Item - 2025.NY23.30

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on April 30, 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.

NY23.30 - 34 to 70 Montgomery Avenue - Residential Demolition Application

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Community Council Decision

North 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 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

(April 14, 2025) Report from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building

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 Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, Article 6 “Demolition Control”, the applications for the demolition of thirteen single family dwellings at 34 to 70 Montgomery Avenue are being referred to the 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

(April 14, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building on Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building on Residential Demolition Application - 34 to 70 Montgomery Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-255014.pdf
(April 28, 2025) Letter from Councillor Mike Colle
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-255015.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That North 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 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