Item - 2023.NY4.18

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 4, 2023 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.

NY4.18 - 52 Finch Avenue East - Residential Demolition Application

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
18 - Willowdale

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Approved the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 52 Finch Avenue East 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. 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; and

 

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

Origin

(March 13, 2023) Report from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building

Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the North 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, Chapter 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing detached house at 52 Finch Avenue East (application number 23-110104 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application has not been submitted  for a replacement building.

Background Information

(March 13, 2023) Report and Attachments 1 - 2 from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building on 52 Finch Avenue East - Residential Demolition Application REVISED
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-235028.pdf

Speakers

Ali Hojati , E.M.S.A Construction Group Limited

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Lily Cheng (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

 

1. Approve the application to demolish the vacant residential building at 52 Finch Avenue East 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. 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; and

 

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

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