![]() |
Agenda |
Supplementary |
Toronto and East York Community Council |
Meeting No. | 32 | Contact | Rosalind Dyers, Committee Administrator | |
Meeting Date |
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
Phone | 416-392-7033 | |
Start Time |
9:30 AM |
teycc@toronto.ca | ||
Location |
Committee Room 1, City Hall
|
Chair | Councillor Pam McConnell |
TE32.82 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
|
Ward: 19 |
Sign Variance - 2 Strachan Avenue (200 Manitoba Drive) |
Origin |
(March 6, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that:
1. City Council refuse the request for a variance to permit the replacement of an existing illuminated ground sign containing both first and third party advertising, with a newly designed ground sign with both static and electronic static copy also containing first and third party advertising at the property within the Exhibition grounds having a convenience address of 200 Manitoba Drive. |
Summary |
This report reviews and makes recommendations on a request by Steve Wolowich of Astral Media Outdoor, L.P., on behalf of The City of Toronto, Exhibition Place, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification and third party advertising purposes, the replacement of an existing illuminated ground sign containing both first and third party advertising, with a newly designed ground sign with both static and electronic static copy also containing first and third party advertising at the property within the Exhibition grounds having a convenience address of 200 Manitoba Drive.
Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variance is not minor and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.82 - Staff Report - 2 Strachan Avenue - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28301.pdf) |
TE32.85 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 20 |
Sign Variance - 299 Bloor Street West |
Origin |
(February 19, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a variance to permit two illuminated canopy signs having a cumulative area of 4.62 square metres on the front and west faces of the ticket sales kiosk canopy at 299 Bloor Street West.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. |
Summary |
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 Robert Doran, on behalf of Robert Doran and Associates, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, the installation of two illuminated marquee signs on a canopy to be constructed on the existing ticket sales kiosk of Varsity Stadium located on the University of Toronto lands.
Staff recommends approval of the application. The variance is minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.85 - Staff Report - 299 Bloor Street West - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28212.pdf) |
TE32.86 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 20 |
Sign Variance - 231 College Street |
Origin |
(March 5, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refuse the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the east elevation of the building at 231 College Street. |
Summary |
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 Steve Wolowich of Astral Media Outdoor, L.P., on behalf of Curtro Holdings Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute that would display three image panels, on the west elevation of the building at 231 College Street.
Staff recommends refusal of this application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.86 - Staff Report - 231 College Street - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28293.pdf) |
TE32.89 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 20 |
Sign Variance - 370 King Street West |
Origin |
(March 3, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for variance to permit two illuminated fascia sign to be located on the property at 370 King Street West.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and
b that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. |
Summary |
This report reviews and makes recommendations on a request by Sam Cini of Sign Age & Lighting Systems Inc. on behalf of King Street Enterprises, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, the erection of two (2) vertically applied illuminated signs at the uppermost storeys of the building in order to facilitate the re-branding of the existing hotel located on the property for “Hyatt Regency Toronto”.
|
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.89 -Staff Report - 370 King Street West - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28214.pdf) |
TE32.90 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 20 |
Sign Variance - 10 Lower Spadina Avenue |
Origin |
(February 19, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refuse the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, an illuminated fascia sign on the north elevation of the building and two fascia signs as an art form on the east and south elevations of the building at 10 Lower Spadina Avenue. |
Summary |
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 Leslie Abro of Abcon Outdoor Inc, on behalf of Trans Globe Property Management Services Ltd., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, an illuminated fascia sign on the north elevation of the building and two fascia signs as an art form on the east and south elevations of the building at 10 Lower Jarvis Street.
Staff recommends refusal of this application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.90 - Staff Report - 10 Lower Spadina Avenue - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28215.pdf) |
TE32.91 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 20 |
Sign Variance - 181 Wellington Street West |
Origin |
(February 18, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a variance Code to permit, for identification and direction purposes, four illuminated Pedestal signs along the north frontage of the property for Ritz Carlton Hotel on this property at 181 Wellington Street West.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. |
Summary |
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 Kirk Morozov of Kramer Design Associates, on behalf of Graywood Development Ltd., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification and direction purposes, four illuminated Pedestal signs along the north frontage of the property for Ritz Carlton Hotel on this property at 181 Wellington Street West.
Staff recommends approval of the application. The variances are minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.91 - Staff Report - 181 Wellington Street West - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28295.pdf) |
TE32.92 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 21 |
Sign Variance - 801 Eglinton Avenue West |
Origin |
(March 5, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refuse the request for variances permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated tri-panel fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building 801 Eglinton Avenue West. |
Summary |
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 Steve Wolowich of Astral Media Outdoor, L.P., on behalf of TVM Eglinton Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated tri-panel fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building at 801 Eglinton Avenue West.
Staff recommends refusal of this application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.92 - Staff Report - 801 Eglinton Avenue West - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28296.pdf) |
TE32.94 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 22 |
Sign Variance - 3 Broadway Avenue |
Origin |
(March 4, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refuse the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, a non-illuminated fascia sign on the north elevation of the building at 3 Broadway Avenue. |
Summary |
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 Abro of Abcon Outdoor Inc, on behalf of D.D.3. Broadway Ltd., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, a non-illuminated fascia sign on the north elevation of the building at 3 Broadway Avenue. Staff recommends refusal of this application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.94 - Staff Report - 3 Broadway Avenue - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28216.pdf) |
TE32.96 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 22 |
Sign Variance - 150 Eglinton Avenue East |
Origin |
(March 5, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refuse the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated tri-panel fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building at 150 Eglinton Avenue East. |
Summary |
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 Steve Wolowich of Astral Media Outdoor, L.P., on behalf of Tillyard Management Inc., in Trust for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated tri-panel fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building at 150 Eglinton Avenue East.
Staff recommends refusal of this application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.96 - Staff Report - 150 Eglinton Avenue East - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28217.pdf) |
TE32.97 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 22 |
Sign Variance - 2181 Yonge Street |
Origin |
(March 3, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for variance to permit the two existing signs on the property (signs E and F) to be illuminated at 2181 Yonge Street.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. |
Summary |
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 Sabrina Bozzo of Minto Urban Communities Inc. for approval of a variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, two existing non-illuminated pedestal type signs approved by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 2008, ITEM TE 18.53 and constructed under building permit 08-203070 to now be permitted to contain illumination.
Staff recommends approval of the application. The variance is minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.97 - Staff Report - 2181 Yonge Street - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28218.pdf) |
TE32.98 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 27 |
Sign Variance - 134 Carlton Street |
Origin |
(March 5, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refuse the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated tri-panel fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building at 134 Carlton Street. |
Summary |
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 Steve Wolowich of Astral Media Outdoor, L.P., on behalf of National Realty Management, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated tri-panel fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building at 134 Carlton Street.
Staff recommends refusal of this application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.98 - Staff Report - 134 Carlton Street - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28297.pdf) |
TE32.100 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 27 |
Sign Variance - 33 Gerrard Street West |
Origin |
(March 4, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Refuse the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legal non-conforming illuminated fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building at 33 Gerrard Street West. |
Summary |
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 Steve Wolowich of Astral Media Outdoor, L.P., on behalf of National Realty Management, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an existing legally installed illuminated tri-vision fascia sign with a newly designed illuminated fascia sign containing a horizontally rotating scroll copy attribute, on the west elevation of the building at 33 Gerrard Street West.
Staff recommends refusal of this application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.100 - Staff Report - 33 Gerrard Street West - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28219.pdf) |
TE32.101 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 27 |
Sign Variance - 11 St Joseph Street |
Origin |
(March 3, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council
1. Refuse the request for a variance to permit one non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign on the front façade of the existing heritage building at 11 St. Joseph Street. |
Summary |
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 Vince Siu on behalf of Uptown Rosemont Inc for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, the erection of a non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign, twenty-six (26) square metres in area, at second storey level of existing heritage building for the purposes of advertising residential units to be offered for sale on the property, “Eleven Residences”. Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variance is not minor and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.101 - Staff Report - 11 St Joseph Street - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28180.pdf) |
TE32.102 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 27 |
Sign Variance - 330 Yonge Street |
Origin |
(March 8, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for variances to permit, for identification purposes, a non-illuminated projecting sign, one non-illuminated fascia sign on the front elevation of the building and one illuminated first party roof sign on top of the front parapet wall of the building at 330 Yonge Street, and that energy efficient lights be used, and the visible sign structure and attributes are constructed of non-corrosive materials.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official.
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. |
Summary |
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 Ryan Gaal of Duncan – Gaal Enterprises Inc., on behalf of Sam Baluch of 1026406 Ontario Ltd., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, a non-illuminated projecting sign, one non-illuminated fascia sign on the front elevation of the building and one illuminated first party roof sign on top of the front parapet wall of the building at 330 Yonge Street.
Staff recommends approval of the application. The variances are minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.102 - Staff Report - 330 Yonge Street - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28298.pdf) |
TE32.107 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 28 |
Sign Variance - 158 Eastern Avenue |
Origin |
(March 3, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
1. Approve the request for variance to permit one non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign to be located on the front face of the existing building at 158 Eastern Avenue.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.
3. Direct that the approval shall be limited to a period not exceeding two years from the date of this decision. |
Summary |
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 Vince Siu, on behalf of Ontario Realty Corporation, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, the erection of a non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign, forty seven and one-half (47.5) square metres in area, attached to the front facade of the existing non-residential building on the property for the purposes of advertising the "River City" development in the West Don Lands Precinct Area.
Staff recommends approval of the application. The variance is minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.107 - Staff Report - 158 Eastern Avenue - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28181.pdf) |
TE32.108 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 28 |
Sign Variance - 171 Eastern Avenue |
Origin |
(February 19, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for variance to permit one single faced and non-illuminated ground sign to be located in the frontage of the lot adjacent to Eastern Avenue at St. Lawrence Street at 171 Eastern Avenue.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.
3. Direct that the approval shall be limited to a period not exceeding two years from the date of this decision, such sign including the sign structure and piers to be removed upon expiration of the approval. |
Summary |
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 Vince Siu, on behalf of Ontario Realty Corporation, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, the erection of a single faced and non-illuminated ground sign for the temporary sales office marketing and selling the units to be erected in the “River City” development within the West Don Lands Precinct Area. Staff recommends approval of the application. The variances are minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.108 - Staff Report - 171 Eastern Avenue - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28182.pdf) |
TE32.109 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 28 |
Sign Variance - 185 Eastern Avenue |
Origin |
(March 3, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for variance to permit one non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign to be located on the most westerly north facing wall of the existing building at 185 Eastern Avenue.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.
3. Direct that the approval shall be limited to a period not exceeding two years from the date of this decision.
4. Direct that the attachment of the sign to the existing wall of the building shall be located solely in the mortar joints so as not to damage the existing masonry units, subject to the approval of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
5. Direct that the applicant shall provide a conservation plan detailing how any damage to the mortar joints will be repaired upon the removal of such sign, subject to approval of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services. |
Summary |
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 Vince Siu, on behalf of Ontario Realty Corporation, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, the erection of a non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign, forty-three (43) square metres in area, attached the most westerly north facing wall of the existing non- residential building on the property for the purposes of advertising the "River City" development in the West Don Lands Precinct Area. Staff recommends approval of the application. The variance is minor and within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.109 - Staff Report - 185 Eastern Avenue - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28183.pdf) |
TE32.120 | ACTION |
1:30 PM |
Delegated |
Ward: 30 |
Sign Variance - 375 Eastern Avenue |
Origin |
(February 11, 2010) Report from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District |
Recommendations |
The Toronto Building Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approve the request for a variance to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, an illuminated ground sign located at the northwest corner of the property at 375 Eastern Avenue.
2. Direct the City Clerk's Office to advise the applicant:
a. upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official.
b. that the sign permit application related to this approval be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010. |
Summary |
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 Brett Smith, on behalf of Eastern Self Storage Limited, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal code to maintain an existing ground sign utilized for 3rd party advertising purposes at the northwest corner, near the front of the property municipally known as 375 Eastern Ave.
Staff recommends approval of the application. The variance is minor and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. |
Financial Impact |
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact. |
Background Information |
TE32.120 - Staff Report - 375 Eastern Avenue - Sign Variance (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-28299.pdf) |