Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Burrard Road and Caulfield Road.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an investigation for the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of 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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for the fence exemption from Chapter 447, Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, for 3 Kinloss Road.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Deferred consideration of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Etobicoke York District, indefinitely.

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.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City 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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Approved the application for an exemption from the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, for 4 Halbadier Place, with the following conditions:

a.        the new fence to comply with all the safety requirements for a pool enclosure in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences;

b.        the owner to remove the shrub that poses an obstruction to traffic sight line by May 1, 2010, and comply with requirements of Transportation Services (Right of Way Management) for any encroachments on the Halbadier Place road allowance; and

c.        the owner to obtain from Toronto Building, the necessary permit to alter the existing pool enclosure.

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).

Etobicoke York Community Council: 

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (December 2, 2009) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on March 9, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application to demolish the one-storey residential property at 1678 Jane Street, with the following conditions:

a.         a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter,362, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

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

c.         all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; 

d.         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

 e.        any holes on the property to be 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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (October 20, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, indefinitely.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Approved the variance to 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.

2.        Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.        Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.        upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.        that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Approved the variance to Chapter 215, Signs of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, to erect one illuminated double sided third party ground sign with tri-vision panels on vacant land at 0 The West Mall.

2.         Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.        upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.        that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance to Article 1, Chapter 693, Signs of the Toronto Municipal Code, to permit installation of one third party V-shaped ground sign containing LED digital displays at 29 Algie Avenue.

2.          Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. 

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Approved the variance to Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, to erect one illuminated third party wall sign at 860 The Queensway.

2.         Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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. 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance to Article 1, Chapter 693, Signs of the Toronto Municipal Code, to erect a new V-shaped, illuminated third party ground sign at 0 Oakville Sub, CNRail Lands S/S of Gardiner Expressway at Park Lawn, with the following conditions:

a.         removal of existing sign on the property; and

b.         direction of the sign be determined to mitigate the potential concerns of the community regarding light emissions.

2.         Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                Deferred consideration of the report (January 14, 2010) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting of March 9, 2010, and requested City staff noted below to report at that time on:

a.        The proponent devising a landscaping design and implementation plan to create a public space on the south east corner of Old Weston Road and St. Clair Avenue West, at his own cost and in consultation with the local City Councillor, the local Business Improvement Association, Beautiful Streets, Transportations Services and Right of Way Management, Transportation Services.

b.        The proponent, in consultation with Toronto Police Services, providing video cameras on the premises of 1795 St. Clair Avenue West for community safety purposes.

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

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Approved the variance from the former City of York Sign By-law 3369-79, to construct a third party double sided illuminated roof sign at 1883-1885 Eglinton Avenue West. 

2.        Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.        Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.        upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.        that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance from the former City of York Sign By-law 3369-79, to install (1) double sided third party illuminated advertising roof sign at 2029-2031 Eglinton Avenue West.

2.         Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (January 15, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on March 9, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for front yard parking at 345 Armadale Avenue, with the following conditions:

a.         The front yard parking pad shall maintain a width of 2.4 metres and a length of 5.7 metres.

b.         The applicant shall surface the front yard parking area with permeable materials such as ecostone pavers, interlocking pavers, or an equivalent paving treatment that is acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services

c.         The applicant shall pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria described in the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

d.         The applicant shall plant a tree in their front yard, or fund the planting of a tree in the neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Services Division.

e.         The existing on-street parking permit issued to this property be cancelled immediately following construction of the front yard parking pad.

f.          The applicant satisfies these conditions at no expense to the municipality by February 28, 2011. 

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                 Approved the application for front yard parking at 214 Blackthorn Avenue, with the  following conditions:

a.        The front yard parking pad shall maintain a width of 2.2 metres and a length of 5.3 metres.

b.        The applicant shall surface the front yard parking area with permeable materials such as ecostone pavers, interlocking pavers, or an equivalent paving treatment that is acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

c.        The applicant shall pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria described in the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

d.        The on-street parking stall designated for use by the physically disabled that is situated along the Blackthorn Avenue frontage of the subject property shall be removed immediately following construction of the front yard parking pad, to the satisfaction of the Traffic Operations Section of the Transportation Services Division.

e.        The applicant shall plant a tree in their front yard, or fund the planting of a tree in the neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Services Division.

f.         The existing on-street parking permit issued to this property shall be cancelled immediately following construction of the front yard parking pad.

g.        The applicant satisfies these conditions at no expense to the municipality by February 28, 2011.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.           City Council approve 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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variances from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to erect (8) first party, non illuminated signs at 2 – 6 Eva Road for the reasons outlined in the report.

2.         Directed that the applicant be advised of the requirement to obtain approval from MTO (Ministry of Transportation).

3.         Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

4.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to erect (8) first party, non-illuminated 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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, for the reasons outlined in the report, at 5306 Dundas Street West.

2.         Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, for the reasons outlined in the report, at 1377 The Queensway 

2.         Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. 

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 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for a variance from the former City of North York Sign By-law 30788, as amended, for the reasons outlined in the report, at 2625A Weston Road.

2.        Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.        Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Approved the variance from By-law 1-83 and By-law 3369-79 of the former Municipality of York, for the reasons outlined in the report, at 1120 Weston Road.

2.        Directed that the sign be subject to new taxes under the new Sign By-law.

3.        Directed the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. 

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (January 11, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on May 25, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.        Deferred consideration of the report (January 15, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on March 9, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.               Deferred consideration of the report (January 9, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on March 9, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke Community Council:

1.           Approved 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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Deferred consideration of the report (January 22, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on March 9, 2010.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (January 11, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on March 9, 2010. 

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve implementing and rescinding the parking regulations on Rogers Road, east of Blackthorn Avenue, as outlined in Appendix A in the report (January 13, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

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.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved 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).

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation/removal of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities at the locations identified in the attached Appendix A in the report (January 19, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District.

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

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the additions and deletions to the Eglinton Hill, Long Branch Village and Weston Village BIA Boards of Management as set out in Attachment 1 in the report (January 12, 2010) from the Director, Business Services.

2.            Directed that 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.

Etobicoke York Community Council directed that:

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

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within an expanded area beyond 120 metres of the site to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional cost, if any, to be borne by the applicant.

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

This application 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.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Dominic Rotunda, on behalf of Chris Buman manager at Instorage LTD Partnership, property owners.  The request is to permit installation of one third party V-shaped illuminated ground sign located at 542 Evans Avenue and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of Variances from By-law No. 1-83 and By-law 3369-79, of the former Municipality of York, from Graham Armstrong of Pattison Outdoor Advertising, on behalf of Fernando Dominelli in Trust, property owner. The request is to permit installation of one third party double sided illuminated ground sign located at 3441 Dundas St. West.

The owner of 96 Rivalda Road applied under Application A317/09EYK for variances to By-law 7625 to permit the construction of a second storey addition over the existing industrial building.  The second storey warehouse area is proposed to be used in conjunction with the existing automotive service station.  The requested variances are for:

a.        automotive service stations are not listed as a permitted use in an M1 zone; and

b.        a total of 37 parking spaces are required for the site, 7 parking spaces are proposed.

The Committee of Adjustment approved the application as modified and on conditions.  It granted a variance for one parking space.  Both the public hearing notice and notice of decision are attached to this motion.

The owner has appealed its original application to the Ontario Municipal Board.

At its meeting on January 12, 2010, Etobicoke York Community Council adopted Item EY33.48, requesting a report regarding an existing 10 metre wide strip of City-owned land, located between the south limit of the north leg of Portage Avenue and the north right-of-way limit of Gary Drive to formalize legal access to the City-owned land from Portage Avenue which is restricted by a 1 ft. reserve at the southern terminus of Portage Avenue.  These lands are currently, and have historically been used as a public walkway and serve as vehicular access to 74 and 76 Portage Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                  Re-opened Item EY33.13 entitled, "Sign Variance Report - 2150 Lake Shore Boulevard", adopted at its meeting of January12, 2010.

2.         Approved the variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code at 2150 Lake Shore Boulevard West, subject to including the following additional requirement:

a.         Licensing fees as required, including those fees as may be required under the new City-wide harmonized Sign By-law.

3.         Directed the City Clerk’s Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.         that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

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 on January 12, 2010, Etobicoke York Community Council adopted Item EY33.13 recommending the approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to install a double faced third party electronic LED ground sign that has 4.27m x 14.6m (14 ft x 48 ft) digital screens for sign faces on the north end of the property with the signs facing the Gardiner Expressway at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W.

General Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council enacted By-laws 142-2010 to 155-2010.

Confirmatory Bills

Etobicoke York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 156-2010.

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