Item - 2025.NY21.5

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on February 19, 2025 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.

NY21.5 - 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, and 231 Finch Avenue West - Residential Demolition Applications

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

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Approved the applications to demolish the single-family dwellings with the following conditions:

 

a. that a construction fence 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 be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and

 

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

Origin

(January 13, 2025) Report from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, North York District

Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

In accordance with City-wide residential demolition control under Article 3, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of six single family dwellings at 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, and 231 Finch Avenue West is being referred to North York Community Council to consider as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

 

North York Community Council may impose conditions, if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.

Background Information

(January 13, 2025) Report and Attachment 1 to 3 from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, North York District on 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, and 231 Finch Avenue West - Residential Demolition Applications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-252830.pdf

Motions

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

North York Community Council:

 

1. Approve the applications to demolish the single-family dwellings with the following conditions:

 

a. that a construction fence 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 be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 489; and

 

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

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