart
u)(May 25, 1998) from Mr. Tony Dyson
v)(July 3, 1998) from Mrs. J. M. Cottier
w)(July 5, 1998) from Dr. Ross McLean and Ms. Helen McLean
x)(July 7, 1998) from Ms. Janet Lewis forwarding petition with 31 signatures in opposition
y)(July 5, 1998) from Ms. Carol J. Swallow
z)(July 9, 1998) from Ms. Pandora D. Strasler
DEPUTATION:
47.7:30 P.M.CHINATOWN - LICENSED MARKETING DISPLAYS - SPADINA AVENUE BETWEEN
QUEEN STREET WEST AND BALDWIN STREET AND DUNDAS STREET WEST, BETWEEN
SPADINA AVENUE AND BEVERLEY STREET (Downtown)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that
(1)Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended
to clearly indicate that merchandise being sold within the licensed boulevard area be the "same or similar" to the
merchandise being sold within the business;
(2)(a)All licensed holders listed in Appendices 'A' and 'B' be notified of the proposed cancellation of their
boulevard marketing locations and be given 30 days to modify their business practices so that merchandise being
sold within the licensed marketing area is the same or similar to the merchandise being sold from within the
premises;
AND
(b)I report to your Committee at its meeting of September 16, 1998 the results of the notification and
recommendations on possible cancellations of boulevard marketing licences and that permit holders be notified and
be given the opportunity to be heard by your Committee;
(3)(a)All licensed holders listed in Appendix 'C' be notified of the proposed reduction of their boulevard
marketing areas as outlined in this Appendix and be given the opportunity to be heard by the Toronto Community
Council;
AND
(b)After hearing of deputations, your Committee recommend that City Council approve the reduction of boulevard
marketing on Spadina Avenue as listed in Appendix 'C' of this report; and
(4)The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to give effect
thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M.):
48.244 VICTORIA STREET (263 YONGE STREET), APPLICATION NO. 998045: REQUEST FOR
APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO
MUNICIPAL CODE (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve Application No. 998045 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit signage on condition that:
(i)respecting sign type "A", only the logo and letters be internally illuminated and that only the perimeter of the
frames be illuminated with static incandescent light bulbs;
(ii)respecting sign type "B", the sign be front-lit, and that only the perimeter of the frame be illuminated with static
incandescent light bulbs;
(iii)respecting sign type "C", the signs be backlit and that only the perimeter of the frames be illuminated with
static incandescent light bulbs;
(iv)respecting sign type "D", only the logo and individual letters be internally illuminated; and
(v)respecting sign type "E", only the perimeter of the frame be illuminated with static incandescent light bulbs.
(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998045, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
49.2 KING STREET WEST, APPLICATION NO. 998040: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL
CODE,. (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve Application No. 998040 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign.
(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998040, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
50.711 YONGE STREET - APPLICATION NO. 998036: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL
CODE (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(June 18, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)City Council approve Application No. 998036 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one non-illuminated fascia sign.
(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998036, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
51.631-651 SPADINA AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 998042: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL
CODE (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(June 26, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve Application No. 998042-Option A respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs,
of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit illuminated signage on condition that the owner enter into
an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto with respect to the glazed cornice.
Or
(2)City Council approve Application No. 998042-Option B respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs,
of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit illuminated signage.
(3)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998042, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
a)(July 9, 1998) from Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services -
Construction of an Overhead Service Corridor Harbord Street Flank of 631 Spadina Avenue
52.1 BALMORAL AVENUE, APPLICATION NO. 998052: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL
CODE (Midtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve Application No. 998052 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit up to 29 illuminated awning signs on condition that:
(i)the signs consist only of individual letters and logo; and
(ii)the height of the copy (letters) not exceed 0.6 metres.
(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998052, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
53.1615 DUFFERIN STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998038: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL
CODE (Davenport)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)City Council approve Application No. 998038 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the
former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one fascia sign on condition that the sign be non-illuminated.
(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998038, of the requirement to obtain the necessary
permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.
54.PRELIMINARY REPORT, OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING APPLICATION NO. 198012, 1115
AND 1121 BAY STREET, TO PERMIT A 22-STOREY MIXED USE BUILDING. (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application, and to notify owners
and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.
(2)That the applicant be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the applicant may be required
to submit a Noise Impact Statement and a Material Recovery and Waste Reduction Plan, in accordance with City
Council's requirements. The applicant will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by
the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
55.PRELIMINARY REPORT: REZONING APPLICATION NO. 198010 FOR THE CONVERSION OF
A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO 71 LIVE/WORK UNITS AT 52 ST. LAWRENCE STREET (Don
River)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(June 10, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)I 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 local business and residents associations of the meeting;
(2)the owner be advised that prior to City Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a
Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City Council's requirements. The owner will be further advised of these
requirements by the Commissioner of City Works and Emergency Services.
56.REVISED PRELIMINARY REPORT: 1560 YONGE STREET, 10 DELISLE AVENUE AND 22
DELISLE AVENUE - APPLICATION NO. 197004 FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
CONTAINING 274 UNITS AND A COMMERCIAL PARKING GARAGE. (Midtown)
Commissioner of Urban Development Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending that:
(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the revised application and to notify owners
and tenants within 300 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 in accordance with City Council's requirements. The owner will be further advised of these
requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works & Emergency Services.
57.PRELIMINARY REPORT, REZONING APPLICATION NO. 198011, ST. MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL,
30 BOND STREET, TO PERMIT A 4-PHASED EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING HOSPITAL.
(Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application, and to notify owners
and tenants within 300 metres of the site, the Toronto East Downtown Residents Association, and the Ward
Councillors.
(2)That the owner submit to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services the following
additional information and plans:
(a)Revised plans for the desired Site Plan Approvals for the Queen Street renovations and the 5-storey addition to
Wing C on Victoria Street, containing floor plans and more detailed elevations; and
(b)As required by the Official Plan, a statement from the agency primarily responsible for approving the
construction of the expansion, indicating the need for, and authorizing the planning or construction of, the
expansion.
(3)That the applicant be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the applicant may be required
to submit a Noise Impact Statement and a Material Recovery and Waste Reduction Plan, and if necessary for the
development, a Transportation Demand Management Plan, in accordance with City Council's requirements. The
applicant will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works
and Emergency Services.
58.SITE PLAN APPLICATION NO. 397125 FOR THE CONVERSION OF A TWO-STOREY LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO 39 LIVE/WORK UNITS AT 365 DUNDAS STREET EAST (Don River).
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending approval of the site plan application, subject to certain conditions of approval.
59.64 PARLIAMENT STREET - SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION NO. 397137 RESPECTING
CONSTRUCTION OF A VOLVO SERVICE REPAIR SHOP - CLASS "A" (Don River)
Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services
(June 29, 1998)
Setting out the conditions for approval for construction of a one-storey Volvo Service and Repair Shop, Class "A",
with 22 parking spaces at the north-west corner of Front and Parliament Streets.
60.REVISED SETTLEMENT - KING-SPADINA PART II PLAN - 250 WELLINGTON STREET WEST
(Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning & Development Services
(July 7, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services, City Solicitor and other appropriate officials, be authorized to settle the appeal to the Ontario Municipal
Board in accordance with the revised building height envelope set out on Map 1 (attached) and the zoning variances
outlined by the Chief Building Official.
(2)That the City Solicitor be instructed to seek approval of the Ontario Municipal Board of the revised settlement, if
necessary, independent of the other appeals still outstanding to the King-Spadina Part II Plan and implementing
Zoning By-law.
(3)That City Council amend the authority of the former Council for the City of Toronto re: Clause 12 of Report
No. 16 of the Land Use Committee as it applies to the terms of settlement for 250 Wellington Street West, so that
the building envelope to be secured is that referred to in recommendation 1.
61.FINE TUNING OF THE PLANNING REGULATIONS FOR THE KING-PARLIAMENT AND
KING-SPADINA REINVESTMENT AREAS (Downtown and Don River)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(June 9, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That By-law 1996-0236, being the King-Parliament Part II Official Plan, be amended substantially as set out in
Appendix A of this report.
(2)That By-law 438-86, as amended, be amended substantially as set out in Appendix B of this report.
(3)That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services report back regarding the feasibility of
seeking an amendment to the Ontario Building Code to permit employees who do not live in a live/work unit to
work in such premises.
62.STATUS REPORT ON REVISED PLANS SUBMITTED FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
REZONING APPLICATION NO. 196019 AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATION NO.496011 FOR 2230, 2324
AND 2336 GERRARD STREET EAST TO PERMIT A LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND A NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL SITE. (East Toronto)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 6, 1998)
63.STATUS REPORT ON THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL RESPECTING 1947-97
BLOOR STREET WEST (High Park)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending that this report be received for information.
64.EXTENSION OF EXISTING PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW, EATON CENTRE, 1
DUNDAS ST. W. AND 20 SALVATION SQUARE, TO RECENTLY ACQUIRED LANDS IN THE
FORMER YONGE STREET AND SALVATION SQUARE ROAD ALLOWANCES AND 20 SALVATION
SQUARE (APPLICATION NO. 397149). (Downtown)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the City Solicitor be requested to submit a draft by-law to authorize an exemption from part lot control
pursuant to Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, of lands recently added to the Eaton Centre and formerly part of the
Yonge Street and Salvation Square road allowances and the former Salvation Army property at 20 Salvation Square,
which were the subject of Site Plan Approvals under Application Nos. 397066 and 397149.
(2)That the introduction of a Bill in Council to implement Recommendation No. 1, above, be subject to the
completion of the conveyance from the City of Toronto to the owners of the Eaton Centre of the relevant portions of
the former Yonge Street road allowance, and to the execution and registration on title of all Development and
Collateral Agreements required under Site Plan Approval Application Nos. 397066 and 397149.
65.SECTION 37 OF THE PLANNING ACT
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 7, 1998)
Recommending that this report be received for information.
66.DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS FOR CEMETERIES (All Wards from the Former City of Toronto)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services hold a public meeting to discuss the
proposals contained in this report.
(2)That copies of this report be forwarded for comment to all cemetery operators within Wards 19 to 26 inclusive
and the Residents' Associations adjacent to the cemeteries listed in Appendix A of this report and to advise them of
the date of the public meeting.
(3)That I be requested to report back to Toronto Community Council on the outcome of the meeting and forward to
Council a by-law setting out the recommended standards for cemetery sites in the former City of Toronto.
(4)That urban design guidelines for cemetery sites be developed to assist in the review of future site plan
applications and be brought forward to Toronto Community Council for adoption.
67.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWENTY-NINE CITY-OWNED TREES - ONE SHAFTESBURY
AVENUE (Midtown)
Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall Office
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending that tree removal be approved on the condition that:
(1)the applicant pay for the value of the trees, removal costs and replacement costs still to be determined;
(2)the applicant plant fifteen new trees in turf on Shaftesbury Avenue and plant three trees in sidewalk tree pits on
the Shaftesbury Avenue City Street allowances upon completion of the project in accordance with Planting Plan L2
prepared by Ferris & Quinn Associates Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, date stamped July 3, 1998 by
Urban Development Services.
68.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF THREE CITY-OWNED TREES - 650 QUEENS QUAY WEST
(Downtown)
Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall Office
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending that tree removal be approved on the condition that:
(1)Parks and Recreation use the previously submitted funds of $2,541.09 to plant street trees in another area; and
(2)the applicant plant five new trees in turf on Bathurst Street and replace one tree on the Bishop Tutu Boulevard
City Street allowances upon completion of the project in accordance with Landscape Site Plan L1 prepared by
Corban and Goode Landscape Architecture and Urbanism, date stamped June 1, 1998 by Urban Development
Services.
69.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF SIX CITY-OWNED TREES - 800 KING STREET WEST
(Trinity-Niagara)
Director of Development & Support - Toronto Parks and Recreation, City Hall Office
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending that tree removal be approved on the condition that:
(1)The applicant submit a certified cheque in the amount of $4,580.47 to cover the value of the trees, removal costs
and replacement costs of six City owned trees;
(2)The applicant plant nineteen new trees in turf and two new trees in sidewalk tree pits on Niagara Street,
Adelaide Street West and King Street West City street allowances upon completion of the project in accordance with
Landscape Site Plan L3 prepared by G. O'Connor Consultants Inc., date stamped May 19, 1998 by Urban
Development Services.
70.CHERRY STREET, BOTH SIDES, FROM VILLIERS STREET TO THE SHIP CHANNEL SOUTH
OF POLSON STREET - PROHIBITION OF PARKING FROM 9:00 P.M TO 4:00 A.M. DAILY (Don River)
Director, Infrastructure and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1) That parking be prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. daily:
(a)on the east side of Cherry Street from Villiers Street to the ship channel;
(b)on the west side of Cherry Street from Villiers Street to Polson Street; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
71.PROPOSED CLOSING OF THE PORTION OF EASTERN AVENUE LINKING QUEEN STREET
EAST AND THE EASTERN AVENUE/KINGSTON ROAD EXTENSION, AND THE PUBLIC LANE AT
THE REAR OF PREMISES NO. 1641 QUEEN STREET EAST. (East Toronto)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the portion of Eastern Avenue and the public lane shown hatched on the attached Plan SYE2891, be
stopped-up and closed to vehicular traffic and placed under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Corporate
Services;
(2)That easements be reserved as necessary for the Utility Companies, over the entire portion of Eastern Avenue
and the public lane to be closed, for access, operation, use, inspection, repair, maintenance, reconstruction or
alteration of the existing utilities and for the construction of additional or new services;
(3)That the City-owned strip of land, shown cross-hatched on the attached Plan SYE2891, be laid out, dedicated
and declared to form part of Eastern Avenue; and
(4)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.
72.CONSTRUCTION OF A HYDRO TRANSFORMER VAULT - 178 - 192 REDPATH AVENUE (North
Toronto)
Acting Assistant Director, By-Law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 9, 1998)
Recommending:
That City Council approve the construction of a hydro transformer vault within the City street allowance at 178 -
192 Redpath Avenue, subject to the owner entering into an agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under
Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, and agreeing to:
(a)indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages,
charges and expenses that may result from such permission granted;
(b)maintain the hydro transformer vault in good and proper repair and a condition satisfactory to the Commissioner
of Works and Emergency Services;
(c)accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
may deem necessary in the interest of the City;
(d)pay an annual rental fee as specified in Municipal Code Chapter 313, Street and Sidewalks, of the former City of
Toronto Municipal Code;
(e)remove the hydro transformer vault upon receiving reasonable notice from the City to do so.
73.SOUTH SIDE OF FRONT STREET WEST FROM A POINT 110 METRES WEST OF BAY STREET
TO A POINT 6 METRES FURTHER WEST, AND FROM A POINT 150 METRES WEST OF BAY
STREET TO A POINT 6 METRES FURTHER WEST - PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AT ANYTIME.
(Downtown)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Front Street West:
(a) from a point 110 metres west of Bay Street to a point 6 metres further west;
(b)from a point 150 metres west of Bay Street to a point 6 metres further west; and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
74.BOON AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST TO THE FIRST LANE NORTH
- IMPLEMENTATION OF A "NO STANDING ANYTIME" PROHIBITION. (Davenport)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
(1) That the alternate side parking prohibition which operates from St. Clair Avenue West to the north limit of
Davenport Ward be adjusted to operate from the first lane north of St. Clair Avenue West to the north limit of
Davenport Ward;
(2) That standing be prohibited at anytime on both sides of Boon Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West to the first
lane north; and
(3) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
75.PROPOSED CLOSING TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC OF THE PUBLIC LANE EXTENDING
SOUTHERLY FROM QUEEN STREET WEST BETWEEN PREMISES NOS. 567 AND 571 QUEEN
STREET WEST (Downtown)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 3, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the public lane situated between Premises Nos. 567 and 571 Queen Street West, shown hatched on the
attached Plan SYE2880, be stopped-up and closed to vehicular traffic and bollards be erected to enforce the due
observance thereof;
(2)That the lands shown hatched on the attached Plan SYE2880 be designated as a pedestrian walkway; and
(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.
76.APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF GOUGH AVENUE AND LOGAN
AVENUE IN CONNECTION WITH THE TASTE OF THE DANFORTH (Don River)
Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the following streets be closed to all vehicular traffic, for the Taste of the Danforth event:
(a)Gough Avenue, from Danforth Avenue to the first public lane north of Danforth Avenue, be closed to all
vehicular traffic from 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 1998, up to and including 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 1998,
for the Taste of the Danforth event;
(b) Gough Avenue, south of Danforth Avenue to the rear of the property at 583 Danforth Avenue, be closed to all
vehicular traffic from 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 1998, up to and including 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 1998;
and
(c)Logan Avenue, from Danforth Avenue to the first public lane north of Danforth Avenue, be closed to all
vehicular traffic from 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 1998, up to and including 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10,
1998; and
(2)That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto.
77.INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES
(Trinity-Niagara, Davenport and East Toronto)
Director, Infrastructure and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the installation/removal of disabled on-street parking spaces as noted in Table "A" of this report be
approved; and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
78.CHRISTIE STREET FROM BLOOR STREET WEST TO DUPONT STREET - PROPOSED ROAD
NARROWINGS (Davenport)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 6, 1998)
Recommending:
(1) That approval be given to narrow the pavement on Christie Street described as follows:
"the narrowing of the pavement from a width of 11 m to a width varying from 8 m to 10 m on CHRISTIE STREET
between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street, and the narrowing of the pavement on the northbound leg of
CHRISTIE STREET north of Bloor Street West from a width of 9 m to a width varying from 7 m to 8 m, as shown
schematically on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2200, dated July 6, 1998; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to implement the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.
79.ANNETTE STREET, NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES, 15 METRES EAST AND WEST OF PACIFIC
AVENUE - INTRODUCTION OF A "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" PROHIBITION (High Park)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(June 30, 1998)
Recommending:
(1) That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north and the south sides of Annette Street from Pacific Avenue
to points 15 metres both east and west of Pacific Avenue; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
80.HARVARD AVENUE FROM RONCESVALLES AVENUE TO CALLENDER STREET -
ADJUSTMENT TO SIX MONTHS ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING REGULATIONS (High Park)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the existing six months alternate side parking regulations on Harvard Avenue, from Roncesvalles Avenue
to Callender Street, be rescinded and replaced by the following:
a)That parking be permitted on the north side for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday to Saturday, from December 1st of one year to May 31st of the following year inclusive;
- That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side from June 1st to November 30th
inclusive;
- That parking be permitted on the south side for a maximum period of one hour from
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from June 1st to November 30th inclusive;
- That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side from December 1st of one year
to May 31st of the following year inclusive;
(2)That the permit parking system, which operates from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, be adjusted to reflect the
changes noted in Recommendation No. 1, above; and
(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
81.SOUTH SIDE OF DAVENPORT ROAD, EAST OF RAINS AVENUE -
IMPLEMENTATION OF A "NO PARKING ANYTIME" PROHIBITION.
(Davenport)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(June 26, 1998)
Recommending:
(1) That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Davenport Road, from a
point 21.5 metres east of Rains Avenue to a point 10 metres further east; and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to
give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are
required.
82.CLOSE AVENUE FROM QUEEN STREET WEST TO SPRINGHURST
AVENUE - INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS (High Park)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 3, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Close Avenue, from Queen
Street West to Springhurst Avenue for traffic calming purposes as described below, with
implementation subject to the favourable results of polling of the affected residents pursuant
to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto
Council:
"The construction of speed humps on CLOSE AVENUE from Queen Street West to
Springhurst Avenue, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5208,
dated June, 1998";
(2)That the speed limit be reduced from forty kilometres per hour to thirty kilometres per
hour on Close Avenue from Queen Street West to Springhurst Avenue, coincident with the
implementation of the traffic calming measures; and
(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is
necessary to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that
might be required.
83.VERMONT AVENUE, WEST OF BATHURST STREET - ADJUSTMENT OF
PARKING REGULATIONS. (Midtown)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(June 30, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That the existing "No Parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday"
regulation on the north side of Vermont Avenue from Bathurst Street to a point 42.7 metres
west be adjusted to apply from Bathurst Street to a point 23.5 metres west; and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to
give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are
required.
84.WEST SIDE OF MARKHAM STREET, FROM A POINT 95 METRES NORTH
OF LONDON STREET TO BARTON AVENUE - ESTABLISHMENT OF A
"STUDENT PICK-UP/DROP-OFF ZONE". (Midtown)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(June 29, 1998)
Recommending:
1. That the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the west side of Markham Street, from
London Street to Barton Avenue be rescinded;
2. That parking be permitted for a maximum period of ten minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30
a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west
side of Markham Street, from a point 95 metres north of London Street to Barton Avenue;
3. That parking be prohibited from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
4:00 p.m. of one day until 8:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, on the
west side of Markham Street, from a point 95 metres north of London Street to Barton
Avenue;
4. That parking be prohibited on Saturday and Sunday on the west side of Markham Street
from a point 95 metres north of London Street to Barton Avenue;
5. That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Markham Street, from London
Street to a point 95 metres north; and
6. That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to
give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are
required.
85.PRESCOTT AVENUE, FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST TO ROCKWELL
AVENUE - IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING (Davenport)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(June 24, 1998)
Recommending:
(1) That in order to implement alternate side parking on Prescott Avenue, from St. Clair
Avenue West to Rockwell Avenue, the recommendations noted in Appendix "A", attached,
should be approved; and
(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to
give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are
required.
86.THE 2008 TORONTO OLYMPIC BID - PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism
(July 7, 1998)
Recommending that this report be received for information.
87.86 CALEDONIA ROAD (Davenport)
Councillor Disero
(July 2, 1998)
88.NOS. 363-373 ADELAIDE STREET EAST. 55-59 SHERBOURNE STREET,
AND 226-230 KING STREET EAST - HERITAGE EASEMENT - HEIGHT
INCREASE IN EXCHANGE FOR PRESERVATION OF BISHOP'S HOUSES AND
PORTIONS OF IMPERIAL BANK BUILDING (Don River)
City Solicitor
(July 8, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)The Draft By-law authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement
respecting the Bishop's Houses (363-365 Adelaide Street East) and the Imperial Bank
Building (226 King Street East) and attached to the report (July 8, 1998) of the City
Solicitor be approved and authority be granted to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to
give effect thereto; and
(2)Authority be granted for the appropriate officials to execute on behalf of the City the
following agreements satisfactory to the City Solicitor:
(a)a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Heritage Act in respect of the
property known as the Bishop's Houses (363-365 Adelaide Street East);
(b)a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Heritage Act in respect of the
property known as the Imperial Bank Building (226 King Street East);
(c)an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act for the conservation, maintenance
and restoration of the buildings described in the heritage easement agreements referenced in
paragraphs (a) and (b).
89.ANNUAL CARIBANA AND CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION
-TEMPORAL ADJUSTMENTS TO EXISTING TRAFFIC/PARKING
REGULATIONS ON STREETS IN THE VICINITY OF EXHIBITION PLACE
DURING THESE EVENTS. (Trinity-Niagara and High Park)
Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
(July 10, 1998)
Recommending:
(1)That in order to implement the temporal traffic/parking regulations on streets in the
vicinity of Exhibition Place which are impacted during the annual Caribana and Canadian
National Exhibition, the recommendations noted in appendix "A" and "B", of this report be
approved. and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to
give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any bills that may be
required.
90.REQUESTS FOR ENDORSEMENT OF EVENTS FOR LIQUOR LICENSING
PURPOSES
a)(Undated) from Mr. Leroy St. Germaine respecting Beaches 5th Annual Blues Fest '98,
Ashbridges Bay Park, August 1 and 2, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
b)(July 2, 1998) from Mr. Julian Carver, GlycoDesign Inc., respecting Company Picnic at
Hanlan's Point on Toronto Island, August 6, 1998, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
c)(June 24, 1998) from Mr. Tim Eddis, Hard Rock Cafe, respecting Extension of Liquor
License for Beer Garden on Dundas Square - September 6, 1998
d)(June 5, 1998) from Ms. Jill Caskey respecting Wedding Reception at Fort York,
August 15, 1998
e)(May 28, 1998) from Mr. Ian Goldby and Ms. Margaret Lynch respecting Wedding and
Reception at Heritage Toronto's Spadina Museum, August 8, 1998
f)(June 23, 1998) from Mr. Fred Gloger, respecting NDP Island Picnic, Ward Island's
Club House, Sunday, July 26, 1998
g)(June 24, 1998) from Ms. Mary Brown, Law Foundation of Ontario, respecting
Reception at Sir William Campbell House, July 31, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
h)(June 8, 1998) from Ms. Luisa Abhaypal, Art Gallery of Ontario, respecting Annual
Staff Picnic, August 10, 1998, Olympic Island
i)(July 3, 1998) from Ms. Virginia Ludy, Canadian National Exhibition,, respecting Pronto
Foods Champions Restaurant, Grandstand, North Side, and patio area, from August
21 to September 7, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
j)(July 9, 1998) from Ms. Mary Szkambara and Mr. Jurij Klufas, Bloor West Village
Ukrainian Festival, respecting Second Annual Bloor West Village Ukrainian Community
Festival, August 22, 1998
91. IN CAMERA MATTER
DUFFERIN JOG ELIMINATION - PLANNING AND SETBACK ISSUES (High
Park, Trinity-Niagara)
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services
(July 2, 1998)
