Item - 2020.NY18.11

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on October 7, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY18.11 - Encroachment Appeal - Ground Sign at 170 Sheppard Avenue East

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 18 - Willowdale

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the installation of the above mentioned electronic ground sign located at 170 Sheppard Avenue East.

Origin

(September 9, 2020) Report from the Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement

Summary

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.

The property owner of Shenglin Financial Center, a commercial building at 170 Sheppard Ave East, is proposing to install and maintain an electronic ground sign made up of steel angular frames with vinyl overlay, measuring 0.406 metre in thickness, 2.133 metres in width, and 4.495 metres in height above ground that has a foundation depth of 2.133 metres, located in the City right of way at the front left side of the building.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to permit the installation of the above mentioned electronic ground sign and enter into an encroachment agreement with the property owner based on the attached plans and applicable By-laws.

The proposed electronic ground sign on the public right of way does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

Background Information

(September 9, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Director, Transportation Services, Permits and Enforcement on an Encroachment Appeal - Ground Sign at 170 Sheppard Avenue East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156857.pdf

Speakers

Henry Chiu

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Deny the installation of the above mentioned electronic ground sign located at 170 Sheppard Avenue East.