The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council enact the draft by-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close the public lane extending southerly from St. Joseph Street at the rear of 616 to 618 Yonge Street, shown as Part 1 on Draft Reference Plan prepared by R. Avis Surveying Inc. and marked as Drawing No. 2584-OR.DWG.

To enact a By-law to permanently close the public lane extending southerly from St. Joseph Street at the rear of 616 to 618 Yonge Street, shown as Part 1 on Draft Reference Plan prepared by R. Avis Surveying Inc. and marked as Drawing No. 2584-OR.DWG as a public lane and be sold upon the terms and conditions set out in Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE30.97, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on January 26 and 27, 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

A.        City Council enact the draft-law from the City Solicitor to permanently close portions of Bonnycastle Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East as public highways:

1.         The portion of Bonnycastle Street, described as follows:

                        Part of PIN 21384-0081 (LT)

Being Part of Princess Street Plan 666E Toronto (AKA Bonnycastle Street);  Between Lake Shore Boulevard and Queens Quay, Toronto, designated as Part 2 on Plan 66R-24664, City of Toronto Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66).

2.         The portion of Lake Shore Boulevard East, described as follows:

                        Part of PIN 21092-0256 (LT)

Being Part of Lot 12 Plan 694E Toronto

Known as Lake Shore Blvd East; Between Parliament Street and Lower Sherbourne Street, City of Toronto designated as Part 1 on Plan 66R-24664, City of Toronto Land Titles Division of the Toronto Registry Office (No. 66),

and that Sections 1. and 2. of this By-law not take effect until the moment in time immediately prior to the registration in the appropriate land registry office of a Transfer, by the City of Toronto as transferor, of the lands described in Sections 1. and 2. of this By-law.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a public meeting on February 9, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, of the proposed enactment of the draft by-law and was posted on the City's web site.  No one appeared before the Community Council.

To enact a By-law to permanently close a portion of Bonnycastle Street and a portion of Lake Shore Boulevard East as public highways and be sold upon the terms and conditions set out in Executive Committee Item EX36.12, as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on November 30, December 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8, 2009.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 295 Adelaide Street West and 100-104 John Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment provided in Attachment 1 of the report dated February 4, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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.         Prior to the introduction of Bills, City Council require that the applicant’s Functional Servicing Report and Transportation Impact Study shall be revised to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

4.         Prior to the introduction of Bills, City Council authorize the introduction of the necessary Bill authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the relocation of 104 John Street.

5.         Prior to the introduction of Bills, City Council require the applicant to submit a Conservation and Rehabilitation Plan for the relocation and restoration of the heritage building at 104 John Street, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, to the satisfaction and acceptance of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.  The Conservation and Rehabilitation Plan must include the following items: (1) “blow-up” elevations and sections of the heritage property; (2) existing conditions assessment; and (3) feasibility study to further explore the method in which relocation of the structure would occur so that the integrity of the heritage structure is not physically compromised.

6.         Prior to the introduction of Bills, City Council authorize the appropriate City officials and require the owner to execute an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the City Solicitor, such agreement to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to secure the following facilities, services and matters:

a.         An indexed cash contribution of $1,300,000.00, of which 10% will be allocated to affordable housing in Ward 20, and the remainder for the provision of one or more of the following:

-           streetscape improvements on John Street;

-           design development supporting the John Street streetscape project; and

-           Heritage Conservation District Studies in the King Spadina East Precinct subject to the appropriate Official Plan Amendment coming into force and effect.

$100,000 of the above cash contribution is to be provided at the enactment of Bills, for the purpose of contributing to design development for the John Street streetscape or one or more Heritage Conservation District studies within the East Precinct of King-Spadina, subject to the appropriate Official Plan Amendment coming into force and effect; $500,000 (indexed) to be provided prior to the issuance of an above-grade building permit; and the remaining $700,000 (indexed) is to be provided prior to the release of the condominium for registration.

b.         A public art contribution in accordance with the Percent for Public Art Program for a value not less than one percent of the gross construction cost.

c.         The provision of a publicly accessible landscaped open space on the John Street frontage of the site, with a minimum size of 335 sq. m.

d.         In substantial accordance with the Conservation Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated June 17, 2009, and on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall relocate and restore the heritage building at 104 John Street, and in the event of a lesser expenditure than identified in the Conservation Plan, the difference shall be re-directed to Heritage Conservation District studies within the King-Spadina East Precinct.

e.         Prior to Site Plan Approval, the applicant shall provide additional information, based on the proposed Conservation Plan drawings to include documentation substantially in accordance with that outlined in Section 3.2.1 Option A (page 12) of the submitted Conservation Plan, specifically:

i.          a detailed plan to outline mitigation measures that address construction impacts relative to the on-site heritage structures;

ii.         plans for interpretive panels or other interpretive materials to communicate the development history of the property including the research content, design and location of the interpretive materials. The interpretation plan shall include panels or materials at both the existing location of the heritage building and the proposed location within the development site. All above components of the plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services; and

iii.        provide a landscape plan for the subject property to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

f.          Prior to the issuance of any building permit, including for demolition, excavation, shoring, foundation or above grade, the owner shall:

i.          provide a Letter of Credit in a form and in an amount satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the Conservation Plan;

ii.         provide final plans satisfactory to the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services.

g.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide evidence and documentation that the project scheme has been implemented, per the approved Conservation Plan, satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

h.         Prior to Site Plan Approval, provide a program of commemoration/ interpretation of archaeological findings within the context of the site's development, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i.          A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the residential units in the building will have at least three bedrooms, or be convertible to three or more bedrooms.

j.          Architectural plans, elevations and landscape drawings will be secured to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in conjunction with the Site Plan Application, and the owner will be required to submit 1:50 scale elevation drawings for the podium illustrating materials and finishes to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

k.         The owner shall incorporate in the construction of the building, and thereafter maintain exterior building and landscape materials to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director.

l.          The owner shall be encouraged to build in conformity with the Green Development Standard Checklist on file with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning Division, received May 4, 2009.

m.        The owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report, as reviewed and accepted by the Executive Director of Technical Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support the development. 

n.         The implementation of any wind mitigation measures required by the applicant’s wind study, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to be submitted as part of a revised application for Site Plan Approval.

o.         Provide and maintain an irrigation system, at the applicant’s expense, for proposed trees within the public road allowances including an automatic timer, designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and constructed with a back flow preventer to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and requirement to maintain in good order and operation.

7.         City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to complete the process to stop up and close the public laneway at the north end of the site.

8.         Prior to the issuance of any below grade permits, including excavation and shoring, the applicant confirm that all archaeological licensing and technical review requirements have been completed to the satisfaction of the City's Planning Division (Heritage Preservation Services Unit) and the Ministry of Culture (Heritage Operations Unit).

The January 15, 2010 report, “295 Adelaide Street West and 100-104 John Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report”, recommends approval for a 43-storey mixed use building at 295 Adelaide Street West and 100-104 John Street.  At the time of report preparation, the Section 37 contribution details were still under discussion between the applicant, staff and the Councillor.  The details have now been resolved.  This supplementary report provides revised recommendations as a result of concluding the negotiations with the applicant.  It also includes the Draft Zoning By-law for the development in Attachment 1.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached to the Supplementary Report dated February 8, 2010 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as Attachment No. 1.

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 an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following:

a.         A payment of $500,000.00, when the site-specific by-law allowing the development comes into full force and effect, and indexed to the non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, for the period from the coming into force of the By-law to the date of payment.

b.         Provision and maintenance of works of public art in publicly accessible portions of the site, or on lands owned by the City in the vicinity, of a value not less than one percent of the cost of construction of all buildings and structures erected on the site.

The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

c.         At the sole discretion of the City's Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the City's Executive Director, Technical Services, for which the owner shall obtain approval in writing from the Chief Planner prior to the issuance of any site plan approval for any portion of the lot pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, either:

i.          maintenance of the existing below grade, publicly accessible pedestrian connection beneath Cumberland Street to the concourse level of the building permitted by this By-law together with the construction, provision and maintenance of a publicly accessible concourse-level corridor between such connection and the "Bay" Toronto Transit Commission subway station; or

ii.         construction, provision and maintenance of a new north-south corridor commencing at the concourse-level connection to the "Bay" Toronto Transit Commission subway station within the building permitted by this By-law and terminating at or near the north-west corner of the lot, together with the construction at the end of the terminus of such corridor of a "knock-out" panel allowing for a simplified connection to a future underground tunnel that may be constructed to connect other lands located further north on Bay Street; or

iii.        such other alternative connection as the owner and the Chief Planner may agree upon in writing, with any such required corridors, connections and "knock-out panel" to be completed prior to the first occupancy of any building erected on the lot subsequent to the enactment of this by-law.  For the sake of clarity, in the event the owner and the Chief Planner cannot agree on an alternative option as provided in clause iii. herein, the owner shall provide either the option in paragraph i. or ii. as determined in the sole discretion of the Chief Planner.

The owner shall provide a letter of credit to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for any portion of the lot in an amount sufficient to secure these requirements, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner in consultation with the Chief Building Official.

d.         Provision and maintenance of a continuous publicly accessible pedestrian connection from Bay Street, at grade, to the concourse level of the proposed building and connecting to the TTC subway station entrance access below Bay Street.

e.         Construction, provision and maintenance of a continuous publicly accessible pedestrian connection from Cumberland Street, at grade, to the concourse level of the existing building on Parcel B and connecting to the below-grade pedestrian connection located below Yonge Street leading to the "Bloor" Toronto Transit Commission subway station.

             f.         Streetscape improvements adjacent to the site.

g.         Approval of architectural plans, elevations and landscape drawings to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in conjunction with the Site Plan Application, and submission of 1:50 scale elevation drawings for the podium illustrating materials and finishes to be approved pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

h.         Provision and maintenance of an irrigation system, at the applicant’s expense, for proposed trees within the public road allowances including an automatic timer, designed to be water efficient by a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and constructed with a back flow preventer to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, and requirement to maintain in good order and operation.

i.          The provision and maintenance of required wind mitigation measures, as identified in a wind tunnel analysis report submitted by the owner to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and the incorporation of such measures into the plans and drawings to be approved pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

j.          Preparation of a Construction Management Plan and Neighbourhood Communication Strategy to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Executive Director, Technical Services.

k.         Payment of costs associated with the proposed conversion of Cumberland Street to two-way operation, from Bay Street up to the site access driveway, including all costs associated with the functional pavement marking and signing plan as may be approved by the City through site plan approval.

l.          If, prior to the issuance of site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the lot or any portion thereof, City Council does not authorize the conversion of the portion of Cumberland Street adjacent to the vehicular access driveway proposed on Parcel A from one-way to two-way operation, the owner shall, prior to the issuance of site plan approval and prior to any building permit issuing for any portion of the lot, seek approval for the reconfiguration of the ground floor plan and parking garage of the proposed development so as to relocate the vehicular ingress/egress, or for the implementation of another suitable alternative access scheme, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Executive Director, Technical Services.

4.         City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

5.         City Council determine that no further notice is required under the Planning Act with respect to this matter.

This application was made on June 27, 2008 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to redevelop the site of the existing 2-storey retail structure at 2 Bloor Street West with a mixed-use development comprising: a 7-storey podium building containing commercial, residential and parking uses, with rooftop villa units above the 7th floor at Bay Street; a 48-storey residential tower fronting onto Cumberland Street and a 36-storey residential tower at Yonge Street.

The proposal represents an opportunity to intensify and revitalize an underutilized site at an important intersection and improve the pedestrian realm along Bay, Cumberland and Yonge Streets.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize Draft Approval of the Plan of Condominium (05 112260 STE 27 CD) for 55 Charles Street West, prepared by R. Avis, OLS on September 10, 2004, revised, and date stamped by City Planning on July 8, 2008, subject to the conditions set forth in Attachment 3 to the report dated January 14, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director to permit such red line revisions as he/she may deem appropriate.

2.         City Council require the owner to fulfil the conditions of Draft Approval of Condominium set forth in Attachment 3 to the report dated January 14, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, including the execution and satisfactory registration of any agreements deemed necessary by the City Solicitor, prior to the City’s consent for final registration and authorize the City Solicitor to prepare any necessary agreements to secure the conditions, as the City Solicitor deems necessary.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Conditions of Draft Approval of Condominium as may be required.

4.         City Council authorize and direct City Officials to take necessary actions to give effect thereto.

An application has been submitted to permit the conversion of a 32-storey, 148 unit rental apartment building into a residential condominium building at 55 Charles Street West.

A Draft Plan of Condominium application (05 112260 STE 27 CD) has been made to create a 149 unit residential condominium by converting the existing 148 apartment units to condominium and constructing an additional residential condominium unit within the existing structure.   

This report reviews and recommends the approval of the application to permit the conversion and authorizes the Chief Planner and Executive Director to approve the Draft Plan of Condominium subject to specific conditions.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report dated January 14, 2010, from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, headed "Part of 769 Broadview Avenue - Rezoning Application - Final Report."

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the application to demolish the subject residential building(s), part of 620 Dundas Street East (251 Sackville Street), 213-235 Sackville Green, 563-583 Dundas Street East, and part of 591 Dundas Street East, with the following conditions, notwithstanding that there is no building permit for replacement buildings on the sites:

a.         the removal, handling and disposal of all hazardous materials including but not limited to asbestos, lead, silica, mercury, and polychlorinated biphenyls shall be conducted in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Labour regulations and guidelines;

b.         the owner shall ensure the implementation of the demolition and excavation dust control measures approved by the Medical Officer of Health;

c.         the owner shall submit any further required information for the review and approval of the Medical Officer of Health and the Chief Building Official, as may be required, prior to the issuance of the demolition permit;

d.         prior to initiating any demolition activities, the owner shall notify Toronto Public Health (416-338-8062) of the date the demolition is scheduled to commence;

e.         all debris and rubble shall be removed from the site immediately after demolition;

f.          any holes on the property shall be back-filled with clean fill; and

g.         the owner shall not commence demolition related activities if it will impact privately owned trees protected under Municipal Code, Chapter 813, Trees, Article III unless the trees have been authorized for removal or tree protection measures have been put in place in accordance with the City of Toronto’s “Tree Protection Policy and Specifications for Construction Near Trees.”

This application is to demolish 71 rental residential units within the Regent Park redevelopment area.  As part of the Council approved revitalization of Regent Park all of the existing social housing units to be demolished will be replaced and tenants are to receive assistance with relocation.

This report is before Community Council, in accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code CH. 363, as amended by By-law 1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council adopt the revised Reasons for Designation for the properties at 395-405 Huron Street (Campus Co-op) as set out in Attachment No. 4A of the report dated October 28, 2009, from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division.

2.         City Council adopt the revised Reasons for Designation for the property at 80 bpNichol Lane (Coach House Books) as set out in Attachment No. 4B of the report dated October 28, 2009, from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division.

3.         Upon receipt of the University of Toronto’s withdrawal of its notices of objection to the proposed designations of the properties at 305-405 Huron Street and 80 bpNichol Lane, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council with the amended Reasons for Designation as set out in Attachments Nos. 4A and 4B, designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council adopt the Revised Reasons for Designation as set out in Attachment 4 of the report dated January 8, 2010, from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division.

2.         Upon receipt of the owners’ withdrawal of their notice of objection, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce a bill in Council with the amended Reasons for Designation as set out in Attachment 4 of the report dated January 8, 2010, from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

This report recommends that City Council amend the Reasons for Designation for the properties at 414-418 Church Street (Stephen Murphy Houses and Store) as adopted by Council at its meeting of April 25-27, 2006, and that Council pass the by-law designating the properties at 414-418 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Following its meeting of April 25-27, 2006, City Council served notice of its intention to designate the properties at 414-418 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  On June 29, 2006, the property owners’ representative submitted an objection to the notice of intention to designate and the matter was referred to the Conservation Review Board.  The property owners have agreed to withdraw their objections subject to minor revisions to the original Reasons for Designation (Attachment No. 3) and their replacement by the revised Reasons for Designation (Attachment No. 4).

Heritage Preservation Services is satisfied that the revised Reasons for Designation will ensure that the property’s cultural heritage values and attributes are preserved.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 21, 2010, considered the report (January 8, 2010) from the Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, respecting 414-418 Church Street - Amendment of Reasons for Designation and Passage of Designating By-law under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the report dated January 12, 2010, from the Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District, respecting the Sign Variance for 2821 Dundas Street West, until its next meeting to be held on March 9, 2010.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for a variance to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated pedestal sign containing an illuminated LED electronic changeable copy message centre at the northeast corner of the property at 1245 Dupont Street.

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 Dominic Rotundo of Pattison Sign Group, on behalf of Gallaria Mall Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated pedestal sign containing an illuminated LED electronic changeable copy message centre at the northeast corner of the property at 1245 Dupont Street.

Staff recommends refusal of this application.  The variance is major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to permit replacement of an existing illuminated third party, four-sided pedestal sign with a newly designed four-sided illuminated ground sign, for third party advertising purposes, along St. Clair Avenue West frontage of the property at 1467 Bathurst Street.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Cross Town Car Wash, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit replacement of an existing four-sided third party, illuminated pedestal sign with a newly designed four-sided third party, illuminated ground sign along St. Clair Avenue West frontage of the property at 1467 Bathurst Street.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for a variance to permit replacement of an existing illuminated third party, four-sided pedestal sign with a newly designed four-sided illuminated ground sign, for third party advertising purposes, along St. Clair Avenue West frontage of the property at 624 St. Clair Avenue West.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of 857447 Ontario Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit replacement of an existing third party, four-sided illuminated pedestal sign with a newly designed four-sided illuminated ground sign for third party advertising purposes, along St. Clair Avenue West frontage of the property at 624 St. Clair Avenue West.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for a variance to permit replacement of four existing third party, four-sided illuminated pedestal signs with four newly designed, four-sided illuminated third party ground signs.  Three of the four pedestal signs are located along the Bathurst Street frontage and the fourth pedestal sign is located along Vaughan Road frontage of the property at 21 Vaughan Road (see graphics attached to the report dated December 11, 2009, from the Director, Toronto Building).

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Bathurst-Vaughan Mall, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit replacement of four existing illuminated, third party, four-sided pedestal signs with four newly designed, four-sided illuminated third party ground signs.  Three of the four pedestal signs are located along the Bathurst Street frontage and the fourth pedestal sign is located along the Vaughan Road frontage of the property at 21 Vaughan Road (see graphics attached to the report).

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variance is major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to permit replacement of an existing third party illuminated two face roof sign with a newly designed illuminated two face third party roof sign containing an LED electronic static copy equipped to control the changeable copy image board remotely at 83 Bloor Street West.

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 Roy Dzeko of CBS Outdoor, on behalf of Hugo Boss Canada, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit replacement of an existing third party illuminated two face roof sign with a newly designed illuminated two face third party roof sign containing an LED electronic static copy image board equipped to control the changeable copy image remotely at 83 Bloor Street West.

Staff recommends refusal of this application.  The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, six illuminated temporary ground signs on the construction hoarding for a period of five years, at 1 Bloor Street East.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for a variance to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an illuminated existing fascia sign with an illuminated tri-vision fascia sign on the north elevation of the building at 466 Sherbourne Street.

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 Timothy May of CBS Outdoor, on behalf of Paval Kanagathurai, for approval of a variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for third party advertising purposes, replacement of an illuminated existing fascia sign with an illuminated tri-vision fascia sign on the north elevation of the building. 

Staff recommends refusal of this application.  The variance is major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to permit, for third party advertising purposes, a “V” shape roof sign that contains an illuminated tri-vision sign board facing north and an illuminated static sign board facing south.  The proposed third party roof sign would be located on top of a three-storey listed historic building at 774 Yonge Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, three illuminated, four-sided ground signs at 114 Church Street.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Lombard Church Holdings Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, three four-sided illuminated ground signs at 114 Church Street.  These ground signs replaced previously existing legal non-conforming third party pedestal signs at these locations on the property.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, two four-sided, illuminated ground signs along Front Street East frontage of the property at 154 Front Street East.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of the Toronto Transit Commission, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, two four-sided, illuminated ground signs along Front Street East frontage of the property at 154 Front Street East. These ground signs replaced previously existing legal non-conforming third party pedestal signs at these locations on the property.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, three illuminated, four-sided ground signs.  One of the three signs is located along Front Street frontage and two signs are located along the Parliament Street frontage of the property at 271 Front Street East.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of 271 Front Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, three four-sided, illuminated ground signs.  One of the three signs is located along Front Street frontage and two signs are located along the Parliament Street frontage of the property at 271 Front Street East. These signs are replacement signs for legal non-conforming pedestal signs previously existing on the property.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, two four-sided, illuminated ground signs along Gerrard Street frontage of the property at 227 Gerrard Street East.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Brewer Retail, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, two four-sided, illuminated ground signs along Gerrard Street frontage of the property at 227 Gerrard Street East.  These ground signs replaced previously existing legal non-conforming third party pedestal signs at these locations on the property.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, five four-sided, illuminated ground signs at 85 Harbour Street.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Oxford Properties Group, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, five four-sided illuminated ground signs at 85 Harbour Street.  Although, these ground signs have replaced the previously existed five, four-sided, legal non-conforming third party pedestal signs at these locations on the property.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, an illuminated, four-sided ground sign on the northwest corner of the property at 65 King Street East.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Citypark Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, an illuminated, four-sided ground sign on the northwest corner of the property at 65 King Street East. This sign replaced an existing legal non-conforming third party pedestal sign.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, an illuminated four-sided ground sign located on the northeast corner of the property at 307 Lakeshore Boulevard East.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Joseph Haupert, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to Maintain, for third party advertising purposes, an illuminated four-sided ground sign located on the northeast corner of the property at 307 Lakeshore Boulevard East. This ground sign replaced previously existing legal non-conforming third party pedestal signs at this location on the property.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, a four-sided illuminated ground sign along Lower Sherburne Street frontage of the property at 21 Lower Sherburne Street.

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Glenvale Estates Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, a four-sided illuminated ground sign along Lower Sherbourne Street frontage of the property at 21 Lower Sherbourne Street. These ground signs replaced previously existing legal non-conforming third party pedestal signs at these locations on the property.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, two illuminated, four-sided ground signs along River Street frontage of the property at 28 River Street (see graphics attached to the report dated December 5, 2009, from the Director, Toronto Building).

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Brewers Retail, for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, two illuminated, four-sided ground signs along River Street frontage of the property at 28 River Street. These signs replaced two previously existing third party pedestal signs.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Refused the request for variances to maintain for third party advertising purposes, three four-sided illuminated ground signs at 44 Victoria Street (25 Richmond Street East).

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 Sid Catalano of Pattison Outdoor, on behalf of Metropolitan Parking Inc., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising purposes, three four-sided illuminated ground signs at 44 Victoria Street (25 Richmond Street East). These signs replaced previously existing legal non-conforming third party pedestal signs.

Staff recommends refusal of the application. The variances are major and not within the general intent and purpose of the Municipal Code.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the appeal for front yard parking at 33 Duggan Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         the parking area to be a minimum of 2.2 m in width and not exceed 2.6 m by 5.9 m in dimension;

2.         a downspout disconnect be installed;

3.         the applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, including the planting of a full shade canopy tree on the front lawn to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, or pay for the planting of a full shade canopy tree on City property; and

4.         the applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 33 Duggan Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the appeal for front yard parking at 35 Duggan Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         the parking area be a minimum of 2.2 m in width and not exceed 2.6 m by 5.5 m in dimension;

2          a downspout disconnect be installed;

3.         the applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services;

4.         the applicant pay for the planting of a full shade canopy tree on City property in the general area, preferably on the same street, since Urban Forestry has determined that the planting of a tree at this location is not feasible, subject to the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards; and

5.         the applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the appeal for front yard parking at 305 Monarch Park Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         the parking area must be 2.2 m by 5.3 m in dimension;

2.         the applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services;

3.         the applicant pay for the planting of a full shade canopy tree on City property in the general area, preferably on the same street, since Urban Forestry has determined that the planting of a tree at this location is not feasible, subject to the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards; and

4.         the applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the appeal for front yard parking at 98 Normandy Boulevard, with the following conditions:

1.         the parking area be a minimum of 2.2 m in width and not exceed 2.6 m by 5.9 m in dimension;

2.         the applicant pay for the installation of the ramp to service the parking space;

3.         the applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services;

4.         the applicant plant a tree in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards. The tree shall be a full shade canopy tree or approved equivalent, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Where and if Urban Forestry has determined that the planting of a tree at this location is not feasible, the applicant shall pay for the planting of a tree, subject to the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards; and

5.         the applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the appeal for front yard parking at 11 Rhodes Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         the parking area be a minimum of 2.2 m in width and not exceed 2.3 m by 5.9 m in dimension;

2.         the applicant pay for the installation of the ramp to service the parking space;

3.         the applicant remove the excess paving and restore the area to soft landscaping as shown on Appendix ‘D’;

4.         the applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services;

5.         the applicant pay for the planting of a full shade canopy tree on City property in the general area, preferably on the same street, since Urban Forestry has determined that the planting of a tree at this location is not feasible, subject to the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards; and

6.         the applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council granted the appeal for front yard parking at 10 Selwood Avenue, with the following conditions:

1.         the parking area be a minimum of 2.2 m in width and not exceed 2.6 m by 5.9 m in dimension;

2.         the applicant pay for the installation of the ramp to service the parking space;

3.         the applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as shown on Appendix ‘D’, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services;

4.         the applicant plant a tree in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards. The tree shall be a full shade canopy tree or approved equivalent, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and

5.         the applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the maintenance of a closed board wooden privacy fence, with a wrought-iron arbour, measuring 2.93 m in height over each gate, 2.09 m in height on the Bernard Avenue flank and 1.93 m in height fronting 109 Walmer Avenue, subject to the owners entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, agreeing to but not limited to the following:

a.         maintain the privacy fence with arbours at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager of Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement;

b.         remove the privacy fence with arbours upon receiving 90 days' written notice to do so; and

c.         accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager of Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City.

2.         Directed Legal Services and/or the General Manager of Transportation Services to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, in the event of sale or transfer to the property abutting the encroachment, subject to the approval of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for the proposed cafe at 505 College Street, Palmerston Avenue flankage.

2.         Requested the Manager, Licensing Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in one year’s time on the operation of the boulevard café at 505 College Street, Palmerston Avenue flankage.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the proposed boulevard café permit at 593 College Street.

2.         Directed the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, at the City's cost:

a.         to move the sign pole westwards so that it aligns with the lighting standard; and

b.         relocate the bicycle rack.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for the proposed boulevard café at 780 Queen Street West.

2.         Directed that the applicant plant, and ensure the survival of, at the applicant’s expense, a full shade canopy tree to the satisfaction of the Director, Urban Forestry and City Forester.

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

To report on the results of a public poll and refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards, based on the results of the public poll and physical criteria inspection conducted in the matter, of an application for a boulevard café permit on the Gore Vale Avenue flankage of 780 Queen Street West as requested by the Deputy Mayor.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the report dated January 21, 2010, from the Manager, Licensing Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, respecting the Approval of a Boulevard Café Permit Located at 1192 Queen Street East, Curzon Street Flankage to be Issued to a New Business Owner, until its next meeting to be held on March 9, 2010.

2.         Requested the owner of the property to meet with staff from City Planning's Urban Design unit to consider a design that maximizes greening, including trees, and minimizes the paved area, and that this design be submitted to the March 9, 2010, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council as part of the approval.

3.         Requested staff of Municipal Licensing and Standards, Transportation Services, and the Public Realm Office to identify all Right of Way flankages, with or without patio permits, in the area of Ward 30, comprised of Coxwell to the east, Queen Street to the south, Jones Avenue to the west and Gerrard Street to the north, and, in conjunction with the local tree advocacy organization BOLD, review these flankages for possible tree planting, pavement removal and other green and environmental improvements.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

1.         Staff continue to work with the applicant to achieve a height and built form that is consistent with the policies and goals of the King-Spadina Secondary Plan and the King Spadina East Precinct Built Form Study.

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

An application to amend Zoning By-law 438-86 has been submitted to permit a mixed-use development of 32 storeys consisting of 13 storeys for a hotel and 19 storeys (99 units) for a residential condominium at 1000 Bay Street.

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

The next step is to undertake a community engagement process, which will include an initial open house/community meeting enabling the public to review the applicant’s submission, and ask questions of City staff and the applicant.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed that:

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

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

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

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007, and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes a six-storey, 47-unit apartment building with underground parking at 580 to 592 Kingston Road.

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

A community consultation meeting will be scheduled in the first quarter of 2010.

The application has been circulated to City departments and external agencies, where appropriate, for comment.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the requested variances to permit, for identification purposes, a non- illuminated fascia sign at the third floor level, on a west facing wall of the building at 2340 Dundas Street West.

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

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the requested variance to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated fascia sign to represent “Rolls Royce” on the west elevation of the building at 740 Dupont Street on a condition that the sign is turned off from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. by means of an automated timing device and require that energy efficient lights be used.

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

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

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

This 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 Sylvia Liao of Steel Art Signs, on behalf of Geneen Automobiles Ltd., for approval of variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated fascia sign to identify “Rolls Royce” on the west elevation of the building at 740 Dupont Street.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the requested variance to extend the permission to maintain, for the University of Toronto Schools, two temporary non-illuminated first party fascia signs for Centennial celebrations, on the north and west elevations of the building at 371 Bloor Street West for a period of 18 months from the date of approval.

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

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

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

            c.         that the signs be removed after the 18-month temporary approval.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the requested variance to permit, for identification purposes, replacement of an existing illuminated pedestal sign with a newly designed pedestal sign containing an electronic message and animated display copy along the Bay Street frontage of the property at 333 Bay Street and require that:

i.          energy efficient lights be used; and

ii.         the sign be set back a minimum of  0.15 m from the west property line.

2.         City Council 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the requested variances to permit, for identification purposes, a temporary non- illuminated ground sign for a period of two years from the date of approval along the Dundas Street East frontage of the property at 620 Dundas Street East.

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

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the requested variances to permit, for identification purposes, two illuminated pedestal signs along King Street West frontage of the property, two illuminated fascia signs on the north elevation, one illuminated fascia sign on the south elevation and one fascia sign on the west elevation of the building at 121 King West and require that energy efficient lights be used.

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

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the requested variances to permit, for identification purposes, an illuminated ground sign on the northwest corner of the property at 1195 Danforth Avenue and require that energy efficient lights be used.

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

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

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approved the request for variances to maintain, for identification purposes, five illuminated fascia signs as replacement of the five previously existed fascia signs on these locations and require that energy efficient lights be used.  The fascia signs “Metro” (A) and “24 Hrs” (B) are located on the north elevation and the fascia “Metro” (C) and “24 Hrs” (D) are located on the east elevation and the fascia sign “Metro” (E) is located on the southeast elevation of the building at 3003 Danforth Avenue (see graphics attached to the report dated January 12, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District).

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

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

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