The Decision Document and Decision Summary are for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Committee’s Report to Council or the Minutes for the official record.

Action taken by the Community Council on items that are “delegated” (Community Council makes final decision) are so noted.

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

North York Community Council:

1.         Received the presentation by the Ombudsman on her role as the Ombudsman for the City of Toronto.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an encroachment agreement for 40 Holland Park Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the drainpipes beside the sidewalk be capped;

b.         that the owner apply and pay for the costs for a curb adjustment;

c.         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;

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

e.         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;

f.          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;

g.         that the agreement be for life;

h.         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

i.          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 227 Joicey Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the drainpipe under the rear yard fence be removed;

b.         that the trees/shrubs on Kelso Avenue beside the rear yard fence are maintained so that they do not obscure the speed limit sign;

c.         that the stones on the west side of the driveway be secured;

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 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;

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; and

j.          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 62 Highland Crescent, 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 request for an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, for 20 Westgrove Crescent.

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.         Refused the request for a fence exemption at 62 Larabee Crescent.

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 120 Castlewood 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 City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to vary from the provisions governing enclosures for swimming pools.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the Boulevard Café application for 1980 Avenue Road, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that no noise be permitted to cross any adjacent property lines or enter over the right-of-way that is the result of any emission of any electronic device or a group of electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro mechanical transducers at any time;

b.         that the hours of operation of the patio be restricted to 11:30 am to 11:00 p.m.;

c.         that the area of the boulevard café on the City of Toronto right-of-way be no greater than 3.65 metres by 14.74 metres, for a total area of 53.9 square metres;

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

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

f.          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;

g.         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;

h.         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;

i.          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;

j.          the indemnification of the City by the owner(s) 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;

k.         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;

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

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

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

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 cafe.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the Boulevard Marketing application for 184 Parkview Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the area of the boulevard marketing be no greater than 16.34 square metres;

b.         that the current structures over the marketing areas be removed and that no structure or canopy of any kind be erected over the marketing area without approval;

c.         that no marketing or any other activity or storage of materials take place anywhere else on the property or on the adjacent right-of-way so as to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular sight lines;

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

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

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

g.         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;

h.         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;

i.          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;

j.          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;

k.         the licensee will, at his expense and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, keep and maintain the boulevard marketing area 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;

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

m.        the licensee will secure an endorsement on their business license for boulevard marketing from Municipal Licensing & Standards; and

n.         the boulevard marketing area is in effect and renewable on a yearly basis.

North York Community Council:

1.         Received the report (October 20, 2009) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, for information.

Municipal Licensing and Standards has been enforcing the temporary sign legislation as it relates to Mobile Signs across the City.  Seized signs in the North District total 111.  Joint enforcement activity with the City of Vaughan is scheduled over the next six weeks.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for sign variances at 1350 Castlefield 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 Beth Johnson of UD&D Inc. for variance from the York Sign By-law No. 3369-79 as amended, to permit 26 non illuminated wall signs and 6 ground signs, 4 of which are illuminated at the retail development located at 1350 Castlefield Avenue.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for variances from the City of Toronto Sign By-law No. 297, as amended, to permit the erection of two third party illuminated roof signs, which shall be on a timer that will turn off at 11:00 p.m. and back on at 6:00 a.m., at 3442 Yonge Street, subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official.

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 Daniel Bordonali of Sutherland and Associates on behalf of Wendy Shane, General Manager for Share Practice Management Ltd. for a variance from the City of Toronto Sign By-law No. 297 as amended to permit the erection of two third party illuminated roof signs at the above noted address.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for the variances listed in the 3rd column of the table included in page 3 of the report (October 7, 2009) from the Director of Building and Deputy Chief Building Official.

2.         Directed that if the North York Community Council approves the application for the sign variance, that the applicant should be advised of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official.

3.         Directed that the applicant should also be notified of the requirement to obtain clearance from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) due to the proximity of the proposed signage to Highway No. 404.

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 Jayson Purdie of Atec Signs on behalf of Jim Hutton of Seneca College for a variance from the City of North York Sign By-Law 30788, as amended, to permit the replacement of two identification wall signs on the Seneca Student Residence at the above noted address.

North York Community Council:

1.           Approved the request for a sign variance at 515 Drewry 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 Todd Trudelle of The Goldberg Group, on behalf of Imperial Oil Ltd., owners of the property at 515 Drewry Avenue for approval of a variance from the former North York Sign By-law 30788, as amended, to permit the installation of three (3) business identification ground signs in conjunction with a Carwash and a Tim Hortons Pick-Up and Drive-Through facility at this location.

North York Community Council:

1.           Deferred consideration of the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, North York District, to its next meeting on January 12, 2010.

2.           Requested the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, North York District, to submit relevant photographs which should be added as attachments to the Staff Report.

This report responds to the Request for Information NY28.29 adopted at the North York Community Council meeting of October 13, 2009 regarding the permit history and construction activities at 145 Spalding Road.

Building Permit 08 144062 was issued on April 7, 2008 for the construction of a detached garage in the rear yard of 145 Spalding Road.

Building Permit 08 160219 was issued on June 10, 2008 for the construction of a two storey dwelling.

Mandatory inspections required by the Ontario Building Code were undertaken by the assigned Part 9 Generalist Inspector and the Senior Inspector for both permits. Revisions were required for both permits.

During construction a number of concerns were raised by neighbours to the south of the construction site. A vigorous inspection process was undertaken to ensure the project complied with the Ontario Building Code, North York Zoning By-law 7625 as amended and other applicable law.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule XVIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting Dalemount Avenue as a through street, from the southerly limit of Fairholme Avenue to the northerly limit of Madoc Drive.

2.         Amended Schedule XIX of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Dalemount Avenue and Dell Park 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 introduce an all-way stop control at the intersection of Dalemount Avenue and Dell Park Avenue.

The installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Dalemount Avenue and Dell Park Avenue will address the existing right-of-way conflicts for motorists and pedestrians.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York to prohibit stopping at anytime on the north side of Covington Road from Bathurst Street to a point 65 metres westerly thereof.

2.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York to delete parking at anytime on the north side of Covington Road from the westerly limit of Bathurst Street to a point 65 metres westerly 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 remove the existing no parking at anytime restrictions on the north side of Covington Road from the westerly limit of Bathurst Street to a point 65 metres westerly thereof and prohibit stopping at anytime on the north side of Covington Road from Bathurst Street to a point 65 metres westerly thereof.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of one on-street parking space for persons’ with disabilities on the south side of Amherst Avenue, between a point 116.5 metres east of Glenholme Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further east 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 27 Amherst Avenue.

The installation of the disabled persons’ parking space will address the needs of the resident of 27 Amherst 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 north side of Bedford Park Avenue, between a point 49.6 metres west of Greer Road 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 168 Bedford Park Avenue.

The installation of the disabled persons’ parking space will address the needs of the residents of 168 Bedford Park 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 Brookdale Avenue, between a point 51.5 metres east of Greer Road and a point 5.5 metres further east 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 207 Brookdale Avenue.

The installation of the disabled persons’ parking space will address the needs of the residents of 207 Brookdale Avenue, while only reducing the available on-street parking by one space.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the existing prohibited parking on the west side of Rondeau Drive, between Sirocco Drive and Francine Drive, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

2.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on both sides of Rondeau Drive, between Sirocco Drive and Francine 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 obtain approval to prohibit parking on the east side of Rondeau Drive, between Sirocco Drive and Francine Drive, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The parking prohibitions will address the residents’ concerns with respect to excessive on-street parking occurring on Rondeau Drive.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Laird Drive and Commercial Road.

To obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Laird Drive and Commercial Road.

The installation of traffic control signals at this location will satisfy conditions of approval of the development at 147 Laird Drive and 22 Commercial Road while providing a safe environment for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Laird Drive, 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.         Approved the exemption from the former Borough of East York Municipal Code to maintain the landscape wall fronting 182 Hanna Road to allow the 0.3 metre setback from the municipal sidewalk.

2.         Directed that the owner be required to enter into an encroachment agreement with the City.

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 recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City’s Legal Division to introduce the appropriate “Road Alterations By-law” to permit the reconstruction of Moore Avenue, as illustrated in Attachment 2 to the report (October 7, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District.

2.         City Council delete Permit Parking on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 33 metres west of Bayview Avenue to a point 104.5 metres west thereof.

3.         City Council add Permit Parking on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 94 metres west of Bayview Avenue to a point 89 metres west thereof.

4.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the north side of Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to Welland Avenue.

5.         City Council delete No Parking Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 122.0 metres west of Brendan Avenue.

6.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 94 metres west thereof.

7.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 15 metres east of Orchard Green to a point 30 metres west of Orchard Green.

8.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 19 metres east of Lumley Avenue to a point 19 metres west of Lumley Avenue.

9.         City Council add No Stopping Anytime on the south side of Moore Avenue from a point 19 metres east of Brendan Avenue to Welland Avenue.

10.       City Council designate the northerly westbound lane on Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 35 metres east thereof for westbound right-turns.

11.       City Council designate the southerly eastbound lane on Moore Avenue from Bayview Avenue to a point 35 metres west thereof for eastbound right-turns.

To obtain approval for a Road Alteration By-law to facilitate the reconstruction of Moore Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Welland Avenue including amendments to parking and stopping regulations and designation of right-turn only traffic lanes.

The proposed road reconstruction will include installation of barrier curb and gutter, sidewalks and a centre median.  One lane of traffic will be provided in each direction of travel in addition to bicycle lanes.  Parking bays will also be provided on the south side of Moore Avenue.  At Bayview Avenue and Moore Avenue dedicated eastbound and westbound right-turn only lanes will also be provided.  To address parking activity, no stopping at any time prohibitions are required in areas outside of the parking bays.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Moore Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.  TTC staff has been consulted on the proposed roadway improvements.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance from the North York Driveway and Entrance Policy authorizing a 1.80 metre extension of the driveway opening at 226 Armour Boulevard.

The resident of 226 Armour Boulevard has applied for permission to widen their existing driveway and curb cut which according to the North York Driveway and Entrance Policy was installed so as to match the existing garage door opening. The resident would like to widen the curb cut and the driveway approximately 1.50 metres (approx.. 5 feet) over the allowed driveway ramp opening of 3.05 metres (approx. 10 feet), which matches the existing garage door opening.

This report provides a status update on the search for a suitable site to locate a new multi- pad ice arena within Wards 25, 26 and 34.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council include the following 14 buildings or building complexes on York University’s Keele Campus at 4700 Keele Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties:

a.         Atkinson College, Phases I and II;

b.         Behavioural Science Building;

c.         Farquharson Life Sciences Building;

d.         Founders College and Residence;

e.         McLaughlin College and Tatham Hall;

f.          Osgoode Hall Law School;

g.         Petrie Science and Engineering Building;

h.         Ross Building;

i.          Scott Library;

j.          Steacie Science and Engineering Building;

k.         Stedman Lecture Halls;

l.          Tait McKenzie Centre, Phase I;

m.        Vanier College and Residence; and

n.         Winters College and Residence.

2.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 4700 Keele Street, specifically the portion of the site containing the Abraham Hoover House, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 4700 Keele Street, specifically the portion of the site containing the Jacob Stong House and Barn, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4.         If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bills in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

5.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designations to the Conservation Review Board.

This report recommends that City Council include on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties the 14 buildings or building complexes on York University’s Keele Campus at 4700 Keele Street that are listed in Recommendation No. 1 below.  This report also recommends that City Council state its intention to designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act three of the historic structures located on the property at 4700 Keele Street and identified in Recommendation Nos. 2 and 3 below, which are currently listed on the City’s heritage inventory.

Staff have been consulting with the York University Development Corporation about the proposed listings and designations as part of the ongoing discussions concerning the updates to the York University Secondary Plan.  The proposed listings and designations of buildings on the Keele Campus of York University will enable Council to protect the site’s heritage attributes and values while allowing the university to move forward with its future planning objectives.

The Toronto Preservation Board on October 22, 2009, considered the report (October 1, 2009), from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, respecting 4700 Keele Street – Inclusion on Heritage Inventory and Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

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 Yonge Street to the east, Avenue Road to the West, Eglinton Avenue to the south and Roselawn Avenue to the north; 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 June 10, 2009 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 438-86 of the former City of Toronto to permit the construction of a 53 storey apartment building with ground floor retail uses at 36-44 Eglinton Avenue West.

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

It is intended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by staff in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

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, residents and condominium owners 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, residents and condominium owners residing in the area bounded by Churchill Avenue and Church Avenue to the north, Parkhome Avenue and Empress Avenue to the south, Tamworth Road to the west and Kenneth Avenue to the east; 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 September 3, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application proposes to amend the North York Centre Secondary Plan and North York Zoning By-law 7625 to permit a mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Ellerslie Avenue.  The proposed mixed-use development (Centrium at North York) would consist of a 15-storey, 156 suite hotel and a 29-storey, 243 unit residential tower on a four level base building/podium. The proposal involves the demolition of residential rental dwelling units, with no replacement rental housing to be provided.

A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application (File 09 165759 NNY 00 RH) has been submitted with the subject application to demolish the 7 existing residential rental units located at 5250-5254 Yonge Street.  An application for amendment to the Official Plan has also been submitted to seek relief from the requirement to replace the rental units.

There are two parcels within the proposed development block that are currently owned by the City.  This includes the former Eva’s Place – satellite office (homeless shelter for youth) building located at 5248 Yonge Street and a parcel on the north side of the former Speedy Muffler building located at 5220 Yonge Street which is presently a drainage ditch.

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

It is intended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.  A final report and public meeting under the Planning Act to consider the applications is targeted for the second quarter of 2010, provided that any required information is submitted in a timely manner.

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 Laird Drive to the east, McRae Drive and Millwood Road to the north, Hanna Road to include the residences on Southvale Drive; 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.

4.         The communication (November 10, 2009) from Brian Athey, President, Leaside Property Owners Association Incorporated, be included as part of the public record.

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

The applicant proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit retail and office uses on the former industrial lands at the western edge of the Leaside Business Park.  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.

A community consultation meeting should be held to present the proposal to the public and obtain public input.  Assuming the applicant provides all required information in a timely manner, a final staff report should be presented and Public Meeting held in the Fall of 2010.

North York Community Council directed that:

1.         City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor, after the applicant has submitted information clarifying the hotel use as set out in the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

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 September 3, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application proposes to rezone the lands at 850-858 York Mills Road to permit a 15 storey 438 unit all-suites hotel with accessory retail, service commercial, restaurant and professional/medical office uses.

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 a community consultation meeting be scheduled by City Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.  A final report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act will be scheduled when appropriate.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council refuse the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for the reasons outlined in the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         Should the Site Plan Control application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to appear before the Board in opposition to the Site Plan Control application.

3.         City Council authorize City Staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the recommendation above and authorize the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City Staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations of the report (October 23, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

This application was made on January 13, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 7625 to permit the construction of eight 3-storey townhouses at 2500 Bayview Avenue.

The applicant has appealed the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to the Ontario Municipal Board, citing Council’s failure to render a decision within the allotted time frames.   The applicant has also recently submitted a separate application for site plan control, with the intention of consolidating all matters at the Ontario Municipal Board.

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction for Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications.  A three day hearing has been scheduled for February 3, 2010.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing to oppose the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications in their current form.

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor, City Planning staff, a representative community group and the local Councillor to meet with the applicant to scope out a possible settlement.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff, in consultation with the local Councillor, to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (November 3, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and others raised by Council and, if necessary, report directly to Council for further instructions regarding any matters to be resolved before the Ontario Municipal Board.

4.         City Council note that there has never been a statutory public hearing on this application.

5.         City Council direct that the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that this application was delayed because of a two month labour disruption.

6.         City Council instruct City staff to seek:

a.         an increase in the number of three bedroom units to accommodate families;

b.         a reduction in the heights of buildings;

c.         a decrease in the number of units; and

d.         public amenity space appropriate to a development of this size.

7.         City Council direct City Staff, in preparation for the OMB hearing, to further comment on:

a.         the traffic context for this development on Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West; and

b.         parking standards that are consistent with current Official Plan and Zoning requirements for the area as modified by Council policy.

8.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other appropriate City staff, in consultation with the local Councillor, to take such actions as are necessary to give effect to the recommendations of the report (November 3, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (October 15, 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 bill to Council for enactment, City Council 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.         Prior to introducing the necessary bill to Council for enactment, City Council direct that the applicant shall retain a private and qualified consultant to undertake a building audit to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the Deputy Chief Building Official, the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards, and the Fire Marshall, demonstrating that the existing retirement home at 33 Wilmington Avenue meets the City’s Property Standards and Fire Code requirements to accommodate a maximum of 4 bedrooms with double occupancy and 12 bedrooms with single occupancy for a total of 20 residents. The applicant will ensure that any deficiencies are rectified prior to the enactment of the Zoning By-law.

5.         Prior to introducing the necessary bill to Council for enactment, City Council direct that the applicant shall provide an undertaking, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, guaranteeing that prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for 31 Wilmington Avenue, all residents at 31 Wilmington Avenue will be provided the option to be relocated to 33 Wilmington Avenue, with no rent increase, until such time as an occupancy permit has been issued by the Chief Building Official for 31 Wilmington Avenue, and further, that said residents will be offered a first right of refusal for the opportunity to rent newly constructed units in the newly constructed retirement home at 31 Wilmington Avenue.

This application was submitted on April 7, 2005 and is not 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 construction of a three storey, 20 bedroom retirement residence at 31 Wilmington Avenue. The proposed retirement home at 31 Wilmington Avenue would be operated in conjunction with the existing two-storey 16 bedroom retirement home and accessory place of worship at 33 Wilmington Avenue. No expansion or construction is proposed to the buildings at 33 and 35 Wilmington Avenue.  A total of 36 rooms are proposed for 31 and 33 Wilmington Avenue.

The proposal is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and is consistent with the Neighbourhoods policies of the Official Plan. 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 of the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to amending Clause 2(t) of the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment, to read as follows:

“2(t)     The maximum gross floor area permitted for Long Term Care Supportive Housing is 47,471m² subject to the maximum floor area within each development block for this use not exceeding:

a.         Block B: 8,400m²;

b.         Block C: 7,500 m²;

c.         Block E: 2,500 m²;

d.         Block F: 6,600 m²;

e.         Block H: 13, 471 m²; and

f.          Block I: 9,000 m²."

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

4.         City Council require that the community benefits detailed below be secured in a Section 37 Agreement between the owner and the City of Toronto, and that the Agreement be registered on title, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, before introducing the necessary Bill(s) to City Council for enactment

5.         City Council require the Owner to provide the following community benefits pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act:

a.         the Owner provide an affordable housing contribution of 110 units to be provided as follows:

i.          following the completion of the first building containing independent living units, a minimum of 10 percent of the overall commitment be achieved within said building;

ii.         following the completion of the second building containing independent living units, a minimum of 20 percent of the overall affordable housing commitment be provided;

iii.        following the completion of the third building with independent living units, a minimum of 40 percent of the overall affordable housing commitment be provided;

iv.        following the completion of the fourth building containing independent living units, a minimum of 70 percent of the overall affordable housing commitment be provided;

v.         a minimum of 90 affordable housing units be provided for the first 600 independent living units constructed on the site; and

vi.        following construction of the first 600 independent living units on site, the owner shall provide affordable housing units at a minimum of rate of 20 percent of the number of independent dwelling units constructed above and beyond the initial 600 units to a maximum of 20 additional affordable housing units;

b.         prior to the completion of Building “A”, the Owner construct a pedestrian trail, including renaturalization, on lands within the 10m buffer from long term stable slope to be conveyed to the City;

c.         prior to the completion of Building “A”, the Owner provide the City with public access easements to enable pedestrian connections to the pedestrian trail from the proposed public road, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, over the following locations:

i.          from the proposed road to the trail over the area between the proposed Building “A” and the west property line; and

ii.         over the existing surface easement to the south of proposed Building “I”;

d.         the Owner provide 150 square meters of community space on the ground floor of Building “F” provided:

i.          the community space is leased to the City at no cost, including rent and utilities (hydro and HVAC) and maintenance fees for a period of 25 years, renewable for an additional 25 years, at the City’s sole discretion.  The City will be responsible for the permitting and the day-to-day operation of the space;

ii.         the community space is to be located adjacent to a public right-of-way with direct access from a publicly accessible entry of the building or directly from Finch Avenue West or the proposed ring road, assuming public access is secured over the relevant portions of the ring road, pending its conveyance to the City;

iii.        the community space will be finished and furnished appropriately by the Owner as a multipurpose facility.  The space will be initially outfitted with tables and chairs appropriate for use by seniors and contain appropriate storage areas as required by and to the satisfaction of City Parks, Forestry & Recreation staff;

iv.        to ensure appropriate and non-disruptive activities are scheduled for space in a building housing seniors apartments and retirement residences, the scheduling of activities shall be mutually agreed to by Parks, Forestry & Recreation staff and Advent Health Care Corporation; and

v.         to ensure optimal utilization of the space, Advent Health Care Corporation would be granted access, subject to obtaining the necessary permit from the City and be given priority access to the space if no other group has requested the space via the permitting process;

e.         prior to final Site Plan Control approval for Building F, a public art contribution of $350,000 in accordance with the City of Toronto’s Public Art Program;

6.         Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement, to be registered on title, securing the following matters as a legal convenience:

a.         the construction of a new public road and services to City standards within an 18.5 metre right of way that will be conveyed to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances other than limited underground pedestrian or vehicular links as approved by the Executive Director, Technical Services Division and the Executive Director, Transportation Services, prior to the earlier of:

i.          The issuance of any building permit which causes the combined floor gross floor area on the site to equal or exceed 130,000m2; or

ii.         20 years from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement;

b.         prior to the completion of the pedestrian trail, the provision of a public access easement to the City over the aforementioned 18.5 metre right of way, pending conveyance to the City;

c.         the conveyance of 2.12 hectares below the long term stable slope to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority prior to the issuance of final Site Plan Control approval for Buildings A or I; and

d.         the conveyance of a 2,170 square meter buffer above long term stable slope to the City of Toronto for parks purposes, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Buildings A or I, reserving a surface easement over the trail for construction and maintenance a pedestrian trail

7.         Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit a final R-Plan showing the land conveyances required to implement matters noted above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, Executive Director of Technical Services, General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

8.         Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the Owner to submit a letter to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor undertaking to withdraw their appeal of the City of Toronto Official Plan upon the site specific amendment to the North York Official Plan and Zoning By-law coming into force and effect and the site specific modification to the Toronto Official Plan being presented to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval.

9.         City Council modify the City of Toronto Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Modification No. 116 attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report (October 22, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and authorize the City Solicitor to take any necessary actions at the Ontario Municipal Board to have the modification approved.

10.       City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Modification No. 116 as be required.

This application was made on August 16, 2004 and is not subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The lands are subject to an outstanding appeal of the current City of Toronto Official Plan, therefore the policies of the former City of North York Official Plan remain in force and effect for the purposes of this application.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law of the former City of North York to permit the comprehensive redevelopment of an 8.2 hectare site at 555 Finch Avenue West as a continuing care retirement community and health care campus for seniors integrating an existing hospital building and long term care facility with seven new structures.  The redevelopment proposal includes independent living and assisted living units, hospital and medical office uses with support retail, and community recreation and amenity spaces.  The proposal is organized around a new public road and trail system connecting internal open spaces to the ravine system at the rear of the property.

The proposal would redevelop an underutilized former hospital site while preserving and enhancing natural heritage features along the West Branch of the Don River.  As part of the redevelopment scheme, affordable housing, community space for seniors in a priority neighbourhood, and a naturalized pedestrian trail along the top of bank at the rear of the site will be among matters secured via a Section 37 Agreement.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the former City of North York Official Plan and Zoning By-law 7625.  This report also recommends a modification to the City of Toronto Official Plan with a site specific policy to provide for the uses requested by the applicant.

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 2 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         City Council amend Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

3.         City Council amend the North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

5.         City Council request the Chief Planner and City Solicitor to incorporate the content of the draft zoning by-law amendments cited in recommendations 2 and 3  to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District, into the new citywide harmonized Zoning By-law.

6.         City Council adopt the Urban Design Guidelines attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 13, 2009) from the Director, Policy and Research and the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

7.         City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Real Estate staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to continue negotiations to acquire the portion of the Douglas Greenbelt adjacent to the sidewalk on the north side of Glengarry Avenue to re-establish a southern access to the ravine park.

8.         City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff to improve and re-naturalize the Douglas Greenbelt Ravine.

9.         City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation Staff, in consultation with the Public Realm office,  to improve the small parkette at the Douglas Avenue entrance to the Douglas Greenbelt, and to consider improving the south side of Douglas Avenue between Avenue Road and the entrance to the Douglas Greenbelt through the planting of trees and creation of a sidewalk on the boulevard.

10.       City Council direct Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Real Estate staff, to acquire the Roe Avenue Bus Loop should it be declared surplus by the TTC, and create a parkette on the Avenue Road frontage of these lands.

11.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, Parks Forestry and Recreation staff, to study the closure of Dunblaine Avenue at the east side of Avenue Road to create a ‘village square’ park on the public right-of-way.

12.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, Planning staff and Technical Services staff, to landscape and improve the spaces between the curbs and the edge of the rights-of-way as the opportunities arise at the following intersections of Avenue Road:

a.         southwest corner of  Bedford Park Avenue;

b.         southwest and northwest corners of Douglas Avenue;

c.         northwest corner of Cranbrooke Avenue;

d.         southwest and northwest corners of Brookdale Avenue;

e.         southwest corner Roe Avenue;

f.          northwest corner Wilson Avenue;

g.         northeast corner Wilson Avenue;

h.         northeast corner Haddington Avenue;

i.          northeast and southeast corners Felbrigg Avenue;

j.          southeast corner Roe Avenue;

k.         southeast corner Deloraine Avenue; and

l.          northeast corner Woburn Avenue.

13.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, to investigate the opportunity to close Avenue Road access to the laneways running between Avenue Road and Grey Road on the blocks between Douglas, Bedford Park, and Woburn Avenues, in order to create new parkettes on the Avenue Road frontage.

14.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff, including the Public Realm office, and Technical Services staff, to investigate the opportunities for providing landscaped areas within the existing painted centre lane medians on Avenue Road between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

15.       City Council direct Transportation Services Staff, including the Co-ordinated Street Furniture Program staff, to incorporate the recommendations of the Avenue Road Avenue Study consultants report into their site plan for the placement of street furniture on the Avenue Road sidewalks between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

16.       City Council direct City Planning Staff, the Public Realm office of Transportation Services and Cultural Service Staff, to include in the Public Art Master Plan the intersection of Avenue Road and Lawrence Avenue and the area of Avenue Road south of the 401 as ‘gateway’ locations that are appropriate for the installation of public art.

17.       City Council direct City Planning Staff, Cultural Service staff and the Public Realm office of Transportation Services, to work with utility companies to create public art on utility boxes on the Avenue Road right-of-way between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

18.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff to work with the Ward Councillor to place ‘The Upper Avenue’ name on the street signs on Avenue Road between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.

19.       City Council direct the Toronto Parking Authority to investigate opportunities for new public parking lots and underground structures on Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and St. Germain Avenue as opportunities arise with redevelopment of lands abutting Avenue Road.

20.       City Council direct Transportation Services staff to undertake an Area Traffic Study in the future in the area of Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and Highway 401, including residential areas east and west of Avenue Road.

21.       City Council direct Building staff to incorporate into the new harmonized Sign By-law, if required, a provision to prohibit new third-party roof signs on the portion of Avenue Road between Lawrence Avenue and Highway 401.

This report summarizes and contains recommendations to implement the Avenue Study for the portion of Avenue Road between Lawrence and Wilson Avenues.  Since 2007, City staff, consultants, the Ward Councillor and members of the local community have worked together to study this area and put forward a framework for new development and the improvement of the public realm on this portion of Avenue Road.  The implementation of this study includes an amendment to the North York Zoning By-law to create a new zoning regime suited to this Avenue segment, an amendment to the Official Plan and former Toronto Zoning By-law to recognize an existing ravine park and urban design guidelines to guide development on this portion of Avenue Road.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 1 to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with the following amendments:

a.         amend the proposed York University Secondary Plan, Section 3.9.5, headed “Parking”, by adding a new policy after policy 3.9.5.2, as follows:

“York University must consider a Universal Student Metropass (U-pass) for the York University student population in its parking assessment as a Transportation Demand Management measure prior to approving any reductions in parking standards for university uses. This includes:

i.          engaging its student body in discussions for introducing a U-pass; and

ii.         investigating the use of subsidies towards a U-pass that are provided by other Canadian universities”

 b.        amend policy 3.2.5 of the proposed York University Secondary Plan by adding the following:

“The indoor and outdoor amenity space requirements should be suitable for a student population and determined at the precinct planning stage."

c.         amend the proposed York University Secondary Plan, Section 3.1.1, headed “Significant Public Spaces”, by adding a new policy 3.1.1.4, as follows:

“Within 300 metres of Black Creek Pioneer Village, streetscape elements along Steeles Avenue West should be provided that reflect/acknowledge the proximity of this area to Black Creek Pioneer Village."

2.         City Council amend the former City of North-York Zoning By-law 7625 substantially in accordance with the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

3.         City Council approve the Transportation Master Plan which satisfies Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process attached as Attachment No. 3 to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District .

4.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold introduction of the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, pending confirmation that York University has withdrawn its outstanding appeal of the City’s Official Plan.

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

6.         City Council direct that the confidential information in Attachment 1 to the report (October 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor, remain confidential.

7.         City Council delete Recommendations 2. and 3. in the Recommendation Section of the report (October 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor, and replace with the following new Recommendation 2. instead:

“2.       The Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and the City Solicitor, be directed to take action to require York University to respect and observe By-law 725-2004.”

North York Community Council met in closed session to consider the report with confidential attachment (October 21, 2009) from the City Solicitor as it is about litigation or potential litigation that affects the City or one of its agencies, boards and commissions and contains solicitor-client advice.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 10, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Cassidy Ritz, Planner, Community Planning, North York District, gave a presentation to the North York Community Council on the York University Secondary Plan.

North York Community Council requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to address the issues raised by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with regard to Black Creek Pioneer Village and report directly to City Council for its meeting on November 30 and December 1, 2009.

The purpose of this report is to recommend adoption of the proposed amendments to the Official Plan, including the proposed York University Secondary Plan, and to the former City of North York Zoning By-law as well as approve the York University Transportation Master Plan. This report also provides additional information on matters that were raised by City Council at its May 2009 meeting and at the September 29, 2009 community consultation meeting and identifies resulting revisions to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments.

The proposed Secondary Plan is a transit-supportive plan that will foster the development of complete communities surrounding the University. The proposed Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, as revised, conform to the Places to Grow Growth Plan and are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

This report responds to a request from City Council to advise how the City can require York University to adopt the City wide procedures established for parking enforcement within the context of the York University Secondary Plan.  It is not recommended that the York University Secondary Plan be amended to deal with parking enforcement issues. This is more appropriately handled through the City’s licensing powers.

Who has jurisdiction over parking enforcement within York University’s campus is a complex issue, long outstanding between the City and York University.  It is highly likely that any attempt by the City to require York University to comply with City By-Laws with respect to parking enforcement will be challenged in court. The confidential attachment provides solicitor client advice on this request.

North York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (October 8, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to its next meeting on January 12, 2010.

2.        Referred the following motion, moved by Councillor Moscoe, to the Director, Community Planning, North York District, for a report back to the North York Community Council for its meeting on January 12, 2010:

“1.       City Council adopt the staff recommendations in the Recommendation Section of the report (October 8, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to amending Recommendation 4(b), as follows:

“4(b)    that the recreation centre/childcare centre be constructed as a public facility on City lands (Fountainhead Park) and as close as possible to Sentinel Road.”

2.         The value of the land so vacated by moving the centre (i.e. 2,200 m²) be monetized and provided to the City as a cash contribution to the City to be used towards operating costs for the centre and related capital improvements to Fountainhead Park.

3.         In recognition of the proximity of these buildings to York University, the indoor amenity space provided within the proposed condominium buildings (excluding the senior condominium) shall be provided at the rate of 2.5 m² per dwelling unit and be of the type that can be utilized to provide study and recreation facilities suitable for University students.

4.         In the early phases of this development, parking shall be provided at the minimum requirements of Zoning By-law 7625. At such time as the York University subway is operational, parking standards for later phase buildings may diminish to those proposed in the report (October 8, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to a revised parking study being submitted and approved by Technical Services staff. City staff be directed to revise the attached draft by-law accordingly.

5.         The public art contribution of $250,000 be indexed to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force, in accordance with the City of Toronto’s Percent For Public Art Program.  And that this contribution may be applied to the development of artwork in Fountainhead Park in consultation with the local Councillor.

6.         The notification provisions recommended by the school boards outlined on page 18 of the report (October 8, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, be a condition of this development.

7.         If the applicant does not submit a building permit application to the City for the proposed development by the substantial completion of the new public road connection to Finch Avenue West, that the City temporarily close off the above new public road, for public use, until such time as an application for a building permit has been received by the City for the first phase of the proposed development. All costs associated with the temporary closure of the new public road will be borne by the applicant.

8.         That North York Community Council recommend that the development portion of this site be increased to 20% cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication, to comply with the maximum 20% recommended within the Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Needs Summary Report for this area and that amount exceeding 15% be secured under the Section 37 agreement.  And that this contribution be applied in its entirety for improvements for Fountainhead Park and other parks within Ward 8 in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

9.         That:

i.          221 of the trees recommended in the report (October 8, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, for replacement on site be provided to the City upon enactment of the By-law and to be planted on public property within three months of enactment of the By-law;

ii.         of the trees that are recommended in the report (October 8, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, for removal, no tree shall be removed prior to the applicant submitting a building permit on those lands where the specific tree resides;

iii.        the applicant prior to replanting trees on site will submit to the satisfaction of the City an irrigation plan that supplies drip lines to the trees being replanted; and

iv.        should any of the trees that are replaced perish within the first four years of its replanting that a new tree shall be replaced by the applicant.”

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 10, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

The rezoning application was submitted on July 17, 2006 and is therefore not subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications were submitted after this date and are subject to these Acts.

The proposal for 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead Road is to permit 1,035 new residential units in 8 condominium apartment buildings with heights ranging from 6 to 12 storeys.  The proposal also includes a new public road connecting the west end of Fountainhead Road to Finch Avenue.  The four existing 22 storey rental apartment buildings on the lands will be maintained and upgraded.

The proposal also includes the construction of a new private indoor recreational centre for the existing rental buildings, a 66 space child care facility, 93 m2 of commercial space, a financial contribution of $700,000 to be used towards the construction of an artificial ice rink at Fountainhead Park and a financial contribution of a maximum of $1 million to the City’s Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and for Draft Plan of Subdivision.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the “No Parking Any Time” prohibition on the north side of Playfair Avenue from a point 22 metres east of Haven Road to a point 60 metres east of Haven Road.

2.         Amended Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the “15 Minute Permitted Parking” regulation on the north side of Playfair Avenue from a point 60 metres east of Haven Road to a point 80 metres west of Ennerdale Street.

3.         Amended Schedule XI of By-law No, 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing “No Standing Any Time” prohibition on the north side of Playfair Avenue from a point 22 metres east of Haven Road to a point 80 metres west of Ennerdale Street.

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

Transportation Services, North York District has reviewed a request from the Principal of Regina Mundi School and the Toronto Police Service - Parking Enforcement Unit to conduct a School Zone Review (SZR) and provide comments on the feasibility implementing a curb-side Parent Safety Program (PSP) at Regina Mundi School.

Regina Mundi School is located on the north side of Playfair Avenue, between Haven Road and Ennerdale Street.  The current parking/stopping prohibitions associated with the school on Playfair Avenue that will require to be amended for the implementation of the PSP during the a.m. arrival times are the no parking at any time prohibition on the north side from a point 22 metres east of Haven Road to a point 60 metres east of Haven Road and the 15 minute permitted parking restriction on the north side from a point 60 metres east of Haven Road to a point 80 metres west of Ennerdale Street.

It should be noted that Regina Mundi School and Dante Aleghieri have merged their parking facilities in to one large parking lot however access to the parking lot during the a.m. arrival period is not permitted by the parents and is only for use by staff. However, do to the staggered dismissal times during the p.m. period the parking lot can be used by Parents to pick up their children at the end of the day.

Staff’s investigation has verified the concerns that vehicles parked on the north side of Playfair Avenue in front of the school during the a.m. period are restricting access to the driveways to the school and is negatively affecting the overall safety of the motorists and pedestrians along Playfair Avenue. In view of staffs review and discussions with the Principal of Regina Mundi School, it is staffs opinion that the current on-street parking/stopping prohibitions do not adequately address the needs of the school and parents during the a.m. arrival times.

It should be noted that all costs associated with the amendments of parking regulations will be included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2009 Operating Budget estimates.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Planning Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the City’s By-law and the Committee of Adjustment’s decisions.

Mehrab Hamrazian and Fariba Alikhani, the owners of 3144 Bayview Avenue, submitted a consent application to the North York District Committee of Adjustment for the division of a parcel of residential lands into two (2) parts for the creation of a  new residential building lot fronting onto Holmes Avenue.

Mehrab Hamrazian and Fariba Alikhani, the owners of 3144 Bayview Avenue, also submitted two (2) minor variance applications to permit the construction of a new two storey dwelling on each of the newly created lots.

Variances were requested with respect to lot area, east and west side yard setbacks, rear yard setback, and lot coverage for each of the proposed dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto (North District) refused the Consent applications and the associated Minor Variance applications at the September 30th, 2009 meeting.

Planning staff commented that the development proposal would result in some of the smallest lots found within the area of the lot study. It was the opinion of staff that the applications be refused

The applicant has appealed the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Municipal Board.

The Ontario Municipal Board has not set a hearing date for these applications.

The Councillor is requesting representation at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for a sign variance at 531 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 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 Brian Wang of Forward Signs Ltd., on behalf of the owner Chris Salvarinas, for a variance from the North York Sign By-law No. 30788 as amended, to permit one set of illuminated channel letter roof signage, with a sign face area of 6.5 square meters, for first party advertising of the restaurant business located at 531 Wilson Heights Boulevard.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the installation of southbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Willowdale Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

2.         City Council approve the installation of southbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Maxome Avenue/Henderson Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

3.         City Council approve the installation of northbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Willowdale Avenue between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

4.         City Council approve the installation of northbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Maxome Avenue/Henderson Avenue between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The Transportation Services Division has reviewed a request from the Town of Markham to implement time-based through restrictions at Willowdale Avenue and Steeles Avenue East in order to eliminate a substantial number of vehicles infiltrating through the community north of Steeles Avenue East. In order to address the impact of northbound and southbound through restrictions on Willowdale Avenue at Steeles Avenue, the intersection of Maxome Avenue and Steeles Avenue East has also been considered.

The Town of Markham has requested that at the intersection of Willowdale Avenue and Steeles Avenue  East southbound through movements be prohibited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, and northbound movements be prohibited between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Currently, there are no turning or through restrictions at the intersections of Steeles Avenue East at Willowdale Avenue or Maxome Avenue/Henderson Avenue.

An investigation conducted by Transportation Services staff has determined that northbound and southbound through restrictions at the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Willowdale Avenue  during the peak periods will have a considerable impact as traffic will be displaced to the intersection of Steeles Avenue and Maxome Avenue  both in the southbound direction in the a.m. peak period and the northbound direction in the p.m. peak period.

The installation of northbound and southbound through restrictions at both intersections of Steeles Avenue East at Willowdale Avenue and at Maxome  Avenue/Henderson Avenue during the a.m. and p.m. peak periods will minimize the impact of traffic infiltration through the residential communities north and south of Steeles Avenue.

All costs associated with the installation of through restrictions will be included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2009 Operating Budget.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Steeles Avenue East, City Council approval of this motion is required.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the prohibited parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard from a point 72 metres south of Avondale Avenue to a point 140 metres southerly thereof.

2.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard from a point 72 metres south of Avondale Avenue to a point 38 metres southerly thereof.

3.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard from a point 122 metres south of Avondale Avenue to a point 18 metres southerly thereof.

4.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no parking anytime except by car-share vehicle authorized permit on the west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard from a point 110 metres south of Avondale Avenue to a point 12 metres southerly thereof.

5.         Amended Schedule “A” of By-law No. 30662, of the former City of North York, to install 24 hour parking anytime on the west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard from a point 110 metres south of Avondale Avenue to a point 12 metres southerly thereof.

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

On September 30 and October 1, 2009 City Council adopted the amended recommendations of Public Works and Infrastructure Committee report on Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Use by Car-Share Vehicles – Pilot Program in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative). The adopted amended recommendations included that City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to ensure that up to three car sharing parking locations in the North York Centre are included in the pilot program.

The west side of Harrison Garden Boulevard south of Avondale Avenue has been identified as a suitable location for two car-share parking spaces.

North York Community Council:

1.         Reconsidered its previous decision taken on October 13, 2009 and replaced Recommendation 2 of its decision with the following instead:

“2.        Permit the appeal to maintain the encroaching sprinkler system and light post with an outlet at 45 Parklea Drive.”

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

At its meeting of October 13, 2008, North York Community Council did not approve part 2 of item NY28.14 “The appeal to maintain the encroaching sprinkler system and light post with an outlet at 45 Parklea Drive be denied as they are not permitted encroachments.”

Notwithstanding the recommendations of Transportation Services Staff in the attached staff report, I would like to ask Council to reconsider it’s decision of October 13th, to allow the resident to enter into an encroachment agreement to allow the described encroachments along with the previously approved encroaching landscape wall.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing and retain outside planning consultants, if necessary, to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in the matter of A0333/09NY – 35 Rochester Avenue.

General Bills

North York Community Council enacted By-laws 1127-2009 to 1136-2009.

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 1137-2009.

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