Item - 2021.TE23.30

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 24, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE23.30 - Residential Demolition Application - 33 Fernwood Park Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
19 - Beaches - East York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the application to demolish the 2 storey detached dwelling with the following conditions:

 

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

 

b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

 

c. Access to the basement backyard rental unit of the adjacent property at 35 Fernwood Park Avenue be maintained and remain free from encroachments onto the property at 35 Fernwood Park Avenue during the demolition and construction process; and

 

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

Origin

(February 2, 2021) Report from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building

Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

 

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control,"  the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey detached dwelling at 33 Fernwood park Avenue (Application No. 20 233180 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. Toronto Building received an objection from a constituent with concerns of safety, property damages, access to the backyard. The access between the properties to the rear yard is used on a daily basis for access to the basement backyard rental unit. A building permit for a semi-detached dwelling on a single lot has been submitted and is under review.

Background Information

(February 2, 2021) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building - Residential Demolition Application - 33 Fernwood Park Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-164128.pdf

Speakers

Felix Leicher

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 33 Fernwood Park Avenue, and decide to:

 

2.  Approve the application to demolish the 2 storey detached dwelling with the following conditions:

 

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

 

b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

 

c. Access to the basement backyard rental unit be maintained and remain free from encroachments of any kind at all times during the demolition and construction process; and

  

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.


4 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 33 Fernwood Park Avenue, and decide to:

 

1.  Approve the application to demolish the 2 storey detached dwelling with the following conditions:

 

a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

 

b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

 

c. Access to the basement backyard rental unit of the adjacent property at 35 Fernwood Park Avenue be maintained and remain free from encroachments onto the property at 35 Fernwood Park Avenue during the demolition and construction process; and

 

d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.


2 - Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Toronto and East York Community Council reconsider Item TE23.30.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council