The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Minutes for the official record.

 

How to Read the Decision Document:

• recommendations of the Community Council to City Council appear after the item heading;
• action taken by the Community Council on items that are "delegated" (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted;
• actiontaken by the Committee on its own authority does not require Council’s approval and is listed in the decision document under the heading "Decision Advice and Other Information".

 

How to Read the Decision Summary (published after City Council meeting)

• decisions of City Council or the Community Council (where final decision-making authority has been delegated) appear after the item heading;
• actiontaken by the Community Council on its own authority does not require Council’s approval and is listed in the decision document under the heading "Decision Advice and Other Information".

 

Declarations of Interest, if any, appear at the end of an item.

EtobicokeYork Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact the Draft By-law to authorize the naming of the proposed private lanes at 156, 160 Evans Avenue and 829, 833, 839 Oxford Street as “Ruby Lang Lane” and “Cormier Heights”.

Etobicoke York Community Council held a public meeting in accordance with the City of Toronto Act 2006 and notice of the proposed enactment of the Draft By-law was posted on the Public Notice Page of the City’s website in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 162.  No one addressed the Etobicoke York Community Council.

To enact a By-law to authorize the naming of the proposed private lanes at 156, 160 Evans Avenue, and 829, 833, 839 Oxford Street as “Ruby Lang Lane” and “Cormier Heights”.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Deferred consideration of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application Refusal Report (March 4, 2009) and the Supplementary Report (April 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, on 2970 Jane Street, 13 and 15 Elana Drive, to the first meeting of Etobicoke York Community Council in January 2011.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes a 16 unit infill development consisting of 2 detached dwellings and 7 pairs of semi-detached dwellings on a new private road at 13 and 15 Elana Drive and on a part of the property at 2970 Jane Street. The existing rental apartment building at 2970 Jane Street is to be retained on a reduced lot. The existing pair of semi-detached dwellings at 13 and 15 Elana Drive are proposed to be removed to accommodate the new private road and one detached dwelling.

 

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application in its current form to amend the Zoning By-law and seeks Council's direction for staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in opposition to the development should the application be appealed.

The purpose of the report is to provide information on the community meeting which was held by the local Councillor and to provide additional information on the rezoning application at 2970 Jane Street, 13 and 15 Elana Drive that was omitted in the Refusal Report from the Director of Community Planning Etobicoke York District dated March 4, 2009.  In addition this report corrects typos in the titles of Attachment 1-Site Plan and Attachment 2 -Elevation of the March 4, 2009 Refusal Report.

Etobicoke York Community Council directed the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District:

 

1.         Not to conduct a poll of eligible householders in the area bounded by Royal York Road, Lawrence Avenue West, Scarlett Road and Yorkleigh Avenue, to determine resident support for the directional diverter.

 

2.         To install a permanent directional diverter at the intersection of Westona Street and Braecrest Avenue.

 

3.         To prohibit eastbound left turn movements and through movements from Braecrest Avenue on to Westona Street.

 

4.         To prohibit left turns and through movements from the driveway of 2245 Lawrence Avenue West at Westona Street.

 

5.         To prohibit through and right turn movements for northbound and southbound vehicles on Westona Street at Braecrest Avenue.

 

6.         To landscape the directional diverter with the initial costs to be borne by the City of Toronto and with the ongoing maintenance costs to be the responsibility of the Humber Heights Retirement Home.

 

7.         To investigate the availability of funds from the Clean and Beautiful City Program to be used for landscaping in the immediate area.

The purpose of this report is to respond to the direction of Etobicoke York Community Council, at the meeting of September 14, 2004, “that staff re-examine area traffic patterns, volumes and speeds following build-out and occupancy of the seniors’ retirement and housing facility at 2245 Lawrence Avenue West, and that at that time consider alternative traffic management measures including permanent traffic calming devices”.

 

A temporary directional diverter was installed at the intersection of Westona Street at Braecrest Drive/driveway to the Villages of Humber Heights in 2005 prior to occupancy of the seniors’ retirement facility.  As the Villages of Humber Heights facility is now fully occupied, staff conducted follow-up studies with the directional diverter at the intersection. 

 

Now that studies are complete, and as a result of the previous direction of Community Council, and discussions with the area Councillor and Oakwood Retirement Communities Inc., this report seeks authority to undertake another poll to determine if the residents of both 2245 Lawrence Avenue and the area homes, support retaining the directional diverter at this intersection.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (April 23, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, on Rexdale Boulevard and Tidemore Avenue Traffic Control Signals, to its meeting on June 9, 2009.

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of a Traffic Control Signal Warrant study at the intersection of Rexdale Boulevard and Tidemore Avenue, further to a meeting that staff attended with Councillor Rob Ford, Ward 2, Etobicoke North and representatives of area businesses. As the warrant requirements are not achieved, the installation of traffic control signals is not recommended at this time.

 

Should amendments be made to the recommendations contained within this report, City Council approval will be required.  TTC staff has been advised of this issue.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the application for a fence exemption at 22 Alma Drive, subject to the removal of the existing lattice on top of the wooden fence only on the north side of the property.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences whereby the property owners are applying to maintain existing wooden fences in the flankage and rear yards that are in violation of the Fence By-law.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-Fences, to maintain existing shrubbery in the front yard at 178 Strathnairn Avenue.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences whereby the property owner is applying to maintain existing shrubbery in the front yard that is in violation of the Fence By-law.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Refused the request for approval of variance from Article 1 of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, for 16 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard, for reasons as outlined in the report (April 27, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of Variance from Article 1 of Chapter 693, Signs, of  the Toronto Municipal Code, from Mr. Wallace John Whistance-Smith, on behalf of 2047276 Ontario Inc., owner of the property. The request is to replace the existing roof top billboard sign with a larger display area and increase the height of the sign on the building located at 16 Queen Elizabeth Blvd. The changes to the sign are to increase the display area from 18.58 square metres to 74.32 square metres and increase the height of the sign from 11.5 metres to 14.23 metres. 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved a variance from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect a third party one-sided illuminated ground billboard vertical sign with trivision panels at 2382 Keele Street, provided that:

 

a.         the size of the sign is reduced to 12 ft. wide by 16 ft. high.

 

b.         the sign illumination is located at the top of the sign instead of the bottom;

 

c.         the sign faces in a south-easterly direction towards the commercial component on the east side of Keele Street, facing northbound traffic on Keele Street.

Request for approval of variance from the former City of North York Sign By-law No 30788 to erect one 10'-9" x 20'-11" Third Party  one sided illuminated ground billboard sign with trivision panels at 2382 Keele St.

 

The request comes from Sid Catalano with Pattison Outdoor for 1412707 Ontario Inc. for approval of the variance from the former City of North York Sign By-law No 30788.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Refused the application for front yard parking at 325 Durie Street.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 325 Durie Street.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

 

The owner of 325 Durie Street submitted an application for front yard parking, but was advised that the property is not eligible for front yard parking for a number of reasons.  The property is located on the same side of the street as on-street parking permits, there is a 2.22 metre wide shared driveway providing access to rear yard parking, a tree is located on the property that will require removal, and a hydro pole is situated just to the right of the existing shared driveway.  In addition, the application does not satisfy the minimum 50% survey response rate that Chapter 918 specifies, although we note that the overwhelming majority of survey respondents oppose the application.

 

The applicant submitted an appeal requesting an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 918 “Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards” to permit front yard parking at this location.

 

Staff cannot recommend a front yard parking pad at this location since it does not meet the requirements of Chapter 918 of the Toronto Municipal Code; however, if Community Council finds merit in this proposal, it could be approved subject to the conditions described in the “Comments” section of this report.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for front yard parking at 303 Willard Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         The front yard parking pad shall maintain a width of 2.6 metres and a length of 5.90 metres;

 

2.         The applicant shall surface the front yard parking area with permeable materials such as ecostone pavers, interlocking pavers, or an equivalent paving treatment that is acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services;

 

3.         The applicant shall pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria described in the City of Toronto Municipal Code;

 

4.         The applicant shall plant a tree in their front yard, or fund the planting of a tree in the neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Services;

 

5.         One of the existing on-street parking permits issued to this address is cancelled following the construction of the front yard parking pad;

 

6.         The applicant is responsible for obtaining an encroachment agreement, including the payment of all associated fees, for any toe/retaining walls situated within the Willard Avenue road allowance, to the satisfaction of the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, Etobicoke York District; and,

 

7.         The applicant shall satisfy these conditions, at no expense to the municipality, by May 14, 2010.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 303 Willard Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

 

The owners of 303 Willard Avenue submitted an application for front yard parking, but were advised that the property is not eligible for front yard parking since the property is located on the same side of the street as on-street parking permits.  However, the application satisfies the minimum 50% survey response rate that Chapter 918 specifies.

 

The applicant submitted an appeal requesting an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 918 “Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards” to permit front yard parking at this location.

 

Staff cannot recommend a front yard parking pad at this location since it does not meet the requirements of Chapter 918 of the Toronto Municipal Code; however, if Community Council finds merit in this proposal, it could be approved subject to the conditions described in the “Comments” section of this report.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application to legalize the existing front yard parking pad at 25 Raymond Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         The front yard parking pad shall maintain a width of 3.5 metres and a length of 5.70 metres.

 

2.         The applicant shall pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria described in the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

 

3.         The applicant shall fund the planting of a tree in the neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Services.

 

4.         The applicant is responsible for obtaining an encroachment agreement, including the payment of all associate fees, for any toe/retaining walls, curbs and stairs situated within the Raymond Avenue road allowance, to the satisfaction of the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, Etobicoke York District.

 

5.         The applicant shall satisfy these conditions, at no expense to the municipality, by May 31, 2010.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 25 Raymond Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

 

The owners of 25 Raymond Avenue submitted an application to legalize the existing front yard parking pad, but were advised that the property is not eligible for front yard parking since the property is located on the same side of the street as on-street permit parking.  In addition, the application did not satisfy the minimum 50% survey response rate that Chapter 918 specifies.

 

The applicant submitted an appeal requesting an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 918 “Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards” to permit front yard parking at this location.

 

Staff cannot recommend a front yard parking pad at this location since it does not meet the requirements of Chapter 918 of the Toronto Municipal Code.  In addition, Raymond Avenue is already both fully subscribed and waitlisted with respect to on-street parking permits.

 

If Community Council finds merit in this proposal, it could be approved subject to the conditions described in the “Comments” section of this report.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to relocate the existing Ultramar Ground Sign at 50 Belfield Road for the reasons outlined in the report (April 21, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official.

 

2.         Directed that the applicant be advised, upon approval of variances, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

 

3.         Directed that the applicant be advised that Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approval will be required.

Request for approval of variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to relocate the existing Ultramar ground sign at 50 Belfield Road.

 

The request comes from Sarkis Jambazian with Ultramar Ltd. for Interwide Investments, attn. Bob Bartko for approval of the variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to install 6 first-party signs at 600 The East Mall:

 

            one (1) illuminated first party wall sign for “Canada Post”

            one (1) illuminated first party wall sign for “Food Essentials

            four (4) non-illuminated first party window graphic signs for “Shoppers Drug Mart”

 

for the reasons outlined in the report (April 23, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official.

 

2.         Directed that the applicant be advised, upon approval of variances, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

 

3.         Directed that the applicant be advised that Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approval will be required.

Request for approval of variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to install 6 first-party signs: 1 illuminated first party wall sign for "Canada Post", 1 illuminated first party wall sign for "Food Essentials" and 4 non-illuminated first party window graphic signs for " Shoppers Drug Mart "at 600 The East Mall.

 

The request comes from Isabella Cerelli with Pride Signs Ltd. for Chance Will Limited, attention Ming Lam for approval of the variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (April 23, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, to its June 9, 2009 meeting.

Request for approval of variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to erect temporary signs for a sales pavillion at 7 – 21 Richgrove Dr.

 

The request comes from Robyn Rabinowitz with Minto Urban Communities Inc. for M Richgrove  Corporation, attn. Mark Bales, Development Manger for approval of the variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, to permit installation of one (1) Illuminated Roof Sign and one (1) Incidental Sign along the front entrance to the “Metro Produce Distribution Centre” located at 25 Vickers Road.

 

2.         Directed that the applicant be advised, upon approval of variances, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

 

3.         Directed that the applicant be advised that Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approval will be required.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Mr. Edward Yongberg, of International Neon, on behalf of the property owners, The Great Atlantic & Pacific, for an Approval of Variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, to permit installation of one Illuminated Roof Sign, and one Incidental Sign along the front entrance to the “Metro Produce Distribution Centre” located at 25 Vickers Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for an outdoor boulevard café at the front of 1060-1064 The Queensway, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         The owner to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto.

 

2.         The City Solicitor to be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement.

 

3.         The owner to pay all fees associated with the preparation and execution of this Agreement, and pay an annual fee to the City of Toronto for use of the road allowance in the amount of $11.00 per square metre (subject to changes), plus GST.

 

4.         The signed agreement to be returned to the City along with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 or such other coverage and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy.

 

5.         The Certificate of Insurance shall be renewed and a copy thereof submitted to Municipal Licensing and Standards on an annual basis for the life of the encroachment.

 

6.         The outdoor boulevard café only to be licensed for seasonal use, between the period of May 1st to October 31st and the patio furniture and fence to be removed from the municipal boulevard at the end of the season.

 

7.         Subject to the approval of Transportation Services, the proposed 0.91 metres high steel patio fence shall be located not less than 0.50 metres from the northern edge of the existing concrete sidewalk, and not be permanently attached to the municipal boulevard.

 

8.         The owner to obtain a construction/streets occupation permit and contact the utility suppliers prior to the commencement of any construction because of the proximity of the proposed patio to their respective services underground.

 

9.         A clearance of 0.60 metres to the existing Bell Plant shall be maintained and only hand digging is allowed when crossing a Bell Plant.

 

10.       The owner to operate the boulevard café in strict compliance with the requirements as stipulated under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise, and the prohibition of live bands under Section 320-23G of the Etobicoke Zoning By-law, Chapter 320.

 

11.       The outdoor boulevard café shall be closed at 11 p.m.

 

12.       No smoking is permitted within the outdoor patio.

 

13.       All existing outdoor furniture shall be removed before the boulevard café permit is obtained.

 

14.       All existing illegal signs shall be removed.

 

15.       The owner to maintain the boulevard café in good repair and comply at all times with the regulations set out in the former Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto By-law 41-93, as amended.

This staff report is in response to an application by the Architect of Spin Imporium Inc., operating as Spin Dessert Café to lease 46.35 square metres of the municipal boulevard for the purpose of an Outdoor Boulevard Café at the front of 1060-1064 The Queenwsay.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for the existing encroachments within the road allowance at 47 Treelawn Parkway, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         The City Solicitor be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the existing and proposed encroachments.

 

2.         The owner to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto and pay all fees associated with the preparation of the Agreement. Should an annual fee be charged in future, the owner shall be responsible for payment of the fees.

 

3.         The signed agreement to be returned to the City along with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property  damage insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 or such other coverage and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy.

 

4.         In the event of  the sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards.

 

5.         The Certificate of Insurance to be renewed on an annual basis for the life of the encroachment.

 

6.         The owner to obtain all necessary construction/streets occupation permit(s) for any work done on the road allowance.

 

7.         That the life of the agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant.

This report is in regard to an application for an Encroachment Agreement to maintain stone masonry retaining walls complete with wrought iron railings and curb stones within the front yard street allowance of Treelawn Parkway, with a total area of approximately 38.15 square metres encroaching on the City road allowance.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for an Encroachment Agreement at 861 Windermere Avenue to maintain an existing close board wood fence and a wrought iron fence, which are encroaching on the St. John’s Road and Windermere Avenue street allowance, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         The owner to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto.

 

2.         The City Solicitor to be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the proposed encroachments

 

3.         The owner to pay the City of Toronto all fees associated with the preparation of this agreement, and, should there be a requirement for the City of Toronto to charge an annual fee for the use of the road allowance in future, be responsible for such payment.

 

4.         The signed agreement to be returned to the City along with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 or such other coverage and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy.

 

5.         The said Certificate of Insurance to be renewed on an annual basis for the life of the encroachments.

 

6.         The existing wood fence constructed over a retaining wall on the St. John’s Road street allowance remain at its current height.

 

7.         The owner to provide access to the Bell plant, as may become necessary, within the proximity of the fence and retaining wall and be responsible for all consequent costs and expenses.

 

8.         The garage to be constructed to the satisfaction of Transportation Services and Toronto Building Division respectively.

 

9.         The area enclosed by the fence to be kept free of debris and litter, and the grass constantly cut and maintained, in line with the requirements of Chapter 489 of Toronto Municipal Code, Grass and Weeds.

 

10.       The owner shall comply at all times with regulations set out in the former City of York Streets By-law 3343-79, as amended.

To report on an application for Encroachment Agreement submitted by the owner to maintain an existing close board wood fence and a wrought iron fence, both constructed over a concrete retaining wall, and part of an existing garage, which are encroaching on the St. John’s Road and Windermere Avenue street allowance by a total area of approximately 146 square metres.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved enacting a 40 km/h speed limit on St. Phillips Road between Dixon Road and a point 60.0 metres south of Riverview Heights.

 

2.         Approved the existing “No Heavy Trucks, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.” regulation being retained.

Councillor Grimes declared an interest in this item in that he has a business interest in a trucking firm that uses St. Phillips Road.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on St. Phillips Road between Dixon Road and a point 60.0 metres south of Riverview Heights.  As the 40 km/h Speed Limit Warrant requirements are achieved, a 40 km/h speed limit is recommended on St. Phillips Road between Dixon Road and a point 60.0 metres south of Riverview Heights.

 

Although residents also requested that heavy trucks be prohibited at all times on St. Phillips Road, we are recommending retaining the existing overnight prohibition (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and continuing to allow trucks during the day.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved enacting a 40 km/h speed limit on Old Burnhamthorpe Road between Burnhamthorpe Road (east intersection) and Burnhamthorpe Road (west intersection).

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Old Burnhamthorpe Road between the east and west intersections of Burnhamthorpe Road.

 

As the 40 km/h Speed Limit Warrant requirements are achieved, a 40 km/h speed limit is recommended on Old Burnhamthorpe Road between Burnhamthorpe Road (east intersection) and Burnhamthorpe Road (west intersection).

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved enacting a “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on both sides of La Rose Avenue from Royal York Road to a point 100 metres further west.

The purpose of this report is to propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of a portion of La Rose Avenue, west of Royal York Road.  This parking regulation will ensure good sightlines for motorists exiting from residential driveways as well as the two condominium driveways located on both sides of the road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the installation of a stop control on Tangamo Road at Breadner Drive and on Tangamo Road at Moford Crescent.

The purpose of this report is to recommend the installation of a stop sign on Tangamo Road at Breadner Drive, and to also obtain approval, and include in the by-law the existing stop sign on Tangamo Road at Moford Crescent.

 

The intersection of Tangamo Road at Breadner Drive is currently uncontrolled and the installation of a stop control will define right-of-way, stop motorists in advance of the sidewalk at this location, while enhancing traffic management and safety.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved rescinding the existing “One hour parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and public holidays” prohibition on the north side of Lippincott Street West between Denison Road West and Weston Road.

 

2.         Approved enacting a “One hour parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and public holidays” prohibition on the north side of Lippincott Street West between Denison Road West and a point 44 metres west of Weston Road.

 

3.         Approved enacting a No Parking Anytime regulation on the north side of Lippincott Street West between Weston Road and a point 44 metres further west. 

The purpose of this report is to amend the parking regulations on the north side of Lippincott Street West, from Weston Road to a point 44 metres further west, to prohibit parking anytime.

 

The proposed regulation is intended to discourage parking in close proximity to the Weston Road intersection.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the installation of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities at the following location identified in Appendix A to the report (April 27, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District:

 

Ward 13          Durie Street, east side, between a point 97 metres south of St. Johns Road and a point 5.5 metres further south                

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved rescinding the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of McRoberts Avenue from Rogers Road to a point 201 metres north of Corby Avenue.

 

2.         Approved enacting a “No Parking Anytime, except the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive” regulation on the west side of McRoberts Avenue from Rogers Road to a point 201 metres north of Corby Avenue.

 

3.         Approved enacting a “No Parking Anytime, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive” regulation on the east side of McRoberts Avenue from Rogers Road to a point 201 metres north of Corby Avenue.

 

4.         Approved rescinding the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the south side of Corby Avenue from Gilbert Avenue to McRoberts Avenue.

 

5.         Approved enacting a “No Parking Anytime, except the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive” regulation on the south side of Corby Avenue from Gilbert Avenue to McRoberts Avenue.

 

6.         Approved enacting a “No Parking, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1st to November 30th, inclusive” regulation on the north side of Corby Avenue from Gilbert Avenue to McRoberts Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to amend the existing parking regulations for McRoberts Avenue between Rogers Road and Summit Avenue and Corby Avenue between McRoberts Avenue and Gilbert Avenue, which will result in alternate side parking on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between April 1st and November 30th.  These changes will enable regular cleaning for both sides of McRoberts Avenue and Corby Avenue by mechanical street sweepers.

Etobicoke York Community Council directed that:

 

1.         City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor for the Zoning Amendment and Subdivision Applications for 50 Resources Road.

 

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and that the notice area for the community consultation area be expanded in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and that the additional costs be borne by the applicant.

 

3.         Notice for the Public Meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application is to amend the Class One Industrial (I.C1) zoning of the property to permit the development of a 16,165 square metre Lowe’s large-format home improvement retail store (including an attached accessory garden centre of 2,945 square metres); a 4-storey business and professional office building having a gross floor area of 8,360 square metres; two service commercial buildings having a total gross floor area of 2,320 square metres; a 6-storey, 165-suite  hotel having a gross floor area of 8,020 square metres; and, a residual vacant parcel of about 2.5 hectares to be reserved for unspecified future employment uses. A complementary application for draft plan of subdivision has also been submitted to provide for the individual parcelization of the site, including the creation of a new public street (cul-de-sac).

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

 

This application has been circulated for comments to relevant divisions and agencies.  It is recommended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.  A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act, to consider the application, is targeted for the third quarter of 2009, provided all required information is submitted in a timely manner.

Etobicoke York Community Council directed that:

 

1.         City Planning staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting in consultation with the Councillors for Ward 11 and Ward 12 for a Zoning Amendment at 3500 Eglinton Avenue West and 55 Ray Avenue.

 

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and that the notice area for the community consultation area be expanded in consultation with the Councillors for Ward 11 and Ward 12, and that the additional costs be borne by the applicant.

 

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

 

4.         The Terms of Reference shown on Attachment 6 to the report (April 28, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, be adopted and form the framework for the working group’s review of the rezoning application at 3500 Eglinton Avenue West and 55 Ray Avenue.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes a mix of office, retail and service commercial uses at 3500 Eglinton Avenue West and 55 Ray Avenue.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

It is recommended that a community meeting be scheduled by staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The completion of a further staff report and statutory public meeting under the Planning Act is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2009. This target assumes that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

Etobicoke York Community Council directed that:

 

1.         City Planning staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting and a subsequent design charette together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.         Notice for the community consultation and design charette be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and participants in the previous consultation undertaken by the applicant, and that notice for the community consultation meeting be expanded to an agreed upon distance of the site with the Ward Councillor, with the additional costs to be borne by the applicant.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes the construction of two residential condominium buildings, one at 2500 Bloor Street West (Building A) and one at 2490 Bloor Street West (Building B), that building to include retail uses.  The properties are separated by Old Mill Drive.

 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

 

Staff recommend that a community consultation meeting followed by a design charette be held.  The target date for the Public Meeting for this application will be in the fourth quarter of this year.  That assumes that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Heard speakers on the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 60 and 70 Esther Lorrie Drive.

 

2.         Postponed its decision on this matter until its meeting on June 9, 2009.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on May 14, 2009 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes an additional 13-storey, 251-unit condominium apartment building adjacent to Kipling Avenue at Esther Lorrie Drive. The two existing 7-storey, 194-unit, rental apartment buildings, municipally known as 60 and 70 Esther Lorrie Drive, will be upgraded.  Following construction, the site would contain a total of 445 units.

 

The project implements Official Plan policies which permit compatible infill development on Apartment Neighbourhood sites in a manner consistent with development criteria set out in the Plan taking into consideration the site’s local context.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Approved the issuance of a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2009 Canada Day event to allow the placement of temporary promotional signage at various locations throughout the community, provided that:

 

a.         the signage is removed within twelve (12) hours of the event’s closure; and

 

b.         the Rotary Club submit a list of signage locations to be reviewed in advance with staff, to ensure that any sightline issues are resolved.

 

2.         Approved the issuance of a special permit to the Village of Islington BIA for their 2009 Paint the Street Event, to allow the placement of temporary promotional signage at various locations throughout the community, provided that:

 

a.         the signage is removed within twelve (12) hours of the event’s closure; and

 

b.         the Village of Islington BIA submit a list of specific signage locations and details of the signs size/type, to be reviewed in advance with staff, to ensure that any sightline issues and concerns of staff are resolved.

The Rotary Club of Etobicoke has held their annual Ribfest event for the past nine years and direct 100% of the proceeds to local charities.  It is one of the largest Canada Day celebrations and is host to over 150,000 during the four day event.

The Village of Islington BIA has held its annual “Paint the Street!” festival in Ward 5 for the past three years.  This event raises funds for the Islington Mosaic Heritage Murals project; a partnership of Islington BIA and the Heritage Etobicoke Foundation.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that City Council for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following:

 

1.         The inclusion of a Wine Garden and a second Beer Garden in the Special Occasion Permit for the 12th Annual Taste of the Kingsway Festival previously approved by City Council on April 29 and 30, 2009 (EY26.27), both to be located on the section of Bloor Street West at Prince Edward Drive, to be held on:

 

Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Wine Garden and second Beer Garden to remain open until 9:00 p.m. to accommodate “last call”); and

 

Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Wine Garden and second Beer Garden to remain open until 9:00 p.m. to accommodate “last call”)

 

2.         A temporary extension of the existing liquor licence of the Mimico Cruising Club for its annual Lobster Dinner to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

3.         The issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for a Beer Garden to be situated on Bloor Street West, east of Armadale Avenue for the 2009 Ukrainian Community Festival to be held in Bloor West Village on Bloor Street West from Jane Street to Runnymede Road on:

 

               -        Friday, September 18, 2009 from 4:00p.m.to 1:00 a.m.

               -        Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and

               -        Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 11:00a.m.to 7:00 p.m.

Etobicoke York Community Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declared the following to be events of municipal significance and that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the Community Council has no objection to the events taking place:

 

1.         6th Annual Lakeshore Mardi Gras Festival to be held on Friday, August 7, Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2009.

 

2.         Italian Fesitval to be held on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Eden Trattoria, 1331 St. Clair Avenue West, on the St. Clarens Avenue flankage from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

3.         Corso Italia Toronto Fiesta to be held on St. Clair Avenue West between Westmount Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue on:

 

-           Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and

-           Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

4.         TropiCanada – Canada Day Celebration to be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Earlscourt Park from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

5.         2009 Ukrainian Community Festival to be held in Bloor West Village on Bloor Street West from Jane Street to Runnymede Road on:

 

            -           Friday, September 18, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

            -           Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and

            -           Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Seeking Council’s endorsement of various events for liquor licensing purposes.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Requested the City Solicitor to report directly to the City Council meeting of May 25, 2009 with respect to the issues referred to in the action commenced by 570840 Ontario Ltd. and Aw-Rite Mini Storage Inc. regarding the subdivision of the lands formerly known as 21 and 24 Fleeceline Road., such report to include the status of the public art contribution for the development.

Aw-Rite Mini Storage Inc. and 570840 Ontario Ltd. have commenced an action against the City with respect to the provisions of a subdivision agreement pertaining to the development of a townhouse project at 21 and 24 Fleeceline Road. 

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council enact a By-law to extend the term of By-law 603-2008 to allow the unsold lots formerly known as 315-325 Dalesford Road (Registered Plan M - 110, designated as parts 4, 13, 14, 24, 28, 30, 33, 37 and 39 on Reference Plan 66R - 23492) to be exempt from Part Lot Control for an additional one year period, as noted in Attachment 1 to the Final Report (May 13, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft By-law as may be required.

 

3.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to register the By-law on title.

This report requests that By-law 603-2008 be extended for an additional one year period to allow the unconveyed lots formerly known as 315-325 Dalesford Road to be exempt from Part Lot Control thus allowing additional time for the conveyance of the unsold lots to individual purchasers.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Deferred consideration of the Information Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to its (June 9, 2009) meeting.

The Etobicoke York Community Council at its meeting held March 26, 2009 requested the Director, Municipal Licensing and standards and Toronto Police Service, to report to its meeting on April 21, 2009, on the number of illicit activities that have been reported within the last two (2) years.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Directed the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to review the revised application for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demollition and Conversion Applications for 2800 Bloor West as received on May 4, 2009; host a community meeting to present the revised plans; and report back to its September 15, 2009 meeting as requested in Recommendation 3 moved at its meeting on February 9, 2009.

 

2.         Directed that further to Recommendation 2.f moved on February 9, 2009, that the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, consider the alternative as proposed in the revised submission for three (3) rental housing replacement units.

Further direction to Item EY24.16 regarding 2800 Bloor Street West – Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion Applications – Refusal Report.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Directed the Manager of Parks and Recreation, West District, in conjunction with the appropriate staff at the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority, to review the options for formalizing the walking trail along Mimico Creek south of Bloor Street West and to have it included as a recognized trail, to review physical improvements that may be required, along with addressing ongoing maintenance requirements and report back to Etobicoke York Community Council and the local Councillor with recommendations.

Over the past several years I have received numerous complaints and expressions of concern from residents in the community abutting Spring Garden Park. They specifically are concerned about the state of the walking trail along the Mimico Creek south of Bloor Street West, and the regular maintenance/upkeep. The trail is virtually impassable in some sections due to the large holes that have been dug by users, and fallen trees. 

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize all alternative cash-in-lieu of parkland funds received from the Humber Bay Shores and Mimico Areas to be used for parks and open space improvements within the local area to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in consultation with the local Councillor, in accordance with the alternative Parkland Dedication By-law.

Recognizing that the existing Waterfront and surrounding open space provides a City-wide destination and recognizing that significant funds are required to develop these public amenities.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Directed the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District, to report on:

 

a.         accepting an application for a curbside café at 3015 Dundas Street West.

 

b.         the permit being granted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 313, Sections J(3) (a), (b), (c), (d), 4(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).

 

c.         recommendations for amendments to former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313 to include Ward 13 as a curbside café pilot project area.

The purpose of this motion is to ask Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back to the Etobicoke York Community Council on recommendations for amendments to former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313 to include a curbside café pilot project in Ward 13 and to authorize Municipal Licensing and Standards to accept a curb side café application for 3015 Dundas Street West.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) of Council’s conditional support for this application provided that the following conditions, in the form substantially set out below, are attached to the liquor licence for Las Brisas Del Mar, 24 Rivalda Road, Toronto:

 

Conditions to be attached to Liquor Licence for

Las Brisas Del Mar, 24 Rivalda Road, Toronto

 

a.         The Licensed Premises shall close no later than 3:30 a.m. each day and no patrons will be allowed to enter or remain on the Licensed Premises after 4:00 a.m.

 

b.         The Premises shall not be used for an “after hours club”.

 

c.         On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings after 8:00 p.m. while the Licensed Premises are open to patrons and for at least one hour after the Licensed Premises are closed to patrons, the Licensed Premises shall be staffed with at least one visibly identifiable security guard for every 100 patrons in the Licensed Premises.

 

d.         All security guards shall wear identification or clothing by which they can readily be identified as security guards.

 

e.         The Licensee, acting reasonably, shall not admit anyone who wears gang paraphernalia of any kind including gang colours, bandanas, insignia, emblems or clothing.

 

f.          All managers, employees and security staff working at the Licensed Premises must successfully complete an AGCO-approved server training course within ninety (90) days of the start of employment at the Licensed Premises.

 

g.         The Licensee, acting reasonably, shall not play, or permit to be played, music, whether live or recorded, that has lyrics that sanction, promote or glamourize guns, knives or violence against women and police officers.

 

h.         The Licensee shall not play, or permit to be played, music, whether live or recorded, on the outdoor patio after 11:00 p.m.

 

i.          The Licensee shall ensure that adequate soundproofing is installed so as to ensure that no resident is disturbed by noise emanating from the premises.

 

j.          The Licensee shall install and maintain a “walk-through” metal detector at the front entrance to the Licensed Premises and every patron shall walk through the said metal detector prior to entering the Licensed Premises. The metal detector shall be “state-of-the-art” equipment and in good working order and similar to the metal detectors used at airports.

 

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make modifications to the above conditions if deemed necessary and satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor be authorized to attend all proceedings before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in this matter and be directed to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this motion.

 

The purpose of this Motion is to authorize the City Solicitor to advise the AGCO of City Council’s conditional support of a liquor licence at these premises provided that conditions, substantially in the form below, are attached to the licence.

The Etobicoke York Community Council submits this Item to City Council without recommendation.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Directed the Director, Community Planning, to report to the May 25, 2009 meeting of City Council on:

 

a.         the establishment of “private home day care” and “day nursery” operations within residential zones of the former City of Toronto and the Etobicoke York District;

 

b.         the potential impact of those operations on communities in the Etobicoke York District, including traffic, parking, access, noise and safety to pedestrians.

Regarding the establishment of Private Day Nurseries in Residential Areas.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.         Directed the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to report to its June 9, 2009 meeting on the revised plan for development at 51 Lake Shore Drive.

 

Dunpar the applicant has submitted an application for an amendment to the Zoning By law for 51 Lake Shore Drive, to permit development of 7 townhouses on the site.  A community meeting has been held in regard to this application. Subsequently the applicant has submitted a revised plan for 6 semi detached homes and one single unit.

Dunpar has appealed the lack of a decision on this application to the Ontario Municipal Board.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 508-2009 to 518-2009.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted Confirmatory Bills as By-laws 519-2009 and 520-2009.