Item - 2019.NY5.18

North York Community Council:

1. Refused the request for a second access off of Greer Road at 257 St. Germain Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is objecting to a proposed second residential access for 257 St. Germain Avenue at the rear of the premises off of Greer Road to access a new parking pad on private property that will be located between the residences and property lines of 255 St. Germain Avenue and 214 Greer Road.

The proposed second access does not comply with the City of Toronto Driveway Entrance Policy that was approved by City Council.  This policy stipulates that a residence having a frontage that is less than 15.2 metres in width does not qualify for more than one driveway entrance. The frontage of 257 St. Germain Avenue is 7.6 metres wide and there is an existing access leading to the integral garage off of St. Germain Avenue.

In addition, the proposed 2.6 metre wide access between the extended property lines of the owners of 255 St. Germain Avenue and 214 Greer Road is narrow and would be difficult to navigate given the existing retaining wall at the City sidewalk which is adjacent to the proposed access, and the proposed 0.4 metre wide landscape strip. 

Furthermore, 257 St. Germain Avenue is not a corner property, and therefore, a second residential access off of Greer Road should be denied for this residence.

The proposed second access does not comply with the City's Driveway Entrance Policy or the provisions of Chapter 743-42, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, Article VII Clauses A and E.   The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.