North York Community Council:

1.         Enacted the By-law to name the proposed private lanes at 225 to 239 Finch Avenue East as "Hayes Lane" and "Strawflower Mews".

North York Community Council held a public meeting in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and notice of the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was posted on the Public Notices Page of the City's website in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.  No one addressed the North York Community Council on May 25, 2010.

North York Community Council:

1.         Enacted the By-law to name the private rights-of-way located north of Finch Avenue West, from Dufferin Street to Keele Street, and from Murray Ross Parkway to York Boulevard, as "York University Busway".

North York Community Council held a public meeting in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and notice of the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was posted on the Public Notices Page of the City's website in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162.  No one addressed the North York Community Council on May 25, 2010.

To enact By-law to name the private rights-of-way located north of Finch Avenue West, from Dufferin Street to Keele Street, and from Murray Ross Parkway to York Boulevard, as “York University Busway".

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the encroachment application for 42 Mason Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner have a locate done for the Bell Canada line in the area for any proposed change and hand dig within 1 metre of any Bell Plant;

b.         that the Freeman Maple and the Kentucky Coffee trees abutting Mason Boulevard maintain a clearance of 600mm horizontal and 300mm vertical from the Gas Main;

c.         that all encroachments on the property maintain a minimum setback of 2.1 metres back from the curb;

d.         that the existing walkway and stairs located on the west side of the property be removed to the satisfaction of Traffic Planning/Right-of-Way Management;

e.         that the proposed landscaping in the vicinity of the existing Hydro pole maintain a minimum separation distance of 1.0 metre edge to edge and a separation distance of 0.60 metre from the direct buried cable;

f.          that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

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

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

i.          the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

j.          that the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

k.         in the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards; and

l.          the owner pay all applicable fees.

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

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the encroachment application for 586 Melrose Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         that the owner enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

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

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

d.         the indemnification to the City by the owner of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         that the life of the Agreement be limited to ten (10) years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          in the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards; and

g.         the owner pay all applicable fees.

North York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report (May 5, 2010) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, to its next meeting on June 22, 2010.

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

The subject matter is an application for fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow the existing wooden fence in the front yard to remain as constructed.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the refund of the application fee for the fence exemption request for 197 Franklin Avenue.

North York Community Council under delegated authority:

1.         Approved the request for an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, for 197 Franklin Avenue.

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

The subject matter is an application for fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to permit the use of a glass panel barrier as part of a swimming pool enclosure.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, for 355 Briar Hill 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.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, for one solid fence located too close to a private driveway and for five fences located in the rear and side yards, which exceed the maximum height limits.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for an exemption from the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 – Fences, for 25 Normandale Crescent, on condition that when the swimming pool fence enclosure is replaced, it should be constructed in compliance with any revised Chapter 447 or any successor by-law.

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

The subject matter is an application for a fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to allow a non-approved type of swimming pool fence enclosure and to allow two wooden gates which exceed the 2.0 meters maximum height limit.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the applications to demolish the subject buildings at 758 and 760 Sheppard Avenue West, with the following conditions:

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

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

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

d.         that any holes on the property be backfilled with clean fill; and

e.         that the applicant be required to provide the City with evidence of a lawn maintenance contract for cutting and trimming the grass.

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 from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto

Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, the applications for demolition permits at 758 and 760 Sheppard Avenue West are referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permit.

On March 26, 2010, Nick Sampogna, the owner of the properties at 758 and  760 Sheppard Avenue West, submitted an application for the demolition of two 11/2 storey dwellings located at 758 and 760 Sheppard Avenue West.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may do so with or without conditions.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application to demolish the subject building at 8 Plymbridge Road, with the following conditions:

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

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

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

d.         that any holes on the property be backfilled with clean fill.

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 from City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal

Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, the application for a demolition permit at 8 Plymbridge Road is referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permit.

On April 1, 2010, Mr. Khurana, of Khurana Associates, on behalf of the owners of the property, submitted an application for demolition of a 21/2 storey detached stucco dwelling at 8 Plymbridge Road. The applicant has requested issuance of a demolition permit as the owners of the property do not intend to build a replacement building.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may do so with or without conditions.

North York Community Council:

1.         Denied the appeal for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 145 Ranleigh Avenue, as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over 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 Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 145 Ranleigh Avenue which, does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 423 St. Clements Avenue, subject to the applicant paying all applicable fees and costs associated with this approval.

This staff report is about a matter over 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 Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to permit front yard parking at 423 St. Clements Avenue which, does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council direct the City's Legal Division to introduce the appropriate “Road Alterations By-law” to permit the reconfiguration of the intersection as illustrated on Transportation Services, Plan NY-1717B, attached to the report (May 5, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, North York District.

2.         City Council, subject to the approval of Recommendation 1:

a.         designate Vaughan Road (right-turn channel),  as a one-way eastbound roadway from the east limit of Oakwood Avenue to the south limit of Vaughan Road;

b.         prohibit westbound entry at anytime, from Vaughan Road onto the Vaughan Road (right-turn channel); and

c.         prohibit northbound right turns at anytime, from Oakwood Avenue onto Vaughan Road.

To obtain approval for a Road Alteration By-law, facilitating the reconfiguration of the traffic island on the southwest corner of the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road, construction of a bus bay on the south side of Vaughan Road, east of Oakwood Avenue and the implementation of the appropriate lane designations and traffic by-law for the control of vehicular traffic on the new right-turn channel.

The proposed intersection reconfiguration and construction of the bus bay will address the residents concerns regarding pedestrian safety, vehicle speeds and the staging of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) buses within the slip lane located on the southwest corner of the intersection.

Since the TTC operates a transit service on Oakwood Avenue and Vaughan Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the no parking prohibition from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Valleyanna Drive from a point 65 metres east of the easterly limit of Bayview Avenue to the easterly limit of Valleyanna Drive.

2.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Valleyanna Drive from Bayview Avenue to the east limit of Valleyanna Drive.

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

To obtain approval to prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Valleyanna Drive from the east limit of Bayview Avenue to a point 65 metres east.

The prohibition of the parking during the day on the north side of Valleyanna Drive between Bayview Avenue and a point 65 metres east will address the concerns of the residents regarding continuous long term daily parking by patrons of Sunnybrook Hospital and York University.

North York Community Council:

1.         Received the presentation by the Policy and Research Planners, in the City Planning Division, on the Employment Areas Policies in the Official Plan.

2.         Requested the Planning and Growth Management Committee to consider the following:

a.         amending the Official Plan to establish clearly that parkland abutting an employment area be considered to be part of the employment area for the purposes of determining the “edge” or “boundary of an employment area”;

b.         in determining the criteria for big box intrusion into an employment area, main streets that bisect an employment area be excluded from consideration; and

c.         lands that abut a railway line or controlled access highway be excluded from consideration as part of the edge or boundary of an employment area in determining the location of big box retail.

Corwin Cambray and Gerry Rogalski, Senior Planners, Policy & Research, City Planning Division gave a presentation to the North York Community Council on the Employment Areas Policies in the Official Plan.

This report provides background information, as directed by North York Community Council, on what is being investigated in the review of the Employment Areas policies in the Official Plan “to prevent the incursion of big box retail into employment lands”.

North York Community Council:

1.         Received the introductory remarks by Councillor Augimeri, Chair, North York Community Council, providing background information on the Poster Contest and the announcement of the winners by Lorrie Ming-Sun, Chair, 2010 Poster Contest Committee.

2.         Acknowledged the award presentation by Councillor Filion to the 3rd place award recipient Gabrielle Lauro, from St. Pascal Baylon Catholic School.

3.         Acknowledged the presentation by Councillor Jenkins to the 2nd place award recipient Sabrina Tu, from St. Andrew's Junior High School.

4.         Acknowledged the award presentation by Councillor Filion to the 1st place award recipient Bianca Weeko Martin, from Cardinal Carter Academy of Arts.

5.         Acknowledged the following individuals, who were the 4th to 10th runners-up:

Amanda Tse, Cardinal Carter Academy of Arts;

Katie Scollard, Cardinal Carter Academy of Arts;

Andrea Zukowski, Cardinal Carter Academy of Arts;

Sanaz Karami, St. Andrew's Junior High School;

Macarena Soncini, St. Edward Catholic School;

Alexandra Beltrano, St. Norbert Catholic School; and

Agnes Kim, St. Pascal Baylon Catholic School.

Presentation to recipients of the Community Police Liaison Committee (C.P.L.C.) 32 Division – 2010 Poster Awards to commemorate March 21 – The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

North York Community Council:

1.         Received the following presentations to the recipients of the Volunteer Recognition Awards and thanked all the volunteers for their hard work, dedication and commitment:

a.         Presentation by Councillor Filion, to Jesse Hsu, Tzu Chi Foundation, volunteer recognition award recipient for Ward 23, Willowdale;

b.         Presentation by Councillor Feldman to Evelyn Rabkin-Yuditsky and to Marion Greenberg, volunteer recognition award recipients for Ward 10, York Centre;

c.         Presentation by Councillor Stintz to Arlena Herbert and to Laura Lynn Johnston, volunteer recognition award recipients for Ward 16, Eglinton-Lawrence;

d.         Presentation by Councillor Parker to Patricia Stevenson volunteer recognition award recipient for Ward 26, Don Valley West;

e.         Presentation by Councillor Shiner to Randy and Gail Armstrong, volunteer recognition award recipients for Ward 24, Willowdale;

f.          Presentation by Councillor Augimeri to Marina Laccona, volunteer recognition award recipient for Ward 9, York Centre; and

g.         Presentation by Councillor Perruzza to Clayton Thomas, volunteer recognition award recipient for Ward 8, York West.

2.         Received the presentation by Councillor Augimeri, Chair, North York Community Council to Geoff Geduld, President, North York Historical Society on behalf of the North York Historical Society, who was presented with a Certificate of Distinction to the North York Historical Society and a book of  historic buildings in the City of Toronto, in commemoration of the North York Historical Society's 50th Anniversary and for the Society's continued efforts towards the protection of Toronto's history and historic landmarks.

North York Community Council:

1.         For liquor licensing purposes, declared the following to be events of Municipal Significance:

a.         the Fairbank Village BIA Summerfest 2010, to be held on August 20, 21 and 22, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., in the Shortt Street P-Lot off of Eglinton Avenue West, between Dufferin Street and Chamberlain Avenue;

b.         the Festival de Verano 2010, to be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010, at Parc Downsview Park, from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.;

c.         the Toronto Mountain Bike Festival, to be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at ET Seaton Park, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

North York Community Council:

1.         Directed the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to continue the search for a suitable arena site and consult with the Civitan Organization on potential sites that it has identified, and report to North York Community Council no later than February, 2011.

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

North York Community Council directed that:

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

2.         City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the notice area of the community consultation meeting be extended to include, all landowners, residents and condominium corporations on Alexis Boulevard, Sheppard Avenue West, Cocksfield Avenue and Codsell Avenue (south side only) between Bryant Street to the east and Wilmington Avenue to the west and the west side of Bryant Street and the east side of Wilmington Avenue between Sheppard Avenue West and Codsell Avenue; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

3.         City Clerk’s staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application was made on January 26, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend the Sheppard West/Dublin Secondary Plan and former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 to permit the construction of a 9-storey mixed use building with commercial uses at grade and residential uses above at 758, 760 and 764 Sheppard Avenue West.

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.

It is intended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled in consultation with the Ward Councillor for June, 2010.  A Final Report and Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application is targeted for early in 2011 provided any required information is submitted by the applicant in a timely manner.

North York Community Council directed that:

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

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

3.         City Clerk’s staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application was made on February 16, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes a home occupation (live/work) in an existing single-detached residential dwelling at 184 Finch Avenue East.

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.

Should the applicant provide any additional required information in a timely manner, it is anticipated the Final Report would be presented to Community Council in early 2011.

North York Community Council directed that:

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

2.         City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and the notice area of the community consultation meeting be extended to include, in addition to the statutory notice area, all landowners and residents on all of Paperbirch Drive plus Overland Drive from The Donway West to Ternhill Crescent; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

3.         City Clerk’s staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application was made on January 1, 2007 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 five townhouses at 4 Overland Drive.

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

It is intended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.  A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application is targeted for early 2011, provided that any required information is submitted in a timely manner.

North York Community Council:

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

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

3.         Directed that City Clerk’s staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

4.         Requested the Director of Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation, General Manager Transportation Services and the Director, Real Estate Services, to report to the next meeting of North York Community Council on June 22, 2010 on the feasibility of a land exchange of the subject property for property owned by the applicant in the vicinity with the potential for future use as a connection to the parkland being developed on the former CN Spur Line.

This is a revision to an application made on January 12, 2006 and is therefore not subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan for City-owned land at the northeast corner of Leslie Street and Eglinton Avenue East. This would facilitate the sale of the land to the owner of the adjacent mixed use development site at 1075-1095 Leslie Street (Rowbry Holdings Limited). The City-owned land is currently leased to the owner for the purposes of providing vehicular and pedestrian access to the site.

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.

This application has been circulated to appropriate City divisions for comment. A Final Report will be prepared and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act will be

scheduled once all matters have been satisfactorily resolved and all required information is provided.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council receive the report (April 28, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York Division, for information.

This report provides information on a revised application in the Town of Markham for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control approval to permit a place of worship.  The Town of Markham has circulated the application to the City of Toronto for comments as the site abuts the municipal boundary (Steeles Avenue East).

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration;  and

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

2.         City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 225, 227, 229, 233, 235, 237 and 239 Finch Avenue East as generally illustrated on Attachment 3 to the report (May 3, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

3.         City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4.         Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill, City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

6.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

These applications were made on March 15, 2010 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application for a Common Elements Condominium proposes two internal roadways on lands known municipally as 225, 227, 229, 233, 235, 237 and 239 Finch Avenue East, located east of Yonge Street, on the south side of Finch Avenue at the juncture with Maxome Avenue. The Common Elements Condominium is required to provide legal vehicular access to 28, four storey residential townhouse units and to provide shared ownership and maintenance of the roadways by the condominium corporation.

The requested exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act is required in order to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the 28, four storey residential townhouses on these lands.    

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications for Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and Part Lot Control Exemption.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the North York Centre Secondary Plan, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11 to the report (April 12, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 12 to the report (April 12, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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.         Before introducing the necessary Bills for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to City Council for enactment, City Council require that:

a.         the applicant for the Emerald Park development 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 bicycle parking spaces for each dwelling unit and 1 bicycle parking space for every 2,000 square metres of commercial gross floor area;

ii.         a minimum of 1.5 m2 per dwelling unit of indoor recreational amenity area;

iii.        a minimum 1528 m2 of street related retail and service commercial uses, fronting onto and directly accessible from Yonge Street and Poyntz Avenue and located within 30 metres of the property line;

iv.        a continuous indoor and underground pedestrian connection to the transit terminal;

v.         the transfer of approximately 15,336 m2 of density from the Lansing United Church lands, west of Beecroft Road, and municipally known as 49 Bogert Avenue;

vi.        to submit to the City a monetary contribution, equal to the market value of the 10,440 m2 of gross floor area obtained through the incentive for social facility space, as outlined in Figure 3.3.1 of the North York Centre Secondary Plan, in the form of a certified cheque, to the satisfaction of the Director Real Estate Services; and

vii.       that the public art component be $250,000.00 or ½%, whichever is greater, conditional upon the development project being built as proposed with the “flair design” and if for any reason the “flair design” does not proceed, the public art contribution shall be 1%. 

b.         the owner of the Lansing United Church 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 facilities, services and/or matters as generally outlined below:

i.          to construct, provide and maintain at its own cost a building with social facility space of a minimum 2,610 m2 of gross floor area, consisting of a non-profit private community centre space that meets the requirements of the Director, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Department and a non-profit child care centre that meets the requirements of Children’s Services, as outlined in the draft term sheet (Attachment 15) and to be secured in the necessary agreements with the City;

ii.         the City to transfer the monetary contribution referred to in 4 (a) (vi) above to  Lansing United Church once Lansing United Church has obtained the first above grade building permit for the construction of the social facility space on its lands, in accordance with the approved zoning by-law and site plan drawings; and

iii.        if Lansing United Church does not obtain the first above grade building permit to construct the social facility space on its lands within 2 years of the approval of the zoning by-law being in full force and effect, the City shall put the monetary contribution towards the cost of constructing and furnishing social facilities at another location serving the North York Centre;

c.         subject to the necessary procedural steps required to sell the public lane described as PART 3 on Reference Plan 66R-24757 having an area of approximately 204.5 m2 being completed, require the Director of Real Estate Services to report to City Council;

d.         the Director of Real Estate Services report to City Council on the terms and conditions of the sale of the portion of the Beecroft Road allowance, previously surplused by the City, described as PART 1 on Reference Plan 66R-24757, and having an area of approximately 180.4 m2;

e.         the applicant for the Emerald Park development shall satisfactorily address Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) requirements in their letter dated March 30, 2010; and

f.          That:

i.          the applicant for the Emerald Park development shall satisfy the required off-site parkland dedication requirements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, from a short list of properties identified by Parks staff as being required in the immediate or near future;

ii.         the properties shall be acquired through negotiations with the property owners, failing which the City will assist in their acquisition through a Section 30 agreement or forced expropriation with funding provided by the applicant in the form of a letter of credit to fund the acquisition (including all costs related) on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of Real Estate and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor;

iii.        City staff be authorized to initiate the expropriation process to acquire the parkland property, conditional on the applicant executing the aforementioned agreement to secure payment of the acquisition or expropriation costs, including serving and publishing Notices of Application for Approval to Expropriate, forwarding to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for hearing received, attending at the hearing to present the City’s position, and reporting the Inquiry Officer’s recommendation to Council for its consideration, such expropriation to be at the applicant’s sole cost; and

iv.        the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, report to North York Community Council, once the acquisition of necessary properties has been secured by way of agreement, prior to enactment of the by-laws for the Rezoning and Official Plan amendment.

5.         City Council approve in principle the Site Plan drawings and draft Conditions of Site Plan Approval listed in Attachments "13" and "14" to the report (April 12, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to stylistic and technical changes.

6.         Prior to the Director, Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, issuing the Notice of Site Plan Approval Conditions for the Emerald Park project:

a.         the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment shall be in full force and effect;

b.         the applicant is required to comply with conditions referenced in the Technical Services Division comments dated March 31, 2010;

c.         the applicant shall address the following comments to the satisfaction of Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) and obtain TTC’s written acknowledgement that the conditions have been satisfied;

i.          Undertaking Agreement:

Prior to the issuance of the first or any building permit the Developer shall enter into an undertaking agreement with the City of Toronto (”City”) and/or TTC and post with the City and/or TTC letters of credit, satisfactory to the City and/or TTC, providing for the construction of the Sheppard Station Entrance Connection and replacement air pressure relief shaft at the southeast corner of the development site.

ii.         Construction Agreement:

Prior to the issuance of the demolition and shoring and excavation permits for the construction of this development or any phase or stage of this development the Developer shall enter into a construction agreement(s) with the TTC. In the case of phased or staged construction, TTC may require that the Developer enter into a construction agreement with the TTC particular to that phase or stage.

iii.        Demolition Plans:

Prior to the issuance of the first or any building permit, including the demolition permit, for the construction of this development the Developer shall provide the City and the TTC with a plan and method for the demolition of:

a.         Existing TTC facilities to be demolished, relocated, and reconfigured to facilitate this development; and

b.         The proposed development at a future date in case of its redevelopment or partial destruction.

iv.        Noise Attenuation and Exhaust Emissions:

a.         The Developer shall undertake a noise and vibration study; and

b.         The Developer shall have a qualified Engineer certify that the impact of TTC’s current and known future operations, including fan shaft noise and exhaust emissions, have been taken into account in the design and construction of this development.  This report shall include analysis of the Ministry of the Environment requirements governing the location and positioning of air intake and exhaust systems in relation to the proposed building.  

v.         TTC Technical Review:

Prior to starting any demolition or construction, or the issuance of the first or any building permit(s), the Developer shall complete a Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”) Level 3A Technical Review of the proposed development as applicable to the particular permit applied for and obtain the TTC’s written acknowledgement that the Developer has satisfied all of the conditions arising out of the review. If design of the development is phased or staged, each phase or stage will require a separate Technical Review and attract its own Technical Review Fee. The level of the Technical Review will be confirmed at the time the stage or phase is submitted for review. As part of the technical review process, the Developer shall provide the requisite information and pay the associated review fees to the TTC for each phase or stage.

7.         Prior to the Director, Community Planning, North York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, issuing the Notice of Site Plan Approval Conditions for the Lansing United Church project:

a.         the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment shall be in full force and effect;

b.         the applicant is required to amend the applicable site plan drawings and the floor plans for the Child-Care Centre, as required, to the satisfaction of Children’s Services; and

c.         the applicant is required to comply with the conditions referenced in the Technical Services Division comments dated March 12, 2010.

8.         City Council authorize the Director of Transportation Services North York District to amend the Downtown Service Road and Associated Road Network Environmental Study Report (April 1991) in accordance with the modified design for the intersection of Poyntz Avenue and Beecroft Road.

The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted on July 7, 2008.  The Site Plan Control Approval applications were submitted on September 17, 2009 for the Lansing United Church site and October 20, 2009 for the Emerald Park site.  All applications are subject of the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to amend the North York Centre Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, to permit the comprehensive development of the block bounded by Yonge Street, Poyntz Avenue, Beecroft Road and Bogert Avenue.  The proposed Emerald Park development would consist of two residential towers, 40 and 30-storeys in height including a 4-level base building with commercial uses on the first 3-levels.

The application would also permit the renovation and expansion of the existing Lansing United Church building to allow for the establishment of a non-profit social facility with a non-profit Child Care facility and community meeting room space for a number of community programs. The Lansing United Church lands are included in the application to permit the transfer of density arising from the provision of a social facility space as the remaining land density to the Emerald Park site.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application and the Site Plan Control Approval applications for Emerald Park and Lansing United Church, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

That North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Chapter 910 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to delete the Pay and Display parking on the west side of Beecroft Road between a point 20 metres south of Park Home Avenue and a point 829 metres south of Park Home Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $1.50 per hour, for a maximum parking period of 3 hours.

2.         Amended Chapter 910 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to install Pay and Display parking on the west side of Beecroft Road between a point 20 metres south of Park Home Avenue and a point 829 metres south of Park Home Avenue between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $1.50 per hour, for a maximum parking period of 4 hours.

3.         Amended Chapter 910 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to install Pay and Display parking on the west side of Beecroft Road between a point 20 metres south of Park Home Avenue and a point 829 metres south of Park Home Avenue between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, at a rate of $1.50 per hour, for a maximum parking period of 3 hours.

4.         Amended Chapter 910 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to delete the Pay and Display parking on the north side of Park Home Avenue between a point 30.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metre east of Beecroft Road between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour, for a maximum parking period of 3 hours.

5.         Amended Chapter 910 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to install Pay and Display parking on the north side of Park Home Avenue between a point 30.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metre east of Beecroft Road between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour, for a maximum parking period of 4 hours.

6.         Amended Chapter 910 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, to install Pay and Display parking on the north side of Park Home Avenue between a point 30.5 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metre east of Beecroft Road between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour, for a maximum parking period of 3 hours.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing with the assistance of outside planners, if required, to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

An application to the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel, to permit the construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling, was refused by the committee on March 17, 2010.  The owner sought variances for Gross Floor Area of 0.62 times the area of the lot, whereas a maximum of 0.35 times the area of the lot is permitted; and an east side lot line setback of 0.54 metres, whereas a minimum of 0.9 metres is required for the portion of the building not exceeding 17 metres in depth and where the side wall contains openings.

The owner has appealed the Committee decision to the Ontario Municipal Board and a hearing is scheduled for June 8, 2010.

A City Planning Staff Report recommended conditional approval stating that: “the proposed gross floor area be reduced to be more in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood, and with the previous Committee decisions”, and “the proposed gross floor area is considered atypical and excessive for this neighbourhood, the intent of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law is not met”.

The City’s new Official Plan speaks directly to this issue in Policy 4.1.5 which states:

"Development in established Neighbourhoods will respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.”

As the local Councillor I request Council authorize the City Solicitor and outside Planning staff, if required, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and outside Planning assistance, if required, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

An application to the Committee of Adjustment, North York Panel, to permit the construction of a new two-storey detached dwelling and a detached garage in the rear yard, was modified by the committee on April 14, 2010. The owner sought variances for Gross Floor Area of 0.56 times the area of the lot, whereas a maximum of 0.35 times the area of the lot is permitted.  The Committee modified this variance to 0.50 times the area of the lot.

The owner has appealed the Committee decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.  No hearing has been scheduled.

Planning staff did not report on this application.

The City’s new Official Plan speaks directly to this issue in Policy 4.1.5 which states:

"Development in established Neighbourhoods will respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood.”

As the local Councillor I request Council authorize the City Solicitor and outside Planning staff, if required, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, to delete the existing 40 km/h speed limit on Anthony Road from the westerly limit of Northgate Drive to the easterly limit of Winston Park Boulevard;

2.         Amended By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, to install a 40 km/h speed limit on Anthony Road, from Dufferin Street to Winston Park Boulevard;

3.         Amended By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, to install a 40 km/h speed limit on Winston Park Boulevard from Dufferin Street to Deverell Crescent; and

4.         Amended By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, to install a 40 km/h speed limit on Deverell Crescent from Winston Park Boulevard to Winston Park Boulevard.

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

The residents of Winston Park Boulevard and Anthony Road have requested that the speed limit on both roadways as noted above be reduced from 50 km/h to 40km/h, as there are a high number of pedestrians that utilize both roadways to either access Wilson Avenue or Dufferin Street.

Staff of the Transportation Services Division, North York District has reviewed the flow of traffic on both roadways and have concluded that given that there are no sidewalks on the on the following sections of roadways a 40 km/h speed limit is justified:

-           Winston Park Boulevard between Wilson Avenue and Lady York Avenue;

-           Winston Park Boulevard between Northgate Drive to Deverell Crescent; and

-           Deverell Crescent between Winston Park Boulevard and Winston Park Boulevard

However as for Anthony Road, the warrant for the installation of a 40 km/h speed limit has not been met, as there is a sidewalk on the south side of Anthony Road.

The following table identifies the results of the most recent traffic studies conducted by Transportation Services:

The amendment to the existing speed limit will address the residents concerns and ultimately reduce the operating speeds on both roadways

It should be noted that all costs associated with the amendments of parking regulations will be included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimates.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended the appropriate by-laws to delete the prohibited parking regulations on both sides of Killdeer Crescent between the northerly intersection with Brentcliffe Road and the southerly intersection with Brentcliffe Road from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

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

The area residents on Killdeer Crescent have requested that the current parking restrictions on both sides of Killdeer Crescent from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, between the northerly and southerly intersections with Brentcliffe Road be removed in order to facilitate on-street parking in the morning.

Currently, parking on Killdeer Crescent is prohibited on both sides of Killdeer Crescent between the northerly and southerly intersection with Brentcliffe Road from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

Transportation Services Division staff have confirmed that the current parking restrictions during the morning were implemented to discourage on-street parking on Killdeer Crescent by patrons of the previously occupied institutions in the area. As these properties no longer operate as institutions, there is no demand for on-street parking on Killdeer Crescent that would require parking prohibitions. In this regard, the Transportation Services Division would support the removal of the existing parking restrictions during the morning period on Killdeer Crescent.

It should be noted that all costs associated with the amendments of parking regulations will be included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

North York Community Council:

1.         Exempted the property at 136 Overland Drive from the North York Driveway and Entrance Policy to allow for an additional driveway with hammerhead to be constructed with permeable material, as per the plan from J.S. Barmi Architect, subject to:

a.         the existing driveway at 136 Overland Drive being reduced so that the existing driveway would have a maximum width of 10 feet 6 inches.

2.         Directed that the owner comply with all other pertinent City requirements with respect to tree protection and landscaping.

In December, 2009 the new owner of the property at 136 Overland Drive applied to the City for additional access to his property.  Right-of-Way staff denied the application because the lot is one (1) foot narrower than the required 60 ft as stated in the North York Driveway and Entrance Policy.  The current driveway is located close to Leslie Street and is frequently blocked by vehicles waiting at the stop sign to turn onto Leslie Street.

To safely access and exit his property the owner is proposing an additional driveway with hammerhead on private property as per the attached drawing.    The owner has agreed to narrow the existing driveway so it complies with City regulations.  A large private tree in the front yard will be protected under this proposal.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule XVIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the Through Highways designation for Green Belt Drive from the easterly limit of Don Mills Road to the easterly limit of Nob Lane.

2.         Amended Schedule XIX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to require traffic to stop at the intersection of Green Belt Drive and Nob Lane/Humphrey Gate, on Green Belt Drive east and west of Nob Lane/Humphrey Gate.

3.         Amended Schedule XIX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to require traffic to stop at the intersection of Green Belt Drive and Nob Lane/Humphrey Gate, on Nob Lane north of Green Belt Drive.

4.         Amended Schedule XIX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to require traffic to stop at the intersection of Green Belt Drive and Nob Lane/Humphrey Gate, on Humphrey Gate south of Green Belt Drive.

5.         Amended Schedule XIX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to require traffic to stop at the intersection of Green Belt Drive and Dallimore Circle, on Dallimore Circle south of Green Belt Drive.

This report is about a matter for which 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.

At its meeting of April 27, 2010, North York Community Council directed the Transportation Services Division to report to the North York Community Council meeting of May 25, 2010, on the feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at the intersection of Green Belt Drive and Nob Lane/Humphrey Gate.

The installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Green Belt Drive and Nob Lane/Humphrey Gate will establish right-of-way controls for vehicles and improve the environment for pedestrians crossing at this location.

North York Community Council:

1.         Directed Heritage Preservation Services staff to prepare a report for the August 17, 2010 meeting of the North York Community Council that will provide appropriate recommendations for City Council to grant authority to enter into a heritage easement agreement for the property at 34 Parkview Avenue (John McKenzie House, Coach House, Stable and Milk House) with the Ontario Heritage Trust, and amend By-law No. 31872 (former City of North York) designating the property at 34 Parkview Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         Directed Heritage Preservation Services, as part of their report, to extend the boundaries of the site covered by the designation, as appropriate, to include the McKenzie Parkette and any adjacent City lands designated as parkland or open space or which are in the process of being so designated.

North York Community Council:

1.         Referred the matter of using tempered glass as a swimming pool enclosure to the Licensing and Standards Committee and requested that the Licensing and Standards Committee consider amending the appropriate by-law to include such material as a permitted use.

2.         Requested that this matter be placed on the Legislation and Licensing Committee agenda for its meeting on May 27, 2010.

3.         Directed that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, provide a verbal report at that meeting.

North York Community Council:

1.         Amended Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the no parking at anytime prohibition on the south side of Coldstream Avenue from Glenmount Avenue to a point 80 metres east thereof.

2.         Amended Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to install no stopping at anytime prohibition on the south side of Coldstream Avenue from a point 60 metres east of Glenmount Avenue to a point 20 metres east thereof.

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

The residents of Coldstream Avenue from Bathurst Street to Glenmount Avenue and the representatives of the Kollel Avreichim (Institute of Advanced Taimudic Study) at 515 Coldstream Avenue, have requested that the existing No Parking Anytime prohibitions on the south side of the roadway between 519 Coldstream Avenue and Glenmount Avenue be rescinded as they are negatively impacting the members of the Kollel and the residents in this area.

Currently parking on Coldstream Avenue between Bathurst Street and Glenmount Avenue is permitted for maximum periods of three hours on the south side east of 515 Coldstream Avenue by means of 22 angled parking spaces.  Parking is prohibited at anytime on the north side, from Bathurst Street to Glenmount Avenue and on the south side from Glenmount Avenue to a point 80 metres east thereof (east lot line of 519 Coldstream Avenue).  It should be noted that due to the angled parking, the roadway width from the east lot line of 521 Coldstream Avenue to Bathurst Street is only 7.5 metres wide. Whereas the westerly end of the roadway is 8.5 metres wide.   A municipal sidewalk is located on the south side of the roadway.

At my request, Transportation Services Division staff attended a public meeting on May 5, to discuss the concerns of the residents and to determine if the existing parking prohibitions on the south side of the roadway between Glenmount Avenue and the east lot line of 519 Coldstream Avenue could be amended.   At the commencement of the meeting the residents of the roadway and the members of the Kollel Avreichim, had indicated that they have recently achieved a compromise that would address all parties concerns and as such requested Transportation Services endorsement. This compromise would require that the existing parking prohibitions on the south side of the roadway be amended as follows:

-           Permit three hour parking on the south side of the roadway from Glenmount Avenue to the east lot line of 521 Coldstream Avenue; and

-           Prohibit Stopping at Anytime on the south side of the roadway from the east lot line of 521 Coldstream Avenue to the east lot line of 519 Coldstream Avenue.

Staff has reviewed the submission by the residents and the members of the Kollel Avreichim and have confirmed that the above submission is acceptable, however would also recommend that parking at anytime be prohibited on the south side from Glenmount Avenue to a point 15 metres east thereof.

The amendment to the existing parking restrictions on the south side of Coldstream Avenue will provide the Kollel Avreichim with approximately 5 on-street parking spaces and still maintain two-way traffic flow on the narrow section of the roadway and allow unrestricted access and egress to the residential properties along this section of the roadway.

It should be noted that all costs associated with the amendments of parking regulations will be included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimates.

North York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance from North York Driveway and Entrance Policy authorizing a 2.74 metre widening of the driveway at 47 Romney Road, tapered to meet a one metre ramp extension.

The resident of 47 Romney Road has applied for permission to widen their existing driveway and curb cut which according to the North York Driveway and Entrance Policy was installed so as to match the existing garage door opening. The resident would like to widen the driveway approximately 2.74 metres (9 feet) over the allowed driveway width of 3.05 metres (10 feet).

North York Community Council:

1.         Directed that the provision for a poll be set aside and the application for front-pad parking at 354 Cranbrooke Avenue be processed according to City guidelines and policies.

2.         Directed that all applicable fees be applied.

North York Community Council:

1.         Authorized the City Clerk to initiate a poll for the residents of Briar Hill between Birdsall Avenue and Rosewell Avenue for the purposes of determining whether or not there is support for the installation of speed bumps.

2.         Directed that the poll seeks to determine support for removing the stop sign if the speed bumps are installed.

This motion would initiate a poll of residents on Briar Hill between Birdsall and Rosewell to determine whether residents are in favour of extending speed bumps eastward.  An informal poll has been done which has determined that residents are in favour of extending the installation of speed bumps and potentially removing the stop sign at the tee-intersection of Briar Hill and Birdsall.

North York Community Council:

1.         Directed that any funds associated with the developing and framing of the group photograph taken of the Members of the North York Community Council, to be placed on the wall outside the Council Chamber at the North York Civic Centre, be taken from the North York Community Council Hospitality Budget.

General Bills

North York Community Council enacted By-laws 555-2010 to 559-2010.

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 560-2010.