TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

MEETING NO.2

Date of Meeting: February 17, 1999Enquiry:Frances Pritchard

Location: Council Chambers392-7033

City Hallfpritcha@city.toronto.

100 Queen Street West on.ca

DEPUTATION SCHEDULE-Items 1 - 710:00 a.m.

Items 8 - 1511:00 a.m.

Items 16 - 1712:00 noon

Items 18 - 29 2:00 p.m

PUBLIC MEETING:

1.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE/LECTURE HALL, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, PART OF NO. 73 QUEEN'S PARK CRESCENT (Downtown)

City Solicitor

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the Toronto Community Council hold a public meeting in respect of the Draft By-law 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-law, it could recommend that:

(2)the Draft By-law attached to the report (February2,1999) of the City Solicitor be approved and that authority be granted to introduce the necessary bill in Council to give effect thereto;

(3)the recommendations of the report (January26,1999) of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be adopted.

(a)(January 26, 1999) from Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Recommendations Report on Rezoning Application 298004 to Permit the Development of a Combination Lecture Hall and Performing Arts Theatre at Victoria University

PUBLIC MEETING:

2.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW RESPECTING NOS. 195-253 MERTON STREET (North Toronto) (Report Not Yet Available)

(a)(September 3, 1998) from Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Final Report on Application 197011 for Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit three residential condominium buildings with a total of 375 units at 195 to 253 Merton Street

PUBLIC MEETING:

3.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW RESPECTING NOS. 86, 96 AND 100 BLOOR STREET WEST (UNIVERSITY THEATRE) (Midtown) (Report Not Yet Available)

(a)(October 21, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause 87 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 11, titled, "Final Report - Application No. 197027 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - 86, 96 and 100 Bloor Street West (University Theatre)(Midtown)", which was adopted by City Council at its meetings held on October 1 and 2, 1998

(b)(January 28, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Supplementary Report

(c)(undated) from Perry and Rae Dellio, Perry's Colonnade

(d)(September 11, 1998) from Ms. Jane Beecroft, President, Community History Project

(e)(September 15, 1998) from Mr. David J. Whalen

(f)(September 16, 1998) from Mr. Robert Sheridan and Ms. Jane Cuddy, The Greater Yorkville Residents' Association

(g)(September 16, 1998) from Ms. Kim M. Kovar, Aird & Berlis, obo Gentra Inc., addressed to the President of the Bloor Yorkville Business Improvement Area

(h)(September 16, 1998) from Mr. Robert W. Korthals

DEPUTATION:

4.FINAL REPORT: 56 AND 60 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST AND 55, 55R, 57, 59 AND 61 DELISLE AVENUE - APPLICATION NO. 12372 - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(February 3, 1999)

Submitting final recommendations respecting an application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval for a building consisting of two 12 storey towers at 56 and 60 St. Clair Avenue West and 55, 55R, 57 and 61 DeLisle Avenue.

(a)(January 4, 1999) from Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism respecting Removal of One City-Owned Tree and Three Trees situated on Private Property (Midtown)

DEPUTATION:

5.2300 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998091: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (North Toronto)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 9, 1998 AND JANUARY 20, 1999)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(November 26, 1998)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998091 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated "blade" signs.

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998091, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

(a)(January 13, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Further Report

(b)(January 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Further Report

(c)(December 2, 1998) from Mr. David Y. Green, Yonge-Eglinton Centre

DEPUTATION:

6.55 LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD EAST, APPLICATION NO. 999001: 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

(February 1, 1999)

Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999001 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit six illuminated fascia signs and one (LED) fascia sign at 55 Lake Shore Blvd. East.

DEPUTATION:

7.56 BLUE JAYS WAY, APPLICATION NO. 998095: 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

(February 1, 1999)

Recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 998095 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to erect one illuminated ground sign at 56 Blue Jays Way.

DEPUTATION:

8.INTENTION TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT - 130 GERRARD STREET EAST (JARVIS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH) (Downtown)

Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(February 1, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 130 Gerrard Street East (Jarvis Street Baptist Church) for architectural and historical reasons 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:

9.INTENTION TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT - 337 JARVIS STREET (SAMUEL PLATT HOUSE) (Downtown)

Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(February 1, 1999)

Recommending;

(1)That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 337 Jarvis Street (Samuel Platt House) for architectural and historical reasons 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:

10.INTENTION TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT -- 11 KING STREET WEST (MONTREAL TRUST TOWER) (Downtown)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998)

Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board

(November 20, 1998)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 11 King Street West (Montreal Trust Tower) 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.

(a)(January 26, 1999) from Mr. John A. R. Dawson, McCarthy Tétrault obo OMERS Realty Management Corporation

DEPUTATION:

11.REMOVAL OF TREE - 63 WOLFREY AVENUE (Don River)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 12, 1998 AND JANUARY 20, 1999)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(November 25, 1998)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

DEPUTATION:

12.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 481 BLOOR STREET WEST, BRUNSWICK AVENUE FLANKAGE (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 28, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Brunswick Avenue flankage of 481 Bloor Street West;

OR

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Brunswick Avenue flankage of 481 Bloor 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 § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

13.RESULTS OF THE FURTHER POLL FOR FRONT YARD PARKING AT 4 KINGSWOOD ROAD - (EASTTORONTO) (East Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that Toronto Community Council deny the application for front yard parking, as the result of the further poll was again not favourable, as per the criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

14.MAINTENANCE OF A FENCE - FRONTING 72 ASCOT AVENUE AND ON THE BOON AVENUE FLANKAGE (Davenport)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of a chain-link fence within the City's right-of-way fronting 72 Ascot Avenue and on the Boon Avenue flankage, subject to the owner entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

15.MAINTENANCE OF A DECORATIVE WALL WITH PILLARS AND WROUGHT IRON GATE - 38 BROOKFIELD STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that City Council approve the maintenance of the decorative wall and pillars and wrought iron gate within the City's right-of-way fronting 38 Brookfield Street, 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:

16.APPLICATION FOR A SIDEWALK/BOULEVARD VENDING PERMIT - COLLEGE STREET, SOUTH SIDE, 42METRES EAST OF MCCAUL STREET (Downtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 29, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on College Street, south side, 42 metres east of McCaul Street, notwithstanding the objection received by the adjoining property owner; and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in Municipal Code Chapter 315, Street Vending, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code;

OR

(2)City Council deny the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on College Street, south side, 42 metres east of McCaul Street.

DEPUTATION:

17.EXTENSION OF PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON CLENDENAN AVENUE, BETWEEN ANNETTE STREET AND DUNDAS STREET WEST (High Park)

(DEFERRED FROM TORONTO COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1999)

Manager, Right of Way, Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 6, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the permit parking hours of operation on Clendenan Avenue, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West, be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00a.m., 7 days a week;

(2)Schedule P of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended to incorporate Clendenan Avenue, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

PUBLIC HEARING:

18.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ALTERATION OF SORAUREN AVENUE, WESTMINISTER AVENUE, FERMANAGH AVENUE AND WRIGHT AVENUE (High Park)

(a)Clause No. 23 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, titled, "Proposed Speed Humps - Sorauren Avenue, Westminster Avenue, Fermanagh Avenue, Wright Avenue (High Park)" which was adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998

PUBLIC HEARING:

19.CITY SOLICITOR SUBMITTING DRAFT BY-LAW RESPECTING ALTERATION OF YARMOUTH ROAD(Davenport) (Report Not Yet Available)

(a)Clause No. 3 of Report No. 12 of the Toronto Community Council, titled, "Island Parking - Yarmouth Road from Shaw Street to Ossington Avenue (Davenport)" , which was adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998

DEPUTATION:

20.TREE REMOVAL - 9 POTE AVENUE (North Toronto)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on:

(i)the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the trees; and

(ii)the applicant agreeing to plant replacement trees as indicated in the site plan prepared by Peter Higgins, Architect, most recently revised January 11, 1999; OR

(2)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign plans for the new house construction.

DEPUTATION:

21.TREE REMOVAL - 21 BURTON ROAD(Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that the Toronto Community Council issue a permit for the removal of the thirty-five centimetre diameter American elm conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a minimum of two 80 millimetre caliper large growing native shade trees.

DEPUTATION:

22.TREE REMOVAL - 378 RUSSELL HILL ROAD (Midtown)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that City Council:

(1)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on:

(i)the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject property commence which warrant the destruction of the trees, and the concerns of the objectors with respect to water flow being dealt with during the building permit process; and

(ii)ithe applicant providing a detailed landscape plan for the property to be approved by the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism; OR

(2)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal requiring the applicant to abandon or redesign plans for the driveway and garage construction.

DEPUTATION:

23.IMPLICATIONS OF PERMITTING FRONT YARD PARKING WHERE THERE ARE MORE PERMIT PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE THAN PERMITS ISSUED, ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET WHERE PERMIT PARKING IS AUTHORIZED (All Wards in the former City of Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that City Council not consider amending Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking on the same side of the street as permit parking, notwithstanding that there may be more spaces than permits issued.

DEPUTATION:

24.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - EDWIN AVENUE FLANKAGE OF 1635 DUPONT STREET (Davenport)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Edwin Street flankage of 1635 Dupont Street;OR

(2)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Edwin Street flankage of 1635 Dupont Street, notwithstanding the negative results of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-39 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

25.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - MARK STREET FLANKAGE OF 25 DEFRIES STREET (Don River)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Mark Street flankage of 25 Defries Street;OR

(2)City Council approve the application for commercial boulevard parking on the Mark Street flankage of 25 Defries Street, notwithstanding the location has insufficient depth to accommodate a vehicle parallel or right angled to the travelled roadway, and that such approval be subject to the applicant entering into an agreement and paying the applicable fees as set out in Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

26.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - 8 AND 10 BROCK AVENUE (High Park)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that the Toronto Community Council recommend that City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 8 and 10 Brock Avenue.

DEPUTATION:

27.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD PARKING - 373 FRONT STREET EAST (Don River)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 29, 1999)

Recommending:

That the Toronto Community Council recommend that City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 373 Front Street East.

DEPUTATION:

28.APPEAL OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A BOULEVARD CAFE - 1438A GERRARD STREET EAST, ASHDALE AVENUE FLANKAGE (East Toronto)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 28, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Ashdale Avenue flankage of 1438A Gerrard Street East;OR

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Ashdale Avenue flankage of 1438A Gerrard Street East, notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

DEPUTATION:

29.BOULEVARD CAFE - PETE'S DONUTS AND DELI - REQUEST TO OPERATE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK ON THE VIA ITALIA FLANKAGE OF 1239A ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST (CONVENIENCE ADDRESS FOR 1239ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST) (Davenport)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the applicant's request to operate the boulevard cafe on the Via Italia flankage of 1239A St. Clair Avenue West, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; OR

(2)(a)Should City Council approve the boulevard cafe application on the Via Italia flankage of 1239A St. Clair Avenue West, the cafe will be required to close and clear by 11:00p.m., 7 days a week, as set out in Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

(b)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report back at the end of the 1999 cafe season on the operation of the cafe.

REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE CONSIDERED AT 9:30 A.M.):

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES -June 24, 1998

July 22, 1998

September 16, 1998

October 22, 1998

November 5, 1998

(Previously forwarded to Members of the Toronto Community Council via electronic mail).

30.NARROWING AND REALIGNMENT OF THE PAVEMENT ON SUDBURY STREET BETWEEN KING STREET WEST AND DOVERCOURT ROAD (Trinity-Niagara)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(February 3, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That approval be given to narrow and realign the pavement on Sudbury Street, described as follows:

"the narrowing of the pavement from a width of 11.7 metres to a width varying from 8.5 metres to 10.5 metres on SUDBURY STREET from King Street West to Dovercourt Road, as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. Sk-2211, dated December 30, 1998"; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

31.EXTENSION OF INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 44-1998 RESPECTING PROPERTIES ABUTTING THE VALE OF AVOCA RAVINE (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 19, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be directed, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, to complete a review of the land use policies appropriate for the lands within 10 m of the Vale of Avoca Ravine.

(2)That, in connection with the review of the land use policies recommended above, Council pass a By-law extending the Interim Control By-law No. 44-1998, for lands within the Vale of Avoca Ravine for a further period of one year.

(3)That the authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council to implement Recommendation 2 above.

32.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO: 199002 TO AMEND BY-LAW 1996-0278 TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF THE TOWNHOUSE UNITS IN BLOCKS 169 TO 173 IN PHASE 2 OF THE WOODBINE PARK SUBDIVISION PLAN. (East Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 29, 1999)

Recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the local area to discuss both applications and to notify tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

33.PRELIMINARY REPORT ON APPLICATION NO: 198019 TO AMEND BY-LAW 438-86 AND SITE SPECIFIC ZONING BY-LAW NO. 1996-0279 TO PERMIT MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE SITE PLANS AND THE DESIGNS OF ALL SINGLE AND SEMI DETACHED HOUSES AND TOWN HOUSES IN PHASES 1 AND 2 OF THE WOODBINE PARK SUBDIVISION (East Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 28, 1999)

Recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss both applications and to notify tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

34.STATUS REPORT: 9 JACKES AVENUE - REVISED APPLICATION NO. 198003 FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT AN APARTMENT BUILDING (Midtown)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council request the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to continue discussions with the applicant and neighbourhood representatives with a view to arriving at an appropriate development proposal.

(2)The Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be directed to report to the March 2, 1999 City Council on the outcome of discussions with the applicant and neighbourhood representatives and on the terms of a settlement, if any.

(a)(November 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause No. 54 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 12, titled, "Official Plan and Zoning By-law Application - 9 Jackes Avenue (Midtown)", which was amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 28, 29 and 30, 1998

35.EXTENSION OF FORT YORK BLVD. - AMENDMENTS TO THE BATHURST/STRACHAN PART II PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW (Trinity Niagara)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(February 3, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to conduct the studies and public consultation necessary to amend the Bathurst/Strachan Part II Plan and related Zoning By-laws to extend Fort York Boulevard between Fleet Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West; and

(2)the City Solicitor prepare the necessary by-law amendments.

36.126 JOHN STREET AND 265-267 RICHMOND STREET WEST, APPLICATIONS NOS. 998090 & 998094: 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

(February 3, 1999)

Recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Applications Nos. 998090 and 998094 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code on condition that:

(i)the LED display area of "Cube" Sign Type P facing Richmond Street West not exceed 24 mē and that it be used only for first party advertising;

(ii)the LED display area of "Cube" Sign Type P facing John Street not exceed 12 mē and that it be used only for first party advertising;

(iii)the Tri-vision Panel area of "Cube" Sign Type P not exceed 24 mē and that it be used only for first party advertising;

(iv)the aluminum inset panels of "Cube" Sign Type P be illuminated only by fibre-optic side glow cable;

(v)the LED display area of "Now Playing"Sign Type K not exceed 11mē;

(vi)the display area of the "Sloped Screen" Sign Type S not exceed 36 mē and that it be used only for first party advertising; and

(vii)all of the signs, except the "Now Playing" Sign Type K and "Cube" Sign Type P, be illuminated only between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and that this be achieved by means of an automatic timing device.

(2)That prior to the issuance of a sign permit, the owner shall enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services with respect to the erection of the "Cube" sign on John Street.

(3)City Council grant authority to :

(i)allow a minor variance from the former Metro By-law No. 118 to permit the erection and maintenance of the Encroaching Signage described within this report subject to the applicant entering into an encroachment agreement with the City covering both encroaching signs and the other various architectural building features that will be covered by a standard City of Toronto (former Metro) encroachment agreement as authorized by Metro By-law 54-81 to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and

(ii)direct the appropriate City of Toronto Officials to give effect thereto.

(4)The applicant pay all legal costs of the City of Toronto in the preparation and registration of the Encroachment Agreements authorised in Recommendations 2 & 3.

(5)The lease of rights including, but not limited to air rights, commercial uses and signage be reviewed by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services and be subject to a fair market rental determined by the Commissioner of Works and Corporate Services and payable to the City of Toronto, Transportation Services Account, as of the installation date.

(6)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Applications Nos. 998090 and 998094, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

37.40 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST, APPLICATION NO. 999002: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 297, SIGNS, OF THE FORMER CITY OF TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE (North Toronto)

Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services

(January 25, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999002 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit one illuminated projecting sign at 40 Eglinton Avenue East.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999002, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

38.687 YONGE STREET, APPLICATION NO. 998089: 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

(January 15, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 998089 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain one illuminated fascia sign for identification purposes on the front elevation at 687 Yonge Street.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998089, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

39.PUBLIC LANE NORTH OF RYDING AVENUE BETWEEN RUNNYMEDE ROAD AND COBALT AVENUE - INTRODUCTION OF A "NO HEAVY TRUCKS" REGULATION (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 26, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That a "No Heavy Trucks" regulation be introduced for the public lane north of Ryding Avenue between Runnymede Road and Cobalt Avenue; 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.

40.DAVENPORT ROAD AT ALBERTA AVENUE - REMOVAL OF THE TEMPORAL "NO RIGHT TURN" PROHIBITION (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 26, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the "No right turn from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" prohibition for westbound traffic on Davenport Road at Alberta Avenue be rescinded; 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.

41.HIRONS STREET, AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH CAWTHRA AVENUE - INSTALLATION OF A "STOP" SIGN (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 29, 1999)

Recommending:

(1) That a "Stop" sign be installed for eastbound traffic on Hirons Street at Cawthra Avenue; 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.

42.BAY STREET, WEST SIDE, SOUTH OF HAGERMAN STREET (IN THE LAY-BY) - PROVISION OF A "DAYCARE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF AREA" WITH A FIFTEEN MINUTE MAXIMUM PARKING LIMIT (Downtown)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(January 29, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the west side of Bay Street, from a point 16.0 metres south of Hagerman Street to a point 12.0 metres further south, be rescinded;

(2)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the west side of Bay Street, from a point 53.0 metres south of Hagerman Street to a point 21.5 metres further south, be rescinded;

(3)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of fifteen minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bay Street, from a point 16.0 metres south of Hagerman Street to a point 12.0 metres further south;

(4)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of fifteen minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bay Street, from a point 53.0 metres south of Hagerman Street to a point 21.5 metres further south;

(5)That parking be prohibited from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and at anytime Saturday and Sunday, on the west side of Bay Street, from a point 16.0 metres south of Hagerman Street to a point 12.0 metres further south;

(6)That parking be prohibited from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday and at anytime Saturday and Sunday, on the west side of Bay Street, from a point 53.0 metres south of Hagerman Street to a point 21.5 metres further south; and

(7)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.

43.NORTH SIDE OF TURNBERRY AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF GENERAL MERCER PUBLIC SCHOOL - IMPLEMENTATION OF A "STUDENT PICK-UP/DROP-OFF ZONE", "SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE" AND TEMPORAL "NO STOPPING" PROHIBITIONS (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(February 1, 1999)

Recommending:

(1) That the recommendations contained in Appendix "A" of this report be adopted; and

(2) 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 are required.

44.TRACY STREET FROM SYDENHAM STREET TO A POINT 36.5 METRES SOUTH - RESCINDMENT OF THE PARKING PROHIBITION FROM 12:00 A.M. TO 8:00 A.M., FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY (Don River)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(January 8, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the existing parking prohibition from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., from Monday to Friday, on the east side of Tracy Street from a point 36.5 metres south of Sydenham Street to Sydenham Street, be rescinded; 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.

45.MILLBROOK CRESCENT, BETWEEN BROADVIEW AVENUE AND THE EAST END - RESTRICTION OF PARKING TO A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF ONE HOUR AND EXTENSION OF THE PERMIT PARKING OPERATIONAL HOURS (Don River)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(January 8, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the regulation prohibiting parking except by permit from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily on both sides of Millbrook Crescent, between Broadview Avenue and the east end, be rescinded;

(2)That parking be prohibited except by permit from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily on both sides of Millbrook Crescent, between Broadview Avenue and the east end;

(3)That parking be restricted to a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Millbrook Crescent, between Broadview Avenue and the east end; and

(4)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.

46.ADRIAN AVENUE, NORTH SIDE - ADJUSTMENT TO PARKING REGULATIONS (Davenport)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 20, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the "No parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking regulation on the north side of Adrian Avenue be rescinded;

(2)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Adrian Avenue; 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 may be required.

47.CHARLOTTE STREET, FROM ADELAIDE STREET WEST TO KING STREET WEST - CHANGES TO THE PARKING REGULATIONS AND INTRODUCTION OF SOUTHBOUND TURN PROHIBITION (Downtown)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(February 3, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That the existing "No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." regulation, on the east side of Charlotte Street be rescinded;

(2)That the existing "No Parking at Anytime" regulation on the west side of Charlotte Street be rescinded;

(3)That the existing parking meter operation on the east side of Charlotte Street from a point 17 metres north of King Street West to a point 13 metres further north be rescinded;

(4)That stopping be prohibited at anytime on both sides of Charlotte Street from Adelaide Street West to King Street West;

(5)That southbound left turns from Charlotte Street to King Street West be prohibited at all times, except for TTC vehicles; and

(6)That the appropriate City Officials be requested take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

48.DEWBOURNE AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, FROM GLENAYR ROAD TO OLD FOREST HILL ROAD - PROHIBITION OF NON-RESIDENT OVERNIGHT PARKING (Midtown)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 1, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That parking be prohibited from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue from Glenayr Road to Old Forest Hill Rd; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the forgoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

49.INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES (Davenport, East Toronto and Midtown)

Director, Transportation Services, District 1

(January 6, 1999)

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.

50.INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF ON-STREET DISABLED PERSONS PARKING SPACES. (Davenport, East Toronto, Trinity-Niagara, Midtown, North Toronto)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(February 3, 1999)

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.

51.ALBANY AVENUE, FROM BLOOR STREET WEST TO BARTON AVENUE - EXAMINATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING SPEED HUMPS (Midtown)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(February 1, 1999)

Recommending that this report be received for information.

52.COLLEGE STREET FROM MANNING AVENUE TO BATHURST STREET - REALIGNMENT OF INTERSECTIONS (Trinity-Niagara)

Director, Transportation Services District 1

(February 3, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That approval be given to realign the intersections of College Street with Manning Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Palmerston Avenue, Palmerston Boulevard and Markham Street, described as follows:

(a)The narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 20.3 metres to a width varying from 16.3 metres to 20.3 metres on COLLEGE STREET at various locations from Manning Avenue to Bathurst Street, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5317 dated February, 1999;

(b)The narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 7.3 metres to a width varying from 6.1 metres to 7.3 metres on the east side of MANNING AVENUE from College Street to 15.0 metres south of College Street, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5317 dated February, 1999;

(c)The narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 7.3 metres to a width varying from 6.1 metres to 7.3 metres on the west side of EUCLID AVENUE from College Street to 15.0 metres south of College Street, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5317 dated February, 1999;

(d)The narrowing and realignment of the pavement from a width of 7.3 metres to a width varying from 6.1 metres to 7.3 metres on the east side of MARKHAM STREET from College Street to 9.0 metres north of College Street, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5317 dated February, 1999;

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

53.BOULEVARD CAFE APPLICATION - 581-583 MARKHAM STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services

(January 28, 1999)

Recommending:

(1)That should a licence be obtained for the operation of a boulevard cafe fronting 581-583 Markham Street during the 1999 cafe season, I be requested to monitor the operation of the cafe and report back to the Toronto Community Council as a deputation item, at the end of the 1999 cafe season; and

(2)That City Council defer consideration of the application with respect to the Lennox Street flankage until the cafe on the Markham Street frontage has operated for a season.

54.OPERATION OF BOULEVARD CAFES DURING THE 1997 AND 1998 CAFE SEASONS (Midtown)

Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that City Council allow the continuation of the extended hours of operation for the following boulevard cafes:

-400 Bloor Street West, Brunswick Avenue flankage, closing hours of operation, to 2:00 a.m.

-440 Bloor Street West, Howland Avenue flankage, closing hours of operation, to 1:00 a.m.

-509 Bloor Street West, Borden Street flankage, closing hours of operation, to 2:00 a.m.

-511 Bloor Street West, Borden Street flankage, closing hours of operation, to 2:00 a.m.

-483 Bloor Street West, Brunswick Avenue flankage (including 298 Brunswick Avenue), closing hours of operation, to 2:00 a.m.

55.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TWO CITY OWNED TREES - 159 AND 161 BEATRICE STREET (Trinity-Niagara)

Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism

(February 2, 1999)

Recommending that this request for tree removal be denied.

56.TRAFFIC STUDY - CASTLEFIELD AVENUE FROM ROSEWELL AVENUE TO AVENUE ROAD (North Toronto)

Councillor Walker

(January 27, 1999)

57.PARKING ON MULOCK AVENUE (Davenport)

Councillor Disero

(January 29, 1999)

58.REQUESTS FOR ENDORSEMENT OF EVENTS FOR LIQUOR LICENSING PURPOSES

a)(January 22, 1999) from Councillor Silva respecting the Senhor Santo Cristo Festival, St. Mary's Church, on May 8 and 9, 1999.

b)(undated) from Mr. Greg Cosway, The Cottage Creek Corporation respecting Toronto's Festival of Beer, Historic Fort York, August 6, 1999 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. August 7, 1999 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and August 8, 1999 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

c)(February 3, 1999) from Ms. Liz Graham respecting EMI Music Canada's 50th Anniversary, Palais Royale on Lakeshore Boulevard, March 7, 1999, 12:00 midnight to 4:00 a.m.