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;
• action taken 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;
• action taken 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.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 734 Vaughan Road, subject to the following conditions:

a.         the fence be a minimum of 0.45 metres back from the edge of the sidewalk;

b.         the fence does not encumber the mail box or light standard;

c.         the former fence posts be removed and covered;

d.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

e.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

f.          that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

g.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

h.         that the Agreement be for life for the current owner;

i.          in the event of 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;

j.          the owner pay all applicable fees; and

k.         prior to the finalization of the Encroachment Agreement, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division Staff ensure that there are no outstanding work orders on the property.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 34 Beechwood Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

f.          in the event of 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;

g.         the owner pay all applicable fees; and

h.         the owner undertake to bevel the corner of the fence that sits to the south of the driveway to the satisfaction of Transportation Services Division, to improve sight-lines to the south. The length of the bevel will be maximized but the bevel shall not impact any tree greater than 30cm diameter at breast height.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 147 Elder Street, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

f.          in the event of 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; and

g.         the owner pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 139 Cameron Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

f.          in the event of 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; and

g.         the owner pay all applicable fees.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 4 Caldy Court, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner not locate the fence for the rear yard any closer than 2.13 metres from the curbface;

b.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

c.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

d.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

e.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

g.         in the event of 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; and

h.         the owner pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the report (April 23, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District, to its meeting on October 13, 2009.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. 

To report on a request for an exemption from the former Borough of East York Municipal Code to permit the maintenance of an encroaching landscape wall fronting 182 Hanna Road which does not meet the required 0.3 metre setback from the municipal sidewalk.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the report (May 22, 2009) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, to its meeting on October 13, 2009.

The majority of wrought iron fence exemption applications in front yards since the enactment of Chapter 447 (Fences) have originated from properties in Ward 25.  The regulation of fences based upon aesthetics or upon neighbourhood or area is not possible and regardless would not preclude exemption applications.  Fence gates installed in front yard or exterior side yard fences can be regulated so as to restrict their opening into the City road allowance.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the report (January 12, 2009) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, to its meeting on October 13, 2009.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the front yard which is in violation of the By-law.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the report (March 31, 2009) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, to its meeting on November 10, 2009.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the rear yard which is in violation of the By-law.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the reports (June 16, 2008)  from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District and (August 6, 2008) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, North York District and District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, to its meeting on October 13, 2009.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner(s) of 27 Alderbrook Drive, to be exempted from Chapter 447 – Fences, section 447-2(B).  This section states that the maximum height of a fence in the rear yard is 2 metres.

The existing fencing in the side and rear yard is on the south side of the property and consists of different sections. The wood fence sections range in height up to 2.6 metres and extend for approximately 40.2 metres to the front face of the house/garage. The concrete wall which is erected beside the property line and serves as part of the pool enclosure, ranges in height up to 3.5 metres and is approximately 8.7 metres in length.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has been delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-law.

The purpose of this report is to submit a follow-up report on item NY17.4 deferred at the North York Community Council meeting of July 7, 2008.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the reports (August 19, 2008) and (June 1, 2009) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain existing fences in the front and side yards which are in violation of the By-law.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the Boulevard Café application for 1977 Avenue Road, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the area of the boulevard café on the City of Toronto right-of-way be no greater than 0.65 metres by 6.7 metres, for a total area of 4.35 square metres;

b.         that the boulevard café license be renewable on an annual basis with the appropriate insurance in place and the required fee being paid;

c.         that a street allowance construction permit, as necessary, be acquired for any resurfacing of the area of occupancy, or attachment to or alteration thereof;

d.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the patio, equipment, enclosure or its elements during snow removal;

e.         that the occupancy permitted by the license is to be removed by the owner, at the expense of the licensee, within 30 days of receiving written notice from the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

f.          the licensee agrees that the City, or any gas, telephone, telegraph, electric light or other public utility company, shall have the right at all times to enter upon the permitted encroachment for the purpose of constructing, repairing, maintaining, replacing or removing any sewer, mains, culverts, drains, water pipes, pole wires or other underground services and installations.  The licensee shall not be entitled to any damages or compensation by reason of the exercise of the City and utility company’s rights; and the licensee, at his own expense, shall carry out such alterations or removal of the encroachment as may be directed by the City;

g.         in default of the removal not occurring as directed, the City may carry out the removal, at the expense of the licensee, and may recover the costs incurred by legal action or in a like manner as municipal taxes;

h.         the indemnification of the City by the owner of the encroachments for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor in an amount not less than $2,000,000 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

i.          the licensee will, at his expense and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, keep and maintain the boulevard café enclosure and all or any of its components in a good and proper state of repair and safety, and will not make any additions or modifications beyond what is allowed pursuant to the terms of the License permit;

j.          the licensee pay the appropriate annual leasing rate, established by the City of Toronto, Corporate Services, Facilities and Real Estate Division;

k.         the licensee will secure an endorsement on their business license for a patio from Municipal Licensing and Standards; and

l.          the patio is for temporary seasonal use only during the period between May 1^st and October 31^st.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.  The subject matter is an application for a boulevard café.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for a sign variance at 2409 Dufferin Street.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended to that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Dan Bovair of Jones Neon Displays Limited, on behalf of Duffmits Holdings Inc., to permit two additional illuminated wall signs on the west wall of the building, and to permit the signs to extend beyond the roof of the one storey building, for the purpose of business identification at 2409 Dufferin Street.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for a sign variance at 89 Finch Avenue West.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended to that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Wagdi Tadros of Pyramids Engineering Inc. for approval of a variance from the former North York Sign By-law 307898, as amended to permit the erection of a business identification illuminated ground sign on public property at 89 Finch Avenue West.

North York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for the sign variances listed in the third column of the table included in page 3 of the report (April 30, 2009) from Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, for the property at 27 Rean Drive.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has been delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or By-Laws.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Isabella Cerelli of Pride Signs Limited, on behalf of RBC a tenant in the development by the Daniels Corporation, for a variance from the former City of North York Sign By-law 30788, as amended, to permit two projecting signs on the building at the above noted location.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for a sign variance at 1735 Bayview Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended to that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Roy Dzeko on behalf of Tim Syrianos, the owner of the property, for approval of variances from the former Borough of East York Sign By-law No. 64-87, as amended, to replace a single sided illuminated  roof-mounted standardized outdoor advertising structure (billboard), with a V- shaped roof-mounted sign containing an activated (tri-vision) face on the north side of the sign  and an illuminated standardized outdoor advertising structure (billboard poster panel) on the south side of the sign.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the report (June 2, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District, until after the new Sign By-law is in effect.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has been delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or By-Laws.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Adam Kelly of Kramer Design Associates on behalf of Ron Hutchison senior vice president of Astral Media, for a variance from the former East York Sign By-law 64-87, as amended, to permit a third party roof top V-sign billboard containing one tri-vision panel and one Light Emitting Diode (LED) image board panel with constant change of copy at the above noted location.

North York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for the sign variance listed in the third column of the table included in page 3 of the report (June 1, 2009) from Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official, for the property at 1492 Victoria Park Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has been delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or By-Laws.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Adam Kelly of Kramer Design Associates acting on behalf of Astral Media, for a variance from the former North York Sign By-law 30788, as amended, to permit a third party roof top V-sign billboard composed of one tri-vision panel and one Light Emitting Diode (LED) image board panel with constant change of copy at the above noted location.

 North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council refuse the request to injure one (1) privately-owned tree located in the rear yard of 94 Wanless Avenue.

The report requests Council’s authority to approve the request to injure a privately-owned tree, located in the rear yard of 94 Wanless Avenue. This request has been made to allow for the construction of a new two-storey dwelling at 92 Wanless Avenue.

The Committee of Adjustment has approved a minor variance which would allow the construction of a new dwelling at 92 Wanless Avenue. Construction of the new home will encroach upon the minimum required tree protection zone of the subject tree, as defined in the City of Toronto’s Tree Protection Policy and Specifications for Construction Near Trees.

The applicant has worked with staff to modify the proposed new home in order to minimize potential impacts to the tree, and has provided a tree preservation plan outlining protection measures that will be implemented to protect the tree during construction. Urban Forestry is satisfied that if the proposed tree protection measures are implemented construction of the new dwelling will have minimal impact on the health of the subject tree.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 292 Jedburgh Road.

This staff report is about a matter over which community council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 292 Jedburgh Road, which does not meet the requirements of the Municipal Code.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

North York Community Council received the letter (May 29, 2009) from the City Clerk, for information and took no action on the motion submitted by Councillor Moscoe regarding a request for a specific review of front yard parking in Ward 16 and Ward 25.

Letter from City Clerk advising that the North York Community Council, at its meeting on May 14, 2009:

1.         Directed that the following motion submitted by Councillor Moscoe be placed on the agenda of the June 23, 2009 meeting, for consideration by the North York Community Council:

“That the General Manager, Transportation Services Division, in consultation with the Executive Director and Chief Planner, City Planning Division, undertake a specific review of “front yard parking” in Ward 16 and Ward 25 to determine if there is anything in the geography of these wards that merits specific policy amendments as to front yard parking and submit a report to North York Community Council on this matter.”

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the existing southbound left turn restriction at all times, from Alness Street to the York University Busway (Finch Hydro Corridor).

2.         City Council prohibit southbound left turns, “Public Transit Vehicles” excepted, at all times, from Alness Street to the York University Busway (Finch Hydro Corridor).

To obtain approval for the installation of a “Buses Excepted” regulation for the existing southbound left turn prohibition at Alness Street and York University Busway, operating between York University Keele Campus and Downsview Station.

The installation of above-noted traffic control measures will ensure that 117 Alness transit buses will be permitted to access the York University Busway on their return trip to Downsview Station.

North York Community Council:

1.         Directed that the installation of all way stop controls at the intersections of William Cragg Drive at Epsom Downs Drive, not be implemented.

2.         Directed that the installation of all way stop controls at the intersections of William Cragg Drive at Redfern Avenue, not be implemented.

3.         Directed that the installation of all way stop controls at the intersections of William Cragg Drive at Palamar Road, not be implemented.

4.         Directed that the installation of all way stop controls at the intersections of William Cragg Drive at Smallwood Drive, not be implemented.

5.         Directed that the installation of all way stop controls at the intersections of William Cragg Drive at Epic Lane Road, not be implemented.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To deny the request for the installation of all way stop controls at the following intersections:

-           William Cragg Drive at Epsom Downs Drive;

-           William Cragg Drive at Redfern Avenue;

-           William Cragg Drive at Palamar Road;

-           William Cragg Drive at Smallwood Drive; and

-           William Cragg Drive at Epic Lane Road

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the introduction of all way stop controls at any of the above noted intersections.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Joel Swirsky Boulevard between Bowering Walk and Wilson Heights Boulevard.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To deny a request to install the reduction of the speed limit on Joel Swirsky Boulevard between Bowering Walk and Wilson Heights Boulevard from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the reduction of speed limit at the above-noted location.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of one on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the south side of Bowie Avenue, between a point 21.2 metres west of Chamberlain Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to install a disabled persons’ parking space adjacent to 133 Bowie Avenue.

The installation of the disabled persons’ parking space will address the needs of the residents of 133 Bowie Avenue, while only reducing the available on-street parking by one space.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of one on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the south side of Ridelle Avenue, between a point 88.5 m west of Locksley Avenue and a point 5.5 m further west thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to install a disabled persons’ parking space adjacent to 567 Ridelle Avenue.

The installation of the disabled persons’ parking space will address the needs of the residents of 567 Ridelle Avenue, while only reducing the available on-street parking by one space.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to introduce in City Council the appropriate “Road Alterations By-law” to permit the reconfiguration of the intersection as illustrated in Attachment 2 to the report (May 28, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District.

2.         City Council amend Schedule XVIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting Caledonia Road as a through street, from the northerly limit of Lawrence Avenue to the northerly limit of Caldedonia Road.

3.         City Council amend Schedule XVIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, by adding Caledonia Road as a through street, from the north limit of Lawrence Avenue West to the west limit of Bridgeland Avenue.

4.         City Council amend Schedule XVIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, by adding Bridgeland Avenue as a through street, from the west limit of Dufferin Street to the north limit of Caledonia Road.

5.         City Council amend Schedule XIX of By-law31001, of the former City of North York, to require eastbound traffic on Bridgeland Avenue to stop at Caledonia Road.

6.         City Council amend Schedule XIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the northbound right turn lane designation for the easterly northbound lane on Caledonia Road from the southerly limit of Bridgeland Avenue to a point 30 m south thereof.

7.         City Council amend Schedule XIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, by designating the westerly northbound lane on Caledonia Road from Bridgeland Avenue to a point 35 m south thereof for northbound left turns.

To obtain approval for a Road Alteration By-law to facilitate the reconfiguration of the intersection of Bridgeland Avenue and Caledonia Road.

The proposed intersection reconfiguration will create free flow conditions for the heavier westbound and northbound traffic volumes, while requiring the lower eastbound traffic volume to stop at the intersection. This will result in minimizing driver confusion, improving the overall operations of the intersection, provide greater positive guidance for motorists and a more standardized intersection configuration.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Caledonia Avenue and Bridgeland Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.  TTC staff has been consulted on the proposed intersection reconfiguration.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Bathurst Street, between a point 10 m north of the north curb line of Prince Charles Drive and a point 30.5 m south of the south curb line of Prince Charles Drive.

2.         City Council prohibit northbound right turns on a red signal at all times from Bathurst Street to Fairlawn Avenue.

3.         City Council prohibit southbound right turns on a red signal at all times from Bathurst Street to Prince Charles Drive.

4.         City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Fairlawn Avenue for right turning vehicles only, from Bathurst Street to a point 30 m east thereof.

5.         City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Prince Charles Drive for right turning and vehicles only, from Bathurst Street to a point 30 m west thereof.

To obtain approval to prohibit pedestrian crossings on the south side of the intersection at Bathurst Street at Prince Charles Drive, as well as to prohibit northbound and southbound right turns during the red traffic signal indication.

The implementation of the pedestrian crossing prohibition along with northbound and southbound right turn on red prohibitions will improve both pedestrian and vehicular safety.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Greer Road and Felbrigg Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To deny the request to install an all way stop control at the intersection of Greer Road and Felbrigg Avenue.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the introduction of all way stop control at the intersection of Greer Road and Felbrigg Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the deletion of the existing “No Parking Anytime on the south side of Roselawn Avenue from Chaplin Crescent to Wingate Place.

2.         Approved the installation of 15 minute permitted parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Roselawn Avenue, from a point 30.5 metres east of Caldow Road to a point 60 metres east thereof.

3.         Approved the installation of 15 minute permitted parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Roselawn Avenue, from a point 30.5 metres west of Caldow Road to a point 60 metres west thereof.

4.         Approved the installation of “No Parking Anytime” prohibition, on the north side of Roselawn Avenue, from Chaplin Crescent to Wingate Place.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to amend the existing parking and stopping restrictions on both sides of Roselawn Avenue, in the vicinity of North Preparatory/Alternative School.

Amendments to the parking and stopping restrictions will address the residents and school administration’s concerns and improve pedestrian safety as well as two-way traffic flow on Roselawn Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking at anytime on the west side of Edithvale Drive from Bevdale Avenue to Holcolm Road.

2.         Amended Schedule IX of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete No Stopping 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday on the east side of Edithvale Drive from the southerly limit of Finch Avenue West to a point 204 m south of the southerly limit of Finch Avenue West.

3.         Amended Schedule X of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, to install 20 Minute Parking 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday on the east side of Edithvale Drive from a point 88 m south of Finch Avenue to a point 110 m southerly thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with the City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking at anytime on the west side of Edithvale Drive and to allow three hour parking on the east side of Edithvale Drive, from Finch Avenue to Holcolm Road.

The implementation of the parking regulations will address the concerns of the Edithvale Community Centre regarding temporary parking during construction of the new community centre.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council delete the existing No Parking Anytime prohibitions on both sides of Finch Avenue East between Yonge Street and Kenneth Avenue.

2.         City Council prohibit stopping at anytime both sides of Finch Avenue East from Yonge Street to Kenneth Avenue.

To obtain approval to prohibit stopping at anytime on both sides of Finch Avenue East between Yonge Street and Kenneth Avenue.

The implementation of the proposed stopping prohibitions will improve transit operations by eliminating on-street parking and passenger pick up and drop off activity on both sides of Finch Avenue East, between Yonge Street and Kenneth Avenue.

The stopping prohibitions will address operational concerns of the Toronto Transit Commission with respect to negative impact on transit operation caused by passenger pick-up and drop-off activity as well as vehicles occasionally parking on both sides of Finch Avenue between Yonge Street and Kenneth Avenue.  The introduction of ‘No Stopping, Anytime’ regulation will address on-street pick-up and drop-off and stopping activity occurring on both sides of Finch Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit stopping on the east side of Harrison Garden Boulevard between Humberstone Drive and Avondale Avenue and to permit parking for a maximum period of 20 minutes on the west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard from a point 60 m south of Avondale Avenue to a point 72 m south of Avondale Avenue.

The stopping prohibition will address residents’ concerns with respect to loading and unloading activity on the east side of Harrison Garden Boulevard and the 20 minute parking will address excessive on-street parking occurring on the west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, providing that it is not amended so that it varies with the City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval for a road alteration by-law, facilitating the extension of Doris Avenue between Byng Avenue and Finch Avenue Easst, and also to amend the traffic by-laws on Byng Avenue, Doris Avenue, Holmes Avenue, Kenneth Avenue and Olive Avenue to accommodate the changes to the road network associated with the Doris Avenue Extension between Byng Avenue and Finch Avenue East.

Amendments to the traffic by-laws associated with the Doris Avenue Extension will address parking prohibitions, prohibited turns, through streets, compulsory stops, and heavy truck prohibitions on the affected streets in the area.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with the City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of Rollingwood Drive, from Mogul Drive to McNicoll Avenue.

The implementation of the parking prohibitions will address the residents’ concern regarding vehicles continually parked on both sides of Rollingwood Drive from Mogul Drive to McNicoll Avenue, during the late evening.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of 285 Cummer Avenue (access to St. John’s Rehabilitation Centre).

2.         City Council amend the appropriate by-law accordingly.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at 285 Cummer Avenue at St. John’s Rehabilitation Centre.

Traffic studies reveal that a pedestrian crossover is warranted; however a safety review indicates that this location is not a suitable location for a pedestrian crossover.  As a result, traffic control signals should be installed.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Cummer Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.  TTC staff has been consulted on the proposed signal installation and have not objected to the proposal.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, to delete the existing 40 km/h speed limit on Barrydale Crescent from a point 75 metres west of Bramble Drive to a point 75 metres east of Longwood Drive.

2.         Amended By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, to install a 40 km/h speed limit zone on Barrydale Crescent from the east limit of Banbury Road to the south limit of Abbeywood Trail.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To approve a request to extend the limits of the existing 40 km/h speed limit zone on Barrydale Crescent to between Banbury Road and Abbeywood Trail.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions satisfy the established criteria for the extension of the 40 km/h speed limit zone on Barrydale Crescent.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit stopping on the east side of Apollo Drive from Denlow Boulevard to a point 60 metres north, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

2.         Amended Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit stopping on the west side of Bramble Drive from Denlow Boulevard to Cheval Drive, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To approve the installation of no stopping prohibitions between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Apollo Drive, from Denlow Boulevard to a point 60 metres north, and also on the west side of Bramble Drive, from Denlow Boulevard to Cheval Drive.

The installation of stopping prohibitions on Apollo Drive and Bramble Drive will improve the flow of two-way traffic; reduce the frequency of children crossing the road from between parked cars; and improve access/egress to residential driveways.

North York Community Council:

1.         Prohibited parking at anytime on the south side of Cameron Crescent from Donegall Drive to MacNaughton Road.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with the City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking at anytime on the south side of Cameron Crescent, from Donegall Drive to MacNaughton Road.

The implementation of the parking prohibitions will address the residents’ concerns regarding vehicles continually parked on the south side of Cameron Crescent, between Donegall Drive and MacNaughton Road. 

North York Community Council:

1.         Renamed the walkway identified as Block 348 (The Walkway) on Plan 66M-2439 as “Elia Lane”.

Letter from the City Clerk advising that City Council, at its meeting on May 25, 26 and 27, 2009 in dealing with Item NY26.26 headed “Renaming of Jack Evelyn Wiggins Drive”, authorized an exception to its policy that the names of streets and lanes should not be changed and:

1.         Renamed Jack Evelyn Wiggins Drive as "Evelyn Wiggins Drive”.

2.         Renamed Elia Lane as "Jack Wiggins Lane”.

3.         Referred the following recommendation contained in the report (May 22, 2009) from the Executive Director, Technical Services, to the North York Community Council for consideration:

“The walkway identified as Block 348 (The Walkway) on Plan 66M-2439 be renamed “Elia Lane”.

4.         Authorized and directed the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of the appropriate by-laws.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize an exception to its policy that the names of streets and lanes should not be changed and rename the public street Donridge Drive to "Don Ridge Drive". 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of a renaming by-law.

This report recommends that Donridge Drive be renamed as “Don Ridge Drive”. The general policy is that the names of streets and lanes should not be changed and therefore the recommendations will require approval from City Council.

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes – 2180 Bayview Avenue.

2.         City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

This item was withdrawn because the recipients of the Community Police Liaison Committee (C.P.L.C.) 32 Division – 2009 Poster Awards received their awards at a presentation which has already taken place.

The presentation to the recipients of the Community Police Liaison Committee (C.P.L.C.) 32 Division – 2009 Poster Awards, to commemorate March 21 – The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, was originally scheduled for the June 23, 2009 meeting of the North York Community Council.

As this meeting was cancelled due to the labour disruption, the recipients of the Community Police Liaison Committee (C.P.L.C.) 32 Division – 2009 Poster Awards received their awards at a presentation which has already been held.

North York Community Council received, for information, the letter (August 27, 2009) from the City Clerk, advising of the disposition of various requests seeking endorsement of events of municipal significance for liquor licensing purposes and liquor licence extensions listed on the June 23, 2009 agenda of the North York Community Council, and which were processed under the summer recess authority.

North York Community Council directed that:

1.         Parks, Forestry and Recreaation continue its search for a suitable site to relocate the Don Mills Civitan Arena within Ward 25, 26 and 34, which may include looking at doubling up an existing arena or using existing parkland to accommodate this need and other recreational needs.

2.         Parks, Forestry and Recreation continue to work with the Don Mills Civitan Service Club and any other group that comes forward with a viable proposal to achieve the multi-pad arena.

3.         Parks, Forestry and Recreation develop a process to identify a partner who has the experience to build, program and operate a multi-pad arena.

4.         Parks, Forestry and Recreation report back within three calendar months to the North York Community Council on the progress with respect to identifying a site suitable for a multi-pad arena in Wards 25, 26 or 34 to serve as a replacement for the existing Don Mills Civitan Arena.

This report provides a status update on the proposal by the Don Mills Civitan Service Club to develop a multi-pad arena at Don Mills Road and Highway 401 lands.  The Civitan presently operates in a City-owned facility at the Don Mills Civitan Arena, located at 1030 Don Mills Road.  This site is currently being redeveloped and a new site for the arena is being sought.

On November 18, 2008, North York Community Council directed Parks, Forestry and Recreation to receive a proposal from the Don Mills Civitan Community Service Club for a multi-pad ice sports facility on the southwest corner of Don Mills Road and Highway 401 and, upon review of the proposal by all relevant City Divisions and other entities/agencies, to provide North York Community Council with a status report at its meeting of June 9, 2009 (revised June 23, 2009).

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff has worked with the Don Mills Civitan Community Service Club as requested by North York Community Council.  Several meetings were held between the City and Don Mills Civitan to discuss the development of their proposal.  Recently Don Mills Civitan requested an extension to their business plan submission and expressed an interest in exploring an alternate site at York Mills and Don Valley Parkway for the development of a multi-pad arena.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation is committed to finding a suitable site for the development of a multi-pad arena to replace the arena at the current location, and is prepared to continue to work with Don Mills Civitan Service Club and any other group that comes forward with a viable proposal to achieve a multi-pad arena.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in Attachment 1 to the report (May 14, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

2.         City Council authorize the public release of the recommendations in Attachment 1 to the report (May 14, 2009) from the City Solicitor at the end of the Council meeting, if the recommendations contained therein are adopted.

The purpose of this report is to obtain further direction to the City Solicitor with respect to an ongoing Ontario Municipal Board matter.

This matter was originally scheduled to be before the Ontario Municipal Board on December 6, 2006, but was adjourned.  Ontario Municipal Board staff are encouraging counsel to resolve this matter either by settlement or a contested hearing.

North York Community Council directed that:

1.         City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the notice area for the community consultation meeting be expanded to include, in addition to the statutory notice area, all landowners and residents residing in the area bounded by Jane Street to the west, the hydro corridor to the north, Black Creek to the east, and Topcliff Avenue/Yewtree Boulevard to the south, as well as all landowners and residents residing on Langdale Court and Venetian Crescent; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

3.         City Clerk’s staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application was made on March 31, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the existing medical office, approved on a temporary basis by the Committee of Adjustment, to remain. This medical office occupies the ground floor of the southwest wing of the existing apartment building at 10 San Romanoway. This report provides preliminary information on this application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application is targeted for Fall 2009, provided that any required information is submitted in a timely manner.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council require the applicant to:

a.         submit revised site plan drawings which will reduce the extent of roof top Mechanical Penthouse structures on the western portion of the building and relocate them into a new basement level;

b.         revise the site plan and building elevations substantially in accordance with the drawings attached to the motion submitted by Councillor Shiner; and any other necessary plans for these purposes, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         City Council require the applicant to revise the site plan drawings to reflect the drawings prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited for Concord Adex Developments Limited, attached to the motion submitted by Councillor Shiner; and be approved as revised drawings, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

This application was made on April 16, 2008 and is subject to the provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. The applicant, Concord Adex, has applied for Site Plan Control approval for a presentation centre on the former Canadian Tire lands which they purchased in 2006.  This application has been referred by the local Councillor to City Council for a decision through North York Community Council in accordance with By-law 483-2000.  This report reviews and makes recommendations for revisions to the currently proposed site plan.

These applications were made on March 11, 2008 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applications propose to legalize existing professional office and accessory uses in an existing 2 storey structure located at 15 Poyntz Avenue.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law and approve in principle the Site Plan Control Application.

These applications were made on March 11, 2008 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applications propose to legalize existing professional office and accessory uses in an existing 2 storey structure located at 15 Poyntz Avenue.

This application was originally scheduled for the June 23, 2009 Community Council meeting, which was subsequently cancelled due to the City of Toronto labour disruption.

It has now been determined that a notice required to be posted on the property indicating the date of the Public Meeting has not been erected. As such, the statutory requirement under the Planning Act has not been met.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report (June 2, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with the following further amendments to the draft Zoning By-law:

a.         Section 2.(c) being amended to read as follows:

“2.(c)   The maximum number of units shall be 8.”;

b.         Section 2.(j) being amended to read as follows:

“2.(j)    No portion of any building or structure erected and used above established grade shall be located otherwise than wholly within the building envelopes shown on Schedule R6(19).”;

c.         Section 2.(k) being amended to read as follows:

2.(k)     Notwithstanding the above, decks at the rear of each unit will be permitted to a maximum height above grade of 7.4 metres and to project a maximum of 2.45 metres beyond the rear wall.”;

d.         Section 2.(l) being amended to read as follows:

“2.(l)    Notwithstanding the above, porches at the front of each unit will be permitted to a maximum height above grade of 2 metres and may encroach into front yard setbacks a maximum of 2.6 metres.”; and

e.         Section 2.(m) being amended to read as follows:

“2.(m)  A minimum of 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided on the lot.”

f.          Schedule R6(19) to the Zoning By-law being amended to illustrate a minimum side yard setback for “Unit 8” of 1.2 metres.

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

3.         City Council, before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

4.         City Council approve the cost of the cul-de-sac relocation being equally cost shared with the City, and direct the General Manager, Transportation Services Division, to report to the North York Community Council for its meeting on October 13, 2009 on funding sources and timing.

This application was made on September 22, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend Zoning By-law No. 7625 to permit the construction of eight single detached dwellings at 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive.

The proposal is in conformity with the City’s Official Plan and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. The proposal is appropriate for the site and compatible with the nearby residential context.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law No. 7625 to permit the construction of eight single detached dwellings at 9, 11, 15, 17, 19 and 21 Leona Drive.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 7625 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (May 26, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement to secure $14,300.00 payable to the City and indexed to the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for Toronto to be used for improvements to playground equipment in Rajah Park, and/or for the addition of playground equipment to be installed on a parkette on the north side of Stadacona Drive if the City  is able to secure these lands from the Province.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to:

i.          enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and

ii.          provide written confirmation from the owner, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District, that the owner is agreeable to registering 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive as a common elements condominium corporation.

5.         City Council determine that the development of the lands at 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive, being an 11 unit townhouse development at 3.5 storeys, represents a built form that would not set a precedent for the ‘Avenue’ segment in which it is located, will not adversely impact the adjacent Neighbourhoods and is supportable by available infrastructure and therefore can proceed prior to the completion of an Avenue study.

 6.        City Council direct that the funds from the park dedication shall be used to establish a parkette and playground on vacant land currently owned by the Province of Ontario on the north side of Stadacona Drive or alternatively applied to the development of Rajah Park if the City of Toronto is unable to secure the Provincial land on Stadacona Drive.

This application was made on November 14, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law for the property at 3706 Bathurst Street and 3 Stadacona Drive to permit the development of eleven 3.5-storey townhouses on the subject lands. 

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

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (May 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (May 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with the draft Zoning By-law being amended to permit a maximum height of 20 storeys within 76 metres.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

4.         City Council direct that the cash contribution of $1,000,000.00 toward the provision of a public community centre on the former Canadian Tire Lands, as offered by the applicant is to be secured prior to Site Plan Approval and the owner is required to enter into an agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act.

5.         City Council require that prior to Site Plan Approval, the following is to be secured in an agreement to be registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor:

a.         construct streetscape improvements for the public and private portions of the Sheppard Avenue frontage that is adjacent to the subject lands in accordance with the Sheppard Avenue Streetscape Master Plan and provide a Letter of Credit for the cost of the streetscape improvements to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District, prior to Site Plan Approval;

b.         on-site public art to be provided at a value of not less than 1% of Gross Construction Cost in accordance with Subdivision Approval 66M – 2432 Clause H.7.2 and a Public Art Plan and cost estimate for the subject site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director to be provided prior to Site Plan Approval; and,

c.         undertake to incorporate features and technologies in the proposed building that are required to facilitate Daylight Harvesting to the satisfaction of the Director Community Planning, North York District in consultation with the Toronto Environment Office.

6.         City Council require that prior to lifting the Holding Provision in the draft Zoning By-law, the applicant shall:

a.         provide plans and studies prepared by a qualified consultant to determine the necessity for any required safety features to be located along the CN rail line or on the subject lands, for review and approval of the City;

b.         the plans and studies in a. above shall be subject to a Peer Review process, involving an independent external consultant, to be approved by the City and to be retained by the applicant;

c.         enter into an agreement with CN rail and the City respecting public safety and site specific risk assessment to be registered against the title of the lands for the development;

d.         the items identified in a., b. and c. above shall be to the satisfaction of CN Rail, the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the City Solicitor;

e.         all required safety features are to be incorporated into the Site Plan application; and

f.          obtain site plan approval and enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41 of the Planning Act including but not limited to the requirements contained in the report (May 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, North York District.

7.         City Council direct that the requirements of the Toronto Transit Commission, which are contained in Attachment 6 to the report (May 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, shall be included in a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41 of the Planning Act.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 15, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application was made on August 25, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes a new head office building for the Canadian Tire Corporation, ancillary retail and a daycare facility at 1181 Sheppard Avenue East. A Holding Provision under Section 36 of the Planning Act is included in the proposed zoning by-law which may be lifted when conditions respecting a safety feature on the subject property related to the CN rail line and Site Plan Approval have been addressed to the satisfaction of the City.   The proposal is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Official Plan.  This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         This matter be submitted to City Council without recommendation.

2.         Should City Council adopt the Settlement Offer, the following additional actions be taken:

a.         detailed Minutes of Settlement be prepared and executed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

b.         the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, be directed to undertake a Secondary Plan review of the lands bounded by “The Donways” as well as the lands designated Mixed Use Areas and Apartment Neighbourhoods adjacent to “The Donways”, in consultation with representatives of the local community, to consider such refinements to the Central Don Mills Secondary Plan as may be warranted to ensure that approval of the proposed redevelopment of the Don Mills Centre does not destabilize these adjacent land areas;

c.         the Director, Community Planning, North York District, be directed to survey medical practitioners and other medical service providers currently located at 75 The Donway and generally within the Don Mills Secondary Plan area to determine interest in re-locating within the commercial space of the Don Mills Centre;

d.         the applicant be requested to continue its efforts to create tenancies for medical practitioners and medical service providers within the Don Mills Centre in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

e.         the applicant be requested to advise the Ward Councillor of its plan for providing publicly-viewable art in Phase II, in addition to that already provided in Phase I, and to implement that plan in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and

f.          the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division, in consultation with necessary City staff and the Ward Councillor, be directed to explore with the applicant the potential for providing a combined community centre and twin-pad arena within the Don Mills Centre, and to report thereon to the North York Community Council.

The Request for Direction Report for the above Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications will provide information on the proposed mixed use development along The Donway West and will seek Council’s direction with respect to an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

Letter from the City Clerk advising that the North York Community Council, at its meeting on May 14, 2009:

1.         Requested the City Clerk to provide at least two weeks prior public notice of North York Community Council’s consideration on June 23, 2009 of the forthcoming Report by Planning Staff on the Application for an Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning of the Don Mills Centre site at the southwest corner of Lawrence Avenue East and Don Mills Road, in the usual manner to the applicant and all those on record as previously expressing interest, and also to the general public by newspaper advertisement in a local community newspaper; and that the costs associated with placing the newspaper advertisement in the local community newspaper be paid by the applicant.

This application was made in November 2001 and is therefore not subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application seeks permission for a mixed-use development in the southerly and westerly portions of the Don Mills Centre. The proposal consists of a series of mixed use buildings along The Donway West with heights ranging from 12-26 storeys. The buildings would contain 1,387 residential units, 1,261 of which represent new construction while 126 would be created through the conversion of the existing 13-storey office building at 75 The Donway West. The ground and some second floors of the buildings would contain 7,530 m² (81,052 sq. ft.) of retail and office space. The application includes a 2-storey, 3,268 m² (35,176 sq.ft.) publicly accessible community centre next to a 0.38 ha (0.4 acre) public park.

On July 10, 2007, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) due to Council’s failure to make a decision within the prescribed time frames set out in the Planning Act. Further pre-hearings are scheduled for July 15, 2009 and August 19, 2009 on this appeal.

This report seeks Council’s direction to attend the hearing to oppose the proposal in its current form. Staff are recommending that discussions continue between the City and the applicant, including the local resident association, on a revised proposal that better conforms with the provisions of the Central Don Mills Secondary Plan. However, should Council elect to support the application in its current form, it is recommended Council direct staff to undertake a Secondary Plan review.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council support the Site Plan Control application substantially in accordance with the plans and conditions of approval outlined in Attachment 5 to the report (September 9, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, including the requirement that the Owner enter into an appropriate Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of the position outlined in the report (September 9, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold its Order with respect to the Site Plan Control application until such time as the applicant has satisfied all of the site plan pre-approval conditions outlined in Attachment 5 to the report (September 9, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, including entering into an appropriate Site Plan Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner.

The Request for Direction Report for the above Site Plan Control application will provide information on the proposed mixed use building at the southeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Tippet Road and will seek Council’s direction with respect to an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

This application was made on August 25, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to develop a mixed use condominium apartment building on the north portion of the property fronting Wilson Avenue with commercial uses and live/work units on the ground floor and 503 residential units above.  A total of 642 parking spaces are proposed for the mixed use building in a 3-storey underground parking structure.  Two loading areas will be incorporated into the building itself.

The applicant has appealed the proposed Site Plan Control application to the Ontario Municipal Board, citing Council’s lack of decision on the application within the time frame specified in the Planning Act.  A hearing date on this appeal has been set for October 16, 2009.

The proposal represents an appropriate development of the subject site which implements a previous decision of the Municipal Board.  This report seeks Council’s support of the proposed Site Plan Control application and recommends that staff attend the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the proposal, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

North York Community Council directed that:

1.         City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

2.         City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the notice area for the community consultation meeting be expanded to include, in addition to the statutory notice area, all landowners and residents residing in the area bounded by Lorraine Drive on the west and south, Blakeley Road to the east, and Finch Avenue to the north-west; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

 3.        City Clerk’s staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

These applications were made on May 27, 2009 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applications propose to legalize existing professional office uses located at 48 Finch Avenue West. 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.

Should the applicant provide any additional required information in a timely manner, it is anticipated the final report will be presented to Community Council in the first quarter of 2010.

North York Community Council directed that:

1.         The subject Official Plan Amendment application be considered in conjunction with a proposed conceptual plan illustrating a revised public road network, building siting and heights, densities including an estimated total unit count, streetscape character and pedestrian connections which will form the basis for pending rezoning and draft plan of subdivision applications for the applicant’s lands west of Provost Drive.

2.         City Planning staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting with the Ward Councillor to consider the proposed conceptual plan identified in Recommendation 1 above, before the end of October, 2009.

3.         City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within an expanded notice area to include, in addition to the statutory notice area, all landowners and residents residing in the area bounded by Bayview Avenue to the west, Finch Avenue East to the north, Highway No. 401 to the south, and the Canadian National Railway Line to the east; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

4.         City Clerk’s staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application was made on May 4, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. This application proposes a revision to the boundary between the Park designation and the Mixed Use Areas  designation located at 1001-1019 Sheppard Ave East on the former Canadian Tire lands now owned by Concord Adex. 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.

The report recommends that the subject Official Plan Amendment application be considered in conjunction with a proposed conceptual plan illustrating a revised public road network, building siting and heights, densities, streetscape character and pedestrian connections which will form the basis for  pending rezoning and draft plan of subdivision applications for the applicant’s lands west of Provost Drive.  It also recommends that community consultation meetings and workshops with residents to consider these changes be scheduled in consultation with the Ward Councillor when the above noted conceptual plan has been filed.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council request the City of Vaughan Council, that as a condition of approval, the applicant be required to adhere to the provisions of the City of Toronto by-laws as it pertains to mobile and A Frame signs.

2.         City Council direct the City Clerk to forward the report (August 24, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to the City of Vaughan.

North York Community Council requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report to the North York Community Council on actions Municipal Licensing and Standards staff can take in regards to enforcing the City of Toronto Sign By-laws along both sides of Steeles Avenue within the North York Community Council Area, and consult with the municipalities on the north side of Steeles Avenue in this regard.

This report reviews a Zoning By-law amendment application to permit service commercial uses in three units of an existing industrial condominium and a freestanding industrial building at the northeast corner of Steeles Avenue West and Alness Street in the City of Vaughan. The subject lands are currently occupied by a nine unit industrial condominium building and the freestanding industrial building.  The lands are designated Prestige Area by Official Plan Amendment No. 450 (Employment Area Plan) in the City of Vaughan’s Official Plan and are zoned EM1 Prestige Employment Area Zone in Vaughan’s Zoning By-law.

A 1974 Agreement with York Region sets out a process for the City and York Region to circulate Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and subdivision approval applications on lands adjacent to Steeles Avenue for review and comment.

City Planning staff are currently developing an updated protocol with neighbouring municipalities with respect to the circulation and commentary of development applications that abut the City of Toronto. City Planning staff will report back on the protocol after further meetings have been held.

This report responds to City Council’s May 25, 26 and 27, 2009 direction that City Planning staff provide an interpretation of the Employment Areas policies of the Official Plan as they apply to lands known municipally as 1100-1150 Caledonia Road and report to North York Community Council and Planning and Growth Management Committee with respect to the interpretation of the applicable policy. City Planning staff, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and the City Solicitor are of the opinion that Policy 4.6.3 would apply to an application proposing major retail uses on these lands.

To enact By-law to name the proposed private street at 2205, 2225, 2235 and 2255 Sheppard Avenue East extending southerly from Sheppard Avenue East as "Atria Boulevard"

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the deletion of one Yonge Lawrence Village BIA Board of Management member as set out in Attachment No.1 of the report (June 16, 2009) from the Director, Business Services.

2.         Amended Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, to reflect the change to the BIA Board of Management.

North York Community Council:

1.         Renamed Hanover Park, located at Hanover Road and Powell Road, in honour of the late Robert (Bob) Leek, of Toronto Fire Services.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

This report responds to the request of North York Community Council (NY26.45) at its May 14th, 2009 meeting, regarding the renaming of Hanover Park, located at 3 Hanover Road, to “Robert (Bob) Leek Memorial Park.”

The Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff is recommending that Hanover Park be officially renamed “Robert (Bob) Leek Park” in honour of the late 25-year veteran fire fighter and his significant contributions to Toronto Fire Services and the citizens of Toronto as a District Chief with the department.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Policy have been met.

This item was withdrawn because the report from the Chief Corporate Officer on the potential acquisition of 15 Kenaston Gardens, was not submitted.

This is to advise that the report regarding the potential acquisition of 15 Kenaston Gardens will be on the Supplementary Agenda for the North York Community Council meeting of September 15, 2009.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for sign variances at 3401 Dufferin Street.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended to that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Sylvia Liao of Steel Art Signs Corporation on behalf of Yorkdale Shopping Centre Holdings Inc. for approval of a variance from the former North York Sign By-law 307898, as amended to permit the erection of six ground signs with animated copy for the direction of traffic on site.  Four of the proposed ground signs will encroach onto existing pedestrian walkways within the site at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre which is located at 3401 Dufferin Street.

North York Community Council deferred consideration of the report (August 26, 2009) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, to its next meeting on October 13, 2009.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the front yard which is in violation of the By-law.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, for 27 Edgecombe Avenue, on condition that when the fence is replaced it be constructed in compliance with Chapter 447 or its successor by-law.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the rear yard which is in violation of the By-law.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 52 Keswick Road, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner not locate the fence any closer than 45 centimeters from the edge of the sidewalk;

b.         that the owner relocate the fence to the satisfaction of the Urban Forestry division of the City of Toronto;

c.         that the patio stones in front of the front door entrance off Keswick Road be included in the agreement;

d.         that the owner redesign the fence so that is constructed of open-mesh chain-link or of an equivalent open-fence construction for at least 2.4 meters from the lot line of 35 Gilley Road to the satisfaction of Municipal Licensing and Standards and the Transportation division of the City of Toronto;

e.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

f.          that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

g.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

h.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

j.          in the event of 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; and

k.         the owner pay all applicable fees.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 542 Deloraine Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

b.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

c.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

e.         in the event of 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; and

f.          the owner pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 394 Cortleigh Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

f.          in the event of 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; and

g.         the owner pay all applicable fees.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 12 Hedon Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner pay the required security deposit to Urban Forestry to warranty the 5 trees planted on the right of way outside of the privacy fence;

b.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

c.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

d.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

e.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

g.         in the event of 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; and

h.         the owner pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 346 Broadway Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner at their own expense obtain the necessary clearance from the gas utility company before commencing construction of the encroachment;

b.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

c.         that the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

d.         that no claims will be made against the City by the owner for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

e.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

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

g.         in the event of 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; and

h.         the owner pay all applicable fees.