Item - 2019.MM6.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 16 and 17, 2019 without amendments.
MM6.6 - 197 Elmwood Avenue - Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to continue the appeal at the Toronto Local Appeal Body of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to approve the variances requested in Application A0043/19NY respecting 197 Elmwood Avenue.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement of the City’s appeal and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter in the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
3. In the event a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor, along with appropriate City staff, to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body and to retain outside consultants as necessary to oppose the minor variances requested in Committee of Adjustment Application A0043/19NY respecting 197 Elmwood Avenue.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-131849.pdf
Committee of Adjustment North York Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 197 Elmwood Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-131854.pdf
(March 12, 2019) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 197 Elmwood Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-131850.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Frances Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM6.6 be referred to the North York Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.