Item - 2022.EY30.15

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on February 24, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

EY30.15 - Residential Demolition Application - 12, 16, 18 and 20 Cordova Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building with the following  

     conditions:
 

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


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


c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11;


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


e. That the construction fence along the shared property line with Islington Junior Middle School be of an appropriate height that protects the safety of students and staff;


f. That dust control material be installed from ground to top of fence;


g. That a pest control plan be implemented;


h. That demolition vehicle movement be prohibited on Cordova Ave on school days during 8:50-9:30am and 3:20-4pm; ⋅ That the two buildings closest to the school be demolished during March Break (March 14-18); 


i. That the site is appropriately secured during demolition and after hours; and 


j. That a communication plan be established between the applicant and TLC/TDSB.

Origin

(January 31, 2022) Report from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Etobicoke York District

Summary

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

 

In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of four existing detached dwellings located at 12, 16, 18 and 20 Cordova Avenue (Application Number 21 233515 DEM, 21 233630 DEM, 21 233608 DEM and 21 233576 DEM) is being referred to the Etobicoke York Community Council to refuse or grant the demolition application, including any conditions to be attached to the permit, because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

Background Information

(January 31, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Etobicoke York District on Residential Demolition Application - 12, 16, 18 and 20 Cordova Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-199342.pdf

Communications

(February 23, 2022) Letter from Bianca MV Bielski, Director of Planning, Toronto Lands Corporation (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/comm/communicationfile-145913.pdf
(February 24, 2022) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/comm/communicationfile-145940.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.  Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building with the following  

     conditions:
 

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


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


c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11;


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


e. That the construction fence along the shared property line with Islington Junior Middle School be of an appropriate height that protects the safety of students and staff;


f. That dust control material be installed from ground to top of fence;


g. That a pest control plan be implemented;


h. That demolition vehicle movement be prohibited on Cordova Ave on school days during 8:50-9:30am and 3:20-4pm; ⋅ That the two buildings closest to the school be demolished during March Break (March 14-18); 


i. That the site is appropriately secured during demolition and after hours; and 


j. That a communication plan be established between the applicant and TLC/TDSB.

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