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Confirmation of Minutes - February 9, 2010

Schedule of Timed Items

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Toronto Building North York Division recommends that:

1.         The request for the variance listed for 135 Fenelon Drive in the third column of the table included in page 3 of this report be refused.

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

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Pamela Coburn on behalf of Roy Birnboim, President of Beaux Properties, for a variance from the Sign By-law 30788, as amended, for a third party sign to be maintained on the north side of an apartment building at the above noted address.

Toronto Building North York Division recommends that:

1.         The request for the variance be refused.

This staff report is about a matter that must be approved by City Council as the proposal is in contravention with the former municipality of Metropolitan Toronto (Metro) By-law 211-79 as amended.

The purpose of this report is to review and make recommendations on a request by Stephen Mazur of Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP acting for the owner of the property, Mr. Tzembelicos president of KAPA, for a variance from the Metro Sign By-law 211-79, as amended, to erect a third party roof sign on the property at the above noted address.

Toronto Building North York Division recommends that:

1.         This supplementary report for a variance to erect a third party roof sign at 1252 Lawrence Avenue East be received for information.

The North York Community Council at its meeting on February 9, 2009 deferred consideration of the report (January 19, 2009) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, until the draft of the new Sign By-law is finalized.  Item NY 23.11 was deferred to allow City Staff to conduct a review of the proposed sign under the new sign by-law and report back with the appropriate sign variances and recommendation.

The purpose of this supplementary report is to provide North York Community Council with information on the effect of the provisions of the new Sign By-law on a request by Stephen Mazur of Pattison Outdoor Advertising LP acting for the owner of the property, Mr. Tzembelicos president of KAPA for a variance to erect a third party roof sign on the property at the above noted address.

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

The Toronto Building Division recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council approve the request for variances to replace, for third party advertising purposes, an existing four-sided illuminated pedestal sign located at the southwest corner of the property with a newly designed two-sided illuminated ground  sign at 10 Kingsdale Avenue.

2.         North York Community Council direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant, upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official.

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

This report reviews and makes recommendations on a request by Lorne Persiko on behalf of Toronto Parking Authority for approval of variances from By-law No. 30788 as amended, of the former City of North York Toronto Municipal Code to replace, for third party advertising purposes, an existing four-sided illuminated pedestal sign located at the southwest corner of the property with a newly designed two-sided illuminated ground sign at 10 Kingsdale Avenue.

Staff recommends approval of the application. The variance is minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

 The Toronto Building Division recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council receive this report, regarding 10 Kingsdale Avenue, for information only.

The North York Community Council at its meetings on November 18, 2008, January 13, 2009 and March 26, 2009 deferred  consideration of the report dated October 1, 2008, Item NY20.16, NY22.2 and NY24.10 respectively, from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District, to a later meeting pending City Council’s approval of the harmonized Sign By-Law.

The purpose of this report is to provide information to the North York Community Council on the effect of the regulations contained in the Sign By-law adopted by Council on December 6, 2009, on a request for variances to replace an existing Third party four-sided illuminated pedestal sign with a two-sided illuminated Third party ground sign at 10 Kingsdale Avenue.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 10-44 Driftwood Avenue will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 0 Dufferin Street will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 3401 Dufferin St. will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 788 Marlee Avenue will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 1552 Avenue Road

will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at (insert address) will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 5290 Yonge Street will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 237 Sheppard Avenue West will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application, at 2885 Bayview Avenue, will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application, at 2885 Bayview Avenue, will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9^th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application at 301 Moore Avenue will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application, at 1619 Bayview Avenue, will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application, at 250 – 256 Laird Drive, will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application, at 1970 Victoria Park Avenue, will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

This is to advise that the report for the Sign Variance application, at 1310 Don Mills Road, will be submitted after the agenda has closed for the Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Sign Variances are matters for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make final decisions.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the appeal to construct and maintain encroaching stairs, railings and landings, fronting 211 Laird Drive, as they are not permitted encroachments under former Borough of East York. By-law No. 111-92.

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

To report on a request for an exemption from the former Borough of East York Municipal Code to permit the construction and maintenance of encroaching stairs, railings and landings, fronting 211 Laird Drive which do not meet the provisions set out in By-law No. 111-92.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item. 

Transportation Services Division recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, prohibition on the south side of Murray Ross Parkway, from a point 240 metres west of the westerly limit of Sentinel Road to a point 425 metres west of the westerly limit of Sentinel Road.

2.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the No Parking Anytime, prohibition on the south side of Murray Ross Parkway, from a point 240 metres west of Sentinel Road to the west limit of Sentinel Road.

3.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting the No Parking Anytime, prohibition on the north side of Murray Ross Parkway, from the west limit of Sentinel Road to a point 425 metres west of the west limit of Sentinel Road.

4.         Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 12 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., on both sides of Murray Ross Parkway, from Sentinel Road to a point 425 metres west of Sentinel Road.

5.         Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the both sides of Murray Ross Parkway, from Sentinel Road to a point 425 metres west of Sentinel Road.

6.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on both sides of Murray Ross Parkway, from Sentinel Road to a point 425 metres west of Sentinel Road.

7.         Amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 30662, of the former City of North York, by installing 12 hour permitted parking from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., anytime, on the both sides of Murray Ross Parkway, from Sentinel Road to the west limit of Murray Ross Parkway.

8.         Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the west/south side of Delabo Drive, from Cook Road to Sentinel Road.

9.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the west/south side of Delabo Drive, from Cook Road to Sentinel Road.

10.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the east side of Kidd Terrace, from Cook Road to Delabo Drive.

11.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Kidd Terrace, from Cook Road to Delabo Drive.

12.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the east side of Aldwinkle Heights, from Cook Road to Delabo Drive.

13.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Aldwinkle Heights, from Cook Road to Delabo Drive.

14.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the west side of Boot Terrace, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

15.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the west side of Boot Terrace, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

16.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the west side of Troyer Avenue, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

17.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the west side of Troyer Avenue, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

18.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the east side of Sheffer Terrace, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

19.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Sheffer Terrace, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

20.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the north side of Assiniboine Road, from Boot Terrace to Evelyn Wiggins Drive.

21.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the north side of Assiniboine Road, from Boot Terrace to Evelyn Wiggins Drive.

22.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the west side of Boake Street, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

23.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the west side of Boake Street, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

24.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Haynes Avenue, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

25.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the west side of Haynes Avenue, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

26.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the east side of Haynes Avenue, from Cook Road to Murray Ross Parkway.

27.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Haynes Avenue, from Cook Road to Murray Ross Parkway.

28.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the west side of Hackett Avenue, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

29.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the west side of Hackett Avenue, from Cook Road to Assiniboine Road.

30.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Leitch Avenue, from Murray Ross Parkway to Assiniboine Road.

31.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Leitch Avenue, from Murray Ross Parkway to Assiniboine Road.

32.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the north side of Cook Road, from Delabo Drive to Leitch Avenue.

33.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the north side of Cook Road, from Delabo Drive to Leitch Avenue.

34.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the north side of Applebaum Terrace, from Leitch Avenue to Evelyn Wiggins Drive.

35.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the north side of Applebaum Terrace, from Leitch Avenue to Evelyn Wiggins Drive.

36.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the north side of Saywell Avenue, from Leitch Avenue to Evelyn Wiggins Drive.

37.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the north side of Saywell Avenue, from Leitch Avenue to Evelyn Wiggins Drive.

38.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the north side of Bowsfield Road, from Sentinel Road to Leitch Avenue.

39.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the north side of Bowsfield Road, from Sentinel Road to Leitch Avenue.

40.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the east side of Manzur Terrace, from Murray Ross Parkway to Bowsfield Road.

41.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Manzur Terrace, from Murray Ross Parkway to Bowsfield Road.

42.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the east side of Herzberg Gardens, from Murray Ross Parkway to Bowsfield Road.

43.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Herzberg Gardens, from Murray Ross Parkway to Bowsfield Road.

44.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing 1 hour permitted parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, on the east side of Evelyn Wiggins Drive, from Murray Ross Parkway to Assiniboine Road.

45.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, by installing No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, on the east side of Evelyn Wiggins Drive, from Murray Ross Parkway to Assiniboine Road.

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

To obtain approval to amend the existing parking regulations on both sides of Murray Ross Parkway, between Sentinel Road and the westerly limit of Murray Ross Parkway and on the north side of Murray Ross Parkway between Sentinel Road and Mansur Terrace  to accommodate long-term overnight parking and short-term day time parking. Approval is also being requested for the implementation of restricting parking for 1 hour from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on all of the local roadways within the “Village at York” Community.

The amendments to the parking regulations on Murray Ross Parkway will address the local residents concerns related to parking availability and the day time restrictions will address the residents concerns with the long term parking which occurs on the roadways.

Transportation Services Division recommends that City Council:

1.         Amend Schedule XV of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York to delete the prohibited northbound and southbound left and right turns at all times, from Alness Street to the York University Busway (Finch Hydro Corridor).

2.         Amend Schedule XV of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York to include prohibited northbound and southbound left and right turns at all times, “Public Transit Vehicles” excepted, from Alness Street to the York University Busway (Finch Hydro Corridor).

To obtain approval to alter the current by-law restricting all turns at the intersection of Alness Street and the York University Busway to allow buses to be exempt from these restrictions.

The installation of the buses excepted tab will permit northbound and southbound buses on Alness Street  access to the busway, without conducting illegal left and right turns. This traffic restriction will not have any adverse effect on all other road users in this area.

All costs associated with the modifications to the turn restrictions are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimates.

Transportation Services Division recommends that North York Community Council:

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

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

To obtain approval to remove the existing on street disabled persons parking space adjacent to 133 Bowie Avenue.

The removal of the on street disabled parking space will not result in any negative impact, as the parking space is no longer being used.

Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council:

1          Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the no parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, prohibition on the north side of Cork Avenue, from a point 70 metres east of the easterly limit of Dufferin Street to the easterly limit of Cork Avenue.

2.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, prohibition on the north side of Cork Avenue, from a point 70 metres east of Dufferin Street to Corona Street.

3.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, prohibition on the north side of Cork Avenue, from a point 100 metres west of Bolingbroke Road to the east limit of Cork Avenue.

4.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, prohibition on the north side of Cork Avenue, from Corona Street to a point 143 metres east of Corona Street.

5.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the no stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, prohibition on the south side of Cork Avenue, from the easterly limit of Corona Street to a point 152.5 metres east of the easterly limit of Corona Street.

6.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south of Cork Avenue, from Corona Street to a point 75 metres east thereof.

7.         Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install 15 Minute Permitted Parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, restriction on the south side of Cork Avenue, from a point 75 metres east of Corona Street to a point 70 metres east thereof.

8.         Amend By-law No. 32759 of the former City of North York, to delete the School Bus Loading Zone on the south side of Cork Avenue, from a point 30.5 metres east of Corona Street to a point 30 metres easterly thereof.

9.         Amend By-law No. 32759 of the former City of North York, to install the School Bus Loading Zone on the south side of Cork Avenue, from Corona Street a point 75 metres east thereof.

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

To obtain approval to amend the current stopping and parking regulations on Cork Avenue, east of Corona Street associated with St. Charles Catholic Elementary School.

The amendment of the existing stopping regulations on Cork Avenue will provide a short term drop off and pick up area for the school and facilitate unrestricted two way traffic flow in the vicinity of the school.

All costs associated with the installation of the parking regulations are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimate.

Transportation Services Division recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule XVIII of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, by deleting Kingsdale Avenue as a through street, from the easterly limit of Kenneth Avenue to the westerly limit of Willowdale Avenue.

2.         Amend Schedule XIX of By-law 31001, of the former City of North York, to require traffic to stop on Kingsdale Avenue, east and west of Dudley Avenue.

3.         Amend Schedule XIX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to require traffic to stop on Dudley Avenue, north and south of Kingsdale Avenue.

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

To obtain approval to introduce all-way stop control at the intersection of Kingsdale Avenue and Dudley Avenue.

The installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Kingsdale Avenue and Dudley Avenue will address the existing right-of-way conflicts for motorists and pedestrians.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that City Council:

1.         Approve the installation of traffic control signals on Leslie Street at the southerly driveway to 1155 Leslie Street (BMW Canada access). 

To obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals at 1155 Leslie Street.

Traffic studies have revealed that traffic control signals are warranted at this location.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Leslie Street, 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.

Transportation Services Division recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Remove the two existing parking meters on the west side of Laird Drive located between a point 30.5 metres north of Eglinton Avenue East and a point 15 metres south of Donlea Drive.

2.         Remove the existing no parking at anytime prohibition, on the east side of Laird Drive, between Eglinton Avenue and Donlea Drive.

3.         Prohibit stopping at anytime on both sides of Laird Drive from Eglinton Avenue East to Donlea Drive.

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

To obtain approval to remove the existing parking metres on the west side of Laird Drive, north of Eglinton Avenue East and prohibit stopping at any time on both sides of Laird Drive, between Eglinton Avenue and Donlea Drive.

The removal of the two metered parking spaces and installation of stopping prohibitions will address the residents’ concerns with respect to parked vehicles blocking residential driveways, illegally parked vehicles on the east side as well as obstructing two-way traffic flow along Laird Drive.

All costs associated with the removal of the existing parking meters will be borne by the Toronto Parking Authority. All costs associated with installation of the stopping prohibitions on Laird Drive are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimate.

Transportation Services Division recommends that City Council:

1.         Prohibit u-turns in both directions on Laird Drive between Wicksteed Avenue and Commercial Road; and

2.         Prohibit southbound left-turns at anytime on Laird Dr, at a point 65.0 metres south of Wicksteed Avenue.

To obtain approval to prohibit V-turns in both directions on Laird Drive between Wicksteed Avenue and Commercial Road and to prohibit southbound left-turns on Laird Drive at a point 65 metres south of Wicksteed Avenue.

The prohibition of u-turns on Laird Drive, between Wicksteed Avenue and Commercial Road and southbound left-turns on Laird Drive 65.0 metres south of Wicks teed Avenue will address concerns that vehicles conducting u-turns and left turns around the medians are creating unexpected and dangerous situations for motorists on Laird Drive.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TIC) operates a transit service on Laird Drive, City Council approval of this report is required.

All costs associated with the installation of the turning prohibitions are included within the Transportation Services Division's 2010 Operating Budget estimate.

Toronto Fire Services recommends that:

1.         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 be designated as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes – 27 Rean Drive; and

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.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

The City Surveyor recommends that:

1.         The proposed private lanes at 225 to 239 Finch Avenue East, be named “Hayes Lane” and “Strawflower Mews”;  

2.         The Siteline Group pays the costs, estimated to be $300.00, for the fabrication and installation of street name signs; 

3.         The owners or their succesors of the subject lands shall maintain, at their own risk, the signage installed under Recommendation (2) of this staff report; and

4.         The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of a naming by-law.

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

This report recommends that the names “Hayes Lane” and “Strawflower Mews” be approved to identify the private lanes at the residential development at 225 to 239 Finch Avenue East. Naming the lanes will facilitate the identification of the proposed units fronting thereon.

The Chief Corporate Officer recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize acceptance of the Offer to Purchase from Roman Shalmiev for the City-owned parcel of vacant land, located at the rear of 116 Horsham Avenue, being Part of Lot 33 on Plan 2057, City of Toronto, shown as Part 2 on Sketch No. PS-2009-087, subject to the retention of an easement for overland flow purposes over the entire property (the “Property”), in the amount of $5,000.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

2.         City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

3.         City Council authorize that a portion of the proceeds of closing be directed to fund the outstanding expenses related to the Property and the completion of the sale transaction.

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the sale of the City-owned parcel of vacant land located at the rear of 116 Horsham Avenue.  Negotiations with Roman Shalmiev have resulted in the Offer to Purchase that is being recommended for acceptance by the City.

The terms for completing the transaction as set out herein are considered to be fair, reasonable and reflective of market value.

Revenue in the amount of $5000.00 (net of GST), less closing costs and the usual adjustments is anticipated.

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 of the Planning Act.

This application was made on November 17, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law for the property at 2950 Keele Street to permit further uses on the site, in addition to those permitted by the existing “RM5” and “R5” zones, and the office use permission granted by the Committee of Adjustment in 1980.  

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

A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application is targeted for Fall, 2010, provided that any required information is submitted in a timely manner.

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 of the Planning Act.

This application was made on September 14, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes a 10-storey residential building containing 56 units at 591 Finch Avenue West, on the southwest corner of Finch Avenue West and Goldfinch Court.  The site is an irregularly shaped lot that is presently vacant.

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

In consultation with the Ward Councillor, a community consultation meeting is being planned for late March, 2010.  A Final Report and Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application is targeted for the first quarter of 2011, provided any required information is submitted by the applicant in a timely manner

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 of the Planning Act.

These applications were submitted on December 24, 2009 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The rezoning application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law of the former City of North York to permit the construction of a four storey mixed use building with 18 residential units above five grade related commercial or live-work units at 724 Sheppard Avenue West.

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

It is intended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by staff in consultation with the Ward Councillor for April 2010.  A final Report and Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider the rezoning application is targeted for the final quarter of 2010 provided any required information is submitted by the applicant in a timely manner.

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 of the Planning Act.

This application was made on December 30, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to construct a 14-storey (43.8 metres) residential building on the east side of Neptune Drive. The proposed building would contain 155 units, which includes 24 replacement rental units, with two levels of below grade parking. The applicant has also submitted a residential rental demolition application for the 24 existing residential rental units. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 12,868 m² with a density of 4.5 times the area of the lot.

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

The 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 of the Planning Act.

This application was made on December 23, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes an addition to the existing 8 storey rental building at 515 Chaplin Crescent by demolishing 18 units, and adding 28 rental units and 36 condominium units.  The site is located on the south west corner of Roselawn Avenue and Chaplin Crescent.  The site currently contains two existing 8 storey apartment buildings.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.  It is intended that the community consultation meeting be held in the spring of 2010.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the attached Emerald City Public Art Plan.

In accordance with the applicable Section 37 Agreement and to satisfy conditions of site plan approval, El Ad Group (Canada) Inc., the owner of Emerald City, has submitted a public art plan for approval by City Council. The plan which forms Attachment 1 to this report, provides a framework for the commissioning of art to create public art projects at key locations within the redevelopment site. The plan provides an overview of the proposed art sites, public art objectives, preliminary estimated budget, art selection process, short-listed artists and jury, and a project schedule. The owner will commence the selection of the art once the public art plan is approved. El Ad Group (Canada) Inc will own and maintain the resulting art installations on the Emerald City site.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9.

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 470 Sentinel Road and 1, 35 and 40 Fountainhead Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10.

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

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner of the lands shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure and provide the following community benefits:

a.         The rental tenure of the four existing apartment buildings on the site and the maintenance of their affordable and mid-range rents for a minimum of 25 years from the date any by-law to permit additional development comes into effect, and agreement by the owner that during this time period no application for condominium conversion or application to demolish the existing buildings will be made.

b.         Design, construct, provide and maintain at its own cost a new private recreation centre building of a minimum 2,200 m2 of gross floor area which is to include a minimum 1,100 m2 private recreation centre facility.  The recreation centre facility is for use by the residents of the existing rental apartment buildings at no cost to the tenants.  The recreation centre facility is to include an indoor swimming pool and change rooms.

The recreation centre building is to be constructed as part of Phase 1.  Prior to or together with the issuance of a building permit for Building L, and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3, construction shall have commenced on the recreation centre building.  The recreation centre facility shall be completed and ready for operation by the completion and occupancy of Building L and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3.

c.         Construct and provide, to the satisfaction of Children’s Services Division, in the private recreation centre building a fully furnished and equipped 66 space non-profit child care centre of a minimum 1,100 m2 of gross floor area and a minimum 345 m2 of outdoor play space which will be appropriately surfaced and equipped and subject to City design criteria.  The child care centre is to be secured for a period of 99 years.

The child care centre is to be constructed and in operation as part of Phase 1.  Prior to or together with the issuance of a building permit for Building L, and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3, construction shall have commenced on the child care centre.  The child care centre shall be completed and ready for operation by the completion and occupancy of Building L and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3.

The owner agrees to provide a monetary contribution, indexed to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force, to the child care centre of:

i.          $150,000 for start up costs; and

ii.         $50,000 to a capital reserve equipment fund to provide for the replacement of equipment

by the completion and occupancy of Building L and prior to issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3.

d.         The owner agrees to provide to the City a financial contribution of $700,000, indexed to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force, to be used towards the construction of an artificial outdoor ice rink in Fountainhead Park.  The financial contribution is to be provided as part of Phase 1 prior to the issuance of a building permit for Building L and prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.

e.         The owner agrees to provide to the City a financial contribution of a maximum of $1 million in instalments, for deposit to the City’s Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing, with each instalment to be paid prior to issuance of the related above-grade building permit.  For Buildings E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L, each instalment amount is based on $1,000 per dwelling unit included in the related building permit to be issued, to a total for all of the buildings not to exceed $1 million, together with the indexing amount for that instalment.  Each instalment shall be indexed to the Statistics Canada New Housing Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force to the date of payment.

f.          A public art contribution of $250,000, indexed to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto from the date this By-law comes into force, in accordance with the City of Toronto’s Percent For Public Art Program.

g.         Prepare and implement a ravine stewardship plan for the public lands located in the valley and the lands located below and above the staked top-of-bank line being conveyed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

i.          A Letter of Credit to secure the preparation of the ravine stewardship plan shall be submitted to the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division prior to master site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

ii.         A Letter of Credit guaranteeing the implementation of the ravine stewardship plan shall be submitted to the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division prior to Phase 1 site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

h.         The owner agrees that the above noted facilities, services and/or matters shall be provided with no pass through of related costs to the tenants of the existing buildings.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner of the lands shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure and provide the following:

a.         Net improvements to the existing rental buildings that are to be maintained and their related facilities with no pass through of related costs to the tenants, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District.  These improvements are generally as set out in Attachment 8 and are to have a minimum value of $5 million.  The improvements are to be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit for Buildings E and F in Phase 3.

b.         Construction shall proceed in accordance with the development Phasing Plan.

c.         The owner agrees to convey to the City for nominal consideration:

i.          lands for the extension of Fountainhead Road to Finch Avenue;

ii.         lands for road widenings; and

iii.        lands to provide a cul-de-sac at the west end of Fountainhead Road

as set out in the Technical Services Division memorandum dated May 14, 2009 to the satisfaction of the Director, Technical Services, North York District.

d.         The owner agrees to commence construction of the extension of Fountainhead Road to Finch Avenue including a new signalized intersection, road widenings, and a cul-de-sac at the west end of Fountainhead Road, all as part of Phase 1 and to complete these road works prior to the issuance of any building permit for Buildings I, J, K, E and F in Phases 2 and 3 to the satisfaction of the Director, Technical Services, North York District.

e.         Develop and implement an appropriate construction mitigation and communications strategy for the tenants of the existing buildings and residents of the new residential buildings at the owner’s cost and expense, to the satisfaction of the Director, Transportation Services, North York District.

f.          The owner agrees to provide and maintain a green roof with a continuous coverage of vegetation over at least 50% of the roof of the recreation centre building, to be implemented through site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

g.         Dedicate and convey to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for nominal consideration, all the lands below and above the staked top of bank line as shown on Zoning By-law Schedules RM6(182)A, RM6(182)B, and RM6(182)C having an area of approximately 0.475 hectares, to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the City Solicitor, prior to the registration of the first condominium in Phase 1.

h.         Prepare and implement a forest stewardship plan for the forested areas on the site north of Fountainhead Road and south of the hydro corridor, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

i.          A Letter of Credit to secure the preparation of the forest stewardship plan shall be submitted prior to master site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

ii.         A Letter of Credit guaranteeing the implementation of the forest stewardship plan shall be submitted prior to Phase 3 site plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Urban Forestry, Ravine and Natural Feature Protection Division.

i.          The landscape master plan valued at a minimum of $1,500,000 to form the basis for detailed landscape plans for on site landscape improvements which will be secured through an agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

j.          Buildings E and J will be marketed as seniors residences.  The buildings will include common and shared facilities such as kitchens and common dining rooms.

k.         The owner agrees to provide a certified cheque to the Toronto Transit Commission (T.T.C.) for $50,000 for transit signal priority intersection improvements as noted in the memorandum of the Toronto Transit Commission dated December 23, 2008.  This is to be paid to the T.T.C. prior to the issuance of any building permit.

l.          Provide a revised stormwater management plan as part of master site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Director, Technical Services, North York District.

m.        The owner agrees that the above noted facilities, services and/or matters shall be provided with no pass through of related costs to the tenants of the existing buildings.

6.         City Council recommend to the Chief Planner that the Draft Plan of Subdivision be approved, generally as illustrated on Attachment 3, subject to:

a.         The conditions as generally listed in Attachment 11, which except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

b.         Such revisions to the proposed plan of subdivision or additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of the development.

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

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

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

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         This report be received for information.

This report addresses a direction from North York Community Council referring a motion to the Director, Community Planning, North York District for a report back to Community Council on the above applications.

On January 27, 2010 City Council referred these applications back to the North York Community Council and requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back on additional matters.  This report advises that staff will report back on these matters when the review is completed.

There are no financial implications.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6.

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 approve in principal the site plan as indicated on the drawing in Attachment No. 1, subject to the Draft Conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachment 7.

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

i.         Obtain site plan approval from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

These applications were made on September 2, 2008 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applicant proposes to redevelop the lands known municipally as 244 Finch Avenue West to permit a two storey building with professional medical office uses on the ground floor (optometrist) and professional office uses on the upper floor.

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9.

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 approve in principle the site plan as indicated on the drawing in Attachment 1, subject to the Draft Conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachment 10.

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

i.         Obtain site plan approval from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

These applications were submitted on December 19, 2008 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applicant proposes to redevelop the properties located at 169, 171, 173 and 177 Finch Avenue East with 21 residential townhouse units, configured into 3 Blocks, and with two interior roadways. 

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council support the proposed modifications to the draft Official Plan Amendment that was previously presented to the Ontario Municipal Board, generally as shown in the draft Official Plan Amendment contained in Attachment No. 10, and authorize the City Solicitor and necessary City staff and consultants to attend the Ontario Municipal Board in support of the modified Official Plan Amendment, as necessary.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11.

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

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills for the Zoning By-law Amendment to City Council for enactment:

a.         the Ontario Municipal Board shall issue its final order to approve the Official Plan Amendment for the subject lands;

b.         all requirements regarding the storm sewer and related easement, located at the north end of the site, in the vicinity of the proposed Yonge Street driveway, be addressed to  the satisfaction of Toronto Water staff and the Executive Director, Technical Services;

c.         the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to secure and provide the facilities, services and/or matters as generally outlined below:

i.          at-grade bicycle rooms containing racks or lockers, at a combined minimum rate of 0.1 per dwelling unit including live-work townhouses;

ii.         a minimum of 1.5 m2 per apartment house dwelling unit of indoor recreational amenity space; and

iii.        a minimum of 1,282 m2 of retail and service commercial space on the ground floor podium level, fronting onto and directly accessible from Yonge Street, Park Home Avenue or the Rose Garden Park shown on Schedule "RM6(___)" and located within 30 metres of the property line; and

iv.        a continuous indoor and underground pedestrian connection to the North York Centre transit terminal.

d.         all existing agreements that affect the subject lands be amended to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, including but not limited to the agreements related to the following items:

i.            the Rose Garden, Gibson Park and Leased Park;

ii.           the publicly accessible driveway, which also provides access to the Sam-Sor property, Gibson House and Yonge Hearts Child Care Centre;

iii.          Heritage and Construction Impact and parking arrangements within the proposed development for Gibson House, to the satisfaction of Cultural Services;

iv.          pedestrian tunnel connections to the Sam-Sor property to the north, and to 5160 Yonge Street to the south;

v.           the existing storm sewer and related City easements, to the satisfaction of Toronto Water and the Executive Director of Technical Services;

e.         subject to taking the necessary procedural steps, City Council support in principle declaring as surplus PART 7 identified on the January 5, 2010 draft R-Plan by R. Avis Surveying Inc, having an area of 153.2 m2, in exchange for PARTS 2 and 4 identified on the January 5, 2010 draft R-Plan by Avis Surveying Inc, having and area on 179.6 m2;

f.          subject to the necessary procedural steps declaring the lands surplus being completed, Director of Real Estate Services report to City Council on the terms & conditions of the land exchange;

g.         the following site plan matters be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director,  Community Planning, North York District,

i.          fire access route requirements to the satisfaction of Fire Services and the Executive Director of Technical Services;

ii.         solid waste requirements, including waste collection arrangement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services;

iii.        a sanitary sewer analysis (drainage plans, flow sheets and hydraulic analysis as necessary) to identify required improvements to the existing sanitary sewer system, up to the Trunk connection point, to provide for peak sanitary flows generated by this development and any extraneous wet weather flow, and any other known developments which are to be served by the same sanitary sewer system.

h.         the following matters regarding archaeological assessment be addressed to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

i.          retain a consultant archaeologist, licensed by the Ministry of Culture under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act (R.S.O 1990 as amended) to carry out a Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment of the lands cited in the assessment report completed by Archaeological Assessments Inc., dated December 2008 and identified on figure 12.

ii.         undertake archaeological assessment of those lands subject to a land exchange identified as Part 7 on draft R-Plan 66R- by R. Avis Surveying Inc, dated Jan. 5, 2010.

iii.        follow through on recommendations to mitigate, through preservation or resource removal and documentation, adverse impacts to any significant archaeological resources found. The assessment is to be completed in accordance with the 2009 Final Draft – Standards and Guidelines for Consulting Archaeologists, Ministry of Culture.  Should the archaeological assessment process continue beyond a Stage 3 assessment, any recommendations for Stage 4 mitigation strategies must be reviewed and approved by Heritage Preservation Services staff prior to commencement of the site mitigation.

iv.        submit a copy of the relevant assessment report(s) to the Heritage Preservation Services Unit in both hard copy format and as an Acrobat PDF file on compact disk for review and comment.

v.         incorporate significant archaeological resources and findings into the proposed development through either in situ preservation and interpretation where feasible, or commemorate and interpret the resources through exhibition development on site including, but not limited to, commemorative plaquing.

vi.        ensure no demolition, construction, grading or other soil disturbances shall take place on the subject property prior to the City’s Planning Division (Heritage Preservation Services Unit) and the Ministry of Culture (Heritage Operations Unit) confirming in writing that all archaeological licensing and technical review requirements have been satisfied.

5.         City Council approve in principle the Site Plan drawings and draft Conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachment 13 subject to stylistic and technical changes.

The Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted on October 17, 2008 and the Site Plan Control Approval application was submitted on April 23, 2009.  The applications are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applications propose a development of two 42-storey (125 metre) residential towers including a 5-storey base building with commercial uses at grade fronting Yonge Street and Park Home Avenue and live work units at the rear.  Parks and Open Space areas are to be maintained at the corner of Yonge Street and Park Home Avenue and along the Park Home Avenue frontage, west of the development site towards Beecroft Road.  To facilitate the appropriate siting of the proposed development, a land exchange is required between the Gibson House property and the development site.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Approval applications, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.  This report also requests Council support of the modifications to the draft Official Plan Amendment that was previously presented to the Ontario Municipal Board. The modifications which are outlined in this report are supported by staff and are necessary for the appropriate development of the site.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the North York Centre Secondary Plan, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment contained in Attachment 8.

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 9.

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

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

a.         enter into a Section 37 Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City solicitor, to provide the following facilities, services or matters:

 i.         lands at 2 and 10 Bonnington Place for the North York Service Road network extension;

 ii.        retail space fronting onto and directly accessible to Yonge Street and Anndale Drive;

iii.        at-grade bicycle rooms for the residential and commercial uses;

 iv.       indoor recreational amenity space

 v.        pedestrian connection space to the subway stations

vi.        monetary contribution towards the cost of acquiring lands for completion of planned service roads, in the form of a letter of credit to be offset by the costs of connecting the major office development to the subway stations.

b.         enter into a TTC Undertaking Agreement that addresses:

i.          TTC’s requirements for an Entrance Connection Agreement(s) including commitments with respect to entrance connection fees and letters of credit;

ii.         land conveyances and exchanges for the TTC ventilation, emergency exit and entrance buildings;

iii.        dedication of existing easement or expanded areas surrounding existing easement areas if required; and

iv.        timing or staging of these fees and lands/areas to be dedicated or provided.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to agree to provide public access to the ‘grand plaza’ area, and to the construction sequencing of the development, as well as any other matters in the Council endorsed Settlement not otherwise addressed, to be secured through entering into a Section 37 Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City solicitor.

6.         City Council approve in principle the Site Plan drawings and draft Conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachment 10 subject to stylistic and technical changes.

7.         Prior to the Director, Community Planning, North York District issuing the Notice of Site Plan Approval Conditions:

a.         the Chief Corporate Officer will have declared surplus Parts 18, 21 & 23 identified on the November 12, 2008 draft R-Plan by RM Pastushak OLS, having an area of 222 m2 and an offer be invited from the owner, consistent with the offer to settle and in exchange for 284 Maplehurst Avenue, to acquire a strata fee interest in these lands, subject to any infrastructure requirements of the TTC;

b.         the owner shall have completed a Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) Level 3 Technical Review of the proposed development as applicable to the particular demolition, excavation and shoring permits applied for and obtain the TTC’s written acknowledgement that the developer has satisfied all of the conditions arising out of the review;

c.         the owner shall have entered into a TTC construction agreement(s);

d.         the owner shall have filed with the City the monetary contribution towards the cost of acquiring lands for completion of planned service roads, in the form of a letter of credit, that may be offset by the costs of connecting the major office development to the subway stations in accordance with the Section 37 Agreement.

e.         the owner shall have conveyed to the City the lands at 2 and 10 Bonnington Place to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services for the North York Centre Service Road.

8.         City Council authorize the Chief Planner or his designate to give Site Plan approval once the final conditions to be satisfied prior to Site Plan Control Approval, including entering into a satisfactory Site Plan Agreement,  have been fulfilled.

9.         If the Owner agrees to take on the role of constructing the Longmore and Maplehurst Park using the Parks & Recreation component of the Development Charges generated through this development application, the Owner shall receive development charge credits for the Park Improvements. The development charges credit shall be the lesser of the Parks & Recreation component of the development charges payable in accordance with the City’s Development Charges By-law and the Owner’s actual cost for the Park Improvements as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 

The applications propose a mixed use development that includes office, retail and residential uses in 3 linked buildings of 45, 35 and 5 storeys, located on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment implements the Settlement Offer endorsed by Council in May 2009 and Official Plan Amendment 91 adopted by Council and which came into effect on August 19, 2009. The proposed Official Plan Amendment is to allow for an increase in the north tower height from 155 to 160 metres to accommodate a reduced floor plate area of the office tower component.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the amendment to OPA 91, approval of the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment, and approval in principle of the Site Plan Control application.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7.

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, 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.

This application was submitted on April 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 Zoning By-law 7625 of the former City of North York to permit the expansion of an existing private school with additional classroom space and a three storey student dormitory.  The proposed development provides much needed student amenity space on site and rationalizes servicing and parking areas.  The scale of the proposed building is consistent with existing development on site and along Lawrence Avenue West.  Along Fairholme Avenue, the expansion is set back and screened from adjacent residential uses designated Neighbourhoods.

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No.9.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.10.

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

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, Notice of Site Plan Approval Conditions shall be issued by the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

This application was made on December 29, 2006 and is not subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act or the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey, 56-unit residential building on a vacant site located at the northeast corner of Don Mills Road and Graydon Hall Drive. The building includes 51 apartment units on eight floors above a 3-storey podium that incorporates five grade-related units facing Graydon Hall Drive. The top floor of the building will contain indoor and outdoor amenity space.

The proposed redesignation of this site for residential purposes is appropriate. It is compatible with surrounding land uses and consistent with the Apartment Neighbourhoods policies of the Official Plan. It is consistent with the policies and provisions of the Provincial Policy Statement and is in conformity with the Growth Plan.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division 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. 4.

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.

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

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the existing medical office on a permanent basis. This medical office occupies the ground floor of the southwest wing of the existing apartment building at 10 San Romanoway. The use is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9.

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

4.         City Council require the owner to provide the following facilities, services and matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act:

a.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for additional office space above the existing office buildings on site, the Owner make public art contribution of $250,000 in accordance with the Percent for Public Art Program be located on a publicly accessible portion of the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner.

b.         Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the retail addition, public access be secured over the open space at the corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West and the open space on the roof of the proposed retail addition to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Chief Planner.

5.         City Council require the Owner to obtain a Notice of Approval Conditions from the Director of Community Planning, North York District, prior to the introduction of the necessary Bills to Council.

This application was made on February 20, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend the existing site-specific zoning by-law (110-68) for 2300 Yonge Street, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 411 Duplex Avenue and 33 Orchard View Boulevard to permit the construction of a three-storey retail addition at grade and 5 and 7 storey additions to the existing office buildings.  The redevelopment of the site would also include renovations to the existing retail concourse to improve pedestrian connections through the block from Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West to Duplex Avenue and Orchard View Boulevard. 

The proposal intensifies office and commercial uses within a one of the City’s four designated Centres on a site with a direct connection to the subway system.  The proposal provides an improved public realm including active building edges and a pedestrian supportive streetscape while continuing to mark the importance of the Yonge-Eglitnon intersection with a improved landscaped open space at grade.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that City Council:

1.         Amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2.

2.         Authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

3.         Approve the Transportation Master Plan which satisfies Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process attached as Attachment No. 3.

4.         Approve the Servicing and Stormwater Management Master Plan which satisfies Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process attached as Attachment No. 4.

5.         Direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to hold an Open House for a City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for the Stanley Greene District as required by the Planning Act and that statutory notice for the meeting be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

The purpose of this report is to present the conclusions of the Downsview Area Secondary Plan review, recommend adoption of amendments to the Official Plan including an updated Downsview Area Secondary Plan and recommend approval of the Downsview Transportation Master Plan, and Servicing and Stormwater Management Master Plan. The proposed Downsview Area Secondary Plan is a transit-supportive plan that will foster the development of complete communities.  The proposed Secondary Plan conforms to the Places to Grow Growth Plan and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

There are no immediate financial implications resulting from the adoption of the recommendations contained in this report.  The recommendations in this report may have financial implications arising from the provision of some community services and facilities in the future.  The determination of the actual facilities required and the financial implications to the City will be determined as development proceeds within the Secondary Plan area.