City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council prohibit eastbound left turns at anytime on Tolman Street at Yonge Street.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council prohibit eastbound left turns at anytime on Tolman Street at Yonge Street.

To obtain approval to prohibit eastbound left turns at anytime on Tolman Street at Yonge Street.

The implementation of left turn prohibitions on Tolman Street at Yonge Street will improve both the traffic operations and the pedestrian environment at the intersection.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council prohibit U-turns in both directions on Bayview Avenue between Sheppard Avenue East and Bayview Mews Lane.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council prohibit U-turns in both directions on Bayview Avenue between Sheppard Avenue East and Bayview Mews Lane.

To obtain approval to prohibit U-turns in both directions on Bayview Avenue between Sheppard Avenue East and Bayview Mews Lane.

The prohibition of U-turns on Bayview Avenue, between Sheppard Avenue East and Bayview Mews lane, will address concerns that vehicles conducting U-turns are creating a dangerous situation for motorists on Bayview Avenue and for motorists exiting Mallingham Court and Teagarden Court.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bayview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council appoint Councillor Jenkins to the North York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office ending November 30, 2010, and until a successor is appointed.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council appoint Councillor Jenkins to the North York Community Preservation Panel for a term of office ending November 30, 2010, and until a successor is appointed.

This report forwards information and a list of Members interested in being appointed to the North York Community Preservation Panel, so that Community Council may nominate Members for appointment by Council.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council amend Interim Control By-law 200-2009 substantially in accordance with the proposed By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (January 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to extend by one year the period of time which the By-law is in effect.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the By-law as may be required.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Interim Control By-law 200-2009 substantially in accordance with the proposed By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (January 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to extend by one year the period of time which the By-law is in effect.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the By-law as may be required.

This report recommends an extension to Interim Control By-law 200-2009 for a one year period to complete the study of the policies and regulations pertaining to places of worship in the Parkway-Finch Business Park.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

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 7 to the report (January 20, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with Section 2 (a) of the Draft Zoning By-law being amended to read as follows:

"Permitted Uses

2. (a)    In addition to the uses permitted by the R6 zone, a home occupation use that is limited to a travel agency shall also be permitted within the building existing on the date of enactment of this exception."

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 1 to the report (January 20, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

a.         obtain site plan approval from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and enter into a Site Plan Agreement under section 41 of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; and

b.         convey to the City, for a minimal sum and free and clear of all encumbrances, a road widening measuring approximately 4.89 metres along the Finch Avenue East frontage.

5.         City Council direct that the home occupation be subject to an annual inspection by Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and proof of residency be confirmed to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District and the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District.

6.         City Council direct that no exterior signage be permitted in relation to this home occupation.

North York Community Council 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 7 to the report (January 20, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with Section 2 (a) of the Draft Zoning By-law being amended to read as follows:

"Permitted Uses

2. (a)    In addition to the uses permitted by the R6 zone, a home occupation use that is limited to a travel agency shall also be permitted within the building existing on the date of enactment of this exception."

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 1 to the report (January 20, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

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

a.         obtain site plan approval from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and enter into a Site Plan Agreement under section 41 of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; and

b.         convey to the City, for a minimal sum and free and clear of all encumbrances, a road widening measuring approximately 4.89 metres along the Finch Avenue East frontage.

5.         City Council direct that the home occupation be subject to an annual inspection by Municipal Licensing and Standards Division and proof of residency be confirmed to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, North York District and the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District.

6.         City Council direct that no exterior signage be permitted in relation to this home occupation.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 9, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

These applications were made on November 20, 2007 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applicant proposes to permit a home occupation (live/work) in an existing single family dwelling located at 257 Finch Avenue East. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law and approve in principle the Site Plan Control application.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

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. 5 to the report (January 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to the Draft Zoning By-law being amended to include the following provision:

a.         That the 12 units fronting Wilson Avenue, to be used for “both commercial and residential purposes”, be defined as “either commercial or live work units” and such units be required to display signage to denote their commercial component.

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

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to provide or fund the following facilities, services and/or matters:

a.         in support of the Wilson Avenue Streetscape Study, a cash contribution of $20,000 for streetscape improvements in the immediate vicinity of the site as follows:

i.          street tree replacement/installation along both sides of Wilson Avenue beyond the subject property where opportunities exist within the City’s right-of-way.  Specifically, adjacent to the TTC parking lot from Allen Road to Wilson Heights Boulevard on the north side of Wilson Avenue, on the west side of Wilson Heights Boulevard on the north side of Wilson Avenue to a point in alignment with the centreline of Ansford Avenue, and across the frontage of the TTC parking lot from the Allen Expressway to the northwest corner of the applicants property on the south side of Wilson Avenue; and

ii.         replacement of asphalt with decorative concrete or unit pavers in the boulevard along Wilson Avenue beyond the subject property where opportunities exist in the locations identified in i. above;

b.         a cash contribution of $150,000 or 0.5%, whichever is greater, for an on-site public art installation under the Percent for Public Art Program; and

c.         a cash contribution of $400,000 for recreational capital facilities in Ward 10, the specific expenditure of these funds is to be determined through discussions between the Ward Councillor, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, City Planning staff and other City Divisions as required.

4.         City Council require that direct pedestrian access be provided from the property to the adjacent commuter parking lot, subject to the location being determined by staff in consultation with the local Councillor, and that the condominium corporation maintain the portion of the direct access on their lands and the City maintain the portion of the direct access on City land.

5.         City Council require that the building be subject to the TTC Transit Pass Policy.

North York Community Council 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. 5 to the report (January 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to the Draft Zoning By-law being amended to include the following provision:

a.         That the 12 units fronting Wilson Avenue, to be used for “both commercial and residential purposes”, be defined as “either commercial or live work units” and such units be required to display signage to denote their commercial component.

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

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Section 37 Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, to provide or fund the following facilities, services and/or matters:

a.         in support of the Wilson Avenue Streetscape Study, a cash contribution of $20,000 for streetscape improvements in the immediate vicinity of the site as follows:

i.          street tree replacement/installation along both sides of Wilson Avenue beyond the subject property where opportunities exist within the City’s right-of-way.  Specifically, adjacent to the TTC parking lot from Allen Road to Wilson Heights Boulevard on the north side of Wilson Avenue, on the west side of Wilson Heights Boulevard on the north side of Wilson Avenue to a point in alignment with the centreline of Ansford Avenue, and across the frontage of the TTC parking lot from the Allen Expressway to the northwest corner of the applicants property on the south side of Wilson Avenue; and

ii.         replacement of asphalt with decorative concrete or unit pavers in the boulevard along Wilson Avenue beyond the subject property where opportunities exist in the locations identified in i. above;

b.         a cash contribution of $150,000 or 0.5%, whichever is greater, for an on-site public art installation under the Percent for Public Art Program; and

c.         a cash contribution of $400,000 for recreational capital facilities in Ward 10, the specific expenditure of these funds is to be determined through discussions between the Ward Councillor, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, City Planning staff and other City Divisions as required.

4.         City Council require that direct pedestrian access be provided from the property to the adjacent commuter parking lot, subject to the location being determined by staff in consultation with the local Councillor, and that the condominium corporation maintain the portion of the direct access on their lands and the City maintain the portion of the direct access on City land.

5.         City Council require that the building be subject to the TTC Transit Pass Policy.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 9, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application was made on June 5, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to rezone the subject lands to permit a mixed-use condominium development on the southwest corner of the intersection of Tippet Road and Wilson Avenue.  The proposal is for a 7-storey base building with ground floor commercial units and two-storey residential units that could be used for commercial purposes.  An additional 6-storey tower is proposed at the west end of the site and an additional 7-storey tower is proposed at the east end.

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

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner may approve the draft plan subdivision, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (January 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report (January 21, 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 subdivision for registration;

b.         the applicant agreeing to address all Technical Services' requirements and adhering to all Technical Services Conditions to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services;

c.         the applicant fulfilling all Technical Services Conditions prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

d.         such revisions to the proposed plan of subdivision or additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem appropriate to address matters arising from the ongoing technical review of the development.

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, the Executive Director of Technical Services, and other appropriate staff, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the City-wide implications of Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) advising the City that ORC and Infrastructure Ontario will not be able to provide indemnities, letters of credit or deposits on any Provincial projects.

3.         City Council direct City staff to continue to seek appropriate and reasonable indemnities, letters of credit or deposits on this application, and the related rezoning and site plan control applications, in order to protect the City’s interests.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner may approve the draft plan subdivision, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (January 21, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 3 to the report (January 21, 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 subdivision for registration;

b.         the applicant agreeing to address all Technical Services' requirements and adhering to all Technical Services Conditions to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services;

c.         the applicant fulfilling all Technical Services Conditions prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

d.         such revisions to the proposed plan of subdivision or additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem appropriate to address matters arising from the ongoing technical review of the development.

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director City Planning, the Executive Director of Technical Services, and other appropriate staff, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the City-wide implications of Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) advising the City that ORC and Infrastructure Ontario will not be able to provide indemnities, letters of credit or deposits on any Provincial projects.

3.         City Council direct City staff to continue to seek appropriate and reasonable indemnities, letters of credit or deposits on this application, and the related rezoning and site plan control applications, in order to protect the City’s interests.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on February 9, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application was made on February 2, 2009 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This subdivision application for 1201 Wilson Avenue is to allow for the establishment of development blocks and public streets to provide for the future development of a Provincial campus which will include institutional, office and accessory commercial uses including the proposed Humber River Regional Hospital, the Forensics Centre and Coroners’ Complex and Provincial office buildings.

This report advises that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Consent and Minor Variance decisions to the Ontario Municipal Board, regarding 194 Burnett Avenue.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Consent and Minor Variance decisions to the Ontario Municipal Board, regarding 194 Burnett Avenue.

The owner of 194 Burnett Avenue, submitted a consent application to the North York District Committee of Adjustment for the division of a parcel of residential lands into two (2) parts for the creation of a new residential building lot.

The owner of 194 Burnett Avenue, also submitted two (2) minor variance applications to permit the construction of a new two storey dwelling on each of the newly created lots.

Variances were requested with respect to lot frontage, lot area, lot coverage, finished first floor elevation, height, and east and west internal side yard setbacks, for each of the proposed dwellings.

The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto (North District) approved the Consent application and the associated Minor Variance applications at the February 3, 2010 meeting.

Planning staff commented that the proposed lots would be the smallest lots within the study area and that the proposed dwellings would not be in keeping with the physical character of the area.

The last date to file an appeal against the decision of the Committee of Adjustment for the Consent decision is March 2, 2010.

The last date to file an appeal against the decision of the Committee of Adjustment for the Minor Variance decisions is February 23, 2010.

The Councillor is requesting the City of Toronto appeal the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.

The Councillor is requesting representation at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to defer payment of all planning application fees until such time as the amount of gross floor area in each phase of development to be comprised of non-profit housing is known and the fees for the market housing can be determined.

2.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement with TCHC setting out the terms and conditions of the deferment, acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to defer payment of all planning application fees until such time as the amount of gross floor area in each phase of development to be comprised of non-profit housing is known and the fees for the market housing can be determined.

2.         City Council grant authority to enter into an agreement with TCHC setting out the terms and conditions of the deferment, acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010, adopted the following:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in opposition to the granting of the three minor variances in the matter A0427/09NY - 246 Holmes Avenue, and further that the City Solicitor be instructed not to oppose the minor variance for the maximum building length of 17.07m provided the applicant withdraws its request for the two minor variances to the minimum sideyards.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in opposition to the granting of the three minor variances in the matter A0427/09NY - 246 Holmes Avenue, and further that the City Solicitor be instructed not to oppose the minor variance for the maximum building length of 17.07m provided the applicant withdraws its request for the two minor variances to the minimum sideyards.