Item - 2021.NY26.3

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, as amended, for the lands at 3072, 3078 and 3080 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. City Council amend  City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 3072, 3078 and 3080 Bayview Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to this report, from the Acting Director, Community Planning, North York District.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

4. City Council request the applicant establish an ongoing Community Liaison Committee to address ongoing community concerns and challenges.

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 13, 2021 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend both the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a private school and existing day nursery in a standalone building at 3072, 3078 and 3080 Bayview Avenue. There is no construction or alterations to the existing buildings proposed as part of the application.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and the City of Toronto's Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws. The proposal would permit a private school as-of-right, whereas a private school is currently permitted as a legal non-conforming use under Zoning By-law 569-2013. The permissions for the day nursery would permit the existing day nursery which is located in a standalone building. Day nurseries are permitted in both Zoning By-laws 7625 and 569-2013 provided it's within a building with another use, including a public school, private school, place of worship, community centre, or library. The application seeks to maintain the existing scale of these uses as there is no construction proposed that would increase the scale or intensity. The proposed institutional uses are recognized in the Official Plan for playing an important role in the rhythm of daily life in Neighbourhoods.