Item - 2017.EY26.4
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on December 5, 2017 and referred this item to an official or another committee or body. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on November 14, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 5, 2017.
EY26.4 - Final Report - Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Ward:
- 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, referred Item EY26.4 to the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor for review and directed the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to report directly to the January 31, February 1 and 2, 2018 meeting of City Council on any recommended changes in content and approach so that the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines meet the objective of strengthening the ability to reinforce the City's zoning by-laws and to defend these before appeal bodies.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108406.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 1 - pages 1-23)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108492.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 2 - pages 24-33)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108493.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 3 - pages 34-46)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108494.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 4 - pages 47-93)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108495.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(November 7, 2017) Submission from David Godley (EY.New.EY26.4.2)
(November 12, 2017) E-mail from Lori Penney (EY.New.EY26.4.3)
(November 13, 2017) E-mail from Edmond Visan (EY.New.EY26.4.4)
(November 13, 2017) E-mail from Ronald E. Martel (EY.New.EY26.4.5)
(November 13, 2017) Letter from Bernard Cassar (EY.New.EY26.4.6)
(November 13, 2017) Letter from Daniel Fabrizi (EY.New.EY26.4.7)
(November 14, 2017) Letter from Daniel Molinari (EY.New.EY26.4.8)
(November 14, 2017) Letter from David Matoc (EY.New.EY26.4.9)
(November 14, 2017) E-mail from Julien Nema (EY.New.EY26.4.10)
(November 14, 2017) E-mail from Ian MacEachern (EY.New.EY26.4.11)
(November 14, 2017) Submission from Vince Staltari (EY.New.EY26.4.12)
Communications (City Council)
(December 4, 2017) Letter from Jennifer and Emanuel Leca (CC.Supp.EY26.4.14)
(December 4, 2017) E-mail from Irena Gretchkova (CC.New.EY26.4.15)
(December 5, 2017) E-mail from Rob Thompson (CC.New.EY26.4.16)
(December 7, 2017) E-mail from Vince Staltari (CC.New.EY26.4.17)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council refer the item to the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor for review and to report directly to the January 31, February 1 and 2, 2017 meeting of City Council on any recommended changes in content and approach so that the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines meet the objective of strengthening the ability to reinforce the City's zoning by-laws and to defend these before appeal bodies.
EY26.4 - Final Report - Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Public Notice Given
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines, included as Attachment 1 to the report (October 26, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
2. City Council direct staff to apply the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines in the review of all new development applications and public initiatives for all residential lands bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, the rail corridor to the north, Twenty Third Street to the east, and Forty Second Street (including Marie Curtis Park) to the west.
3. City Council request that the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines, adopted by Council, be used by home builders, the community, City staff, committees and appeal bodies to provide direction in their decision making as they develop plans, review applications for redevelopment and/or enhance the public realm.
4. City Council authorize the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines as may be required.
Origin
Summary
This report presents and seeks City Council adoption of the recommended Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines. This neighbourhood is experiencing significant development and there is a concern by many that the character of the neighbourhood is being eroded. As a result, it would be important for this neighbourhood to be able to define its character and identify what elements are important to maintain and preserve that character.
The recommended Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines result from a City-initiated study, which commenced in early 2016, for all residential lands bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, the rail corridor to the north, Twenty Third Street to the east, and Forty Second Street (including Marie Curtis Park) to the west. This neighbourhood is currently undergoing physical change, resulting from ongoing infill and redevelopment, at a rate which is higher than that of many other neighbourhoods within the City of Toronto.
The Long Branch Character Guidelines is the first of a pilot project of a larger City-wide Neighbourhood Character Guidelines Template being developed by City Planning. Another pilot area currently being studied is the Willowdale neighbourhood.
The City retained SvN Architects + Planners to assist with the preparation of the "Neighbourhood Character Guidelines Template" and "How to Manual" which would establish a City-wide framework by which neighbourhood-specific guideline documents can be prepared. City staff and the consultants studied two pilot area neighbourhoods (Long Branch and Willowdale) to create and test Guidelines that could be used as an example for other neighbourhoods in the City.
The Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines aim to ensure that future development within this community is undertaken in a manner which is sensitive and generally consistent with the existing physical character of this neighbourhood. The framework of the Guidelines is based on six themes: (1) height and massing; (2) building elements; (3) driveways and garages; (4) setbacks and landscape; (5) special features; and (6) heritage.
The Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines will serve as a toolkit for use by home builders, the community, City staff, committees and appeal bodies to reference as they develop plans, enhance the public realm and/or review applications for redevelopment. The "How to Manual" has been incorporated in the Guidelines (under Chapter 3, Section 3.1) in order to provide a framework for how to use these Guidelines (see Attachment 1: Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines).
This report recommends that Council adopt the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines. Should Council adopt these Guidelines, it is also encouraged that the Guidelines be subject to review and evaluation from time to time as the Official Plan is reviewed, to ensure they remain applicable as the Long Branch neighbourhood continues to evolve, and as the Official Plan and Zoning By-law are amended.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108406.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 1 - pages 1-23)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108492.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 2 - pages 24-33)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108493.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 3 - pages 34-46)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108494.pdf
Long Branch - Neighbourhood Character Guidelines (Part 4 - pages 47-93)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-108495.pdf
Communications
(November 7, 2017) Submission from David Godley (EY.New.EY26.4.2)
(November 12, 2017) E-mail from Lori Penney (EY.New.EY26.4.3)
(November 13, 2017) E-mail from Edmond Visan (EY.New.EY26.4.4)
(November 13, 2017) E-mail from Ronald E. Martel (EY.New.EY26.4.5)
(November 13, 2017) Letter from Bernard Cassar (EY.New.EY26.4.6)
(November 13, 2017) Letter from Daniel Fabrizi (EY.New.EY26.4.7)
(November 14, 2017) Letter from Daniel Molinari (EY.New.EY26.4.8)
(November 14, 2017) Letter from David Matoc (EY.New.EY26.4.9)
(November 14, 2017) E-mail from Julien Nema (EY.New.EY26.4.10)
(November 14, 2017) E-mail from Ian MacEachern (EY.New.EY26.4.11)
(November 14, 2017) Submission from Vince Staltari (EY.New.EY26.4.12)
Speakers
Vince Staltari
Rob Thompson
Brian Liberty, Co-Chair, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association
Paul Terry
David Banham
Randy McWatters
Emanuel Leca
Nicola Walenta
Stephen Gyde
Motions
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request that the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines, adopted by Council, be used by home builders, the community, City staff, committees and appeal bodies to provide direction in their decision making as they develop plans, review applications for redevelopment and/or enhance the public realm.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-14-2017
Result: Carried | Majority Required - EY26.4 - Adopt the Item, as amended |
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Total members that voted Yes: 11 | Members that voted Yes are John Campbell, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes (Chair), Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |