Agenda

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 538 and 540 Eglinton Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 6 to the report dated January 19, 2012 from the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East 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.

This application was made on December 21, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes to demolish an existing house at 538 and 540 Eglinton Avenue East which is currently used as professional offices and to construct seven, 4.5-storey street related townhouse units with integral garages at the rear accessed by a private driveway.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law based on its planning and design attributes which include:

a.         the proposed townhouse development is a permitted land use under the Apartment Neighbourhood designation in the Official Plan;

b.         the proposed development complies with the intent of the Urban Design Guidelines for Infill Townhouses, including the guidelines which are related to: accessibility to public streets, neighbourhood streetscapes, sunlight and sky views, building façade, grade and landscaping;

c.         the proposed townhouses are under the permitted zoned height and the overall development marginally exceeds the permitted 2.0 times density by 0.2 times the lot area; and

d.         the proposed development includes 1 parking space per unit as required by the Zoning By-law.  Parking is provided in individual integral garages which are accessed from a common driveway located to the rear of each unit.  The front yard of each unit is reserved for landscaping and the approach to the main entrance.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 111 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 111 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and 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 of the lands at 111 St. Clair Avenue West to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          An indexed cash payment of $1,025,000 payable prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.  Such payment will be deposited to the Planning Act Reserve Fund.  The funds are to be used for local parkland and streetscape improvements, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

ii.         A public art contribution of $675,000 towards the Public Art Program.  The public art is to be located on site adjacent to St. Clair Avenue West, on privately owned and publically accessible open space.  The location will be identified as part of the Site Plan Control process.

iii.        The owner shall provide an easement over the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in order to provide publically accessible open space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, in association with the public art installation.  The easement will be secured, and the open space will be designed, through the Site Plan Control process.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the applicant shall have been issued a Notice of Approval Conditions as part of the Site Plan Control process under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

6.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 111 St. Clair Avenue West to enter into a secured Agreement with the City to ensure the provision of all necessary improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

The applications propose to construct a 28-storey residential building and ten 3-storey townhouses at the rear of the lands municipally known as 111 St. Clair Avenue West.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for Mixed Used Areas, Avenues, Public Realm, Built Form, and all other relevant Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies and urban design guidelines.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 129 St. Clair Avenue West, and part of 111 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 11 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 129 St. Clair Avenue West and part of 111 St. Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 12 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and 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 of 129 St. Clair Avenue West and part of 111 St. Clair Avenue West to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          An indexed cash payment of $1,225,000 payable prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.  Such payment will be deposited to the Planning Act Reserve Fund.  The funds are to be used for local parkland and streetscape improvements, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

ii.         A public art contribution of $675,000 towards the Public Art Program.  The public art is to be located on site adjacent to St. Clair Avenue West, on privately owned and publically accessible open space.  The location will be identified as part of the Site Plan Control process.

iii.        The owner shall provide an easement over the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, in order to provide publically accessible open space, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner, in association with the public art installation.  The easement will be secured, and the open space will be designed, through the Site Plan Control process.

b.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i.          The owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement (HEA) for 129 St. Clair Avenue West to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor, with the agreement to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor.  The HEA will include an appendix of approved alterations to the property, including the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 13, 2010, architectural drawings submitted by Diamond and Schmitt Architects dated July, 2010 and re-issued November 16, 2011, as well as a detailed description of how the retained portion of the designated property will be shored, stabilized, kept in-situ and protected during construction of this project.

ii.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall provide to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

A.        an as-found record of the existing building including photographs keyed to plans and elevations of all the visible exteriors and interiors;

B.        a detailed Conservation Plan for the conservation work described in the December 13, 2010 Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects, to be prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, detailing recommended interventions, exterior restoration, estimated costs and a schedule of short and long term maintenance requirements;

C.        an Interpretation Plan;

D.        a Heritage Lighting Plan;

E.         site plan drawings in accordance with the approved Heritage Impact Assessment and rezoning drawings;

F.         a final landscape plan that supports the heritage character of the heritage building; and

G.        a Letter of Credit, in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure all restoration and interpretation work included in the detailed Conservation Plan.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the applicant shall have been issued a Notice of Approval Conditions as part of the Site Plan Control process under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

6.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 129 St. Clair Avenue West to enter into a secured Agreement with the City to ensure the provision of all necessary improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services.

This application proposes to alter the existing heritage-designated church, former Deer Park United at 129 St. Clair Avenue West, to adaptively reuse the church for non-residential and residential uses.  A new 27-storey residential building and six townhouse-form grade related units fronting onto Foxbar Road are proposed.  The alteration of the church includes the removal of the Sunday school wing at the south end.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for Mixed Used Areas, Avenues, Public Realm, Built Form, and all other relevant Official Plan and Secondary Plan policies and urban design guidelines. 

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council consent to the alteration of the designated heritage property located at 129 St. Clair Avenue West (former Deer Park United Church) subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the alterations to the building be completed in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 13, 2010 and the architectural drawings submitted by Diamond and Schmitt Architects dated July, 2010 and re-issued November 16, 2011 for the rezoning application, and that the retained portion of the designated property be shored, stabilized, kept in-situ and protected during construction of this project.

b.         Prior to the introduction of the Bill in Council for the zoning by-law amendment, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for 129 St. Clair Avenue West to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor, with the agreement to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

c.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

i.          an as-found record of the existing building including photographs keyed to plans and elevations of all the visible exteriors and interiors;

ii.         a detailed Conservation Plan for the conservation work described in the December 13, 2010 Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects, to be prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, detailing recommended interventions, exterior restoration, estimated costs and a schedule of short and long term maintenance requirements;

iii.        an Interpretation Plan

iv.        a Heritage Lighting Plan

v.         site plan drawings in accordance with the approved Heritage Impact Assessment and re-zoning drawings;

vi.        a final landscape plan that supports the heritage character of the heritage building;

vii.       a Letter of Credit, in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure all restoration and interpretation work included in the detailed Conservation Plan.

d.         Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, including a permit for alteration of any structure on the subject property, and including any permit for shoring or excavation on the subject property, or any portion of such property:

i.          the related zoning by-law amendment shall be in full force and effect;

ii.         the owner shall have obtained final site plan approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

iii.        the owner shall submit final plans and drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

e.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial completion for the restoration work, signed by the project architect and heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

2.         City Council grant authority for the City Solicitor to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in Council to enter into the Heritage Easement Agreement.

This report recommends that City Council consent to the alteration of the designated heritage property included in this development project known as 129 St. Clair Avenue West, Deer Park United Church, subject to conditions and authorize the City to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the owner.

This application proposes to alter the existing heritage-designated church, former Deer Park United at 129 St. Clair Avenue West, to adaptively reuse the church for non-residential and residential uses.  A new 27-storey residential building and six townhomes fronting onto Foxbar Road are proposed.  The alteration of the church includes the removal of the Sunday school wing at the south end.

City Council's consent is required for the alteration to the designated heritage property under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This report is being brought forward at the same time as a report on the proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments from the Director, Community Planning for the subject property.  Currently, no site plan application has been submitted.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council consent to the alteration of the designated heritage property located at 129 St. Clair Avenue West (former Deer Park United Church) subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the alterations to the building be completed in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 13, 2010 and the architectural drawings submitted by Diamond and Schmitt Architects dated July, 2010 and re-issued November 16, 2011 for the rezoning application, and that the retained portion of the designated property be shored, stabilized, kept in-situ and protected during construction of this project.

b.         Prior to the introduction of the Bill in Council for the zoning by-law amendment, the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for 129 St. Clair Avenue West to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor, with the agreement to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

c.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

i.          an as-found record of the existing building including photographs keyed to plans and elevations of all the visible exteriors and interiors;

ii.         a detailed Conservation Plan for the conservation work described in the December 13, 2010 Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects, to be prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, detailing recommended interventions, exterior restoration, estimated costs and a schedule of short and long term maintenance requirements;

iii.        an Interpretation Plan

iv.        a Heritage Lighting Plan

v.         site plan drawings in accordance with the approved Heritage Impact Assessment and re-zoning drawings;

vi.        a final landscape plan that supports the heritage character of the heritage building;

vii.       a Letter of Credit, in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to secure all restoration and interpretation work included in the detailed Conservation Plan.

d.         Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, including a permit for alteration of any structure on the subject property, and including any permit for shoring or excavation on the subject property, or any portion of such property:

i.          the related zoning by-law amendment shall be in full force and effect;

ii.         the owner shall have obtained final site plan approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

iii.        the owner shall submit final plans and drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

e.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial completion for the restoration work, signed by the project architect and heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

2.         City Council grant authority for the City Solicitor to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in Council to enter into the Heritage Easement Agreement.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (January 5, 2012) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Alteration to Designated Heritage Property and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement – 129 St. Clair Avenue West (Deer Park United Church).

The following persons addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

-           Cynthia MacDougall, McCarthy Tetrault

-           Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc.

-           Karen Melville, Foxbar Neighbourhood Association

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 94 Cumberland Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

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

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the land at 94 Cumberland Street to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          An indexed contribution of $1,100,000, of which $300,000 is to be paid prior to the passing of the Bills and the remaining $800,000 is to be paid prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit.

The first $300,000 payment will be used towards a Heritage Conservation District Study for the Yonge-Yorkville area, as identified in the list of potential Heritage Conservation Districts, authorized for Section 37 funding.  The boundaries of the study will be determined by the Manager of Heritage Preservation Services. The remaining monies will be directed towards improvements to the Village of Yorkville Park, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

The following payment of $800,000 will be used for area streetscape and parkland improvements, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

ii.         In addition to the cash contribution, the Owner is required to provide upgraded materials, lighting and artwork at the base of the building, to a value of $300,000, at the discretion of the Owner to be secured in the Site Plan Agreement.

b.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

As part of the Site Plan Approval process, the owner shall provide a pedestrian easement within the 1.5 metre setback along Bellair Street.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the applicant shall have been issued a Notice of Approval Conditions as part of the Site Plan Control process under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

This application proposes a 22-storey (75.7 metres plus 5.5m mechanical penthouse), mixed-use building with 127 residential units and 87 parking spaces in 5 levels of underground parking at 94 Cumberland Street.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for Mixed Used Areas, Downtown, Area Specific Policy 211, Public Realm, Built Form, and all other relevant Official Plan policies and the Bloor - Yorkville/North Midtown Urban Design Guidelines.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 131 Hazelton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 9 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 10 to the report of the Director of Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, dated January 25, 2012.

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 of the lands at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          An indexed payment of $100,000, payable prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment.  Such payment will be deposited into the Planning Act Reserve Fund.  The funds are to be used for streetscape improvements in the local area, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

ii.         An indexed payment of $400,000, prior to the registration of the proposed condominium.  If a draft plan of condominium is not applied for, the payment must be made within 2 years of the first above grade building permit.  Such payment will be deposited into the Planning Act Reserve Fund.  The funds are to be used for streetscape improvements in the local area, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

b.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i.          The owner shall incorporate in the construction of the building, and thereafter maintain, exterior building and landscape materials, including but not limited to Indiana limestone and brick, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 

ii.         The Owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial Completion signed by the project architect and Heritage Consultant verifying that the development has been built as approved, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for the development, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the applicant shall have been issued a Notice of Approval Conditions as part of the Site Plan Control process under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

This application proposes to construct a 9-storey mixed-use building (32 metres plus a 4-metre mechanical penthouse), with 38 residential units and one retail unit, at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue.  A total of 67 vehicular parking spaces are proposed, including 4 visitor spaces, in 4 levels of underground parking accessible from Davenport Road.

The proposed development has been found to be substantially in compliance with the development criteria for the Mixed Used Areas and Downtown policies, but will require a site specific amendment to the Official Plan’s Neighbourhoods built form policies.  Cumulatively, the development proposal meets the applicable policies and guidelines.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the demolition of the building at 131 Hazelton Avenue within the Yorkville-Hazelton Heritage Conservation District and approve the replacement structure in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared May 13, 2011 by ERA Architects Inc., the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment memorandum of November 28, 2011 and the plans prepared by Page & Steele Architects received by the City Planning Division November 29,  2011, on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services subject to the following conditions:

a.         The owner shall receive approval from City Council for the associated rezoning application submitted for 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue.

b.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

i.          detailed plans, drawings, materials and specifications for the development as a whole; and

ii.         a final landscape plan that enhances the heritage character of the area and conforms to the District Plan.

c.         Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property located at 131 Hazelton Avenue, including a permit for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring of the subject property, the owner shall provide building permit drawings for the new construction to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

d.         Prior to occupancy, provide a Letter of Substantial Completion signed by the project architect and heritage consultant verifying that the development has been built as approved, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to be secured within the Section 37 Agreement for the rezoning of 195 Davenport Avenue.

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the designated heritage property at 131 Hazelton Avenue and approve the replacement component that will be integrated within the larger development at 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue. The proposed development is subject to rezoning and site plan control applications.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council approve the demolition of the building at 131 Hazelton Avenue within the Yorkville-Hazelton Heritage Conservation District and approve the replacement structure in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared May 13, 2011 by ERA Architects Inc., the Addendum to the Heritage Impact Assessment memorandum of November 28, 2011 and the plans prepared by Page & Steele Architects received by the City Planning Division November 29,  2011, on file with the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services subject to the following conditions:

a.         The owner shall receive approval from City Council for the associated re-zoning application submitted for 195 Davenport Road and 131 Hazelton Avenue.

b.         Prior to final site plan approval, the owner shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services:

i.          detailed plans, drawings, materials and specifications for the development as a whole;

ii.         a final landscape plan that enhances the heritage character of the area and conforms to the District Plan;

c.         Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property located at 131 Hazelton Avenue, including a permit for the demolition, excavation, and/or shoring of the subject property, the owner shall provide building permit drawings for the new construction to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

d.         Prior to occupancy, provide a Letter of Substantial Completion signed by the project architect and heritage consultant verifying that the development has been built as approved, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, to be secured within the Section 37 Agreement for the rezoning of 195 Davenport Avenue.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (January 4, 2012) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting 131 Hazelton Avenue – Demolition of a Designated Heritage Property within the Yorkville-Hazelton Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure.

Adam Brown, Solicitor, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law, for the lands at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated January 20, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required to give effect to the intent of the recommendations contained in this report.

3.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street to enter into a secured Agreement with the City to ensure the provision of all necessary improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in connection with (a) the Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services; and (b) the Transportation Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street to enter into one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the City Solicitor.  The agreements to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor and to secure the following matters from the owner at its expense:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          The owner shall:

a.         design and construct streetscape improvements, at a minimum cost of $500,000, to the north and south side of Sultan Street (offsite), portions of St. Thomas Street (offsite) and the local area to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Technical Services; or

b.         prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit provide the City a payment of $500,000 for the construction of streetscape improvements to the north and south side of Sultan Street, portions of St. Thomas Street and the local area.

ii.         If the owner elects to construct the streetscape improvements above in i.a., prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit the owner shall submit to the City a streetscape design acceptable to the Executive Director, Technical Services, and provide the City with a Letter of Credit to secure the approved design in a form and amount acceptable to the Executive Director, Technical Services.

iii.        If the owner elects to construct the streetscape improvements the owner agrees to carry out such works at the same time and in co-ordination with the construction of the site.

iv.        The minimum construction cost of $500,000 above in i.a. and the payment of $500,000 above in i.b. shall both be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

v.         If the owner elects to provide the City with the $500,000 payment above in i.b. and the streetscape improvements to the north and south side of Sultan Street, portions of St. Thomas Street and the local area cost less than $500,000, or are no longer required by the City, the remainder of the $500,000 payment shall be used for community benefits as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into one or more Heritage Easement Agreements for 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and to register these agreements on title:

i.          City Council consent to the alteration of the six designated heritage properties located at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the retained portions of the designated properties identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011 and architectural drawings submitted by Harari Pontarini Architects dated December 12, 2011 be braced, shored, stabilized and kept in situ during construction of this project barring the inability of the owner to secure necessary lane closures on Sultan Street.

b.         If the owner is unable to secure approval for required lane closures on Sultan Street and are therefore unable to retain portions of the designated property at 1 Sultan Street in situ during construction, the retained portions of 1 Sultan shall be documented, removed, stored and reconstructed subject to site plan approval and to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

c.         Prior to the introduction of the Bills to City Council for the zoning by-law amendment, the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreements for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor, with the amended agreements to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to reflect the changes as described in this report, including a Conservation Plan, in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment  prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011.

d.         Prior to final Site Plan Approval, the owner shall:

i.          provide site plan drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;

ii.          provide a Conservation Plan for the heritage buildings;

iii.         provide a Letter of Credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, for all alteration and restoration work contained in the approved Conservation Plan;

iv.         provide a detailed exterior lighting plan that will enhance the building's heritage character;

v.         provide a detailed signage plan that allows for identification, but is in keeping with the heritage character of the building.

e.         Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, including a permit for alteration of any structure on the subject property, and including any permit for shoring or excavation on the subject property, or any portion of such property:

i.          the related zoning by-law amendment shall be in full force and effect;

ii.         the owner shall have obtained final site plan approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

iii.         the owner shall submit final plans and drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

f.          Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial completion for the restoration work, signed by the project architect and heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

g.         That raised entries for 3 and 9 Sultan Street, and 11 St. Thomas Street will be modified for accessibility only in the event that it is required for tenancies and will be subject to site plan approval. Should arrangement of tenancies and uses, such as a sole ground floor tenant, allow for barrier-free access from the street to be provided at other locations, the remaining entries for 3 and 9 Sultan Street, and 11 St. Thomas Street will instead be retained and restored to modest stoops with stairs subject to site plan approval and to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

ii.         City Council grant authority for the City Solicitor to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties.

iii.        City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary Bills to City Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements.

This application proposes to redevelop the site at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street with a 9-storey office building with 69 parking spaces and three levels of underground parking.  This application further proposes to integrate a portion of the existing four designated heritage buildings into the built form of the proposed office building.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council consent to the alteration of the six designated heritage properties located at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the retained portions of the designated properties identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011 and architectural drawings submitted by Harari Pontarini Architects dated December 12, 2011 be braced, shored, stabilized and kept in situ during construction of this project.

b.         Prior to the introduction of the Bill in Council for the zoning by-law amendment, the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreements for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor, with the amended agreements to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to reflect the changes as described in this report, including a Conservation Plan, in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment  prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011.

c.         Prior to final Site Plan Approval, the owner shall:

i.          provide site plan drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

ii.         provide a Letter of Credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, for all alteration and restoration work contained in the approved Conservation Plan.

d.         Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, including a permit for alteration of any structure on the subject property, and including any permit for shoring or excavation on the subject property, or any portion of such property:

i.          the related zoning by-law amendment shall be in full force and effect;

ii.         the owner shall have obtained final site plan approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

iii.         the owner shall submit final plans and drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

e.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial completion for the restoration work, signed by the project architect and heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

2.         City Council grant authority for the City Solicitor to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements.

This report recommends that City Council consent to the alteration of the four designated heritage properties included in this development project known as 1, 3-5 and 7-9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street subject to a number of conditions and to authorize amendments to the Heritage Easement Agreements associated with these properties.

The applicant proposes to redevelop the site to include a 9-storey (34-metre) office building with 69 parking spaces and three levels of underground parking. This application further proposes to integrate a portion of the four existing designated heritage buildings into the built form of the proposed office building.

Council's consent is required for both the alteration to the designated heritage properties under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and the amendment to the registered Heritage Easement Agreements that will include necessary changes to the Conservation Strategy and the Letter of Credit together with updating certain HEA provisions. 

This report is being brought forward at the same time as a report for a zoning by-law amendment from the Director, Community Planning for the subject property.  At this time, the applicant has not submitted a site plan application.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council consent to the alteration of the six designated heritage properties located at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street subject to the following conditions:

a.          That the retained portions of the designated properties identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011 and architectural drawings submitted by Harari Pontarini Architects dated December 12, 2011 be braced, shored, stabilized and kept in situ during construction of this project, barring the inability of the owner to secure necessary lane closures on Sultan Street.

b.         If the owner is unable to secure approval for required lane closures on Sultan Street and are therefore unable to retain portions of the designated property at 1 Sultan Street in situ during construction, the retained portions of 1 Sultan Street shall be documented, removed, stored and reconstructed subject to site plan approval and to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

c.         That raised entries for 3 and 9 Sultan Street, and 11 St. Thomas Street will be modified for accessibility only in the event that it is required for tenancies and will be subject to site plan approval.  Should arrangement of tenancies and uses, such as a sole ground floor tenant, allow for barrier-free access from the street to be provided at other locations, the remaining entries for 3 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street will instead be retained and restored to modest stoops with stairs subject to site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

d.         Prior to the introduction of the Bill in Council for the zoning by-law amendment, the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreements for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street, to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the City Solicitor, with the amended agreements to be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to reflect the changes as described in this report, including a Conservation Plan, in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by E.R.A. Architects Inc., dated December 15, 2011.

e.         Prior to final Site Plan Approval, the owner shall:

i.          provide site plan drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and

ii.         provide a Letter of Credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, for all alteration and restoration work contained in the approved Conservation Plan.

f.          Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, including a permit for alteration of any structure on the subject property, and including any permit for shoring or excavation on the subject property, or any portion of such property:

i.          the related zoning by-law amendment shall be in full force and effect;

ii.         the owner shall have obtained final site plan approval from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and

iii.        the owner shall submit final plans and drawings to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

g.         Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide a Letter of Substantial completion for the restoration work, signed by the project architect and heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.

2.         City Council grant authority for the City Solicitor to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties.

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreements.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 22, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Alteration to Designated Heritage Properties and Amendment of Associated Heritage Easement Agreements - 1, 3-5 and 7-9 Sultan Street and 11 St. Thomas Street.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 40 Scott Street and 10 Wellington Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to report dated January 30, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East 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.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner of the lands at 40 Scott Street and 10 Wellington Street East to enter into a secured Agreement with the City to ensure the provision of all necessary improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure in connection with (a) the Functional Servicing Report, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Technical Services; and (b) the Transportation Study, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure community benefits as follows:

a.         The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows:

i.          Prior to the issuance of above grade permits provide a cash contribution of $2,500,000 which is to be used for the following:

a.         $1,000,000 to be directed to public art to be located on publicly accessible portions of the site and/or within Berczy Park;

b.         $1,300,000 for streetscape improvements on Wellington Street East from Yonge Street to Church Street not abutting the site, streetscaping on Colborne Street from Yonge Street to Scott Street not abutting the site, and streetscaping on Scott Street from Colborne Street to Front Street East not abutting the site; and

c.         $200,000 for the North St. Lawrence Market redevelopment.

b.         Require that the cash amounts identified in 4.a.i.b. and 4.a.i.c. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto for the period from the date of the execution of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment.

c.         The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i.          provide a Letter of Credit in a form and an amount satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, Planning Division, to secure the existing cladding to be reused on the new building;

ii.         provide knock-out panels for future PATH pedestrian connection to the north and south on the P1 Parking Level at the westerly edge of the site to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, the General Manager of Economic Development and the General Manager of Transportation Services; and to be detailed in an agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act; and

iii.        the Heritage Toronto marker at the entrance off Wellington Street East titled "Royal Insurance Company of Canada" is required to be removed, stored during construction and re-installed on site in a location to the satisfaction of Heritage Preservation Services.

This applicant proposes a 58-storey mixed use building comprised of a 5-storey podium and 53-storey tower.  The proposed building is 204 metres tall including the mechanical penthouse.  The proposal contains approximately 482 residential units, a minimum of 4,500 square metres of commercial office space and a minimum of 800 square metres of ground floor retail space.  The proposal includes 331 car parking spaces in 5 levels of underground parking.  The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing 7-storey structure and preserve and reuse its limestone cladding for the new podium.  The applicant has advised it is their intent to develop this project as a residential condominium.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 55 Howie Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report dated January 24, 2012 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East 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 endorse the conveyance to the City of land for parks purposes, with a minimum area of 560m², and the lease of these lands to the adjacent owner, the Toronto District School Board.

4.         City Council require that the owner shall pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to be submitted for review and acceptance by the Executive Director of Technical Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

5.         City Council request that Transportation Services examine and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on March 20, 2012 regarding the realignment of parking area 7F, and the exclusion of the subject site from the permit parking area.

6.         City Council request the Director of Transportation Services to bring forward a report on the potential for switching the daytime and on-street permit on Boulton Street, south of Dundas Street East, from the east side of the street to the west side of the street adjacent to this development.

This application proposes the construction of 42 three-storey row houses at 55 Howie Avenue, with parking accessed off of a private lane located to the rear of the proposed row houses.  The proposal includes a parkland dedication of 560 m2.

In converting the former Catholic school site to residential use, the project respects and reinforces the general physical patterns found in the surrounding neighbourhood.  The row houses front onto both Howie Avenue and Boulton Street, have parking at the rear accessible from a laneway system and add parkland adjacent to an existing Toronto District School Board yard.

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

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 24 Mercer Street (Alexander Johnston House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 24 Mercer Street (Alexander Johnston House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.  Located on the north side of Mercer Street between John Street and Blue Jays Way, the site was listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in 1983.

The property is part of a development application, and the designation of the site would enable City Council to control alterations, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 24 Mercer Street (Alexander Johnston House) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the property.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 24 Mercer Street.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Bond Street (St. Michael's Cathedral) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Bond Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value.  The site contains St. Michael's Cathedral, which is one of the most prominent religious buildings in Toronto that was recognized on the inaugural City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties in June 1973.

Since 2002, St. Michael's Cathedral has been undergoing conservation work in planned phases.  As part of this process, staff  have worked with representatives of the Archdiocese of Toronto, resulting in their agreement to the designation of the site under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property at 57 Bond Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.  The designation of the property would identify the property's heritage values and attributes and enable City Council to control alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Bond Street (St. Michael's Cathedral) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 57 Bond Street.

Terry White, Architect, Ventin Group Architects addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         The original Reasons for Designation (Attachment No. 1) in the staff report dated December 20, 2011, from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning Division, be replaced with the Revised Reasons for Designation (Attachment No. 2) dated February 6, 2012.

At its meeting of January 16, 2012, the Toronto Preservation Board adopted PB9.2 and recommended to the Toronto and East York Community Council that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 57 Bond Street (St. Michael's Cathedral) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  The applicant deputed at the Toronto Preservation Board meeting and indicated that representatives of the Archdiocese of Toronto wished to consult with heritage staff on the contents of the Reasons for Designation.

Staff have met with representatives of the Archdiocese of Toronto and have revised the Reasons for Designation to clarify that the fixed items that are also considered liturgical objects are excluded from the heritage attributes identified on the interior of St. Michael's Cathedral.   It is understood that the chattels or moveable objects that are considered liturgical objects by the Archdiocese are not eligible for designation and are not identified in the Reasons for Designation.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council include the property at 297 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council include the property at 303 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

3.         City Council include the property at 309 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

4.         City Council include the property at 311 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

5.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 297 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

6.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 303 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

7.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 309 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

8.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 311 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

9.         If there are no objections in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the properties in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 under Part IV, Section 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

10.       If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 to the Conservation Review Board.

11.       If the designations in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the properties.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act the properties on George Street that are listed in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 below.  Located on the east side of George Street, north of Dundas Street East, the sites contain a group of house form buildings dating to the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

Heritage Preservation Services staff were in the process of researching and evaluating the properties at 295-311 George Street prior to October 19, 2011 when a fire damaged the front (west) portion of the structure at 295 George.  Following consultation with the Toronto Preservation Board, at its meeting of November 29, 2011, Toronto City Council stated its intention to designate the property at 295 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The designation of 295 George Street and the neighbouring properties at 297, 303, 309 and 311 George Street would enable City Council to control alterations to the buildings, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.  The Thomas Meredith House at 305 George Street, which is part of this group of properties,  was designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in 2008 by By-law No. 77-2008.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1.         City Council include the property at 297 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

2.         City Council include the property at 303 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

3.         City Council include the property at 309 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

4.         City Council include the property at 311 George Street on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

5.         The following Recommendations 5 to 11 in the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning be deferred until the meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on March 20, 2012 on the condition that the owners of 297, 303, 309 and 311 George Street not apply for a demolition permit during the intervening period:

“5.       City Council state its intention to designate the property at 297 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

6.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 303 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

7.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 309 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

8.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 311 George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

9.         If there are no objections in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the properties in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 under Part IV, Section 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

10.       If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 to the Conservation Review Board.

11.       If the designations in Recommendations Nos. 5-8 are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision on the designation of the properties.”

The Toronto Preservation Board on January 16, 2012, considered the report (December 20, 2011) from the Acting Director, Policy and Research, City Planning, respecting Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - George Street Properties.

The following persons addressed the Toronto Preservation Board.

-           Jonathan Kearns, Principal, Kearns Mancini Architects Inc.

-           Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1006 Bloor Street West (Paradise Theatre) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2.         If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3.         If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

4.         If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         The original Reasons for Designation (Attachment No. 1) in the staff report dated February 7, 2012 be replaced with the Revised Reasons for Designation (Attachment No. 2) dated February 13, 2012.

Following the submission of a notice re: "Intent to Demolish a Listed Building under the Ontario Heritage Act", staff prepared a report (February 7, 2012) for the Toronto Preservation Board and the Toronto and East York Community Council recommending that City Council state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The notice of intention to demolish the Paradise Theatre has been withdrawn.  Staff have met with the property owners, who have agreed to the proposed designation of the property at 1006 Bloor Street West provided that the Reasons for Designation are revised to remove from the list of heritage attributes the references to materials and architectural elements that are not original to the building.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council adopt the "Downtown Tall Buildings Vision and Performance Standards Design Guidelines", attached to this report as Attachments 1 through 7 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, City Planning  Division and the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, dated January 27, 2012.

2.         City Council direct staff to use the Downtown Tall Buildings Vision and Performance Standards Design Guidelines in the evaluation of all new and current tall building development proposals falling within the Guideline boundaries. 

3.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consolidate the Downtown Tall Buildings Vision and Performance Standards Design Guidelines with the city-wide tall building guidelines entitled "Design Criteria for the Review of Tall Building Proposals" when these city-wide guidelines are further revised and modified in the Second Quarter of 2012.  

4.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to bring forward a staff report identifying future implementation options for the Downtown Tall Buildings Vision and Performance Standards, which include, but are not limited to, amendments to the City's Official Plan, Zoning By-law and use of other planning tools.

5.         City Council approve the addition of a new "Downtown Design Review District" and add Tall Building site plan and zoning amendment applications located in the Downtown to the City's Design Review Panel process for those applications that contain "significant public realm impacts" as a result of their location, scale, form or architectural quality.

The purpose of this report is to inform City Council of the “Tall Buildings, Inviting Change in Downtown Toronto” Consultant’s Study, including public consultation outcomes, and to seek City Council adoption of a set of Vision, Height and Typology Criteria and Performance Standards to guide Downtown Tall Buildings development. The report also identifies further implementation options for the criteria and performance standards noted above.

City Planning Division commissioned Urban Strategies Incorporated to complete a study within Downtown Toronto that identifies where tall buildings should be located, how high they should be and how they should behave towards each other and the public streets and spaces around them.

The “Tall Buildings, Inviting Change in Downtown Toronto” Consultant's Study  follows previously completed planning studies which looked at the behaviour of tall buildings, but not their appropriate location, building upon pre-existing city-wide tall building design guidelines known as the “Design Criteria for Review of Tall Building Proposals”.

In addition to addressing the issue of appropriate site location for Downtown tall buildings, the Consultant's Study also provides performance standards to be applied in the assessment and approval of Downtown tall building development. These performance standards relate to the design, spacing, placement and orientation of tall buildings. They have been derived from a detailed on-the-ground assessment of local conditions within Downtown Toronto, through selective testing of chosen sites and through an assessment of best practices relating to tall building development in cities from across North America.

The Consultant's Study area is bounded by Bathurst Street on the west, the rail corridor north of Dupont Street on the north, the Don Valley Parkway on the east and the Toronto Harbour on the south. Secondary Planning Areas falling within this Study area boundary do not form part of the Consultant's Study recommendations.

The Consultant's Study recommendations with regard to Downtown tall building locations, heights, typologies and performance standards have been revised by staff following public consultation and further staff assessment, as will be detailed in this report. It is staff's intention to consolidate the city-wide tall building design guidelines with the Downtown tall building design guidelines into one comprehensive document which is able to accommodate locational criteria and performance standards relating to unique challenges faced by tall building development in the Downtown in the Second Quarter of 2012.

There are no financial implications.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 654 Lansdowne Avenue, on the Wallace Avenue flankage.

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

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit located at 654 Lansdowne Avenue, on the Wallace Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 1261 Bloor Street West, St. Clarens Avenue flankage.

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

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 1261 Bloor Street West, St. Clarens Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 832 Dundas Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

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

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit located at 832 Dundas Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.           Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 293 Palmerston Avenue based on the application not meeting the requirements as stated in Chapter 313.

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

To report on the appeal received from the business owner representing Super Rad Inc., operating as Woodlot Restaurant for the refusal to issue a permit by the Municipal Licensing and Standards, in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 293 Palmerston Avenue.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 684 Queen Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

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

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards based on the application for a boulevard café permit located at 684 Queen Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 537 College Street West, on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

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

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 537 College Street on the Euclid Avenue flankage.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the application for the proposed boulevard café application at 836B Danforth Avenue.

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

To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit on the commercial frontage of 836B Danforth Avenue.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the continuation of the Greektown on the Danforth BIA pilot project for the extended flankage patio hours.

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

To report on the outcome of the Greektown on the Danforth BIA pilot project for extended flankage patio hours from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division recommends that the Toronto and East York

Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 1485 Dundas Street West, confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this article.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Section 447-2.A(3), to permit the existing corrugated metal fence at the rear of the property. The Fence By-law prohibits any fence constructed of sheet metal or corrugated metal panels.

The sections of corrugated metal fence are at the rear of the property on the east and south sides. The Fence By-law prohibits any fence constructed of sheet metal or corrugated metal panels.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 55 Tranby Avenue, confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this article.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Section 447-2(B), to permit the existing wooden fence in the rear yard to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence in the rear yard can be constructed to a height of 2.0 metres.

The section of wooden fence on the east side of the property is constructed to a height of 2.29 metres for a length of 12.5 metres. The section of wooden fence on the west side of the property is constructed to a height of 2.13 metres for a length of 5.94 metres. The section of wooden fence on the south side of the property is constructed to a height of 2.21 metres for a length of 4.72 metres. All three sections of fence do not comply with maximum height in the By-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 301 Davisville Avenue.

This item was previously considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on November 2, 2011.  This item has been resubmitted in order that proper notice can be given.

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

The purpose of this report is to consider a request by the owner of 301 Davisville Avenue to be exempted from Chapter 447-Fences, Section 447-2, Table 1.  This section states that the maximum height of a front yard fence not within 2.4 metres of  lot line on a residential property is 1.2 metres and the  maximum height of a side and rear yard fence on a residential property is 2.0 metres.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards Division recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council not grant the fence exemption for 466 Donlands Avenue, confirm the notice and direct that a second notice be given under this article.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The applicant being the property owner is seeking exemption to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 Fences, Section 447-2(B), to permit the existing wooden fence in the rear yard to exceed the maximum allowable height. The Fence By-law provides that a fence in the rear yard can be constructed to a height of 2.0 metres.

The section of wooden fence which acts as a privacy fence encompassing the wooden deck in the rear yard is constructed to a height of 2.21 metres. This section of fence does not comply with maximum height in the By-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

The purpose of this report is to respond to the request from Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting of November 2, 2012 for Municipal Licensing & Standards Division to consult with Toronto Building Division and Toronto Fire Services on a rear deck covering at the property municipally known as 466 Donlands Avenue, Toronto.

There is no financial impact in receiving this report.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 14 Humewood Drive.

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 14 Humewood Drive for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 72 Balmoral Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 72 Balmoral Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 16 Birch Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 16 Birch Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 10 Hambly Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 10 Hambly Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 142 Bingham Avenue.

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

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 142 Bingham Avenue for front yard parking.  We do not recommend approval for front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for four variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 985 College Street:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of an existing third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the sign face area of the third party wall sign to exceed 20.0 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

4.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within an R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting four separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the westerly facing wall of an existing two-storey mixed-use building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 450 Bathurst Street:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the third party wall sign to exceed 20 square metres in sign face area.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides  the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the northerly facing wall of an existing three storey house-form building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for four variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 805 Bloor Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of an existing third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the sign face area of the third party wall sign to exceed 20.0 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

4.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within an OS-Open Space sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting four separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy at the westerly facing wall of an existing five storey apartment building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for four variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 869/871 Queen Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the third party wall sign to exceed 20 square metres in sign face area.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

4.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides  the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting four separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the westerly facing wall of an existing two storey mixed-use building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 940 Queen Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the third party wall sign to exceed 20 square metres in sign face area.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district and an OS-Open Space sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the easterly facing wall of an existing three storey mixed-use house-form building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for two variances with respect to a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 352 Adelaide Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to have a sign face area exceeding 20 square metres.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting two separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the westerly facing wall of an existing three storey warehouse building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for two variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 118 Peter Street:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from subsection 694-22D to allow the proposed third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from subsection 694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to have a sign face area exceeding  20 square metres.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting two separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the southerly facing wall of an existing three storey mixed use commercial building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 324 Richmond Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to have a sign face area exceeding  20 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres from the intersection of Richmond Street West and Widmer Street.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the easterly facing wall of an existing three storey house-form building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for two variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 452 Richmond Street West:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of other existing third party signs.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the sign face area of the third party wall sign to exceed 20.0 square metres.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting two separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the easterly facing wall of an existing three storey mixed-use building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 101 Spadina Avenue:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from 694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to have a sign face area exceeding 20 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the northerly facing wall of an existing two storey mixed-use building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a Third Party Sign on the premises municipally known as 174 Spadina Avenue - TP-11-00016:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party wall sign to be erected within 100 metres of any other third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to have a sign face area exceeding 20.0 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(b) to allow the proposed third party wall sign have a height exceeding 15.0 square metres.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy at the southerly facing wall of an existing six-storey mixed-use warehouse building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 174 Spadina Avenue - TP-11-00017:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party wall sign to be erected within 100 metres of any other third party sign.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to have a sign face area exceeding 20.0 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(b) to allow the proposed third party wall sign have a height exceeding 15.0 square metres.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy at the northerly facing wall of an existing six-storey mixed-use warehouse building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for five variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 185 Spadina Avenue:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of other existing third party signs.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the sign face area of the third party wall sign to exceed 20.0 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(b) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected higher than 15.0 metres above grade.

4.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

5.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting five separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the northerly facing wall of an existing six storey mixed-use industrial warehouse building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 185 Avenue Road:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of other existing third party signs.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(e) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of a premise located within a R-Residential sign district.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides  the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the northerly facing wall of an existing two storey mixed-use building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 71-73 King Street East:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from 694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to have a sign face area exceeding 20 square metres.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(d) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 30 metres of the intersection of a major street with any other street.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy at the westerly facing wall of an existing three storey mixed-use building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for one variance regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 22(14) Sheppard Street:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from 694-25A(1)(a) to allow the proposed third party wall sign to exceed 20 square metres in sign face area.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting one variance from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the southerly facing wall of an existing eight storey automobile parking garage), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for three variances regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 235 Danforth Avenue:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the third party wall sign to be erected within 100.0 metres of other existing third party signs.

2.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(a) to allow the sign face area of the third party wall sign to exceed 20.0 square metre.

3.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-25A(1)(b) to allow the third party wall sign to be erected higher than 15.0 metres above grade.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting three separate variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the westerly facing wall of an existing four storey medical building subject to a condition that the sign be non-illuminated), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that with respect to the application by Strategic Outdoor for one variance regarding a third party sign on the premises municipally known as 1577 Danforth Avenue:

1.         City Council approve the variance requested from §694-22D to allow the proposed third party wall sign to be erected and displayed within 100 metres of another third party sign.

City Council, at its meeting of February 23, 2010 enacted Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, which established the Sign Variance Committee and under the authority of Section 21(1) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, delegated the authority to hear and decide on applications respecting variances for third party signs.  The Sign Variance Committee sits as a quasi-judicial body and conducts fair and impartial hearings in accordance with its own adopted Rules of Procedure By-law and in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and The Code of Conduct for Members of Adjudicative Boards, City of Toronto. 

Subsection 694-30R(2), establishes that a decision of the Sign Variance Committee to grant a variance or to grant a variance with conditions, will be final and binding 21 days after the date the decision is issued unless an application to reconsider is filed by the ward councillor in accordance with subsection 694-30S. If an application to consider is made by the local ward councillor, the application for a variance is required to be heard and considered by the respective Community Council for recommendation to City Council for final decision. 

Under subsection 694-30T, upon receiving an application to consider from a ward councillor pursuant to subsection 694-30S, the Chief Building Official shall report as necessary to the next available meeting of the Community Council for the geographical area containing the premises where the sign is proposed to be erected or displayed which will hear and consider the application for variance and make recommendations to Council for final decision. This report from the Chief Building Official provides the original third party sign variance application, made by the applicant, the subsequent decision made by the Sign Variance Committee, (granting two variances from Chapter 694, with respect to a proposal to erect and display one illuminated third party wall sign with static copy on the easterly facing wall of an existing six storey mixed-use apartment building), and all communications filed with the Sign Variance Committee.

There are no financial impacts associated with this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

This report is to provide additional advice from the City Solicitor concerning the roles and responsibilities of Members of Council with respect to Applications to Consider filed under Municipal Code Chapter 694, Signs, General.

The confidential attachment provides legal advice on the implications for the Sign Variance Applications currently before Community Council.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Solicitor recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege and potential litigation.

At its meeting of January 10 and 11, 2012, the Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of TEYCC Item Nos. TE12.100, TE12.103, TE12.104, TE12.105, TE12.106, TE12.107, TE12.108, TE12.109, TE12.110, TE12.111, TE12.112, TE12.113, TE12.114, TE12.115, TE12.116, TE12.117, TE12.118, and TE12.119 until its next meeting to be held on February 14, 2012 with a request that the City Solicitor report on the confidential instructions provided in closed session.  This report is being submitted further to that request.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 120 and 130 Harbour Street and 10 York Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes a mixed use development at 120 and 130 Harbour Street and 10 York Street.  The proposal includes a 75-storey (253.4 metres including mechanical penthouse) residential tower with a 5-storey podium along York Street and a 6-storey podium along Harbour Street.  There is a total of 783 dwelling units proposed in the tower.  The proposed uses within the podium include: retail at grade; parking on floors 2 to 4; mechanical and residential storage on floor 5; and indoor and outdoor amenity space on floor 6.

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

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.  A final report is anticipated by third quarter 2012.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1443, 1445, 1451 Bathurst Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to redevelop the lands at 1443, 1445 and 1451 Bathurst Street for a new 25-storey mixed-use building with a 6-storey podium, containing 324 dwelling units, including 7 rental replacement units, and 283 parking spaces in a below grade parking structure, 42 of which will be operated by the Toronto Parking Authority.  A Site Plan application and a Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application, under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, were also submitted.

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

The next step is to undertake a community consultation meeting, to enable the public to review and provide input on the application and ask questions of City staff and the applicant. This meeting is targeted to occur within the first quarter of 2012. 

This target date assumes the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 2400 Bathurst Street together with the Ward Councillor once revised plans are submitted by the applicant and reviewed by staff.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

These applications propose to demolish an existing 5-storey rental building with 31 rental units, and construct a new 20-storey residential building with 197 units (28 rental and 169 condominium units), and 4 levels of below-grade parking with 222 parking spaces, at 2400 Bathurst Street.  A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application, under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, was also submitted.

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

The next step is to undertake a community consultation meeting, to enable the public to review and provide input on the application and ask questions of City staff and the applicant.  A community consultation meeting will be held once revised plans are submitted by the applicant and reviewed by staff.

A Final Report is targeted for the second quarter of 2012.  This target date assumes the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 21 Avenue Road together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to convert the existing 31-storey hotel building into a mixed-use building, and to construct a mixed-use building of 39 storeys at the corner of Avenue Road and Cumberland Street, as well as a new 10-storey mixed-use building on Yorkville Avenue.

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

This application has been circulated to City departments and external agencies, where appropriate, for comment.

The next step is to hold a community consultation meeting where the community can review the application, provide comments, and ask questions of City staff and the applicants.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 620 Church Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

The applicant is proposing to construct two, 3-storey walk-up residential condominium apartment buildings containing 43 residential condominium units including 37 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units.   The buildings are proposed along part of the Church Street frontage and the south and west portions of the property.  There is currently a 26-storey apartment hotel (Town Inn Suites) on the property which will remain.  The proposal includes the demolition of the existing 1-storey podium on the south side of the tower which currently houses a private swimming pool used by hotel guests. 

No new automobile parking is proposed.  Parking for the new units will be available in the existing underground parking garage at 620 Church Street.

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

The next step is to conduct a community consultation meeting to allow the public to review the application and provide feedback.  This meeting is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2012.  A final report is anticipated by the third quarter of 2012.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 25 Ontario Street together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes the redevelopment of the property at 25 Ontario Street with a 21-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses on the ground floor and a residential condominium above.  The proposal includes the retention of the north and west walls of the existing listed heritage building.  A total of 239 dwelling units and 205 vehicular parking spaces in five levels of below-grade parking are proposed.

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

Staff recommend that a community consultation meeting be held in the first quarter of 2012, as an opportunity for the public to review the applicant’s submission, ask questions of City staff and the applicant, and provide feedback on the application.  Also proposed is a presentation before the City's Design Review Panel in the first quarter of 2012.

It is anticipated that a final report on the application will be submitted to Community Council for consideration in the third quarter of 2012.  These target dates assume that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

That North York Community Council and Toronto East York Community Council approve the individual named in the Confidential Attachment as the recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.

To approve the recommended recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.

The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York.  It continues today as an annual event to recognize an outstanding volunteer who lives within the boundaries of the former borough.  The Agnes Macphail Selection Committee will meet, as established in the selection process, on February 8, 2012 to examine the nominations received and to select the recipient of the 2012 Agnes Macphail Award.  The name of their recommended award recipient will be provided in a Confidential Attachment.  The award will be presented on March 24, 2012 which is the anniversary of Agnes Macphail's birth.

The Acting Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the additions and the deletions to the Bloorcourt Village, Bloordale Village, Forest Hill Village, Little Portugal, Riverside, St. Lawrence Market, Trinity Bellwoods, and the Waterfront Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management described in the body and in Attachment No. 1 to the report dated January 20, 2012, from the Acting Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture.

2.         Establish a Board of Management for the Financial District BIA, and appointed the members of the inaugural Financial District BIA Board of Management described in the body and in Attachment No. 1 to the report dated January 20, 2012, from the Acting Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture.

3.         Confirm that, under City Council's Public Appointments Policy, these Board members are appointed at the pleasure of Community Council, and Community Council retains the right to replace any appointed member at any time and for any reason.

4.         Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the changes in the number of members of each BIA Board of Management.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Toronto and East York Community Council approve the inaugural Board of Management of the Financial District Business Improvement Area and approve the additions and the deletions to the Bloorcourt Village, Bloordale Village, Forest Hill Village, Little Portugal, Riverside, St. Lawrence Market, Trinity Bellwoods, and the Waterfront Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management, with appropriate adjustments to quorum as noted in the body of this report.  The Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

The City Manager recommends that:

1.         The Etobicoke York, North York, and Toronto and East York Community Councils establish Nominating Panels, including Chairs, comprised of two or more Councillors, to approve a schedule for reviewing applications and to short list applicants for interviews, interview candidates, and recommend citizen appointments, including two alternate board members, and interest group nominees, to their respective Community Councils for appointment to the arena boards under their jurisdiction or recommend appointment by City Council if any clauses of the Public Appointments Policy are to be waived.

2.         The City Clerk request the affected Arena Boards to solicit and submit interest group nominations for appointment to the appropriate Community Council Arena Board Nominating Panels for consideration for appointment to their boards.

This report recommends that the Community Councils appoint nominating panels to develop interview short lists, interview candidates and recommend citizens to the respective Community Councils for appointment to the City's eight arena boards of management.

This process is a change from the historic processes used for the recruitment of the boards of the arenas and implements the changes in process outlined in Item EX4.7, Amendments to Public Appointments Policy, adopted by City Council at its meeting held on April 12 and 13, 2011.

Adoption of the recommendations in this report will have no financial impact.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Close the north sidewalk and curb lane on Bremner Boulevard, from Lower Simcoe Street to a point 110 metres east and close the east sidewalk and bike lane on Lower Simcoe Street from Bremner Boulevard to a point 95 metres north, for a period of 33 months, from December 2011 to August 2014, as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0475 attached to the report dated January 24, 2012, entitled “Construction Staging Area - Bremner Boulevard and Lower Simcoe Street", from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Implement "No Stopping Anytime" on the north side of Bremner Boulevard between Lower Simcoe Street and a point 110 metres further east.

3.         Rescind the "No Parking Anytime, buses excepted" regulation on the north side of Bremner Boulevard between a point 112.5 metres west of York Street and a point 51 metres further west.

4.         Adjust the "No Parking Anytime, buses excepted" regulation on the north side of Bremner Boulevard between a point 43.5 metres west of York Street and a point 51 metres further west to indicate from a point 43.5 metres west of York Street to a point 43.5 metres further west.

5.         Rescind the "No Parking Anytime" regulations on the north side of Bremner Boulevard between a point 94.5 metres west of York Street to a point 18 metres further west and between Lower Simcoe Street and a point 163.5 metres west of York Street.

6.         Adjust the "3 hour parking, buses only" regulation on the north side of Bremner Boulevard from a point 43.5 metres west of York Street to a point 51 metres further west to apply from a point 43.5 metres west of York Street to a point 43.5 metres further west.

7.         Rescind the "3 hour parking, buses only" regulation on the north side of Bremner Boulevard from a point 112.5 metres west of York Street to a point 51 metres further west.

8.         Direct that Bremner Boulevard and Lower Simcoe Street be returned to their pre-construction parking regulations and traffic operation when the project is completed.

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

EllisDon Corporation is building a 30-storey office building and a 45-storey hotel at 120 Bremner Boulevard, located at the Northeast corner at Lower Simcoe Street.  For this reason, Transportation Services is seeking Community Council approval to close the north sidewalk and curb lane on Bremner Boulevard and the east sidewalk and bike lane on Lower Simcoe Street for 33 months.

There is no financial impact on the City.  EllisDon Corporation is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right-of-way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected term of the closure, these fees will be approximately $215,000.00.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the closure of  the north curb lane and north sidewalk on Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

2.         City Council approve the removal of the existing "No Stopping, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri." regulation on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

3.         City Council approve the removal of the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

4.         City Council approve the implementation of "No Stopping Anytime" on the north side of Wellington Street West, between a point 45.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 136.5 metres west of Bay Street, from March 6, 2012 to April 30, 2012.

5.         City Council direct that Wellington Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

Limen Group Construction Limited is reconstructing the granite sidewalks at the TD Centre Plaza bounded by King Street West, Bay Street, Wellington Street West, and York Street.  They need to close the curb lane on Wellington Street West to provide a pedestrian walkway around the construction zone in order to complete their work.

There is no financial impact on the City.  Limen Group Construction Limited will bear the costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right of way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $16,800.00.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the closure of the south sidewalk and south portion of Colgate Avenue, between Verral Avenue and a point 25.4 metres east of Verral Avenue, from February 15, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

2.         Approve the removal of the existing "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the south side of Colgate Avenue, between Verral Avenue and a point 30.4 metres east of Verral Avenue from February 15, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

3.         Approve the implementation of a "No Stopping Anytime" restriction on the south side of Colgate Avenue, between Verral Avenue and a point 30.4 metres east of Verral Avenue from February 15, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

4.         Direct that Colgate Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

Urban Fabric Development (Colgate) Inc. is constructing a 3.5-storey condominium building at 59 Colgate Avenue, on the southeast corner of Colgate Avenue and Verral Avenue.   They need to close the south side of Colgate Avenue in order to do their work.

There is no financial impact on the City.  Urban Fabric Development (Colgate) Inc. is responsible for all costs, including payment of fees to the City for the occupancy of the right of way.  Based on the area enclosed and projected duration of the closure, these fees will be approximately $10,000.00.

Transportation Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the "No Stopping 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 77 metres further south.

2.         Rescind the "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the west side of Balmuto Street between Bloor Street West and a point 35 metres further south.

3.         Rescind the designated on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 35 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 21 metres further south.

4.         Rescind the "Parking Meter" regulation from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $2.00 per hour on the west side of Balmuto Street between Bloor Street West and Charles Street West.

5.         Rescind the "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 112 metres south of Bloor Street West and Charles Street West.

6.         Rescind the "Timed Limited Parking" from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday for a maximum period of 30 minutes on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 84 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 28 metres further south.

7.         Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Balmuto Street between Bloor Street West and a point 25.5 metres further south.

8.         Designate a commercial loading zone to operate at all times on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 25.5 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 11.5 metres further south.

9.         Approve accessible parking spaces to operate at all times on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 37 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 20 metres further south.

10.       Approve the operation of parking machines from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $2.50 per hour on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 57 metres south of Bloor Street West and a point 56 metres further south.

11.       Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Balmuto Street between a point 113 metres south of Bloor Street West and Charles Street West.

This staff report is about a matter for which Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has been requested by the Bloor-Yorkville Business Improvement Area to establish a commercial loading zone on the west side of Balmuto Street, south of Bloor Street West.  The introduction of the commercial loading zone will provide for the loading/unloading of goods to the local businesses in this area at all times.

The funds to implement this change, estimated at $500.00 are available in the Toronto Transportation Services 2012 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the alteration of Queens Quay West, between Yo-Yo Ma Lane and Yonge Street, to allow for the construction of the following (going from north to south): a sidewalk on the north side with lay-bys, a single vehicle lane in each direction with turning lanes at intersections, a transit right-of-way, a median, the Martin Goodman Trail, a pedestrian promenade, and an eastbound service road between York Street and Bay Street, as shown in Drawing Nos. 421G-0490 to 421G-0497, dated January 2012 and attached to the report from the Director of Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, dated January 26, 2012.

The purpose of this report is to introduce road alteration by-laws on Queens Quay West, between Yo-Yo Ma Lane and Yonge Street, to allow for the construction and implementation of the Queens Quay Revitalization Project.

All Waterfront Toronto's costs associated with the road and boulevard alterations have been secured in the City Council Approved 2012 Capital Budget and 2013-2021 Capital Plan. Funding for the project is captured under the Waterfront Revitalization's “Precinct Implementation Projects” project code.  The remainder of funding for the project is available through TTC and the local utilities' respective budgets.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the narrowing of George Street, from Front Street East to a point 20 metres north, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0320, dated April 2011, attached to the report from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District dated January 27, 2012.

2.         Approve a median along Front Street East, between Jarvis Street and George Street and a narrowing of Front Street East, from Jarvis Street to a point 61.6 metres east of Jarvis Street, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-0343, dated May 2011, attached to the report from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District dated January 27, 2012.

3.         Prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of George Street from Front Street East to a point 20 metres north.

4.         Prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of George Street from Front Street East to a point 30.5 metres north.

5.         Rescind the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the east side of George Street, between King Street East and Front Street East.

6.         Rescind the "60 Minute Maximum 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." parking regulation on the west side of George Street, between The Esplanade and King Street East.

7.         Rescind the "60 Minute Maximum 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." parking regulation on the east side of George Street, between Front Street East and King Street East.

8.         Amend the "pay-and-display parking, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum duration of 3 hours at a rate of $2.00 per hour" regulation on the east side of George Street, between Front Street East and Adelaide Street East, to operate between King Street East and Adelaide Street East.

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

Transportation Services is requesting Community Council authority to alter the roadway at George Street in the vicinity of Front Street East, as well as narrowing Front Street East between Jarvis Street and George Street to accommodate a sidewalk widening on the north side and a median.

This work will be completed in 2012 as part of a resurfacing of Front Street East, between Jarvis Street and Parliament Street.

The proposed road alterations, along with similar improvements previously approved for Berkeley Street and Princess Street at Front Street East will improve the pedestrian environment on Front Street East, between Jarvis Street and Parliament Street, with minimal impact to traffic operations.

The construction of these proposed improvements, and the improvements previously approved at Berkeley Street and Princess Street, will be completed as part of the Transportation Services Capital Works project for the reconstruction and resurfacing of Front Street East between Jarvis Street and Parliament Street.  The incremental cost for the narrowing of George Street, estimated at $40,000.00, will be paid for with funding approved in the 2012 Transportation Services Capital Budget Account CTP711-10 for Public Realm Improvements.  The narrowing and construction of a median on Front Street East, between Jarvis Street and George Street, estimated at $160,000.00 will be paid for with Section 37 funds and through a contribution from the St. Lawrence Market Business Improvement Area.

Transportation Services recommends that:

1.         City Council rescind the "No Parking Anytime" regulation, on the south side of Bloor Street West, between St. Helen's Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue.

2.         City Council approve implementation of a "$1.50/hour, maximum 3 hours, operating between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday" parking machine regulation on the south side of Bloor Street West, between St. Helen's Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting City Council’s approval to implement a "Pay & Display" parking area on the south side of Bloor Street West, between St. Helen's Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $500.00 are contained within Transportation Services 2012 Operating Budget.

Implementation of this proposal will require installing a new parking machine on the south side of Bloor Street West.  The Toronto Parking Authority has advised that the estimated cost of this work is approximately $17,500.00, for which funds are available in their 2012 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve the amendments outlined in Appendix "A" and "B" attached to the report dated January 10, 2012, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, providing staff with the authority to implement proposed changes to the parking regulations on the east and west sides of Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Dufferin Park Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is requesting authority to correct conflicting parking regulations on the east and west sides of Gladstone Avenue, between Bloor Street West and Dufferin Park Avenue.  This amendment will resolve existing contradictory regulations as currently set out in the traffic by-law and at the same time provide legal authority to enforce the signed regulations.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $800.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Implementation of this proposal will require installing a new parking machine on the west side of Gladstone Avenue.  The Toronto Parking Authority has advised that the estimated cost of this work is approximately $17,500.00, for which funds are available in 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the "No Parking, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., except Sat., Sun. and public holidays" regulation on the south side of Peel Avenue, between Gladstone Avenue and Dufferin Street.

2.         Rescind the "No Parking, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sat., Sun. and public holidays" regulation on the north side of Peel Avenue, between Dufferin Street and a point 30 metres west of Gladstone Avenue.

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

Transportation Services is seeking authority to rescind the 2-hour weekday peak period parking prohibitions (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the south side and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side) on Peel Avenue, between Dufferin Street and Gladstone Avenue.

Rescinding the 2-hour weekday peak period parking prohibitions on Peel Avenue will not significantly impact vehicle or pedestrian safety.  Parking would be allowed for a maximum of three hours, except between the hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. when permit parking is in effect.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $200.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Rescind the "No Parking Each Thursday, April 1st to November 30th" regulation, on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent between College Street and the south end of Rusholme Park Crescent.

2.         Approve implementation of a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent from a point 39 metres south of College Street to a point 42.5 metres further south.

3.         Approve implementation of a "No Parking Each Thursday, April 1st to November 30th"  regulation, on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent between College Street and a point 39 metres further south.

4.         Approve implementation of a "No Parking Each Thursday, April 1st to November 30th" regulation, on the east side of Rusholme Park Crescent between a point 81.5 metres south of College Street and the south end of Rusholme Park Crescent.

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

Transportation Services is requesting authority to amend the parking regulations on Rusholme Park Crescent to prohibit parking in the vicinity of the driveway to No. 36 Rusholme Park Crescent.

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $500.00 are contained within Transportation Services 2012 Interim Operating Budget.

Transportation Services recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.         Approve implementation of a "No Standing Anytime" regulation on the south side of Churchill Avenue, between a point 24.4 metres west of Ossington Avenue and a point 19.9 metres further west.

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

Transportation Services has been requested by Councillor Mike Layton to report on amending the parking regulations on the south side of Churchill Avenue, west of Ossington Avenue across from Premises No. 2.  Staff recommend implementing a "No Standing Anytime" regulation from a point 24.4 metres west of Ossington Avenue to a point 19.9 metres further west to improve vehicle turning radii and enhance operational safety of the street. The proposed changes will result in the loss of two parking spaces.

Funding for the installation of signs in the estimated amount of $100.00 is available within Transportation Services 2011 Interim Operating Budget.