North York Community Council

Meeting No.:
17
Contact:
Matthew Green, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Phone:
416-392-4666
Start Time:
9:30 AM
E-mail:
nycc@toronto.ca
Location:
Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre/Video Conference
Chair:
Councillor James Pasternak

NY17.1 - Lawrence Avenue West and Rosewell Avenue - Turn Prohibition

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred Indefinitely
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of the item indefinitely.

Origin

(February 5, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Lawrence Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is requesting that the existing northbound right-turn prohibition, in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Rosewell Avenue, be rescinded. The prohibition is not needed and inconveniences road users, including parents of a nearby school.

Background Information

(February 5, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Turn Prohibition - Lawrence Avenue West and Rosewell Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248100.pdf

Communications

(April 1, 2024) Letter from Maureen Kapral, President, Lytton Park Residents' Organization (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/comm/communicationfile-182584.pdf

NY17.2 - Speed Humps and Digital Speed Indicator on Glengrove Avenue

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of the item indefinitely.

Origin

(February 22, 2024) Letter from Councillor Mike Colle

Summary

Car thefts and violent car jacking is on the rise across the City. Recently, a resident in my ward had their car stolen from their home at gun point.

Background Information

(February 22, 2024) Letter from Councillor Mike Colle on Speed Humps and Digital Speed Indicator on Glengrove Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248101.pdf

NY17.3 - 79 Yorkview Drive - Application for Fence Exemption

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

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption to the property owner(s) of 79 Yorkview Drive thereby allowing the existing fence to be maintained as constructed. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law.

Origin

(March 20, 2024) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

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 consider an application by the owner(s) of 79 Yorkview Drive to maintain existing fencing at the property. 

 

The wooden fencing (East property line) measures a maximum height of 2.3 metres in height.

 

The wooden fencing (West property line) measures a maximum height of 2.3 metres in height.

 

The wooden fencing (South property line) measures a maximum height of 2.3 metres in height.

 

This is contrary to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2 C (1).

Background Information

(March 20, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 79 Yorkview Drive - Application for Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248102.pdf

NY17.4 - 10 Elmwood Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Ward:
18 - Willowdale

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the October 29, 2024 meeting of the North York Community Council.

Origin

(June 19, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This application proposes to permit the development of a single-storey restaurant with an outdoor patio. The application proposes a gross floor area of 197.86 square metres, a height of 8.61 metres and a Floor Space Index of 0.4. There are no parking or loading spaces proposed. The site currently contains a surface parking lot.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).  The proposed development also conforms with the Official plan given that it implements the policy goals of Mixed Use Areas in the Official plan.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

Background Information

(June 19, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 and 8 to 9 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 10 Elmwood Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248103.pdf
(July 8, 2024) Revised Attachment 7 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248106.pdf
Attachment 7 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248105.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248104.pdf

Communications

(July 7, 2024) Letter from Grant Uyeyama, Principal Planner, KLM Planning Partners Inc (NY.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/comm/communicationfile-182585.pdf

NY17.5 - 500 Duplex Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 21 180738 NNY 08 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of 10 existing rental dwelling units located at 500 Duplex Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

 

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 1 replacement rental dwelling unit with unrestricted rents on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that the replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The final size and layout of the replacement rental unit shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

 

b. The owner shall provide tenant(s) of the replacement rental dwelling unit with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

 

c. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in the replacement rental dwelling unit;

 

d. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in the replacement rental dwelling unit;

 

e. The owner shall provide tenant(s) of the 1 replacement rental dwelling unit with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential building;

 

f. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan for all Eligible Tenants of the 10 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 500 Duplex Avenue and 1 studio unit proposed for alteration. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

 

g. The owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all Post Application Tenants, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

 

h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 500 Duplex Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.g. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the 10 existing rental dwelling units located at 500 Duplex Avenue after all the following have occurred:

 

a. All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

 

b. The Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect;

 

c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006;

 

d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and

 

e. The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.

 

3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above.

 

4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 500 Duplex Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

 

a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

 

b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

 

c. The owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

 

d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

 

5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 24, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(August 29, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish a total of 10 existing rental dwelling units at 500 Duplex Avenue and provide a tenant relocation and assistance plan to affected tenants. The application also proposes to replace the existing superintendent unit which is one of the 10 units proposed for demolition. All units proposed for demolition have rents above mid-range.

 

The properties are also the subject of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (21 180732 NNY 08 OZ) which were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a written decision on June 19, 2023, approving the Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the rental housing matters and necessary agreements with the City, are secured.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.

Background Information

(August 29, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 500 Duplex Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248516.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248517.pdf

Communications

(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Richard Feldman (NY.Supp)

NY17.6 - 589-599 Lawrence Avenue West - Zoning Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 589, 591, 593, 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

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. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the introduction of the necessary Bills until the Owner has:


a. submitted a satisfactory Transportation Impact Study, including an acceptable Parking and Loading Study satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services;

 

b. submitted to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and

 

c. Make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.

 

4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File Number 23 182331 NNY 08 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 6 existing rental dwelling units located at 589, 591, 593, 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West, subject to the following conditions:

 

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 6 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 804 square metres and be comprised of 6 three-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the plans dated May 10, 2024. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

 

b. The owner shall, as part of the 6 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4(a) above, provide at least 6 three-bedroom units at affordable rents as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit.

 

c. The owner shall provide tenants of all 6 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 3-storey building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings;

 

d. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;

 

e. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge;

 

f. The owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed building;

 

g. The replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 4(a) above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

 

h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 589, 591, 593 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a. through 4.g.  above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

 

i. The owner shall make affordable housing available to households directly connected to the federal and / or non-profit religious organization on the subject site, and develop a tenanting plan that outlines how the affordable replacement rental units will be rented out to eligible households which shall:

 

1. Include an income-eligibility requirement that household incomes generally be no more than four times annual rent;

 

2. identify how prospective new tenants would be income-tested, 

 

3. establish a monitoring process,
 

and shall be established in the Section 111 agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and

 

j. The Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, will establish annual reporting requirements to monitor the owner’s implementation of and compliance with the tenanting plan.

 

5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 6 existing rental dwelling units located at 589, 591, 593 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West after all the following have occurred:

 

a. All conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured;

 

b. The Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect;

 

c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise agreed to by the Chief Planner; and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site or as otherwise agreed to by the Chief Planner; and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

 

e. The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant.

 

6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above.

 

7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 589-599 Lawrence Avenue West after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental  Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that:

 

a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

 

b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

 

c. The owner erects the proposed building on site no later than three (3) years from the date that demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and

 

d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued.

 

8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 24, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This application proposes to rezone the subject lands at 589, 591, 593, 595, 597, and 599 Lawrence Avenue West to permit a 3-storey (13.1-metre excluding mechanical penthouse) Kollel and a 4-storey (13.6-metre excluding mechanical penthouse) residence, including six replacement rental dwelling units. The application proposes a density of 1.46 times the lot area.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed buildings represent an appropriate level of intensification on the site and will provide an appropriate transition to the abutting lower density Neighbourhood to the south.

 

This report also reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition

Application filed Under Chapter 667 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code. The proposal includes 6 replacement rental dwelling units.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 589-599 Lawrence Avenue West - Zoning Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248569.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248871.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248571.pdf

Communications

(August 30, 2024) E-mail from Moshe Berkowitz (NY.Supp)
(September 3, 2024) E-mail from Jonathan and Elianna Jaffit (NY.Supp)
(September 12, 2024) E-mail from Jeffrey Shapiro (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Mike Diplock (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Jacob and Elana Zeliger (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Avner Polatsek (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Moshe Goldman (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Miklos Panyi (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Rabbi Shmuel Zilber (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Yocheved Lichtenstein (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Yehudis Landman (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Stuart Strimber (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Robert Levi (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Yakov Zombek (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Daniel Halperin (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Yossi Sobel (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Aaron Krongold (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Eliezer Rosenfield (NY.Supp)
(September 19, 2024) E-mail from Zev Greenfield (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Dovid Ullman (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Thirza Lemberger (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Nathan Seliger (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Yehuda Anhang (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Shoshy Goldberg (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Bernard Goldberg (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Ryan Lindo (NY.Supp)
(September 20, 2024) E-mail from Hillel J. Freiheit (NY.Supp)
(September 21, 2024) E-mail from Eve Gestetner (NY.Supp)
(September 22, 2024) E-mail from Eli Silberstein (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Jonathan Seliger (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Jennifer Selskey (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) Submission from Daniel Rende (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Mendel Schneeweiss (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Yehuda Dubinsky (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Jacob Zeifman (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Andy Rechtshaffen (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from David Appelrouth (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Zev Singer (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Martin Blatt (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Aron Langsam (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Bruce Zimmerman (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Kelly Brasil (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Manya Langsam (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Michael Breiner (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Yisrael Kopstick (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Philip Weitz (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Yirmiya Clinton (NY.New)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Daniel Mittelmann (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Josh Hertz (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Deena Langsam (NY.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Moshe Hirsch (NY.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Yosef Fishman (NY.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Yitzchok Dorfman (NY.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Moishy Rosenblatt (NY.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Hillel Gordon (NY.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Harvey Handelsman (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Mark Mandlebaum
Daniel Rende, Bousfields Inc.
Philip Levine, Levine Consultants Ltd.
Kelly Brasil, Royal LePage Signature Realty
Mike Diplock
Sam Strasser

NY17.7 - 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan, for the lands at 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and / or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner and / or applicant to:

 

a. Prepare and submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and Functional Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance;

 

b. Make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services Division;

 

c. Provide space on the subject site for the installation of maintenance access holes and sampling ports on the private side, as close to the property line as possible, for both the storm and sanitary service connections, in accordance with the Sewers By-law Chapter. 681.10;

 

d. Provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, for Eligible Tenants of the existing rental dwelling unit proposed to be demolished, addressing financial compensation and other assistance to lessen hardship, including the provision of rent gap payments; and

 

e. Enter into an agreement or legal undertaking with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by recommendation d. above.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 24, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan and Zoning Bylaw 569-2013 to permit a twelve storey (40.42 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse), 194 unit residential building with 472 square metres of non-residential gross floor area on the ground floor at 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street. 

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan, and the official plan amendment will conform to the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposed development represents an appropriate level of intensification on the site and is generally consistent with the midrise vision for this segment of Dufferin Street as envisioned in the Dufferin Street Secondary Plan. The proposed development is massed to fit within its existing context while providing appropriate transitions to the adjacent low-rise neighbourhood.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 to 5 and 7 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 3309 and 3317 Dufferin Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248575.pdf
(September 11, 2024) Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248636.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248576.pdf

Communications

(September 20, 2024) Submission from Joseph Biafore (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Hailey McWilliam, Bousfields Inc.

NY17.8 - 1 - 87 Bredonhill Court - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 1 - 87 Bredonhill Court substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 6 to the revised report (September 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and as generally illustrated on the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan on Attachment 3 to the revised report (September 18, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two (2) years following enactment by City Council.

 

2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to:

 

a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and

 

b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or charge any part of the subject lands described in Schedule “A” to this report, without prior written consent of the Chief Planner or his / her designate to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

 

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such time as confirmation is received that a plan of condominium has been registered or upon expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control exemption by-law.

 

4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

 

5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

Origin

(September 18, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

 

This application is requesting exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 1-87 Bredonhill Court, also known as Phase 1D of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization Project (Attachment 4) (related Site Plan Application Number 17 277713 NNY 15 SA).

 

The exemption request is to facilitate the creation of 33 parcels, of which 28 conveyable parcels are intended to become future Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) for 28 freehold market townhouses and the other parts are to support a future Standard Condominium tenure through the approval of the Standard Condominium (24 108552 NNY 08 CD) application, and future Common Elements Condominium tenure through the approval of the Common Elements Condominium (24 108534 NNY 08 CD) application, as well as to facilitate the creation of various easements.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the Official Plan. The lifting of Part Lot Control is appropriate for the orderly development of these lands.

                                                                                                

A related Common Elements Condominium application has been submitted to create a common element condominium tenure over the lands consisting of a private rear laneway and a pedestrian walkway, underground services, site furnishings and landscaping. The laneway and walkway will provide access to the rear lane garages, being Parts 29 and 30 on the draft Reference Plan (Attachment 3). Additionally, a related Standard Condominium application has been submitted to create 40 condominium townhouse dwelling units, being Parts 31 to 33 on the draft Reference Plan (Attachment 3).

Background Information

(September 18, 2024) Revised Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 1-87 Bredonhill Court - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248819.pdf
(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 1 - 87 Bredonhill Court - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248206.pdf

NY17.9 - 2619 - 2621 Bayview Avenue and 6 Heathcote Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
15 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 2619 - 2621 Bayview Avenue and 6 Heathcote Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

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.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 24, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit four three-storey townhouses at 2621 Bayview Avenue, and to amend the site specific zoning standards for an approved development of six three-storey townhouse units and a two-storey single-detached house at 2619 Bayview Avenue and 6 Heathcote Avenue.  In total 10 new three-storey townhouse and one 2 storey single detached home is proposed.

 

Vehicular access would be provided from Heathcote Avenue. The townhouse blocks are proposed to front onto Bayview Avenue and the single detached dwelling is proposed to front onto Heathcote Avenue. The existing three single-detached houses on the site would be demolished. The entire site, including both townhouse blocks and the single-detached dwelling, would have a total floor space index ("FSI") of 1.05 and a gross floor area ("GFA") of 3,301 square metres.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The application represents appropriate infill development that expands housing choices on a major street.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposal provides for appropriate townhouse infill development along a major street and a single-detached dwelling which is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood. The proposal conforms to the City of Toronto's Official Plan and meets the intent of the Bayview Townhouse Design Guidelines.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 and 6 to 7D from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 2619 - 2621 Bayview Avenue and 6 Heathcote Avenue -Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248490.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248491.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248493.pdf

Speakers

Chris Pereira, M.Behar Planning and Design Limited

NY17.10 - 389, 391 and 393 Broadway Avenue - Official Plan Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
15 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 389, 391, and 393 Broadway Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York.

 

2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan Amendment as may be required.  

Decision Advice and Other Information

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 24, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York

Summary

The Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate the property known as 391 Broadway Avenue from Neighbourhoods to Parks, to recognize the lands that are being dedicated to the city as public parkland. The Official Plan Amendment would also add 391 Broadway Avenue as ‘Existing / Approved Public Park’ on Map 21-8 in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan and add 389 and 393 Broadway Avenue as Park Expansion Areas.

 

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the Official Plan, and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Official Plan Amendment. The proposed amendment recognizes a planned park and allows for future opportunities for park expansion.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 3 from the Director, Community Planning, North York on 389, 391 and 393 Broadway Avenue - Official Plan Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248511.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248512.pdf

Communications

(September 18, 2024) E-mail from Salar Heidar Damghani (NY.Supp)

Speakers

Rongmin Li
Mankit Chan
Salar Heidar Damghani
Jesper Thoft, Broadway Area Residents’ Association

NY17.11 - 7 St. Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Director, Community Planning, North York District recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend the Official Plan in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the revised report (September 16, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 7 St. Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the revised report (September 16, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4, whichever comes first, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 1,932 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

 

5. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.

 

6. City Council allow the owner of 7 St. Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive to convey 831 square metres of additional parkland (the "parkland over-dedication") as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in part, free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

 

7. City Council attribute a value to the parkland over-dedication equal to a percentage of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before first above grade building permit for Tower 2, Tower 3, or Tower 4 is issued in respect of the development.

 

8. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development and Growth Services to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the In-kind Contribution Agreement) to address the provision of the in-kind contribution of the parkland over-dedication to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development and Growth Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council.

 

9. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements for the on-site parkland dedication and the Parkland Over-dedication to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time-to-time.

 

10. City Council recommend that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division secure through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to:

 

a. Continue to provide and maintain the 278 rental dwelling units at 7 St. Dennis Drive and 284 at 10 Grenoble Drive as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division;

 

b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 7 St. Dennis and 10 Grenoble, as follows:

 

1. Automatic / push button doors for main and secondary entrances;

 

2. A handrail for the stairs in the pool area at 10 Grenoble.

 

3. A new lobby entrance at 10 Grenoble Drive.

 

4. Enhancement of the secondary building entrance at 7 St. Dennis Drive.

 

5. Improved access to the garbage and recycling areas and / or an indoor recycling / organics area;

 

6. Enhanced outdoor amenity areas and new walkways.

 

7. Adding a new exterior door to access amenity terrace at 7 St. Dennis Drive. 

 

8. New and enhanced pick-up and drop-off areas.

 

9. The Owner has agreed to not apply for Above-Guideline Rent Increases for these improvements as well as improvements that have been undertaken within the past five years; and

 

c. Provide tenants of 7 St. Dennis and 10 Grenoble Drive with access to all new shared outdoor landscaped areas at grade.

 

11. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the proposed development, City Council require the Owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including a Parking Plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the two existing rental buildings, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

12. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the applicant be required to:

 

a. Submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and,

 

b. Submit a revised Traffic Impact Study for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 24, 2024, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(September 16, 2024) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

The applications propose to develop four residential towers ranging from 40 to 53 storeys (174 metres, 162 metres, 153 metres, and 135 metres, all inclusive of mechanical penthouse) , adding approximately 2,536 new residential units. The proposed residential gross floor area (GFA) will be 139,544 square metres and will provide 760 new vehicular parking spaces, of which 32 are visitor parking spaces and 43 are barrier free parking spaces, and 2,542 bicycle spaces on site. The proposal includes a new public park with an area of 2,823 square metres at the centre of the development. The proposal would maintain the existing buildings with a total of 562 rental dwelling units as rental housing for 20 years, provide on-site building improvements and access to new outdoor amenity areas for existing tenants.

 

The proposal has been reviewed against the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) (2020), the Growth Plan (2020), and the Toronto Official Plan. Staff are of the opinion that the proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the Growth Plan (2020). Furthermore, the proposal is in keeping with the intent of the Toronto Official Plan, particularly as it relates to development in Apartment Neighbourhoods.

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.  The proposed development represents appropriate intensification, maintains the existing rental units, and provides for new public facilities, including a new park and mid-block connections.

Background Information

(September 16, 2024) Revised Report and Attachments 1 to 5 and 7 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 7 St Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248757.pdf
(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 5 and 7 to 8 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 7 St. Dennis Drive and 10 Grenoble Drive - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248600.pdf
(September 23, 2024) Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248926.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248602.pdf

NY17.12 - 11 Homewood 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 vacant detached house at 11 Homewood Avenue 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 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and

 

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

Origin

(July 15, 2024) Report from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building.

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 city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal

Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing detached house located at 11 Homewood Avenue (application number 24-158778 DEM 00 DM) 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 application has not been issued for a replacement building.

Background Information

(July 15, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 2 from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building on 11 Homewood Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248107.pdf

NY17.13 - 1073 Millwood Road - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
15 - Don Valley West

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:  

 

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans 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 - 1073 Millwood Road.

 

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

Origin

(August 1, 2024) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain North York Community 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.

Background Information

(August 1, 2024) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on 1073 Millwood Road - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248056.pdf
Attachment - Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248040.pdf

NY17.14 - 101 Senlac Road - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:  

 

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans 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 - 101 Senlac Road.

 

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

Origin

(June 20, 2024) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain North York Community 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.

Background Information

(June 20, 2024) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on 101 Senlac Road - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248055.pdf
Attachment - Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248039.pdf

NY17.15 - 15 Holmes Avenue - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:  

 

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans 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 - 15 Holmes Avenue.

 

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

Origin

(June 20, 2024) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain North York Community 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.

Background Information

(June 20, 2024) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on 15 Holmes Avenue - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248038.pdf
Attachment - Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248041.pdf

NY17.16 - Anthony Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Anthony Road, between Dufferin Street and Winston Park Boulevard.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of ten speed humps on Anthony Road, between Dufferin Street and Winston Park Boulevard, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawings TC-338, TC-339 and TC-340 dated August 2024, attached to the report (September 6, 2024), entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Anthony Road", from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Anthony Road, between Dufferin Street and Winston Park Boulevard.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Anthony Road.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Anthony Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248543.pdf

NY17.17 - Naming of Pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine as "Gerald Spring Way"

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Approved the name "Gerald Spring Way" for the pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, General Manager, Toronto Water

Summary

This report recommends that the name "Gerald Spring Way" be approved to identify a pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine.

 

This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy, which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-228156.pdf.

 

This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, General Manager, Toronto Water on Naming of Pathway from Westgate Boulevard into Earl Bales Ravine as "Gerald Spring Way"
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248577.pdf

NY17.18 - Whitmore Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three (3) speed humps on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-326 dated August 2024, attached to the report (September 6, 2024), entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Whitmore Avenue", from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.  

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Whitmore Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Jimmy Wisdom Way.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Whitmore Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248544.pdf

NY17.19 - Livingstone Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Livingstone Avenue, between Jimmy Wisdom Way and Times Road.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of three (3) speed humps on Livingstone Avenue, between Jimmy Wisdom Way and Times Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-327 dated August 2024, attached to the report (September 6, 2024), entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps ) - Livingstone Avenue ", from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Livingstone Avenue, between Jimmy Wisdom Way and Times Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Livingstone Avenue.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Livingstone Avenue - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248509.pdf

NY17.20 - Bedford Park Avenue - Parking Amendments

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Amended the existing one-hour maximum parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between Jedburgh Road and a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street, to be in effect between Jedburgh Road and a point 162 metres west of Yonge Street.

 

2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20 metres further west.

 

3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20 metres further west.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending a 10-minute maximum parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue, between a point 142 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 20 metres further west. Currently there is a one-hour maximum parking limit, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in this area. The proposed change will provide four short-term parking spaces for parents / guardians to accompany students to / from Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Bedford Park Avenue - Parking Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248520.pdf

NY17.21 - Vaughan Street and Wicksteed Avenue - Traffic Control Signals

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
15 - Don Valley West

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommend that:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Vaughan Street and Wicksteed Avenue.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Deputy General Manger, Transportation Services and Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wicksteed Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Vaughan Street and Wicksteed Avenue. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken. 

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Deputy General Manger, Transportation Services and Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Vaughan Street and Wicksteed Avenue - Traffic Control Signals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248604.pdf

NY17.22 - St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane - Traffic Control Signals

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane.

 

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council rescind the existing all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane - Traffic Control Signals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248550.pdf

NY17.23 - Leslie Street and the Wilket Creek Trail - Pedestrian Refuge Island

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the October 29, 2024 meeting of North York Community Council.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Leslie Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is recommending that a pedestrian refuge island not be installed on Leslie Street at the northerly intersection with the Wilket Creek Trail. The technical criteria for a refuge island have not been met.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Leslie Street and the Wilket Creek Trail - Pedestrian Refuge Island
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248538.pdf

NY17.24 - Linkwood Lane - Parking Amendments

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 312 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 408 metres south of St. Dennis Drive.

 

2. City Council prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 312 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 91 metres further south.

 

3. City Council prohibit parking at all times, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 403 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 5 metres further south.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Linkwood Lane, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 312 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 91 metres further south. We also recommend that parking be prohibited on the east side of Linkwood Lane, between a point 403 metres south of St. Dennis Drive and a point 5 metres further south, which is within 5 metres of the south intersection with the private roadway Windy Golfway. Currently parking is prohibited from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in these areas. The proposed amendment will deter parking by school buses and heavy trucks during the daytime.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Linkwood Lane - Parking Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248499.pdf

NY17.25 - Denrock Drive - Parking Amendments

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
17 - Don Valley North

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and the south end of the street.

 

2. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and the south end of Denrock Drive.

 

3. Prohibited standing at all times on the east side of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and a point 15 metres south and between a point 32 metres south of Arrowstook Road and the south end of Denrock Drive.

 

4. Approved a maximum one-hour parking limit, in effect at all times, on the east side of Denrock Drive, between a point 15 metres south of Arrowstook Road and a point 17 metres further south.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on both sides of Denrock Drive, between Arrowstook Road and the south end of the street, be changed to a standing prohibition. Also a 17 metre long, maximum one-hour parking area, in effect at all times, is recommended on the east side of the street, between a point 15 metres south of Arrowstook Road and a point 17 metres further south. The proposed amendments will deter loading / unloading on Denrock Drive, outside of the maximum one-hour parking area.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Denrock Drive - Parking Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248523.pdf

Communications

(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Madhu Singh and Birendra Nath Singh (NY.Supp)
(September 23, 2024) E-mail from SangWoo Bae (NY.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Abby Lee (NY.New)

Speakers

Birendra Nath Singh
Abby Lee
Mark Lee

NY17.26 - 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue - Exclusion of Development from Permit Parking Program

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

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Approved the amendment to 925-4.C. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit parking, despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, the General Manager shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at the development located at 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services

Summary

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 respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the development located at 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue from permit parking should it be implemented on an area or street-based basis in the future.

 

Staff have determined that exclusion is feasible and has no objections to excluding 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue. If North York Community Council excludes this address from a street or area subsequently authorized to be licenced for on-street parking, residents of and visitors to this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services on Exclusion of Development Located at 26 - 38 Hounslow Avenue from Permit Parking Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248384.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248578.pdf

NY17.27 - 461 Sheppard Avenue East - Exclusion of Development from Permit Parking Program

(Submitted for City Council Consideration on October 9, 2024)
Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
18 - Willowdale

Public Notice Given

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council approve the amendment to 925-4.C. of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, despite anything in this chapter to the contrary, the General Manager shall not accept applications from residents of, visitors to, or tradespersons at the development located at 461 Sheppard Avenue East, as shown in Attachment 1 tothe report (September 6, 2024) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Sheppard Avenue East, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

The purpose of this report is to respond to City Council's direction to review and report back on the feasibility of excluding the development located at 461 Sheppard Avenue East from permit parking should it be implemented on an area or street-based basis in the future.

 

Staff have determined that exclusion is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development located at 461 Sheppard Avenue East. If City Council excludes this address from a street or area subsequently authorized to be licenced for on-street parking, residents and visitors of this address will be prohibited from participating in the on-street permit parking program.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services on Exclusion of Development Located at 461 Sheppard Avenue East from Permit Parking Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248387.pdf
Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248572.pdf

NY17.28 - 124 Sandringham Drive - Application to Remove a Tree in a Ravine-Protected Area

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the October 29, 2024 meeting of the North York Community Council.

Origin

(September 3, 2024) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree in a Ravine-protected area, located at 124 Sandringham Drive. The tree is protected under the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection bylaw as this property is located within the West Don River Valley. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree is showing signs of decline; and to address an uneven walkway allegedly caused by the tree’s roots.

         

The honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) measures 63 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the by-laws.

Background Information

(September 3, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 2 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 124 Sandringham Drive - Application to Remove a Tree in a Ravine-Protected Area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248381.pdf

NY17.29 - 85 Helendale Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree

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

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the October 29, 2024 meeting of the North York Community Council.

Origin

(September 3, 2024) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

This report requests that North York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located on the boundary line between the properties of 85 Helendale Avenue and 87 Helendale Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to address concerns related to roots and nuts causing trip hazards, nut allergies, and damage to a fence.

         

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) measures 42 centimetres in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.

Background Information

(September 3, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 to 2 from the Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 85 Helendale Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248383.pdf

Communications

(September 23, 2024) E-mail from Ana Maria Ticoll (NY.Supp)

NY17.30 - 19 Ianhall Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the April 30, 2025 meeting of the North York Community Council.

Origin

(August 21, 2024) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

Summary

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 19 Ianhall Road for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a fence in the rear yard on the east side of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(A)(5). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of garage door panels. These door panels are white aluminum on both sides and infused with injected foam insulation. The fence is 2.15 metres in height 9.14 metres in length.  

Background Information

(August 21, 2024) Report and Attachments A to C from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 19 Ianhall Road - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248123.pdf

Speakers

Lina Carinci

NY17.31 - 123 Sheldrake Boulevard - Fence Exemption

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
15 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption by the property owner of 123 Sheldrake Boulevard. Thereby allowing the proposed fence to remain as is. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences or its successor by-law. 

Origin

(July 16, 2024) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District

Summary

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 consider an application by the owner(s) of 123 Sheldrake Boulevard to allow the current metal balcony guard to remain at a height of 1.15 metres (3.79 feet) which does not meet the required height of 1.2 metres (4 feet).   

 

This is contrary to the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 1.3.D(1) Swimming Pool Enclosures - Enclosure Height.

 

Please note, a previous fence exemption request was submitted and adopted by council with respect to a self closing / self latching rear egress door on January 24, 2024.

Background Information

(July 16, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 to 2 from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, East District on 123 Sheldrake Boulevard - Fence Exemption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248120.pdf

Communications

(September 10, 2024) Submission from Dino and Helen DiVito (NY.Supp)

NY17.32 - 230 Torresdale Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit to the property owners of 230 Torresdale Avenue, thereby allowing the current fence to be maintained. Directed and required that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, Fences, or its successor by-law. 

Origin

(August 21, 2024) Report from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District

Summary

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 230 Torresdale Avenue for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section 447-1.5(B) of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences. The property owner is seeking Community Council’s permission to maintain a fence in the rear yard on the north, and south side of the property that will not comply with the standards stipulated by Section 447-1.2(B)(1). The applicant is seeking permission to maintain a fence constructed of wood with vertical boards. The fence is 2.1 metres in height on the north side and is 24.3 metres in length. The fence on the south side is 2.07 metres in height and is 23.4 metres in length.  

Background Information

(August 21, 2024) Report and Attachments A to C from the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, West District on 230 Torresdale Avenue - Request for a Fence Exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248122.pdf

Speakers

Domenic Rotundo, RQ Partners

NY17.33 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
15 - Don Valley West

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board.

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:  

 

1. Appointed the following candidate to the Leaside Memorial Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 25, 2028, and until successors are appointed:

 

- Edmund Chan

 

2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 6, 2024) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena.

Origin

(September 6, 2024) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board. This report recommends one candidate for appointment to the board.

Background Information

(September 6, 2024) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of a Public Member to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248552.pdf
Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidate and Biography for the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248573.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1

NY17.34 - Speed Limits - The Donway between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on The Donway East, between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection).

 

2. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on The Donway West between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection).

Origin

(September 4, 2024) Letter from Councillor Jon Burnside

Summary

The Donway is a ring road that encircles Don Mills Road. to the north and south of Lawrence Avenue East and to the east and west of Don Mills Road.

 

Numerous residents have expressed concerns over the posted speed limits which go back and forth between 40 kilometres per hour and 50 kilometres per hour.

 

The area includes several educational facilities, seniors’ residences, retail locations including the Shops at Don Mills and two community safety zones. A change will provide a consistent speed limit for the entire length of The Donway, improve pedestrian and vehicular safety and end confusion. I am requesting a uniform speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour for the entirety of The Donway.

Background Information

(September 4, 2024) Letter from Councillor Jon Burnside on Speed Limits - The Donway between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248463.pdf

NY17.35 - Latimer Avenue between Crestview Road and Roselawn Avenue - Re-opening and Rescinding the Decision on NY11.14 - Introduction of Overnight On-street Permit Parking

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:


1. Re-opened and rescinded the decision made on February 22, 2024, for item NY11.14 - Latimer Avenue - Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking.

 

2. Restored parking on Latimer Avenue between Crestview Road and Roselawn Avenue to allow for 3-hour parking on both the west and east side of the street.

Origin

(September 9, 2024) Letter from Councillor Mike Colle

Summary

In February 2024, North York Community Council adopted a report NY11.14 - Introduction of Overnight On-street Permit Parking. Due to concerns raised by residents with regards to having the program on the street, I am asking for North York Community Council to re-open and rescind the decision made by North York Community Council on February 22, 2024.

Background Information

(September 9, 2024) Letter from Councillor Mike Colle on Latimer Avenue between Crestview Road and Roselawn Avenue - Re-opening and Rescinding the Decision on NY11.14 - Introduction of Overnight On-street Permit Parking
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248568.pdf

NY17.36 - Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard - Traffic Control Signals - Reopened from NY15.32

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Deferred the consideration of the item until the October 29, 2024 meeting of the North York Community Council.

Origin

(June 2, 2023) Report from the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services and the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

In the Final Report for the Allen East District Plan that was considered by City Council under Item Number NY25.6, a condition was stipulated which directed the Transportation Services Development Planning and Review Area Manager to conduct the necessary studies to introduce new traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard, and report back to North York Community Council.

 

Given the most recent traffic data that is available, Transportation Services conducted a review of the need for traffic control signals at the intersection of Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard.  Based on this assessment, Transportation Services does not recommend the installation of traffic control signals at the subject intersection given that the required warrant criteria have not been satisfied.

 

Through future development activity in the immediate area, and within the Allen East District Plan lands, the Area 2 Development Planning and Review unit in Transportation Services will continue to monitor the Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard intersection and new traffic control signals will be secured, when justified and warranted. Based on a review of the information contained in the City's Application Information Centre, applications for concrete development proposals within the Allen East District Plan lands have yet to be received.

Background Information

(June 2, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services and the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Wilson Heights Boulevard and Joel Swirsky Boulevard - Traffic Control Signals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248621.pdf

NY17.37 - Brooke Avenue - Parking Amendment

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and Kelso Street, to be in effect on the south side of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and Kelso Street, and on the north side, between a point 62 metres west of Avenue Road and Kelso Street.

 

2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 62 metres west.

Origin

(June 20, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the north side of Brooke Avenue, between Avenue Road and a point 62 metres west, be changed to a stopping prohibition.

 

The proposed amendment will deter patrons at a nearby café from stopping and causing traffic congestion, including obstructing traffic turning from Avenue Road onto Brooke Avenue.

Background Information

(June 20, 2024) Report and Attachment from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Brooke Avenue - Parking Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248880.pdf

NY17.38 - Edith Drive - Parking Amendments

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

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Edith Drive, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 48.8 metres north.

 

2. Prohibited standing at all times on the west side of Edith Drive, between Eglinton Avenue West and a point 48.8 metres north.

 

3. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at all times, except no parking anytime from Eglinton Avenue West to a point 48.8 metres further north on the even (west) side of Edith Drive, to be in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at all times, except no standing anytime from Eglinton Avenue West to a point 48.8 metres further north.

Origin

(June 20, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Edith Drive, in front of the condominium at 2 Edith Drive, be changed to a standing prohibition.

 

The proposed amendment will deter unloading in the vicinity of the driveway at 2 Edith Drive, which obstructs visibility for exiting vehicles.

 

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations on Edith Drive. Recommendation 3 will correct this inconsistency.

Background Information

(June 20, 2024) Report and Attachment from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Edith Drive - Parking Amendments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248881.pdf

NY17.39 - Brian Drive - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
17 - Don Valley North

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six (6) speed humps on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Drawings TC-344 dated September 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Brian Drive" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(September 18, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue.  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Brian Drive, between Sheppard Avenue East and Old Sheppard Avenue.

Background Information

(September 18, 2024) Letter from Councillor Shelley Carroll on Brian Drive - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248936.pdf
(September 18, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 - 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Brian Drive - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248937.pdf

NY17.40 - Kingslake Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
17 - Don Valley North

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection).

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six (6) speed humps on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection), generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (September 18, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, Drawings TC-346 and TC-347 dated September 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Kingslake Road" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

 

3. Subject to approval of Parts 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection), in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

Origin

(September 18, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

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

 

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection).  Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.  Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Kingslake Road, between Godstone Road and Gleneagle Crescent (south intersection).

Background Information

(September 18, 2024) Letter from Councillor Shelley Carroll on Kingslake Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248938.pdf
(September 18, 2024) Report and Attachments 1 - 4 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Kingslake Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248939.pdf

NY17.41 - Introduction of By-laws

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Wards:
All

Community Council Decision

General Bills

North York Community Council enacted By-laws 930-2024 to 941-2024.

 

Confirmatory Bill

North York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 942-2024.

Summary

North York Community Council will introduce bills.

Meeting Sessions

Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2024-09-24 Morning 9:33 AM 11:51 AM Public

Attendance

Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2024-09-24
9:33 AM - 11:51 AM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, James Pasternak (Chair)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council