NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING No. 3
Date of Meeting: February 15, 2000 Enquiry: Francine Adamo
Time: 10:00 a.m. Administrator
Location: North York Civic Centre 395-7348
fadamo@toronto.ca
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO
THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000
DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS.
1. 10:15 a.m. NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN: HARRISON ROAD HEATHCOTE
AVENUE TO YORK MILLS ROAD - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 27, 2000)
Reporting on proposed traffic calming measures (speed humps) on Harrison Road between Heathcote Avenue and York
Mills Road and recommending that:
(1) the traffic management plan described in this report be approved; and
(2) By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York be amended to install a 40 km/h speed zone on Harrison Road,
from Heathcote Avenue to York Mills Road.
2. 10:30 a.m. TREE REMOVAL REQUEST - 164 OWEN BOULEVARD - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH
(DEFERRED FROMM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000)
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(December 28, 1999)
Providing information regarding an appeal to the Community Council from the owner of 164 Owen Boulevard to permit
the removal of two City owned White Birch street trees at 26 and 36 cm in diameter from the lawn in front of their house;
and recommending that this request to remove the City trees be denied.
3. 10:45 a.m. ALL WAY STOP CONTROL: ESGORE DRIVE AT HADDINGTON AVENUE - NORTH YORK
CENTRE SOUTH
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 31, 2000)
Responding to a request to install an all way stop control at the intersection of Esgore Drive at Haddington Avenue, and
recommending that the report be received for information and that no actions be taken..
4. 11:00 a.m. PERMANENT INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES WITHIN THE ARMOUR
BOULEVARD/BOMBAY AVENUE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH
(DEFFERED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000)
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 4, 2000)
Reporting on the permanent installation of traffic calming measures within the Armour Boulevard/Bombay Avenue
residential community and recommending that:
(1) the speed humps on Armour Boulevard and Bombay Avenue be maintained permanently; and
(2) all other temporary traffic calming measures be removed.
4(a) (February 1, 2000) from Ms. Shirley Zussman, in opposition to retaining the speed bumps in this area.
5. 11:15 a.m. TREE REMOVAL REQUEST - 22 DUNSMORE GARDENS - NORTH YORK SPADINA
(DEFFERED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000)
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(December 28, 1999)
Providing information regarding an appeal to the Community Council from the owner of 22 Dunsmore Gardens to permit
the removal of two City owned Silver Maple street trees situated on the City portion of the front lawn; and recommending
that this request to remove the City trees be denied.
6. 11:30 a.m. NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION - 4950 YONGE STREET - MADISON CENTRE RENOVATIONS -
NORTH YORK CENTRE
(DEFFERED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000)
District Manager - North, Municipal Licensing and Standards and Court Services, Urban Development Services
(January 4, 2000)
Reporting on an application (November 15, 1999) received from Mr. Jerry Crawford, Project Estimator, BFC Buildings,
requesting an exemption to North York Noise By-law #31317, as amended, to permit construction to continue between the
hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. at night from January 20, 2000 to June 16, 2000, Mondays to Saturdays only; and
Recommending that:
(1) The posting of the name of a responsible individual on site along with a telephone number that will be answered during
the hours of construction in the event of a noise complaint. This information is to be provided to the District Manager,
Municipal Licensing and Standards at 395-7015.
(2) Screening of an area at the north end of the building to house two disposal bins for the removal of debris from the
proposed construction to isolate the residential portion of the building as much as possible from the noise associated with
the dumping of debris into these bins.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.
7. PROPOSED WALL AND GROUND SIGN - SIGN APPLICATION #S99-11485 - TIM HORTONS
RESTAURANT - NORTHWEST CORNER OF DON MILLS ROAD AND LAWRENCE ANVENUE EAST - 980
LAWRENCE AVENUE EAST - DON PARKWAY
Director and Deputy Chief Building Official
January 31, 2000
Reporting on a request by Franco Romano of Action Planning Consultants, for a variance from the Sign By-law to permit
wall and ground signage for a restaurant in a residential zone; and recommending that the request for a variance from the
Sign By-law be approved.
8. APPOINTMENTS TO THE GIBSON HOUSE / ZION SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM MANAGEMENT BOARD
AND NORTH YORK COMMUNITY LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (LACAC) PANEL
City Clerk
(February 1, 2000)
Implementation of Council's process for appointing Members of Council to Community Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee (LACAC) Panels and Community Museum Management Boards and;
Recommending that:
(1) the North York Community Council give consideration to Members' preferences outlined in Schedule 1, and
recommend to City Council the appointment of Members of Council to:
(i) North York Community LACAC Panel; and
(ii) Gibson House / Zion Schoolhouse Community Museum Management Board
for a term of office expiring November 30, 2000, and until their successors are appointed; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
9. SALE OF SURPLUS VACANT LAND AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF GLENGROVE AVENUE AND COLDSTREAM AVENUE - NORTH YORK SPADINA
Commissioner of Corporate Services
(January 27, 2000)
Requesting the authorization of the disposal of vacant land identified as Lot 21, Registered Plan 3687, shown as Parts 11
and 19 on Plan 64R-8442 and;
Recommending that:
(1) the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services or the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate be authorised to
accept the highest offer in the amount of $230,000.00 as detailed herein;
(2) authority be granted to direct a portion of the sale proceeds on closing to fund the outstanding balance of Costing Unit
No. CA700CA2816;
(3) the City Solicitor be authorised and directed to take the appropriate action to complete the transaction on behalf of the
City of Toronto and further authorised to amend the closing date to such earlier or later date as considered reasonable; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorised and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
10. APPEAL OF OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT No. 482 AND ZONING BY-AW NO. 881-1999 -
AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDOZ-97-45 - 505000 N.B. INC. - 2800 BATHURST STREET, SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF BATHURST AND GLEN PARK - NORTH YORK SPADINA
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 27, 2000)
Advising of an appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 482 and By-law No. 881-1999 filed by Earl Mernick; and
recommending that this report and the attached notice of appeal be received for information, and that the Ontario
Municipal Board be advised accordingly.
11. ALL WAY STOP CONTROL: BLUE FOREST DRIVE AND ELDER STREET - NORTH YORK SPADINA
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 27, 2000)
Recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to
require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Blue Forest Drive and Elder Street.
12. ALL WAY STOP CONTROL: ROBERT HICKS DRIVE AND HENRY WELSH DRIVE (NORTH LEG) -
NORTH YORK SPADINA
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 28, 2000)
Recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to
require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Robert Hicks Drive and Henry Welsh Drive (north leg).
13. PARKING PROHIBITIONS: AVONDALE AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 27, 2000)
Recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking
on both sides of Avondale Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from the easterly limit of Burnwell
Street to the westerly limit of Willowdale Avenue.
14. REDUCED SPEED ZONE: LAWRENCE AVENUE EAST, WEST OF PARK LANE CIRCLE - NORTH
YORK CENTRE SOUTH
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 24, 2000)
Recommending that By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, be amended to introduce a 40 km/h speed limit
on Lawrence Avenue East, from a point opposite the easterly limit of Bayview Avenue to a point 300 metres west of Park
Lane Circle.
15. PARKING PROHIBITIONS: LANGSIDE AVENUE - NORTH YORK HUMBER
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 25, 2000)
Recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking
at anytime on the east side of Langside Avenue, from Queenslea Avenue to a point 40 metres south.
16. PARKING PROHIBITIONS: BASSWOOD ROAD - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 24, 2000)
Recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the Former City of North York, be amended to prohibit
parking between 8: a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Basswood Road, from the southerly limit of
Santa Barbara Road to the southerly limit of Basswood Road.
17. PARKING PROHIBITIONS: BURNETT AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 28, 2000)
Recommending that Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking
at anytime on the north side of Burnett Avenue between Welbeck Road and Senlac Road.
18. PARKING PROHIBITIONS: CAMERON AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 31, 2000)
Recommending that Schedules IX and X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to permit
short term parking on the south side of Cameron Avenue, adjacent to the Cameron Public School.
19. DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE: 172 RUSTIC ROAD - NORTH YORK HUMBER
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(September 3, 1999)
Reporting on a request from the property owner for a semi-circular driveway entrance (two driveway entrances) on a 50
feet lot to accommodate his disability and recommending that the request for a second driveway not be approved.
20. CONCRETE WALKWAY AND CURB CUT INSTALLATION: 540 RUSTIC ROAD - NORTH YORK
HUMBER
Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(January 28, 2000)
Reporting on a request from the property owner for a walkway with a curb cut on his corner lot, off Blandorman Road, to
accommodate his disabled son, and recommending that the resident enter into an encroachment agreement to be registered
on title to permit the walkway and curb cut, which would ensure reinstatement of the curb if the home were sold in the
future.
21. TREE PROTECTION ZONE REDUCTION REQUEST - 444 BEDFORD PARK AVENUE - NORTH YORK
CENTRE SOUTH
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 25, 2000)
Providing information regarding an appeal to the Community Council from the owner, Mr. Waldman, 444 Bedford Park
Avenue, to permit the reduction of the Tree Protection Zone of the 100 cm diameter City-owned Silver Maple tree, on the
front lawn, to allow for the widening of the driveway entrance; and recommending that the request to reduce the tree
protection area be refused.
22. TREE REMOVAL REQUEST - 38 LARKFIELD DRIVE - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH
Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism
(January 25, 2000)
Providing information regarding an appeal to the Community Council from the owner of 38 Larkfield Drive to permit the
removal of a City owned 28 cm diameter Crimson King Norway Maple from the lawn in front of their house; and
recommending that the request to remove the City tree be refused.
23. FINAL REPORT - APPLICATION FOR PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION - UD54-99-08-REL - RODEO
FINE HOMES - 65-81 DREWRY AVENUE (RODEO COURT), PART OF LOTS 3 TO 7, BOTH INCLUSIVE,
PLAN 2272 - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 24, 2000)
Reporting on a request for an exemption from part lot control in order that 32 townhouse dwelling units may be conveyed
into separate ownership and;
Recommending that:
(1) this application be approved;
(2) the City Solicitor be authorized to introduce the necessary Bills in Council to give effect to recommendation 1; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to register the By-law on title.
24. PRELIMINARY REPORT - APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT - UDOZ-99-46 - KIRKOR ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS - 118 FINCH AVENUE WEST AND
4 - 10 ALTAMONT AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 31, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments on an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a residential
development comprising of 32 stacked townhouse units and 8 townhouse units at the north-west corner of Finch and
Altamont; and
Recommending that:
(1) staff be directed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillors(s);
(2) staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the
third quarter of 2000;
(3) staff be directed to prepare a Final Report for the public meeting; and
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in a manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
25. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORT - APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT -
UDZ-99-33 AND UDZ-99-34 - 1153345 ONTARIO INC. - PATRICK BERNE - 5575 YONGE STREET;
7,11,15,19,23,25 FINCH AVENUE EAST AND 16,20,22,24,26,28, & 30 OLIVE AVENUE - NORTH YORK
CENTRE
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 27, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments on the zoning amendment applications and to seek Community Council's direction on
further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process; and
Recommending that:
(1) Staff be directed to schedule a Community Information Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillors.
(2) Staff be directed to prepare a Final Report for the Public Meeting.
(3) Staff be authorised to schedule a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the
third quarter of 2000.
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in the manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
26. PRELIMINARY REPORT - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION - UDOZ-99-38 - 584952
ONTARIO LIMITED - 1100 SHEPPARD AVENUE WEST - NORTH YORK SPADINA
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 28, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments on an application to amend the Official Plan for the property known as 1100 Sheppard
Avenue West to permit a mixed commercial residential project with an FSI of 4.5; and
Recommending that:
(1) Staff be directed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillor(s).
(2) Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the
third quarter of 2000.
(3) Staff be directed to prepare a Final Report for the Public Meeting.
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in a manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
27. PRELIMINARY REPORT - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION -
UDOZ-96-36 - PMG CONSULTANTS - 35 CEDARCROFT BOULEVARD - NORTH YORK SPADINA
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 28, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments on an application to amend both the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the
construction of 72 stacked townhouses with underground parking on a portion of an existing rental building site at 35
Cedarcroft Boulevard and the retention of the existing 13 storey apartment building; and
Recommending that:
(1) Staff be directed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillor(s).
(2) Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the
third quarter of 2000.
(3) Staff be directed to prepare a Final Report for the public meeting.
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in a manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
28. PRELIMINARY REPORT - APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - UDZ-99-41 AND
UDSP-99-154 - ROSEDALE DEVELOPMENT INC. - 4917 - 4995 YONGE STREET, 11-27 HOLLYWOOD
AVENUE AND 8 - 18 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 28, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments for an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a mixed commercial residential
complex consisting of two 28 storey residential buildings containing 551 units and a 15 storey commercial office building
with retail at grade; and
Recommending that:
(1) Staff be directed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillor(s).
(2) Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the
third quarter of 2000.
(3) Staff be directed to prepare a Final Report for the Public Meeting.
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in a manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
29. PRELIMINARY REPORT - APPLICATION TO AMEND THE NORTH YORK OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW - UDOZ-99-44 - THE POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED, C/O WALKER, NOTT,
DRAGICEVIC ASSOCIATES LIMITED - 4679-4687 YONGE STREET AND 20 AVONDALE AVENUE
-NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 28, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments on an application for amendments to increase the maximum permitted density, and to
permit a 12-storey office building, with street-related retail uses, on the north-east corner of Yonge Street and Avondale
Avenue; and
Recommending that:
(1) staff be directed to schedule a Community Information Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillors;
(2) the applicant be required to submit a Site Plan Approval application and fee, pursuant to North York Community
Council policy for all amendment applications in North York Centre, prior to the scheduling of the Public Meeting under
the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the third quarter of 2000;
(3) staff be directed to prepare a Final Report for the Public Meeting; and
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in the manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
30. PRELIMINARY REPORT - APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - UDZ-99-32 AND
UDSP-99-143 - TERENCE VAN ELSLANDER - 76 - 80 FINCH AVENUE EAST - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 27, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments on the zoning amendment application and to seek Community Council's directions on
further processing of the application and on the community consultation process; and
Recommending that:
(1) Staff be directed to schedule a Community Information Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillors.
(2) Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the
second quarter of 2000.
(3) Staff be directed to prepare a Final Report for the Public Meeting.
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in the manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
31. PRELIMINARY REPORT - APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING - UDZ 99 -
37 AND UDSP 99 - 149 - BAGHAI DEVELOPMENT LIMITED - 2425 AND 2427 BAYVIEW AVENUE - NORTH
YORK CENTRE SOUTH
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 18, 2000)
Providing preliminary comments on the Official Plan and Zoning Amendment applications and to seek Community
Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process; and
Recommending that:
(1) Staff be directed to schedule a Community Information Meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillors.
(2) Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application, targeted for the
second quarter of 2000.
(3) Staff be directed to prepare a final report for the Public Meeting.
(4) Notice of the Public Meeting be given in the manner prescribed in the Regulations under the Planning Act.
32. JANE FINCH COMMUNITY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - BLACK CREEK
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(February 1, 2000)
Seeking direction for City staff to work with the Jane Finch community, Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority (MTHA)
and other appropriate agencies in developing strategic initiatives to enhance the physical and social infrastructures within
the public realm of the Jane Finch community; and recommending that the Director, Community Planning, North District,
in consultation with appropriate City staff, Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority staff and community representatives,
initiate a process to develop strategic initiatives in the Jane Finch community in the manner described in this report.
33. REPORT - APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL - UDSP-97-012 - ENGLISH LANE HOMES INC.
(FORMERLY GHODS BUILDERS INC.) - 39 GREENBELT DRIVE - DON PARKWAY
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 24, 2000)
Reporting on a site plan application to redevelop the site with a series of twenty 4-storey townhouse buildings comprising a
total of 183 units and two, 8-storey apartment buildings comprising a total of 192 units; and recommending that the
Ontario Municipal Board be advised that Council has no objection to the site plan application that has been filed subject to
the conditions outlined in Appendix "1" to the report.
34. CONTEXT PLAN FOR THE SOUTHEAST BAYVIEW NODE - NORTH YORK CENTRE SOUTH
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services and Director of Transportation Services,
District 3, Works and Emergency Services
(February 1, 2000)
Reporting on a Context Plan for the Southeast Bayview Node, and seeking further direction from Council on the
processing of Amendment Application UDOZ-99-20 (Whitleigh Development Corporation); and
Recommending that:
(1) Council adopt the recommended Context Plan for the Southeast Bayview Node as a framework to evaluate
development;
(2) Council consent to having the City-owned lands of the Sheppard Square Parkette and the Sheppard Square road
allowance included in Amendment Application UDOZ-99-20;
(3) The relevant portions of the Sheppard Square road allowance be declared surplus, and Corporate Services (Facilities
and Real Estate) staff be authorized to negotiate the sale of these lands to Whitleigh Development Corporation, as a
condition of approval of Amendment Application UDOZ-99-20;
(4) Corporate Services (Facilities and Real Estate) staff be authorized to negotiate a land exchange of the Sheppard Square
Parkette for an equal area of Whitleigh Development Corporation's lands abutting Rean Park, as a condition of approval of
Amendment Application UDOZ-99-20;
(5) City Planning and Works and Emergency Services staff investigate the possibility of terminating Dervock Crescent at a
point east of Rean Drive;
(6) The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
35. FURTHER REPORT: APPLICATION TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW - UDZ-97-40 AND UDSP-97-222
- PREMIUM PROPERTIES LIMITED, C/O BRUCE ENGELL, WEIR & FOULDS - POYNTZ AVENUE,
FRIZZELL ROAD AND BOGERT AVENUE -NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(February 2, 2000)
Reporting on recently submitted revised plans to amend the Zoning By-law, and for Site Plan Approval, to permit two
residential buildings containing street related retail uses on the Premium Properties site, located on the northeast corner of
Poyntz Avenue and Beecroft Road; and
Recommending that:
(1) Council support, in principle, the proposed total Gross Floor Area (31,723 m2) and building heights (25 storeys / 73 m
and 24 storeys / 65 m), as shown on revised plans, date stamped as received January 12, 2000, prepared by Adamson
Associates architects, conditional upon:
(a) the proposal meeting the planning recommendations and concerns outlined in Supplementary Report (November 15,
1999);
(b) the proposal meeting the requirements for redevelopment of the site, including the widening and realignment of Poyntz
Avenue, as outlined in the Status Report (May 12, 1999); and
(c) the City agreeing to sell a 186 m2 strip of land adjacent to the east side of Beecroft Road and clarification of the
potential closure and conveyance of a portion of the north/south public lane located west of Yonge Street.
(4) Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and the Director of Community Planning, North District, to do the things
necessary to continue discussions with the appellant to settle outstanding issues respecting the appeal, generally in
accordance with Recommendation (1) above; and
(5) the appellant be requested to seek adjournment of the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, scheduled to commence
March 21, 2000, to allow for continued discussions, review and processing in accordance with Recommendation (1) above.
36. FINAL REPORT - APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT UDZ-99-09 AND UDSP-99-028 -
BROWN DRYER KAROL, ON BEHALF OF JUDY COHEN IN TRUST - 718 SHEPPARD AVENUE WEST -
NORTH YORK SPADINA
(DEFERRED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000)
Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(December 20, 1999)
Reporting on a rezoning application to permit a three-storey retirement home at 718 Sheppard Avenue West; and
submitting recommendations with respect thereto.
36(a) Clause No. 30(o) of North York Community Council Report No. 1, titled "Other Items Considered by the
Community Council - Zoning By-law Amendment - Brown, Dryer Karol on behalf of Judy Cohen In Trust - 718 Sheppard
Avenue West - North York Spadina, which was received for information by City Council on February 1, 2 and 3, 2000
36(b) (February 1, 2000) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services, providing
revised recommendations, highlighted in bold, to the Final Report dated December 20, 1999, arising from discussions with
Councillor Feldman regarding conformity of the application to the Official Plan
37. FINAL REPORT - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT UDOZ-97-35 - V.V. DE MARCO
PROPERTIES LIMITED - 1415 LAWRENCE AVENUE WEST - NORTH YORK HUMBER
(DEFERRED FROM COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000)
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(December 20, 1999)
Reporting on an Official Plan and Zoning Amendment to permit the development of an 8-storey residential condominium
apartment building with ground floor commercial uses at 1415 Lawrence Avenue West; and submitting recommendations
with respecto thereto.
37(a) Clause No. 30(p) of North York Community Council Report No. 1, titled "Other Items Considered by the
Community Council - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment No. UDOZ-97-35 - V.V. De Marco Properties Limited, 1415
Lawrence Avenue West - North York Humber, which was received for information by City Council on February 1, 2 and 3,
2000
37(b) (January 27, 2000) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services,
providing a further report on a Traffic Impact Study prepared by the staff of the Transportation Services Division that
updates the Traffic Study presented by the applicant, which was requested by the Community Council at its meeting on
January 18, 2000; and recommending that the findings of their report dated December 13, 1999 be accepted and that the
results of the Traffic Impact Study for 1415 Lawrence Avenue West prepared by Marshall, Macklin, Monaghan for V.V.
De Marco Properties Limited be accepted as valid.
STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS
UNDER THE PLANNING ACT:
38. 2:00 p.m. OFFICIAL PLAN & ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - UDOZ-99-23 -
JERRETT FUNERAL CHAPELS LIMITED - SOUTHEAST OF YONGE STREET/OTONABEE AVENUE,
EAST OF LANEWAY - NORTH YORK CENTRE to convert an existing temporary parking lot located at Yonge Street
and Otonabee Avenue on the east side of the City lane, to a permanent parking lot for the funeral home at 6191 Yonge
Street
39. 2:30 p.m. ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ - 98 - 28 AND UDSP 98 - 169 - BROWN, DRYER,
KAROL - 62 AND 64 - 68 FINCH AVENUE WEST, 8 KENSINGTON AVENUE - NORTH YORK CENTRE to
permit 25 condominium townhouse units at 64 - 68 Finch Avenue West; and a 4 storey building combining institutional
use with a group home at 62 Finch Avenue West and 8 Kensington Avenue
39(a) (February 1, 2000) from George Belza, on behalf of Edithvale-Yonge Community Association, outlining the reasons
for the Association's objections to the proposal; requesting that the application be referred back to staff for further
consideration and such revisions to the draft zoning by-law(s) and the 62 Finch Avenue West development site as may
prove necessary in order to resolve all of the issues outlined, in consultation with the proponents, community
representatives and the local Councillors; and further requesting notice under the Planning Act of any subsequent
enactment by City Council of Zoning by-law(s) pertaining to this matter or proponent appeal of the application; and further
requesting notice of any hearing(s) of the Committee of Adjustment pertaining to any related minor variances for the
property municipally known as 72 Finch Avenue West (Danish Lutheran Church).
39(b) (February 1, 2000) from Karen Nolan and Egan Done, expressing their concerns with the application.
DEPUTATION ITEMS
40. 2:45 p.m. FINAL REPORT - APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT - UDOZ-99-43 - BAYWOOD HOMES - 53, 57 AND 59 SHEPPARD AVENUE WEST - NORTH
YORK CENTRE
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 27, 2000)
Providing comments on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit a 7-storey mixed
commercial-residential building containing offices and 38 residential units; and recommending that:
(1) Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. 99-43 be refused in its current form.
(2) Should this application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, the City Solicitor and City staff be authorized to
appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the refusal of this application in its current form.
41. 3:00 p.m. FURTHER REPORT - ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION UDZ-98-09 - PETER ROH - 85
STEELES AVENUE EAST - NORTH YORK CENTRE
Director of Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services
(January 25, 2000)
Requesting a decision on an application to amend the zoning by-law for lands located at 85 Steeles Avenue East to permit
an accounting business as a home occupation within an existing one-family detached dwelling; and recommending that
Council make a decision on the application.
IN CAMERA ITEM:
42. 4:00 p.m. O.M.B. DECISION AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS RESPECTING 15 - 17 LORRAINE DRIVE
(CONFIDENTIAL REPORT FROM CITY SOLICITOR TO FOLLOW)
42(a) (February 1, 2000) from Mr. George Belza, on behalf of the Edithvale Yonge Residents' Association requesting an
opportunity to address the Community Council, and further requesting that Council instruct the City Solicitor to continue
and vigorously pursue the City's appeal of the Board's decision and support the Ratepayers' in their cross appeal by all
available means
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43. 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC MEETING RESPECTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE LEVEL
CHANGES IN THE NORTH YORK COMMUNITY
