Item - 2025.NY28.21
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on December 5, 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.
NY28.21 - 38 Holmes Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Approved the application to demolish the one detached house with single dwelling unit at 38 Holmes Avenue 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
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 one detached house with a single dwelling unit at 38 Holmes Avenue 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 has not been issued for a replacement building. There are no building permit applications to replace the residential building.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-260087.pdf
Communications
Motions
That North York Community Council:
1. Approve the application to demolish the one detached house with single dwelling unit at 38 Holmes Avenue 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.