Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Deferred the reports (March 4, 2009) and (April 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District on 2970 Jane Street, 13 and 15 Elana Drive, to its May 14, 2009 meeting.

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:

 

1.            Approved the application for the fence exemption at 79 Thirty Eighth Street, for a 2.44 metre high close board wooden fence with a lattice top, and a 2.55 metres high wooden gate with an arbour, at the rear yard on the south side of the property.

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption to maintain an existing 2.44 metres high close board wooden fence with a lattice top, and a 2.55 metres high wooden gate with an arbour, at the rear yard on the south side of the property.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Denied the request for a fence exemption at 70 Hillside Avenue, due to non-compliance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Directed the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to work with the owner of 70 Hillside Avenue, with a view to resolving the situation.

This report is in response to an application by the owner of the property to maintain a newly constructed wood fence with lattice work attached at the top, located in the front yard of the property. The height of the fence varies between 1.60 metres to 2.13 metres.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Received the report (December 15, 2008) from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District.

              

2.            Directed the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District to submit a supplementary report to its June 9, 2009 meeting, after consultation with Survey and Mapping, Facilities and Real Estate, City Clerks Office and Toronto Building, on the legal status of the following 13 Billboard Signs in Ward 17:

 

-              425 Old Weston Road

-              48 Caledonia Road

-              1294 St. Clair Avenue West

-              1293 St. Clair Avenue West

-              1169 St. Clair Avenue West

-              1163 St. Clair Avenue W

-              1383 Davenport Road

-              1018 St. Clair Avenue West

-              873 St. Clair Avenue West

-              165 Rogers Road

-              2080 Dufferin Street

-              1921 Eglinton Avenue West

-              Billboard Sign at Railway Land west of Keele Street and Old Weston Road

This report provides a status update on the Billboard Audit of Ward 17.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.            City Council approve the application for a permit to remove a privately-owned Norway Maple tree at 66 Trehorne Drive, subject to a landscaping plan acceptable to Urban Forestry, which consists of two (2) large growing and two (2) smaller growing site suitable trees, as allowing this removal will result in a larger canopy cover than presently exists.

The report requests that Council deny the request for removal of one (1) privately-owned tree, located in the front yard of  66 Trehorne Drive.  The property owner is concerned that this tree may cause damage to the foundation of the house located on the property.

 

Inspection of the tree by staff revealed that it is in good condition. Foundation repairs have been carried out at the property. If the repairs included disconnection of the downspouts from the weeping tiles, eliminating water from collecting at the foundation, tree roots currently growing in this location will die and not pose a problem in the future. With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for years to come. Urban Forestry cannot support the removal of an existing healthy tree when action can be taken to eliminate the problems that currently exist with the tree and the home on the property.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Approved the installation of an all-way stop control at Freemount Avenue and Hill Garden Road.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an investigation for the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Freemont Avenue and Hill Garden Road.  A staff assessment has determined that the criteria for the installation of an all-way stop for this location has not been achieved.  Specifically, the minimum warrant requirements are not met at this intersection due to very low traffic volumes and the good safety record.

Etobicoke York Community Council referred the following motion from Councillor Palacio to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:

 

1.            That the Deputy City Manager, in consultation with the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, with input from the Chief, Toronto Fire Services, report back to the June 3, 2009 meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, with further details of fire vehicle access along the St. Clair Right-of-Way within the Etobicoke York District.

 

2.            That the report include a detailed analysis of the project as it pertains to the Etobicoke York District identified in Deputy Chief Bob Leek’s April 9, 2008 report, including precise current and projected emergency response times along St. Clair Avenue West and a point by point response to the concerns raised including curb heights, access for emergency vehicles on and off the exclusive right-of-way and the drivability on the right-of-way in emergency situations.

In connection with a previous request from City Council, the Chief General Manager, Toronto Transit Commission, with input from the Fire Chief, will be reporting back with further details of fire vehicle access to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.  This report will address any concerns with the St. Clair Avenue West Transit Improvement Project within the Etobicoke York District.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Rescinded the existing “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on both sides of Mount Olive Drive between Vange Crescent (the most easterly intersection) to Silverstone Drive.

 

2.            Rescinded the existing “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the east side of Silverstone Drive between Mount Olive Drive and Stevenson Road.

 

3.            Rescinded the existing “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on both sides of Silverstone Drive between a point 87 metres south of Mount Olive Drive and at point 36 metres south thereof.

 

4.            Rescinded the existing “School Bus Loading Zone” on the west side of Silverstone Drive between point 87 metres south of Mount Olive Drive and point 37 metres south thereof.

 

5.            Enacted a “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the north side of Mount Olive Drive between Vange Crescent (east intersection) and Silverstone Drive (south intersection).

 

6.            Enacted a “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the south side of Mount Olive Drive between Vange Crescent (east intersection) and Silverstone Drive (south intersection).

 

7.            Enacted a “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the east side of Silverstone Drive between the Mount Olive Drive (south intersection) and Stevenson Road.

 

8.            Enacted a “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the west side of Silverstone Drive between a point 87 metres south of Mount Olive Drive (south intersection) and point 36 metres south thereof. 

The purpose of this report is to amend the parking regulations in the area of Highfield Junior School, which is located on the corner of Mount Olive Drive and Silverstone Drive.  The proposed parking regulation amendments include prohibiting parking between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the school side of both Mount Olive Drive and Silverstone Drive, while prohibiting stopping between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the side of the street opposite the school.

 

These proposed regulations will be more consistent with other schools in the area while reducing the potential for vehicles to be parked on both sides of the respective streets.  These regulations are also intended to reduce congestion near the school and the need for students to cross the road between parked vehicles.  As the existing school bus loading zone is currently not used for regular bus service, this zone will also be removed to maximize the on-street drop-off and pick-up area for parents.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the following:

 

1.            Allow the applicant to install and maintain four vehicle parking stalls within the boulevard of 17 Airview Road, located perpendicular to the road.

 

2.            The applicant enters into a boulevard parking agreement with the City of Toronto, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

3.            The boulevard parking stalls are for use by the applicant’s customers and employees, and cannot be loaned, leased, rented, or transferred.

 

4.            The applicant at their expense, registers the boulevard parking agreement on-title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

5.            The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits and pay all fees associated with introducing the boulevard parking stalls.

 

6.            Before executing the boulevard parking agreement, or installing the boulevard parking, the applicant shall confirm that the proposed boulevard parking does not require variances from the Etobicoke Zoning Code, and if such variances are necessary, the applicant shall receive approval from the Committee of Adjustment prior to installing the boulevard parking.

 

7.            The applicant satisfies these conditions at no expense to the municipality by April 30, 2010.

The purpose of this report is to recommend that Etobicoke York Community Council permit a maximum of four parking stalls to be located in the Airview Road boulevard adjacent to 17 Airview Road.

 

Right-of-Way Management staff has determined that the applicant can use this section of Airview Road for vehicle parking purposes without any significant impact on traffic operations.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the following:

 

1.         Rescinding the existing “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the south side of Dixfield Drive between Wellesworth Drive and a point 128 metres further east.

 

2.         Rescinding the existing designated school bus loading zone on the south side of Dixfield Drive between a point 25 metres east of Wellesworth Drive and a point 40 metres further east.

 

3.         Enacting a “Maximum 10 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” regulation on the south side of Dixfield Drive between Wellesworth Drive and a point 128 metres further east.

 

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of a “Maximum 10 Minute Limit” parking regulation on the south side of Dixfield Drive along the section abutting Wellesworth Junior School.  This regulation will apply between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.  The proposed parking amendment includes the removal of an existing designated on-street school bus loading zone which is no longer required.

 

This proposed “Maximum 10 Minute Limit” regulation will give the parents wishing to accompany children into the school an area for short duration parking.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Approved enacting a “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on the south side of Wingrove Hill between Kipling Avenue and a point 47 metres further west.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the south side of Wingrove Hill between Kipling Avenue and a point 47 metres further west.

 

This proposed parking regulation amendment will address site line and pedestrian safety issues in the area of the walkway that accesses Echo Valley Park.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the following:

 

1.            Rescinding the 40 km/h speed limit on Toledo Road between Renforth Drive and Arbroath Crescent.

 

2.            Enacting a 40 km/h speed limit on Toledo Road between Renforth Drive and Mill Road.

 

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to extend the existing 40 km/h limit on Toledo Road, in the area of Bloordale Middle School, to include the section of road between Arbroath Crescent and Mill Road.

 

The proposed speed limit amendment will provide for a uniform speed limit on Toledo Road and will be consistent with the speed limit on similar roads in the Markland Wood Community.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Approved the installation of stop signs for northbound traffic on Bala Avenue at Ernest Dockray Avenue intersection.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the implementation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Bala Avenue and Ernest Dockray Avenue.

 

A staff assessment has determined that although the criteria for the installation of an all‑way stop control for this location have not been met; the installation of an all-way stop control will provide a designated crossing location for students and parents that cross Bala Avenue to and from Bala Avenue Community School and enhance pedestrian safety.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Approved rescinding the existing southbound left turn prohibition on Duval Drive at Lawrence Avenue West, operating from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The purpose of this report is to propose seek authority for the removal of the existing No Left Turn weekday afternoon peak period regulation on Duval Drive at Lawrence Avenue West.  The removal of this Turn Prohibition will not compromise the current Turn Prohibitions at the Keele Street/North Park Drive and Keele Street/Quinan Drive/Wyndale Drive intersections that deter traffic infiltration into the residential community in the north-east quadrant of Keele Street and Lawrence Avenue West.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Approved the installation and removal of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities at various locations as identified in the attached Appendix A.

 

Appendix A

 

On-street parking space for persons with disabilities to be removed:

 

Ward                           Location

 

13                                Armadale Avenue, west side, between a point 113.5 metres south of Annette Street and a point 5.5 metres further south.

 

On-street parking space for persons with disabilities to be installed:

 

Ward                           Location

 

11                                Bushey Avenue, south side, between a point 49.5 metres east of Cliff Street and a point 5.5 metres further east.

 

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation/removal of a number of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the following:

 

1.         Allow the applicant to install and maintain one vehicle parking stall within the boulevard of 386 Bering Avenue, aligned parallel to the Bering Avenue curb line.

 

2.         The applicant enters into a boulevard parking agreement with the City of Toronto, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

3.         The boulevard parking stall shall be for use by the applicant’s customers and employees, and cannot be loaned, leased, rented, or transferred.

 

4.         The applicant at their expense, registers the boulevard parking agreement on-title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

5.         The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits and pay all fees associated with introducing the boulevard parking stall.

 

6.         Before executing the boulevard parking agreement, the applicant shall confirm that the proposed boulevard parking does not require variances from the Etobicoke Zoning Code, and if such variances are necessary, the applicant shall receive approval from the Committee of Adjustment prior to installing the boulevard parking.

 

7.         The applicant satisfies these conditions at no expense to the municipality by March 31, 2010.

 

The purpose of this report is to recommend that Etobicoke York Community Council permit one parking stall to be located in the Bering Avenue boulevard in front of 386 Bering Avenue.

 

Right-of-Way Management staff has determined that the applicant can use this section of Bering Avenue for vehicle parking purposes without any significant impact on traffic operations.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the following:

 

1.         Allow the applicant to install and maintain seven vehicle parking stalls within the boulevard of 25 Fairfield Avenue, aligned perpendicular to the street.

 

2.         The applicant enters into a boulevard parking agreement with the City of Toronto, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

3.         The boulevard parking stalls are for use by the applicant’s employees and parishioners, and cannot be loaned, leased, rented, or transferred.

 

4.         The applicant, at their expense, registers the boulevard parking agreement on-title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

5.         The applicant shall introduce “soft” landscaping in the Fairfield Avenue and Twenty-Sixth Street frontages of the site, and in the adjoining municipal boulevards, as shown in the site drawing submitted with this application.

 

6.         The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits and pay all fees associated with introducing the boulevard parking stalls and landscaping.

 

7.         Before executing the boulevard parking agreement, or installing the boulevard parking, the applicant shall confirm that the proposed boulevard parking does not require variances from the Etobicoke Zoning Code, and if such variances are necessary, the applicant shall receive approval from the Committee of Adjustment prior to installing the boulevard parking.

 

8.         The applicant provides a tree protection plan to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Services Division.

 

9.         The applicant satisfies these conditions at no expense to the municipality by April 30, 2010.

 

 

The purpose of this report is to recommend that Etobicoke York Community Council permit a maximum of seven parking stalls to be located in the Fairfield Avenue boulevard adjoining an existing church at 25 Fairfield Avenue.

 

Right-of-Way Management staff has determined that the applicant can use this section of Fairfield Avenue for vehicle parking purposes without any significant impact on traffic operations.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.            City Council authorize the City Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, or their delegates, to execute on behalf of the City a Section 45(9) Agreement with the owner of the lands known municipally as 103 and 105 The Queensway.  The agreement shall be registered at the owner’s expense satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to implement the approval condition imposed by the Committee of Adjustment for application A577/08 EYK.

On December 11, 2008 the Committee of Adjustment approved minor variances through application A577/08 EYK to increase the height and density of the residential condominium towers permitted through By-law 708-2001 at 103 and 105 The Queensway.  The approval included 2 additional storeys within the approved tower at 103 The Queensway (Block D), from 29 to 31 floors and 3 additional stories for the approved tower at 105 The Queensway (Block C), from 25 to 28 floors.

 

The purpose of this report is to seek authority from City Council to enter into a Section 45(9) Agreement with the owner of 103 and 105 The Queensway in order to implement the conditions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment in its decision on the application.  The agreement secures the owner’s obligation to provide additional public art enhancements within the CNR and F.G. Gardiner Expressway underpass located on Windermere Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.            City Council enact a By-law to extend the term of By-law 837-2007 to allow the lands municipally known as 252, 270, 272 and 276 Bering Avenue to be exempt from Part Lot Control for an additional two year period from the expiry date of By-law 837-2007, in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Attachment 2.

 

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 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.

 

The purpose of this report is to recommend that By-law 837-2007 be extended for an additional two year period to allow for the lands municipally known as 252, 270, 272 and 276 Bering Avenue to be exempt from Part Lot Control.

 

Currently, the site is being developed for 74 townhouse dwelling units. The developer has requested that By-law 837-2007 be extended for an additional two year period to allow sufficient time for the dwelling units to be sold.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.            City Council include Sharon Cemetery, Etobicoke, on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

 

2.            City Council state its intention to designate Sharon Cemetery, Etobicoke, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

3.            If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the solicitor be authorized to introduce the Bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

4.            If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

The Board of Trustees of Sharon Cemetery, Etobicoke, have requested the designation of the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  The cemetery is located on the north side of Rexdale Boulevard, west of Highway 27, in north Etobicoke.

 

Sharon Cemetery was founded in 1842 and contains approximately 160 burials and over 75 grave markers that are associated with the historical community of Highfield.  The proposed designation would enable the cemetery trustees to apply to the Toronto Heritage Grant Program for funding to assist in the restoration of the historical grave markers.

For consideration by the Etobicoke York Community Council at its April 21^st, 2009meeting.

Etobicoke York Community Council directs that:

 

1.            City Planning schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor for 555 Rexdale Boulevard (Phase II).

 

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents beyond 120 metres of the site, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional costs to 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 proposes an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment to permit a Mixed Use development in the northwest quadrant of the Woodbine Racetrack lands (hereinafter referred to as Phase II).

 

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council directs that:

 

1.            City Planning schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor for 2256-2270 Lawrence Avenue West.

 

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents beyond 120 metres of the site, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional costs to 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 proposes to demolish the existing seven detached dwellings at 2256-2270 Lawrence Avenue West, and construct 3 pairs of semi-detached dwellings fronting onto Westona Street and 3 pairs of semi-detached dwellings fronting onto Bowsprit Avenue.  A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application has also been submitted to demolish the existing seven rental dwellings and is being reviewed concurrently.

 

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

 

A community consultation meeting is targeted for the second quarter of 2009.

Etobicoke York Community Council directs that:

 

1.            City Planning schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor for 1030 and 1040 Islington Avenue.

 

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents beyond 120 metres of the site, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional costs to 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 November 12, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes the construction of approximately 1,410 residential units within 7 apartment buildings, ranging from 8 to 12 storeys at 1030 and 1040 Islington Avenue, a six story commercial office building containing approximately 6,020 square metres of commercial space and a two storey industrial building towards the rear of the site.

 

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.

 

This application has been circulated to City divisions and external agencies, where appropriate, for comment.  Staff anticipate holding a community consultation meeting in the second quarter of 2009.

Etobicoke York Community Council directs that:

 

1.            City Planning schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor for 82 Buttonwood Avenue.

 

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents beyond 120 metres of the site, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional costs to 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 proposes a three phase redevelopment consisting of institutional, residential and accessory retail uses at 82 Buttonwood Ave.

 

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.

 

It is recommended that a community consultation 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 third quarter of 2009. This target assumes that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for front yard parking at 151 Beresford Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.            The front yard parking pad shall maintain a width of 2.4 metres and a length of 5.70 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.            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 Beresford Avenue road allowance, to the satisfaction of the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, Etobicoke York District.

 

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

 

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 151 Beresford Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

 

The owners of 151 Beresford 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 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; 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 recommends that:

 

1.            City Council approve the amended Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA)  Streetscape Manual for Landowners, dated April 2, 2009, as a guideline for improvements to private lands within the BIA, and that such improvements to private property be implemented through the planning approval process as development applications come forward, provided the negotiated improvements are in accordance with applicable legislation.

On September 26-27, 2007, City Council approved in principle the Emery Village Business Improvement Area’s (BIA’s) Streetscape Manual for Landowners.  The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for an updated Manual, amended in 2009, to reflect the expansion of the BIA and to add and update various technical details and design standards.   The Manual establishes guidelines for property owners respecting the improvement of private property and is to be read in conjunction with the BIA’s Capital Improvements Master Plan,  approved in principle by Council in 2007.

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 issuance of a Special Occasion Permit for the 12th Annual Taste of The Kingsway Festival to take place on the closed section of Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road, to operate a beer garden on:

 

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

 

2.            The establishments listed below participating in the 12th Annual Taste of The Kingsway Festival and to their liquor licences being extended during the Event’s hours:

 

Big Papa Restaurant, 2982 Bloor Street West

Caffe Demetre, 2962 Bloor Street West

Casa Barcelona, 2980 Bloor Street West

Chutney’s Fine Indian Cuisine, 3077 Bloor Street West

Crooked Cue, The, 3056 Bloor Street West

Cru Restaurant, 946 Royal York Road

Emerald Inn, 3073 Bloor Street West

Gabby’s Grill & Taps, 2899 Bloor Street West

Green Mango, 3006 Bloor Street West

Henry VIII Ale House, 3078 Bloor Street West

Hong Kong Gardens, 2993 Bloor Street West

Just Greek, 3004 Bloor Street West

Kingsway Fish & Chips, 3060 Bloor Street West

Magic Spot Grill, 2973 Bloor Street West

Merlot Restaurant, 2994 Bloor Street West

Momiji Sushi Bar & Grill, 2955 Bloor Street West

My Thai Kitchen, 3080 Bloor Street West

Old Sod, The, 2936 Bloor Street West

On the Rocks, 2956 Bloor Street West

Ottimo Ristorante & Pizzeria, 3075 Bloor Street West

Romi’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, 3062 Bloor Street West

Sempre Pizza & Pasta, 3038 Bloor Street West

Sushi 2 GO, 2976 Bloor Street West

Swiss Chalet, 2955 Bloor Street West

Thai Queen Restaurant, 3058 Bloor Street West

ViBo Restaurant, 2995 Bloor Street West

 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Endorsed the 12th Annual Taste of the Kingsway Festival as a community event and directed that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that it has no objection to the event taking place on Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road on:

 

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

Requesting that Etobicoke York Community Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the 12th Annual Taste of the Kingsway Festival to be held on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13^th, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Drive and Montgomery Road, to be an event of municipal significance and/or community significance and advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to it taking place.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for a tempered glass fence enclosure at 41 Knowland Drive, subject to the owner complying with the following conditions:

 

1.            The tempered glass fence shall be installed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s specification

 

2.            The rest of the pool enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, and Ontario Building Code;

 

3.            Windows sash control devices shall be installed at all windows that form part of the pool enclosure to restrict it from opening more than 100 millimetres, or such windows to be equipped with guards that do not have any openings exceeding 100 millimetres; and

 

4.            Amended drawings shall be submitted and Fence Enclosure Permit to be obtained from Toronto Building Division.

This report is in response to an application made by the owner of the property for a fence exemption to maintain a tempered glass fence enclosure measuring 1.2 metres in height for a length of approximately 6.0 metres above a concrete deck within the rear yard separating the swimming pool from the residence.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Directed the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report on:

 

a.            the implementation of an audit process for business licences in the Etobicoke York District;

 

b.            an audit of retail businesses providing consumer services which are operating without the need for a municipal business licence, with a view to identifying health, safety, or crime related issues in the Etobicoke York District;

 

c.            including in the application process, notification to the Ward Councillor, Etobicoke York District, when new licence applications are received, licences that are being renewed, or dormant licences which are being reactivated.

 

The City of Toronto licenses a wide number of businesses. Over the last number of years, there has been a systematic abuse of the city’s licensing program.  In numerous city wards, some licensed premises are not operating within their license boundaries.   In several cases, the City’s licensed premises are in fact operating illegally. Furthermore, the ward Councillor is not notified when new licenses are granted. 

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.            City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Toronto Licensing Tribunal, not to issue any further business licences for massage parlours for those units at 9 Milvan Drive, in view of the history of By-law and other infractions.

 

2.            City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Emery Village BIA office, to share their files with the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.

Over the last nine years, 9 Milvan Drive has accumulated a history of infractions with the City of Toronto, ranging from zoning, building, fire and municipal licensing and standards. The address has also been plagued with gun violence leading to the deaths of Livette Miller in 2004 and Johnny Gewarges Youkhana on January 3, 2009.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.            Directed the City Solicitor to report to Etobicoke York Community Council on the issues referred to in this action and possible settlement of this claim, and on the status of a $25,000 Contribution for Public Art from the townhouse development at 21 and 24 Fleeceline Road.

Motion by Councillor Mark Grimes regarding a legal action by 570840 Ontario Ltd. and Aw-Rite Mini Storage Inc. v. the City of Toronto.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside Environmental Consultants and to attend the upcoming Appeal Hearing (May 17, 2009), and any other necessary hearings, to oppose the granting of a Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval for 32 and 36 Caledonia Road.

Motion from Councillor Cesar Palacio regarding an appeal hearing of the Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval for 32 and 36 Caledonia Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council referred the following motion from Councillor Palacio to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:

 

1.            The General Manager, Transportation Services be directed to report to the September 14, 2009 meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the feasibility of the following recommendations to improve snow clearing operations in the Etobicoke-York District within existing resources:

 

a.            The feasibility of streets with slopes over a minimum incline/grade level be prioritized at the level of arterial roads.

 

b.            The feasibility of priority snow plowing on streets which have on-street parking or which are otherwise narrow, before any other district residential streets.

 

c.            The feasibility of prohibiting overnight parking on all district streets with no on-street parking, to facilitate plowing

 

d.            The feasibility of alternating parking continuing throughout the winter months to accommodate snow plowing on both sides of the street, possibly beginning with a pilot project in several Wards.

 

e.            The feasibility of laneway plowing the centre of laneways wide enough to accommodate existing small-scale plows.

 

f.             The current status of the Senior’s Sidewalk Snow Removal Program, including current wait times, and how this program can be upgraded and improved to ensure that seniors have their sidewalks cleared within 12 hours of a major snowfall.

 

g.            The feasibility of opening Toronto Parking Authority parking lots, civic centre, community centre and TDSB/TCDSB parking lots following large snowfalls that disrupt on-street parking and block access to residents’ driveways, to allow curb-to-curb snow plowing to take place.

 

h.            The feasibility of high pedestrian traffic sidewalks and main streets being cleared within 12 hours of a major snowfall.

 

Motion from Councillor Cesar Palacio regarding the feasibility of recommendations to improve snow clearing operations in the Etobicoke York District within exiting resources.

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 414-2009 to 425-2009.

 

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 426-2009.

Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment as By-laws.