Item - 2026.NY34.31

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on July 7, 2026 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.

NY34.31 - 156 Brookdale 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 applications to demolish the two-storey detached house with single dwelling unit at 156 Brookdale 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

(June 15, 2026) Report from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District

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 two storey detached house with a single dwelling unit at 156 Brookdale Avenue is being referred to the North York Community Council for consideration because an objection letter from the community with concerns regarding the proposed construction has been received.

Background Information

(June 15, 2026) Report and Attachments 1 and 2 from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, North York District, on 156 Brookdale Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-288233.pdf

Motions

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

That North York Community Council:

1. Approved the applications to demolish the two-storey detached house with single dwelling unit at 156 Brookdale 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.