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 Timed Items

10:00 a.m.       EY34.1, EY34.2, EY34.3, EY34.4, EY34.5, EY34.6, EY34.7, EY34.8

1:30 p.m.        EY34.9, EY34.10, EY34.11, EY34.12, EY34.13, EY34.14, EY34.15, EY34.16, EY34.17

2:30 p.m.        EY34.18, EY34.19, EY34.20, EY34.21

 Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Bill to Confirm the Proceedings of Community Council will be last items.

Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes – January 12, 2010

Speakers/Presentations – A complete list will be distributed at the meeting.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.            An all-way stop control not be installed at the intersection of Burrard Road and Caulfield Road as the warrant requirements are not achieved.

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

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for the fence exemption based on non-compliance with Chapter 447, Toronto Municipal Code, Fences.

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

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council refuse the application, as the proposed fence does not comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption to erect a 2.1 metres high chain link fence and gates, equipped with 3 strands of barbed wires on top, mounted on metal brackets inclined outwards at a 60 degrees angle from horizontal, along the north, east and west side of the property municipally known as 40 Old Burnhamthorpe Road.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that:

1.             Etobicoke York Community Council deny the request for the fence exemption based on non-compliance with Chapter 447, Toronto Municipal Code, Fences.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences whereby the property owner at 156 Wincott Drive is applying to maintain an existing set of trees and shrubs forming fencing in the front yard that is in violation of the Fence By-law.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1.            Council deny the request for permission to remove one (1) healthy City-owned tree adjacent to 41 Long Branch Avenue.

This report requests that Council confirm the decision of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to deny the request for permission to remove a healthy City-owned, red oak tree.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommend that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council refuse the application, as the proposed fence does not comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences.

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption submitted by the property owner to erect a close board wooden fence with a lattice top, averaging 2.38 metres high, to replace the existing chain link fence and a hedge at the south side of the property at 4 Habadier Place (Attachments 2 and 3).

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council not approve:

1.            Installing a pedestrian crossover on Emmett Avenue, in the vicinity of the driveway to York Humber High School driveway, at 100 Emmett Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of an assessment for the need to install a pedestrian crossover on Emmett Avenue, in the vicinity of York Humber High School, at 100 Emmett Avenue.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report. 

Toronto Building recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council give consideration to this demolition application and the following options:

a)            Refuse the application to demolish the subject one-storey single family dwelling because there is no permit application to replace the buildings on the site; or,

b)            Approve the application to demolish the subject one-storey single family dwelling without conditions; or

c)            Approve the application to demolish the subject one-storey residential building with the following conditions:

i.             that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

ii.            that the demolition of the building be in strict adherence with the recommendations issued on November 23, 2009 by the Healthy Environments ;

iii.           that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

iv.           that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and

v.            that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

On October 6, 2009, Toronto Building received a demolition permit application to demolish a one storey mixed-use structure located at 1678 Jane St. Toronto Building has not received a building permit application to replace the building to be demolished as of this date.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances not be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

Toronto Building received a request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code from Isabella Cerelli with Pride Signs Ltd.,  for the owners of Obelysk Inc., attention Kevin Salsberg, to install one First Party Illuminated Ground Sign for "Royal Bank of Canada" at 5322 Dundas Street West.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances at 1058 Albion road be refused for the reasons outlined in this report.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to erect a third-party, double sided, illuminated, trivision roof sign on existing commercial building at 1058 Albion Road.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variance at 0 The West Mall be refused for the reasons outlined in this report.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, from David Ezeard of Landmark Outdoor Inc, on behalf John Znidar of 1528984 Ontario Inc. the property owners. The request is to permit to erect one  3.0m x 6.0m (10’-0” x 20’-0”) illuminated double sided third party ground sign with a tri-vision panels on vacant land zoned POS – Private Open Space at the west side of The West Mall north of the railway tracks.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variance at 29 Algie Avenue be refused for the reasons outlined in this report.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Mr. Solomon Misghina of OOH Vision Inc, on behalf of Mandeep Sandhu, 2159322 Ontario Inc., the property owners.  The request is to permit installation of one third party V-shaped ground sign containing LED digital displays located at 29 Algie Avenue and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variance at 860 The Queensway be refused for the reasons outlined in this report.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, from Sid Catalino with Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of the property owner Marco Massaro.  The request is to permit to erect one illuminated third party wall sign with a tri-vision panel and having a face area of 18.58 sq. m each (200 sq.ft) located on the west wall of the building at 860 The Queensway. 

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variance 0 Oakville Sub, F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Park Lawn Rd. be refused for the reasons outlined in this report.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Blair Murdoch with Allvision Canada, on behalf of Canadian National Railway, Ernie Longo, Manager of BD & RE.  The request is to permit to erect a new, V-shaped, illuminated third party ground sign having digital face area of 62.4 m² each (672 ft²) that will project static messages every

6 seconds.

Sign will be located on CN Rail Lands on  the south side of F. G. Gardiner Expressway and the north side of Park Lawn Rd. and within 400 meters of the limit of F. G. Gardener Expressway from Highway 427 to the Humber River.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variance at 1795 St. Clair Avenue West not be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to to erect a new 2 panels “V” shaped illuminated third party tri-vision roof sign at  1795 St Clair Avenue West.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances for 1883 - 1885 Eglinton Avenue West be refused for the reasons outlined in this report.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of York Sign By-law No 3369-79 to construct a third party double sided illuminated roof sign at 1883 - 1885 Eglinton Avenue West.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances at 2029 – 2031 Eglinton Avenue West be refused for the reasons outlined in this report.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of York Sign By-law No 3369-79 to install (1) double sided  3rd party illuminated advertising roof sign.at 2029 - 2031 Eglinton Avenue West.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refuse the application for front yard parking at 482 Windermere Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 482 Windermere Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from adopting this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refuse the application for front yard parking at 236 Willard Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 236 Willard Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from adopting this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refuse the application for front yard parking at 345 Armadale Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on the application for front yard parking at 345 Armadale Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from adopting this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refuse the application for front yard parking at 214 Blackthorn Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 214 Blackthorn Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from adopting this report.

Transportation Services recommends that City Council approve:

1.            The installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Advance Road.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Advance Road.

The installation of traffic control signals is justified as the Traffic Control Signal Warrant requirements are achieved.  The installation of traffic control signals will provide safe and convenient access for vehicles and pedestrians, and will not compromise the integrity of the arterial road network.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for variances for 2 – 6 Eva Road be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

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

3.            MTO (Ministry of Transportation) approval will be required. Contact Ken Sherbanowski at (416) 235-5560.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to erect (8) first party, non-illuminiated signs on that portion of existing exterior walls of 6 Eva Rd that will be the sales office, one 36 ft by 12 ft illuminated first party ground sign at the north end of the property, one 12 ft by 18 ft non-illuminated first party/directional banner sign hung off the west elevation of 6 Eva Rd and a first party/directional double sided non-illuminated ground sign at the main entrance off Eva Rd at 2-6 Eva Road.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for  a variance at 5306 Dundas St West be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

2.            Applicant be advised, upon approval of the variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, from Vivian Feng of 1315207 Ontario Inc., and who are the property owners of 5306 Dundas St West.  The request is to permit to replace a damaged existing identification ground sign  with a new 4.4 metres in height (14.5 ft)  and 3.25 metres wide illuminated identification ground sign located on the east side of the property at 5306 Dundas St West.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for  a variance at 1377 The Queensway be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

2.            Applicant be advised, upon approval of the variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, from Robert Manning of Gregory Signs Limited, on behalf of Vincent Domey, Project Manager at EAC Portfolio Inc. the property owners of 1377 The Queensway.  The request is to permit to replace an existing identification wall sign with a new non illuminated business identification sign located on the south wall of the building at 1377 The Queensway facing the F.G. Gardiner Expressway 

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for  a variance at 2625A Weston Rd. be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

2.            Applicant be advised, upon approval of the variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

Toronto Building received a request from Robert Doran Vision Dek-Or on behalf of Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust, for an approval of a variance from the former City of North York Sign By-law  30788, as amended, to permit the erection of one single business identification illuminated wall sign for Fitness Source store located at 2625A Weston Road.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

It is recommended that:

1.            The request for  a variance at 1120 Weston Rd. be approved for the reasons outlined in this report.

2.            Applicant be advised, upon approval of the variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permit.

Toronto Building received a request for approval of a variance from By-law No. 1-83 and By-law 3369-79, of the former Municipality of York to, from Isabella Cerelli of Pride Signs LTD on behalf of Fran Caplan of Barrie View Farms.  The request is to permit to erect a second identification illuminated wall sign along the east elevation of the building at 1120 Weston Road.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Not authorize installing speed humps on Bicknell Avenue, between Rogers Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

This report summarizes the results of the traffic calming survey undertaken between November 6 and December 7, 2009, for owners and occupants on Bicknell Avenue, between Rogers Road and Eglinton Avenue West.  The survey exhibits a response rate of just 42 per cent.  As a result, installing speed humps is not recommended since the minimum survey response rate greater than 50 per cent is not achieved.

Adopting this report has no financial impact; however, if Community Council decides to approve installing speed humps on Bicknell Avenue, between Rogers Road and Eglinton Avenue West, the following financial impact results:

1.            The estimated cost for installing approximately seven speed humps will be $21,000.00.  This will be accommodated within funds allocated by City Council as part of the Transportation Capital Budget, subject to competing priorities and funding availability.

Transportation Services recommends to Etobicoke York Community Council that:

1.            An all-way STOP control not be installed at the intersection of Rustic Road and Liscombe Road as the warrant requirements have not been met.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of a study regarding the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Rustic Road and Liscombe Road.  A staff assessment concludes that the criteria for installing an all-way STOP at this location are not achieved.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Council approve:

1.            Receipt of the Traffic Management Plan.

2.            Closing Islington Avenue to vehicle traffic from Eglinton Avenue West to The Kingsway, for the period from July 10, 2010, to July 30, 2010.

3.            Introducing temporary parking regulations on the streets in the vicinity of St. George’s Golf and Country Club as described in Appendix A of this report.

4.            That all costs associated with the road closings, including the costs of restoring and cleaning the streets following each event, as well as installing/removing temporary parking restrictions, shall be completed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association to the satisfaction of the Transportation Services Division, and at no cost to the City.

The purpose of this report is to present the Traffic Management Plan prepared by IBI Group on behalf of the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), relating to the full closure of Islington Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and The Kingsway, for a period up to three weeks, from Saturday, July 10, 2010, to Friday, July 30, 2010.

Approving the road closing has no financial impact on the City.  The Royal Canadian Golf Association organizers are responsible for all costs associated with the proposed road closings and temporary parking restrictions.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke Community Council approve:

1.            Removing the all-way STOP control at the intersection of Gary Drive and Portage Avenue, as the warrant requirements are not achieved.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of a request to remove the all-way STOP control at the intersection of Gary Drive and Portage Avenue. A staff assessment concludes that the criteria for installing an all-way STOP at this location is not met due to very low traffic volumes, with no evidence of unsafe operation.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Not authorize installing speed humps on Falstaff Avenue, between Culford Road and Keele Street.

This report summarizes the results of the traffic calming survey undertaken between August 31 and September 29, 2009, for owners and occupants on Falstaff Avenue, between Culford Road and Keele Street.  The survey exhibits a response rate of just 48 percent.  As a result, installing speed humps is not recommended since the minimum survey response rate of greater than 50 per cent is not achieved.

Adopting this report has no financial impact; however, if Community Council decides to approve installing speed humps on Falstaff Avenue, between Culford Road and Keele Street, the following financial impact results:

1.            The estimated cost for installing approximately eight (8) speed humps will be $24,000.00.  This will be accommodated within funds allocated by City Council as part of the Transportation Capital Budget, subject to competing priorities and funding availability.

Transportation Services recommends to Etobicoke York Community Council that:

1.            Traffic calming not be installed on Medland Street, between Dundas Street West and Annette Street.

This report summarises the results of an investigation into installing speed humps on Medland Street, between Dundas Street West and Annette Street.  The staff review shows that the criteria for installing speed humps are not satisfied.

Adopting the above-noted recommendation does not result in any financial impact; however, if Community Council decides to approve installing traffic calming devices on this section of Medland Street, the following financial impact will result:

1.            The estimated cost for installing approximately two speed humps will be $6,000.00.  This can be accommodated within funds allocated by City Council as part of the Transportation Capital Budget, subject to competing priorities and funding availability.

Transportation Services recommends that Council approve:

1.            Implementing and rescinding the parking regulations on Rogers Road, east of Blackthorn Avenue, as outlined in Appendix A.

The purpose of this report is to extend the pay-and-display parking area on the south side of Rogers Road, east of Blackthorn Avenue, by 14 metres to maximize the number of on street parking stalls.  Implementing pay parking in this area will encourage parking turnover, providing short-term parking for patrons of local businesses.

Funding for signage and pay-and-display parking machines, respectively, is available in the 2010 Operating Budget for Transportation Services and in the 2010 Operating Budget for the Toronto Parking Authority, in the following accounts:

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve:

1.            Designating a loading zone for disabled persons on the west side of Thornhill Avenue, from a point 15.0 metres north of Baby Point Road to a point 11.0 metres further north.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to establish a disabled persons’ loading zone on the west side of Thornhill Avenue, to allow for pick-up/drop-off by Wheel-Trans vehicles for visitors to 16 Baby Point Road (Humbercrest United Church).

Transportation Services recommends that Etobicoke York Community Council approve: 

1.            The installation/removal of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities at the locations identified in the attached Appendix A.

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

Financial Impact

The Director of Business Services recommends that:

1.            Etobicoke York Community Council approve the additions and deletions to the Eglinton Hill, Long Branch Village and Weston Village BIA Boards of Management as set out in Attachment No. 1.

2.            Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the changes to the BIA Board of Management.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Etobicoke York Community Council approve the additions and deletions to the Eglinton Hill, Long Branch Village and Weston Village BIA Boards of Management.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.            Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

2.            Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

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

This application proposes to amend the existing Zoning By-law to permit a 4 block development consisting of 19 townhouse units and a pair of semi-detached dwellings on the northernmost portion of the property at 63 Callowhill Drive.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.