Minutes Confirmed on February 22, 2017

North York Community Council:

1. Elected Councillor James Pasternak as Vice Chair of the North York Community Council for a term of office starting January 1, 2017 and ending November 30, 2018.

There was one nomination. The Chair declared Councillor Pasternak the Vice Chair of the North York Community Council.

The chairs and vice-chairs of the community councils are elected by the Members of the community councils for each half of the Council term under s. 27-132 of the Council Procedures. The term of the current chairs and vice chairs expires on December 31, 2016, and elections are required for the term January 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018. 

All Members, including the incumbents, are eligible for election with one exception: a community council chair cannot also serve as the Speaker of City Council.

North York Community Council: 

1. Granted the application for a fence height exemption for the property at 29 Dane Avenue without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained, as constructed and permit the wooden fence at the rear yard, as proposed.

2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.

3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to erect a wooden which exceeds the permitted height

North York Community Council: 

1. Granted the application for a fence enclosure exemption for the property at 348 Glen Park Avenue, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to remain at present state.

2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.

3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 348 Glen Park Avenue for a Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to maintain existing metal/ wrought iron fences at the west side of the property which exceeds the maximum allowable height and the fences also consists of metal or corrugated metal as  stipulated in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

North York Community Council:

1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption by the property owner of 64 Southwell Drive, for the existing wooden front yard fence which exceeds the permitted height as stipulated in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

2. Directed that a second un-appealable Notice of Violation be issued under City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner of 64 Southwell Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to maintain a front yard wooden fence that violates the height regulations stipulated in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

North York Community Council: 

1. Deferred consideration of the report (October 17, 2016) from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, North District, to its meeting on April 4, 2017.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to maintain the constructed wooden fences as part of the swimming pool enclosure in lieu of complying with the requirements for swimming pool enclosures stipulated in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

North York Community Council: 

1. Granted the application for a fence enclosure exemption for the property at 100 Sherwood Avenue, without conditions, thereby allowing the swimming pool enclosure to be maintained, as constructed and permit the wooden fences, as installed.

2. Directed and requires that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration.

3. Directed and requires that at such time as replacement of the fence enclosure is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the North York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Community Council concerning an application by the property owner for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences.  The property owner is seeking Community Council's permission to maintain the constructed wooden fences as part of the swimming pool enclosure in lieu of complying with the requirements for swimming pool enclosures stipulated in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447.

North York Community Council:

1.  Approved the request to install an underground glycol heating system for the driveway on the public right of way fronting 397 Glengrove Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.  the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachment;

b.  the property owner must retain, as long as the encroachment is maintained, valid property insurance in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachment; and

c.  the property owner accepts that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachment in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement for an underground heating system for the 6 metre width driveway with a 0.5 metre setback from the uncurbed roadway fronting 397 Glengrove Avenue.

The heating system for the driveway on the public right of way will not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

North York Community Council:

1.  Approved the request to maintain a 1.2 metre-high iron fence, a retaining wall without setback from the sidewalk, and 1.9 metre-high cedar hedges on the public right of way on the Elm Road flankage of 203 Glengarry Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.  the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments;

b.  the property owner must retain, as long as the encroachments are maintained, valid property insurance in case there are any claims initiated due to the encroachments;

c.  the property owner accepts that the City and/or utility companies may remove the encroachments in order to install or maintain services within the affected public right of way;

d.  the property owner will remove river stones/gravel on the public right of way adjacent to the driveway and will restore the affected boulevard to sod; and

e.  the property owner will remove the sharp tops on the wrought iron fence.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision provided it is in keeping with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting authority to enter into an encroachment agreement for the maintenance of a 1.2 metre-high wrought iron fence, a 0.3 metre-high retaining wall without setback, and 1.9 metre-high cedar hedges on the Elm Road flankage of 203 Glengarry Avenue.

The height of the wrought iron fence and cedar hedges and the retaining wall without setback on the public right of way do not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use of.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

North York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for front yard parking at 320 Brookdale Avenue.

2. Requested that the owner remove the existing brick paving and restore the area to soft landscaping and install a planter, as indicated in Appendix D to the report (September 25, 2016) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services.    

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 320 Brookdale Avenue for front yard parking.  Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918 prohibits front yard parking where the property has access to an existing parking facility and where the parking space cannot be constructed perpendicular to the sidewalk.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

This report is provided to the North York Community Council for information.

At their meeting of October 13, 2016, the North York Community Council requested that the Chief Building Official/Executive Director, Toronto Building, review the drawings for the site at 320 Brookdale Avenue and ascertain whether the garage was built as per the approved drawings and report back to the January 17, 2017 meeting of the North York Community Council.

North York Community Council:  

1. Denied the request for front yard parking at 179 Lawrence Avenue West.                      

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 179 Lawrence Avenue West for front yard parking.  Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because the proposal requires the removal of a crab apple tree and the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918 does not permit the licensing of a front yard parking pad where the property is fronting a major arterial road. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

North York Community Council:

1. Granted the appeal and approved front yard parking at 45 Cranbrooke Avenue on the following conditions:

a.  the applicant will maintain the front yard parking pad and landscaping features substantially in accordance with the plan shown at Attachment A to the report (December 19, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor and the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services;

b.  the applicant will disconnect any downspouts, if feasible, or seek an exemption from Toronto Water in accordance with the requirements in Chapter 681-11(S);

c.  the applicant will pay all applicable fees set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards;

d.  the applicant will comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918; and

e.  the applicant will pay all fees associated with ramping to the parking pad, including any temporary ramping and a permanent curb cut.

2. Directed that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 19, 2016) from the Interim City Solicitor and the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, remain confidential in its entirety.

The North York Community Council recessed its public session and met in closed session to consider confidential information on this Item as it relates to:

1. personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees; and

2. the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client priviledge.  

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

The purpose of this report is to bring forward this front yard parking appeal for further consideration and to seek instructions regarding a potential settlement of this matter.

North York Community Council:

1. Officially named the new park located at 1200 Briar Hill Avenue, on the northeast corner of the Briar Hill Avenue and Dufferin Street intersection, "Dufferin Hill Park".

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

The Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division is recommending that the new park with municipal address 1200 Briar Hill Avenue, located on the northeast corner of the Briar Hill Avenue and Dufferin Street intersection, be officially named "Dufferin Hill Park".

The Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division has reviewed the policy criteria in the Council-approved City of Toronto Property Naming Policy and verifies that the proposed park name meets the criteria.

North York Community Council: 

1. Withdrew Item NY19.13, as the owners have advised by e-mail communication dated January 10, 2017, that they have sold the property and have withdrawn the demolition permit for 67 Blythwood Road.

This report recommends that City Council approve under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act the demolition of the non-contributing heritage property at 67 Blythwood Road and the construction of a replacement structure. The property at 67 Blythwood Road is located within the Blythwood Road Heritage Conservation District.

The Toronto Preservation Board on September 28, 2016, considered a report (September 12, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division regarding the

Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Blythwood Road Heritage Conservation District and Construction of a Replacement Structure - 67 Blythwood Road.

North York Community Council: 

1. Deferred consideration of the report (September 12, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to its meeting on April 4, 2017.

This report recommends that City Council approve under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act the demolition of the non-contributing heritage property at 79 Blythwood Road and the construction of a replacement structure. The property at 79 Blythwood Road is located within the Blythwood Road Heritage Conservation District.

The Toronto Preservation Board on September 28, 2016, considered a report (September 12, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division regarding

Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Blythwood Road Heritage Conservation District and Construction of a Replacement Structure - 79 Blythwood Road.

North York Community Council: 

1. Deferred consideration of the report (November 18, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to its meeting on February 22, 2017.

This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the property at 33 Laird Drive, state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and give authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the property owner. The applicant is proposing to rehabilitate and adaptively re-use the existing commercial/industrial building and to construct a new building to the south of the existing building.

The Toronto Preservation Board on December 7, 2016, considered a report (November 18, 2016) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division regarding the Alterations to a Heritage Property, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement at 33 Laird Drive.

North York Community Council: 

1. Approved the installation of an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Troutbrooke Drive and Linthurst Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting North York Community Council to adopt staff's recommendation to deny the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Troutbrooke Drive and Linthurst Avenue.

The installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Troutbrooke Drive and Linthurst Avenue is not justified as the total volume of vehicles and pedestrians crossing the main street (Troutbrooke Drive) is insufficient to warrant the installation of all-way stop control.

North York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Ianhall Road, from Victory Drive to a point 76 metres north.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Ianhall Road.

The parking prohibition will address concerns of the residents with regards to the roadway being used for daily parking by the employees of the government offices on Wilson Avenue and the daily drop off and pick up activity associated with St. Raphael School.

North York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing permit parking from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. daily on the east side of Robina Avenue from Holland Park Avenue to Vaughan Road.

2. Prohibited parking except by permit from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. daily on the east side of Robina Avenue between Holland Park Avenue and Jesmond Avenue.

3. Prohibited parking except by permit from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. daily on the east side of Robina Avenue from a point 28 metres north of Jesmond Avenue to Vaughan Road.

4. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Robina Avenue, from Jesmond Avenue to a point 28 metres north.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Robina Avenue, from Jesmond Avenue to a point 28 metres north.

The parking prohibition will address concerns with residential driveway access and egress caused by vehicles parking along this section of roadway.

North York Community Council:

1. Designated an accessible parking space to operate at all times on the west side of Elm Road, from a point 21 metres south of Douglas Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further south.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting North York Community Council to authorize the installation of an on-street accessible parking space on the west side of Elm Road.

The installation of an on-street accessible parking space will address the needs of a local resident while reducing the available on-street parking by one space.

North York Community Council:

1.  Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Woburn Avenue, between Bathurst Street and Ledbury Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to reduce the speed limit to 40 km/h speed limit on Woburn Avenue between Bathurst Street and Ledbury Street.

The implementation of 40 km/h speed limit on this roadway will promote reduced travel speed and provide a safer environment for pedestrians.

North York Community Council:

1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Tremont Crescent, between the east and west intersections with Lawrence Avenue East.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. 

Transportation Services is requesting the approval of a 40 km/h speed limit on Tremont Crescent, which forms a crescent on the north side Lawrence Avenue East, just east of Leslie Street. Currently the speed limit is 50 km/h.

The implementation of the 40 km/h speed limit on Tremont Crescent will address resident's concerns with pedestrian safety.

North York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Grangemill Crescent between Rippleton Road and the east/west segment of Grangemill Crescent.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Grangemill Crescent, between Rippleton Road and the east/west segment of Grangemill Crescent.

The proposed parking prohibition will address concerns with two-way traffic being obstructed by parents parking on both sides of the road when dropping off and picking up their children at Rippleton Public School.

North York Community Council: 

1. Directed the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction to proceed with the Sandringham Drive Reconstruction without the proposed sidewalk on the south side of Sandringham Drive.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Sidewalks are a critical piece of transportation infrastructure which provide accessibility and safety for all, including our most vulnerable road users. Vulnerable road users, including school children and seniors, were identified as a specific target in the City's recently adopted Road Safety Plan which seeks to improve the safety of Toronto's roads. Failure to add a missing sidewalk with new construction also exposes the City to additional risk in the event there is a complaint about a lack of accessible service or there is a future collision.

The City is reconstructing Sandringham Drive in 2017. This presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to add a missing sidewalk and meet the City's road classification standard policy which recommends a sidewalk on at least one side of all local roads. Road reconstruction is the most cost-effective and efficient approach to add missing sidewalks, and also offers the greatest design and construction flexibility to address local concerns. Following two community meetings with Sandringham Drive residents, City staff have revised the design to further narrow the roadbed to slow down vehicles, realign the road to minimize impacts to properties, and ensured that there will be no impacts to trees or front yards because the new road and sidewalk fits completely within the existing footprint of the road. This report recommends that Sandringham Drive be reconstructed with a sidewalk based upon the revised design.

North York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

a. 55 Hallcrown Place

b. 56 Thorncliffe Park Drive

c. 58 Thorncliffe Park Drive 

d. 4 Milepost Place

2.  City Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

North York Community Council recommends that: 

1. City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection, for liquor licensing purposes, to the following request noting that applicants are required to comply with other applicable by-laws and to obtain the necessary permits for any patio areas extending into the City's right of way:

a. Liquor Licence extension for the 21st Annual Armenian Community Centre (ACC) Summerfest 2017, an outdoor function, to be held on Friday, July 7, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; and Sunday, July 9, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., at 50 Hallcrown Place.

Seeking endorsement of events for Municipal Significance for liquor licensing purposes.

North York Community Council directed that:

1.  City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1755 Steeles Avenue West together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and that the notice area of the community consultation meeting be extended to include, in addition to the 120 metre radius notice area, all landowners and residents residing in the area bounded by all the lots which abut the north side of Steeles Avenue West, Dufferin Street to the west of the site, G. Ross Lord Park to the south of the site, and G. Ross Lord Park and Carnival Court to the east of the site; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

3.  City Clerk's staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the zoning by-law to permit a new 15,400 square metre manufacturing and office building at 1755 Steeles Avenue West outside of the permitted building envelopes. To allow the proposed building, the application also proposes to remove the holding provision with respect to the infrastructure required to service the site.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

This report recommends that a community consultation meeting be held to present the proposal to the public and obtain public input.

A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act will be scheduled following community consultation and resolution of the outstanding issues identified in this report.

North York Community Council directed that:

1. City Planning staff review this application in conjunction with the Laird in Focus Planning Study.         

2.  City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 815-845 Eglinton Avenue East together with the Ward Councillor.

3.  City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and that the notice area of the community consultation meeting be extended to include, in addition to the 120 metre radius notice area, all Leaside and Bennington landowners and residents within the area bounded by lands on the north sides of Kilgour Road and Glenvale Road to the north, the Don River to the east, the CP rail corridor to the south, Moore Park Ravine/Beltline Trail to the west, Moore Park Avenue to the north and the lands on the east side of Bayview Avenue; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

4.  City Clerk's staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes the redevelopment of the existing 3.46 hectare (8.8 acre) site at the southeast corner of Eglinton Avenue East and Laird Drive.  The proposal consists of a total gross floor area of approximately 132,941 square metres, including 16,132 square metres of retail, 116,107 square metres of residential uses (1,435 dwelling units), a new public park (0.34 ha), privately-owned publicly accessible space (POPS 1,687 square metres), community space (701 square metres) and a network of public and private streets.  The proposal includes 7 buildings with heights of 6, 8, 9 and 12 storeys along Laird Drive and Eglinton Avenue East and a 26 storey and two 34-storey buildings towards the southeast portion of the site.  The overall floor space index proposed for this project is 3.7 times the area of the lot.

The proposal will be reviewed in conjunction with the Laird in Focus planning study currently underway.  The Study is a comprehensive review of the anticipated growth around the Laird Drive and Eglinton Avenue East area and builds on the work of Eglinton Connects.  The Study will result in a new planning framework to guide future development for this area.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

North York Community Council directed that:

1.  City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 32-50 Forest Manor Road together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  City Planning staff give notice for the community consultation meeting to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and that the notice area of the community consultation meeting be extended to include, in addition to the 120 metre radius notice area, all landowners and residents residing in the area bounded by Sheppard Avenue to the north, Highway 404 to the east, Highway 401 to the south, and North York General Hospital and properties to the west; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

3.  City Clerk's staff give notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application proposes an amendment to the Official Plan and the Sheppard East Subway Corridor Secondary Plan as well as an amendment to the site specific zoning by-law that applies to the lands to permit an increase in the overall residential gross floor area from 377,431 to 413,616 square metres, an increase in the overall number of dwelling units from 4,344 to 4,749 units and an increase in non-residential gross floor area from 4,000 to 5,370 square metres. The proposed increase in residential gross floor area (36,185 square metres), non-residential gross floor area (1,370 square metres) and dwelling units (405) would be accommodated on the Block C lands fronting Don Mills Road, Helen Lu Road and Forest Manor Road. The overall increase in gross floor area results in a density of 4.1 times area of the blocks on the Mixed Use Areas lands (Blocks A, B, C and D) whereas 3.5 times is permitted. No amendments are proposed to the approved building heights and built form.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted applications and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the applications and on the community consultation process.

The report recommends that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by City Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act is targeted for the third quarter of 2017 providing the applicant submits all required information in a timely manner.

North York Community Council:

1. Received the report (January 6, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, for information.

The Toronto District Catholic School Board (TCDSB) expropriated 18 townhouses adjacent to their site at 500 Cummer Avenue, to expand their lot area and facilitate the construction of a new 2-storey secondary school.

The applications for the demolition of 18 vacant townhouse dwellings on Bayview Avenue is 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 Ch. 363, Article II “Demolition Control”, the applications for the demolition of more than 6 units will be referred to the North York Community Council at a future date to refuse or to grant the applications as building permits have not yet been issued for the replacement building.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 342-2015(OMB) substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (December 15, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to remove the "H-4" and "H-5" holding symbols from lands in the Parkway Forest community.

2.  City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.  Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the Owner shall submit the following to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services:

a. a payment of $100,000, to be allocated towards cycling infrastructure within the Parkway Forest community, to be determined in consultation with the local councillor;

b.  a payment of $12,000 to be allocated towards the long-term bicycle infrastructure along Sheppard Avenue East; and

c. a payment of $2,000 to install six (6) post-and-ring bicycle racks within the public boulevard near the Don Mills subway station entrance located on the south side of Sheppard Avenue East, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.

Notice of Intention to amend Zoning By-law No. 342-2015(OMB) to remove holding symbols (H) was given in accordance with the Planning Act. No one addressed the North York Community Council on January 17, 2017.

Elad Canada Inc. (Elad) has filed a zoning by-law amendment application requesting removal of the two remaining holding symbols ("H-4" and "H-5") from the site specific zoning by-law that applies to certain lands in the Parkway Forest community located south of Sheppard Avenue East and east of Don Mills Road. Area specific Official Plan policies contemplate the removal of five holding symbols when specific conditions have been satisfied by the owner.

The removal of the two holding symbols would enable the remaining 617 dwelling units and 3,480 square metres of retail space on Blocks B and C to be completed and/or proceed in accordance with the underlying zoning.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the owner's request to amend Zoning By-law No. 342-2015, to remove holding symbols "H-4" and "H-5" and associated provisions from the lands.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 to the report (December 16, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 4 to the report (December 16, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 17, 2017 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to subdivide the lands at1185 Eglinton Avenue East to allow for the creation of three blocks.  This application is related to an application for Zoning By-law Amendment which was previously approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in July 2015. 

Block 1 would accommodate residential towers of 28 and 30 storeys, with a three-storey base building, and a three-storey townhouse block.  Block 2 would also accommodate a three-storey townhouse block.  Block 3 would be owned by the City, and would accommodate a private road between Ferrand Drive to the east and Foresters Lane to the west, over which the future condominium corporation(s) would have an easement agreement.  It is anticipated that the proposed private road could be dedicated as a public road in the future, should Foresters Lane become publicly owned, or be replaced with a new public road. 

This report advises that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 78 Tisdale Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (September 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment being revised to include the following:

"(q) A stair enclosure used solely to access a rooftop amenity space shall not be included in the calculations of building height or number of storeys."

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (September 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, subject to:

a. the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 6 to the report (September 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, which, except as otherwise noted, must be fulfilled prior to final approval and the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

b. any such revisions to the proposed subdivision plan or any such additional modified conditions as the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 13, 2016 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, referred Item NY17.25, headed "Final Report - Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications - 78 Tisdale Avenue", back to North York Community Council for further consideration.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1. City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment appended as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (January 6, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District with the following amendment:

a. Delete and replace Section 8.2 Site and Area Specific Policies Site for 258, 260, and 264 Sheppard Avenue West with the following policy in the proposed Official Plan Amendment:

"2. A maximum height of 6 storeys and 24.2 metres is permitted, set back a minimum of 7 metres from the rear property line and the height of no part of the building or structure will exceed a height equal to the horizontal distance between that part of the building and the rear property line."

2. City Council determine that the above revision to the proposed Official Plan Amendment appended as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (January 6, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, is minor in nature and pursuant to Section 17 of the Planning Act, no further public notice is required in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the proposed Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on January 17, 2017 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

North York Community Council:

1. Directed City Planning staff to report directly to City Council on minor adjustments to the proposed Sheppard Avenue Commercial Secondary Plan Review - Official Plan Amendment, angular plane requirements to accommodate development within the intent of the Plan on very shallow lots on the south side of Sheppard Avenue West, such minor adjustments to allow for:

a. slightly higher floor-to-ceiling heights on buildings which are primarily commercial; and

b. balcony railings and landscape elements within the angular plane.

This City-initiated Official Plan Amendment is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The purpose of this report is to present the conclusions of the Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan (SACASP) review and the proposed Official Plan policies for public consideration.

This report and the proposed Official Plan Amendment, to be tabled at the North York Community Council's November 15, 2016 meeting, will be brought back for consideration at a statutory Public Meeting of North York Community Council on January 17, 2017.

This phase of the Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan (SACASP) review examined the permitted land uses, density and development standards within the western segment of the SACASP area segment of the SACASP area located west of the North York Centre between Beecroft Avenue and Brentwood/Easton Avenues. The draft Official Plan Amendment proposes updates to the SACASP, including:

- A mixed-use avenue;

- Appropriate density permissions;

- Appropriate built form types, setbacks, heights, massing and transitions to    neighbouring properties;

- Improving the public realm of the 36 m right-of-way along Sheppard Avenue West; and

- New parking and transportation demand management strategy.

This City-initiated Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The purpose of this report is to summarize and respond to comments on the proposed Official Plan policies for the Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan (SACASP) review that were available for public consideration before and following the November 15, 2016 meeting of North York Community Council (NYCC).

A report on the conclusions of the Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan (SACASP) review and the proposed Official Plan Amendment were tabled at North York Community Council's November 15, 2016 meeting and recommended to be brought back for consideration at a statutory Public Meeting of North York Community Council on January 17, 2017.

This phase of the Sheppard Avenue Commercial Area Secondary Plan (SACASP) review examined the permitted land uses, density and development standards within the western segment of the SACASP area located west of the North York Centre between Beecroft Avenue and Brentwood/Easton Avenues. The draft Official Plan Amendment (Attachment 1) proposes updates to the SACASP, including:

• A mixed-use avenue;
• Appropriate density permissions;
• Appropriate built form types, setbacks, heights, massing and transitions to    neighbouring properties;
• Improving the public realm of the 36 metre right-of-way along Sheppard Avenue West; and
• New parking and transportation demand management strategy.

North York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the report (October 25, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and adjourned its public meeting under the City of Toronto Act until April 4, 2017, at 11:00 a.m.

North York Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2016 and notice was given in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 667 under the City of Toronto Act.

This application seeks approval to demolish a residential property at 30 Erskine Avenue containing a total of 6 rental dwelling units. This property is also subject to related Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications for the development of a 35-storey rental apartment building containing 315 dwelling units and 131 parking spaces (File No.'s 12 267217 NNY 25 OZ and 12 267211 NNY 25 SA) at 18-30 Erskine Avenue. The Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications are currently before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

An application for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has been filed to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units. The applicant has proposed to replace all 6 existing rental dwelling units within the proposed development and provide tenant relocation and assistance to all eligible tenants.

This report recommends approval of the Section 111 permit application under Chapters 667 and 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of a residential property containing 6 rental dwelling units, subject to conditions.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment at 179-181 Sheppard Avenue East for the reasons outlined in the report (January 4, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2. Should the application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council's refusal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application.

This application proposes to amend the zoning by-laws to permit a 10-storey building with 230 units and 1,750 square metres of ground floor retail space at 179-181 Sheppard Avenue East.  The proposal also includes a 4 level underground garage with 218 parking spaces.  The proposal would have an overall density of 5.2 times the site area.

The proposed development does not provide an appropriate transition to the adjacent Neighbourhood, is out of character with this section of Sheppard Avenue East and is not consistent with the Official Plan and implementing guidelines. The proposed height and density would set a precedent for this portion of Sheppard Avenue East.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council refuse the applications for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment at 245-255 Sheppard Avenue West and 250-258 Bogert Avenue for the reasons outlined in the report (January 4, 2017) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

2.  Should the application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council's refusal of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.

This application at 245-255 Sheppard Avenue West and 250-258 Bogert Avenue proposes a mixed-use building with an eleven-storey mixed-use portion with ninety-eight units fronting onto Sheppard Avenue West and an attached three-storey townhouse form fronting onto Bogert Avenue. The proposal would have an overall Floor Space Index of 3.78.

This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for a number of reasons, including that the proposal seeks to introduce an inappropriate building form into the neighbourhood, is not in keeping with the existing and planned context and does not provide appropriate transition to the adjacent Neighbourhood. The proposal does not constitute good planning.

In the event that the applicant appeals a refusal by Council to the Ontario Municipal Board, this report also recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff be authorized to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition to the proposal.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council refuse the application to amend the Zoning By-laws applicable to 2 Harrison Road for the following reasons:

a.  the proposal is not in keeping with the building type and built form character of the neighbourhood, and does not conform to the policies of the Toronto Official Plan; and

b.  the approval of the proposal would set a negative precedent, and undermine the stable neighbourhood character.

2.  Should the application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council's refusal of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-laws applicable to the lands at 2 Harrison Road to permit the construction of a six-unit townhouse block.  The proposed townhouse block would be three-storeys in height, with a gross floor area of 1,820 square metres, and floor space index of 1.57 times the area of the lot.  Vehicular access would be provided from Harrison Road.  The existing two-storey detached dwelling would be demolished.

The proposed building type, built form and zoning provisions are not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood, or the policies of the Official Plan.  The proposal would undermine the stable character of the neighbourhood, and would create a precedent for similar flanking properties along York Mills Road.  Staff are recommending that the application be refused.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council refuse the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws at 28 and 32 Evergreen Gardens for the following reasons:

a.  the proposal is not in keeping with the building type and built form character of the neighbourhood, and does not conform to the policies of the Toronto Official Plan; and

b.  the approval of the proposal would set a negative precedent, and undermine the stable neighbourhood character.

2.  Should the application be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board in support of Council's refusal of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments.

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law for the lands at 28 and 32 Evergreen Gardens to permit a six-unit townhouse block, which would front onto Evergreen Gardens.  Each unit would be three storeys in height, plus an enclosed staircase and elevator access to a rooftop terrace.  The proposed gross floor area of the block is 1,897 square metres with a corresponding floor space index of 1.88 times the area of the lot.   

 
Evergreen Gardens forms part of the neighbourhood of Bennington Heights.  It is a residential street, which accommodates detached dwellings, as do the rest of the streets in the neighbourhood.  The proposed building type, built form and zoning provisions are not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood, or the policies of the Official Plan.  The proposal would undermine the stable character of the neighbourhood, and would create a precedent for townhouses throughout the neighbourhood.  Staff are recommending that the application be refused.

North York Community Council: 

1. Deferred consideration of the item to its meeting on April 4, 2017.

City Council, on November 8 and 9, 2016, referred Item NY17.8, headed "Application to Remove a Private Tree - 38 Deloraine Avenue", back to North York Community Council for further consideration.

North York Community Council: 

1. Deferred consideration of the report (December 6, 2016) from the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to its meeting on February 22, 2017.

This report requests that City Council deny the application for a permit to remove two (2) privately-owned trees located at 33 Arran Crescent. The application indicates the reasons for removal are to address concerns of dripping sap, a trunk lean and tree roots causing driveway damage.

The subject trees are two (2) Colorado blue spruce trees (Picea pungens var. glauca) measuring 35 cm and 40 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of these trees as they are healthy and maintainable.

North York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 5 Royal Doulton Drive.

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at 5 Royal Doulton Drive. The application indicates the reason for removal is to address concerns regarding the potential for future structural issues with some branches as the tree grows larger. Follow up communication with the property owner also identified concerns regarding damage from dripping sap in spring and branches growing over electrical lines.

The subject tree is a red maple (Acer rubrum) measuring 48 cm in diameter. Urban Forestry does not support removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

North York Community Council:

1. Prohibited stopping on the north side of Leacrest Road, between Rolph Road and a point 32 metres east.

There have been concerns with parked cars on the north side of Leacrest Road blocking driveways. The issue seems to be with a small parking zone due to an intersection on one side and fire hydrant on the other side. Cars are trying to squeeze into the parking zone leading to driveways getting blocked.

Therefore, I am requesting to implement a 'No Stopping' sign anytime on the north side of Leacrest Road between Rolph Road and a point 32 metres east. This will also clarify the no parking zone where the fire hydrant is.

Transportation Services has been consulted and they did not raise any concerns with the proposed prohibition of stopping in this section.

North York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the no stopping 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday regulation on the north side of Katherine Road, between Garratt Boulevard and Ancaster Road.

2. Rescinded the school bus loading zone from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the north side of Katherine Road, from a point 29 metres west of Ancaster Road and a point 61 metres west thereof.

3. Permitted 15 minute parking from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Katherine Road between Ancaster Road and Garratt Boulevard.

4. Prohibited stopping from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Katherine Road between Ancaster Road to Garratt Boulevard.

5. Directed Transportation Services to take all necessary actions to implement the above.

This motion is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The Principal of Ancaster Public School has requested that a student pickup and drop off zone be implemented along the north side of Katherine Road. The Principal cited student safety concerns as the primary reason for implementing these new parking prohibitions. After consulting with Toronto Parking Enforcement, Transportation Services Division and Ancaster Public School, the community was surveyed to determine support for the proposed changes. Over a two week period, residents informed my office of their preference, and the majority of respondents voiced their support for the recommended changes.

North York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the 40 km/h speed limit on St. Leonard's Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road.

2. Authorized a 30 km/h speed limit on St. Leonard's Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road.

A number of residents on St. Leonard's Avenue have brought to my attention their concerns regarding speeding on their street between Bayview Avenue and Mount Pleasant Road, and are requesting that the speed limit be lowered to 30 km/h. Last summer, North York Community Council supported my motion to reduce the speed limit on the west portion of St. Leonard's, between Mount Pleasant Road and Yonge Street, from 40 km/h to 30km/h.

In this neighbourhood, St. Leonard's Avenue is the only street between Lawrence Avenue East and Blythwood Road that directly connects Bayview Avenue to Mount Pleasant Road. For this reason, St. Leonard's Avenue is heavily used, often times at speeds well above the speed limit. 

Due to the high levels of traffic infiltration on this street, the community has requested that the speed limit on this street be reduced to 30km/h.

North York Community Council:

1. Amended its previous decision on North York Community Council Item NY13.26 by adding and adopting the following: 

a. approve the temporary closure of the remaining portion of Malcolm Road, outside the boundary of the Construction Staging Area, between Millwood Road and a point 66 metres west from January 17, 2017 to June 30, 2017.

b. designate Malcolm Road from one-way northbound operation to two-way operation, between a point 66 metres west of Millwood Road and Randolph Road, from January 17, 2017 to June 30, 2017.

North York Community Council re-opened Item NY13.26 adopted by North York Community Council on April 5, 2016, for further consideration.

The North York Community Council, at its meeting on April 5, 2016, adopted the report from Transportation Services titled "Construction Staging Area – 25 Malcolm Road" (NY13.26), and in so doing, approved partial closure of Malcolm Road, from a point 66 metres west of Millwood Road to Randolph Road. This motion proposes the temporary closure of the full width of Malcolm Road, in order to meet concerns raised by local residents as it relates to public safety. This temporary closure will maintain access for emergency vehicles to Malcolm Road.

Skygrid Construction Incorporated, is the developer of an eight storey condominium at 25 Malcolm Road, with two and half levels of below-grade parking. Currently there is an approved partial road closure for a staging area at this location.

Area residents have brought forth concerns relating to the increased heavy truck traffic from this development site and infiltration of passenger vehicles through the residential street.

Residents have requested the road be closed to prevent heavy truck traffic from using Malcolm Road.

North York Community Council:

1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to initiate the process and give notice of a proposed by-law to permanently close a portion of the public lane running east-west along the rear of 179 and 181 Sheppard Avenue East and report back to North York Community Council on the proposed closure of this portion of the public land by May 2, 2017.

The City is the owner of a public lane which runs east-west along the rear of the properties municipally known as 179 and 181 Sheppard Avenue East.

A development is proposed for 179 and 181 Sheppard Avenue East. This motion requests that the General Manager, Transportation Services, initiate the process for closure of the east-west portion of the public lane located to the rear of 179 and 181 Sheppard Avenue East, including the provision of all required notice, and report back to North York Community Council on the proposed closure.

General Bills

North York Community Council enacted By-laws 13-2017 to 23-2017.

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 24-2017.

Introduction and consideration of bills for enactment as By-laws.

Expression of Appreciation:

On behalf of North York Community Council, Councillor Maria Augimeri, Chair, North York Community Council, expressed its appreciation to Steve Forrester, Senior Planner, Community Planning, City Planning Division, North York District, for his 35 years of public service, integrity and dedication to the City of Toronto.

On behalf of North York Community Council, Councillor Maria Augimeri, Chair, North York Community Council, also expressed its appreciation to Jack Sinopoli, Supervisor, Traffic Operations, Transportation Services, North York District, for his 35 years of public service, integrity and dedication to the City of Toronto.