City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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

 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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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).

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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 addresses set out below as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes – 3670/3680 Victoria Park 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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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 following instructions are now public:

 

1.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to take such actions as are necessary to settle the Applicant’s appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision at the Ontario Municipal Board to permit non-amplified music, outdoors, in conjunction with a Banquet Hall use.

 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 14, 2009) from the City Solicitor remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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; and

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.”;

 

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.”; and

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

 

7.         City Council accept the offer by the applicant to provide each purchaser with a one-year transit pass at no cost to the purchaser as a condition of development.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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 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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council adopt Recommendation 1 contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2009) from the City Solicitor.

 

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, at this time, in accordance with the provisions of City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation, affecting the municipality or local board and solicitor-client privilege. The confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 may be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

 

3.         City Council direct that any further negotiations that take place with respect to this development include the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and that he lead such negotiations in conjunction with the City Solicitor.

 

4.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, 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.

 

5.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, 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-location within the commercial space of the Don Mills Centre.

 

6.         City Council request that 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.

 

7.         City Council request that 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.

 

8.         City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with necessary City staff and the Ward Councillor, 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 to the North York Community Council.

 

The following instructions issued by City Council are now public:

 

1.        Council not accept the Settlement Offer, but:

 

a.         direct the City Solicitor to advise the applicant of the City’s willingness to consider the redevelopment of the Civitan Arena Lands as part of the Phase II development of the DMC Site, in an effort to achieve settlement, and with the intention of:

 

            i.          addressing the issues of height, built form/open-space, and density as set out in the Staff Report from the Director, Community Planning, North District, dated June 9, 2009; 

 

                        ii.          securing the provision of a publicly accessible community centre within the DMC Site and/or on the Civitan Arena lands, with the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation advising as to a firm and realistic date for the ceasing of operation of the Civitan Arena; 

 

                        iii.         considering the feasibility of constructing a combined community centre and twin-pad arena on the existing Civitan Arena Lands and Metro Grocery Store parking lot, it being the preference of City Council that a combined facility be considered before a stand-alone community centre; and

 

                        iv.         considering a mechanism to allow the development of the lands upon which Buildings A1, A2, B1 and 75 The Donway West are proposed, to proceed first, provided the concerns of the City are addressed on a comprehensive basis for all of the Phase II lands, including: height, density and built form/open-space issues; provisions for alternative rate parkland dedication; and appropriate community benefits;

 

                        and that the City Solicitor report on any such discussions to the first North York Community Council meeting in 2010; 

 

      b.         require Cadillac Fairview to consent to the adjournment of the currently scheduled Ontario Municipal Board hearing to a later date to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and further to consent to the conversion of the October 16, 2009 pre-hearing conference to a status hearing, in order to permit discussion of this option; and

 

      c.         if Cadillac Fairview does not accept the City’s offer to continue discussions on the basis of the above noted terms prior to October 8, 2009, then direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications and the proposal in its current form,  as set out in the Staff Report from the Director, Community Planning, dated June 9, 2009, with any revisions thereto as a result of Cadillac Fairview’s deemed removal of the community centre, and further direct the City Solicitor to bring an application  before the courts for a determination establishing the City’s interest in and rights to the escrow lands adjacent to the Civitan Arena pursuant to the Phase I Site Plan Agreement, Escrow Agreement and escrow deed.

 

The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2009) from the City Solicitor remains confidential, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information that is subject to litigation or potential litigation, affecting the municipality or local board and solicitor-client privilege. The confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 may be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council ask the Ontario Municipal Board to impose 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 this position.

 

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.

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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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 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.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of seven (7) parking spaces at 170 Wickstead Avenue, subject to payment-in-lieu for three (3) parking spaces.

 

2.         City Council require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment-in-lieu of three (3) parking spaces, based upon the proposed gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $26,550.00.

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of seven (7) parking spaces at 170 Wickstead Avenue, subject to payment-in-lieu for three (3) parking spaces.

 

2.         City Council require the applicant to enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment-in-lieu of three (3) parking spaces, based upon the proposed gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $26,550.00.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council prohibit northbound ‘U’ turns at anytime, on William R. Allen Road at Kennard Avenue.

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council prohibit northbound ‘U’ turns at anytime, on William R. Allen Road at Kennard Avenue.

To obtain approval to prohibit northbound ‘U ’turns at the intersection of William R. Allen Road and Kennard Avenue.

 

The implementation of the proposed ‘U’ turn prohibition will eliminate potential conflicts with southbound through traffic.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of all way stop controls at the intersections of Northover Street at Slater Court/Pecan Court.

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the installation of all way stop controls at the intersections of Northover Street at Slater Court/Pecan Court.

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 Northover Street at Slater Court/Pecan Court.

 

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

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, received this Item for information.

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council advise the Toronto Transit Commission that the transit alternative to extend the Sheppard Subway east to Consumers Road is the preferred option.

North York Community Council directed that the Scarborough Community Council be advised of  North York Community Council's support for the construction of the Sheppard Subway to the Scarborough Town Centre.

 

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council pass an assumption by-law to assume the municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2365.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council pass an assumption by-law to assume the municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2365.

 

2.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

This report advises that the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2365, dated June 6, 2001, between English Lane Homes Inc. and the City of Toronto are in the required condition and recommends assumption by the City.

City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:

 

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.

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.

Rajinder Sethi, the owner of 53 & 55 Alexis Boulevard and 56 & 58 McAllister Road, submitted four (4) consent applications to the North York District Committee of Adjustment for the division of four (4) parcels of residential land into two parts each for the purposes of lot additions of the creation of three (3) new residential building lots fronting onto Yeomans Road.

 

Rajinder Sethi, the owner of 53 & 55 Alexis Boulevard and 56 & 58 McAllister Road also submitted six (6) minor variance applications to maintain the existing dwellings and to permit the construction of a new two storey dwelling on each of the newly created lots.

 

Variances were requested with respect to rear yard setback to the existing dwelling, and lot coverage and finished first floor elevation for each of the proposed dwellings.

 

The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto (North District) refused the Consent applications and the seven associated Minor Variance applications at the August 19th, 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.