Agenda

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to permit fencing for a pool enclosure along the north and east sides of the pool to have an attachment between 100 millimetres and 1.2 metres above grade that may facilitate climbing which is in violation of the By-law.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to permit fencing in the rear yard that is in violation of the By-law.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to permit fencing in the rear yard that is in violation of the By-law.

The purpose of this report is to obtain authority for the City to enter into an Encroachment Agreement for an encroachment on City-owned lands, with Emerald City Developments I Inc., owner of abutting property municipally known as 70 Forest Manor Road. The encroachment will provide a landscaping buffer between City-owned land and the abutting residential development. Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision with respect to encroachments.

The proposed Encroachment Agreement provides that the Licensee will pay a licence fee in the amount of $27,500.00, exclusive of applicable taxes and fees to the City of Toronto. The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.

Toronto Building recommends that the North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 47 Princess Avenue and decide to:

1.         Refuse the application to demolish the single family dwelling because there is no permit application to replace the building on the site. Or,

2.         Approve the application to demolish the single family dwelling without conditions. Or,

3.         Approve the application to demolish the single family dwelling with the following conditions:

a.         that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b.         that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c.         that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and

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

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

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the former City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11 “Demolition Control”, the application for demolition of a vacant two storey detached single family dwelling at 47 Princess Avenue is referred to the North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the application as a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may impose conditions if any, to be attached to the demolition permit.

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

Transportation Services recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the request for front yard parking at 70 Bowood 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 70 Bowood 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.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the removal of 30 minute parking, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Parent Avenue, from Exbury Road to Roding Street.

2.         Approve the installation of 30 minute parking, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Parent Avenue, from Roding Street to a point 81 metres further west.

3.         Approve the installation of 'No Standing, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday' on the south side of Parent Avenue from a point 81 metres west of Roding Street to a point 18 metres further west.

4.         Approve the installation of 30 minute parking, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Parent Avenue, from a point 99 metres west of Roding Street to Exbury Road.

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

To obtain approval to amend the existing parking regulations on the south side of Parent Avenue from a point 81 metres west of Roding Street to a point 18 metres further west, in the vicinity of the playground entrance to St. Conrad School.

Amendments to the existing parking regulations will address concerns with respect to the safety of students during drop-off and pick-up operations in front of St. Conrad School.

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

To deny the request for the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Armour Boulevard and Romney Road.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the introduction of an All Way Stop Control at the above-noted intersection.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Combe Avenue and Honiton Street.

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

To deny the request for the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Combe Avenue and Honiton Street.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the introduction of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Combe Avenue and Honiton Street.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of  Combe Avenue and Shaftesbury Street.

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

To deny the request for the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Combe Avenue and Shaftesbury Street.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the introduction of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Combe Avenue and Shaftesbury Street.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Lissom Crescent and Dewlane Drive (east intersection).

2.         Approve the installation of a 40 km/h speed limit zone on Dewlane Drive between Bathurst Street and Homewood Avenue.

3.         Approve the installation of a 40 km/h speed limit zone on Lissom Crescent between Dewlane Drive (west intersection) and Dewlane Drive (east intersection).

4.         Approve the installation of a 40 km/h speed limit zone on Laconia Drive between Lissom Crescent and Patricia Avenue.

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

To deny the request for the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Lissom Crescent and Dewlane Drive (east intersection) and to obtain approval to amend the existing speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Dewlane Drive, Lissom Crescent and Laconia Drive.

The existing traffic and roadway conditions do not warrant the introduction of an All Way Stop Control at the above-noted intersection, however the geometric conditions of Dewlane Drive, Lissom Crescent and Laconia Drive do support the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

All costs associated with amending the limits of the 40 km/h speed limit zone are included within the Transportation Services' 2013 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the installation of speed humps on Codsell Avenue between Wilmington Avenue and Goddard Street.

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

To deny the installation of traffic calming measures (speed humps) on Codsell Avenue between Wilmington Avenue and Goddard Street.

The results of a traffic calming assessment on Codsell Avenue between Wilmington Avenue and Goddard Street indicate that the minimum requirements of the traffic calming warrant have not been achieved.

There are no financial impacts associated with the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Approve the removal of the northbound 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, buses excepted, through traffic restriction at Corona Street and Lawrence Avenue West.

2.         Approve the removal of the southbound 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, buses excepted, through traffic restriction at Corona Street and Lawrence Avenue West.

3.         Approve the installation of a northbound through prohibition, buses and cyclists excepted, at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Corona Street.

4.         Approve the installation of a southbound through prohibition, buses and cyclists excepted, at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Corona Street.

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

To obtain approval to prohibit northbound and southbound through movements at any time at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue West and Corona Street.

The installation of the northbound and southbound through prohibitions at this intersection will address the concerns of the local residents with respect to the increasing traffic volumes within the neighbourhood.

All costs associated with the amendments to the through traffic prohibitions are included within the Transportation Services 2013 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of one on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Glengrove Avenue West, from a point 34 metres east of Rosewell Avenue to a point 5.5 metres further east.

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

To obtain approval to install an on-street accessible parking space on the south side of Glengrove Avenue West.

The installation of an on-street accessible parking space will address the needs of the resident of 149 Glengrove Avenue West, while only reducing the available on-street parking by one space.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the removal of no parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Poyntz Avenue from the easterly limit of Easton Road to the westerly limit of Beecroft Road.

2.         Approve the installation of no parking, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Poyntz Avenue from Pewter Road to a point 33 metres west of Beaman Road.

3.         Approve the installation of no parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Poyntz Avenue from Easton Road to Pewter Road.

4.         Approve the installation of no parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Poyntz Avenue from a point 33 metres west of Beaman Road to Beecroft Road.

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

To obtain approval to amend the existing parking regulations on the south side of Poyntz Avenue from Pewter Road to 33 metres west of Beaman Road.

The amendment to the existing parking regulations will address the concerns of the local residents regarding the parking restrictions being too restrictive and therefore not providing enough on-street parking.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Dumont Street and Newton Drive.

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

To obtain approval to install an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Dumont Street and Newton Drive.

The installation of an All Way Stop Control at the intersection of Dumont Street and Newton Drive will address the existing right-of-way concerns for motorists and pedestrians at the intersection.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Approve the installation of an eastbound left turn prohibition on Millwood Road at a point 128 metres south of Millwood Road/Laird Drive.

2.         Approve the installation of a northbound left turn prohibition on Millwood Road at a point 128 metres south of Millwood Road/Laird Drive.

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

To obtain approval to prohibit northbound and eastbound left turns on Millwood Road at the driveway access to and from 1073/1075 Millwood Road located 128 metres south of the intersection of Millwood Road/Laird Drive. 

An amendment to the traffic by-law is required as part of the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena expansion, Site Plan Application No. 11 145590 NNY 26 SA.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of No Parking Anytime, on both sides of Brian Peck Crescent from Vanderhoof Avenue to Aerodrome Crescent.

2.         Approve the installation of No Parking Anytime, on both sides of Thomas Elgie Drive from Vanderhoof Avenue to Aerodrome Crescent.

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

To obtain approval to prohibit parking at any time on both sides of Brian Peck Avenue and Thomas Elgie Drive.

The parking prohibition will address the residents' concern with respect to obstructed access/egress within the subdivision.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of No Parking Anytime, on the east side of Cranborne Avenue from a point 65 metres north of Bartley Drive to a point 24 metres further north.

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

To obtain approval to amend the existing parking regulations on the east side of Cranborne Avenue in order to prohibit parking at anytime north and south of the driveway of 65 Cranborne Avenue, Victoria Village Townhouse Complex.

The parking prohibition will address the residents concern with respects to obstructed access/egress to the townhouse complex driveway.

All costs associated with the installation of the parking prohibition is included within the Transportation Services 2013 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of a heavy truck restriction on Jinnah Court from Bartley Drive to Collip Place at anytime.

2.         Approve the installation of a heavy truck restriction on Collip Place from Hobson Avenue to the east limit of Collip Place.

3.         Approve the installation of a stop control on Collip Place at the intersection of  Hobson Avenue and Collip Place.

4.         Approve the installation of a stop control on Jinnah Court at the intersection of Jinnah Court and Collip Place.

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

To obtain approval for traffic regulations on Jinnah Court and Collip Place that were agreed to as part of the new subdivision at 23 – 25 Hobson Avenue, Site Plan Application (08 144196 NNY 34 SB).

Amendments to the traffic by-laws will address the installation of stop signs and heavy truck restrictions on Jinnah Court and Collip Place.

All costs associated with the installation of traffic regulation signs on Jinnah Court and Collip Place is to be borne by the developer, Skygold Investments Limited.

I have been working closely with residents and city staff to improve traffic and pedestrian safety on Ronan Avenue.

In 2012, we installed corner prohibition signage to improve visibility at intersections and followed up with a community walk-a-bout in the summer and a well attended public meeting earlier this month.

At the public meeting, a solid majority of area residents voiced their support for an all way stop at the intersection of Ronan and Snowden Avenue.  The community's hope is that the all way stop will contribute to increased pedestrian safety and visibility at the intersection.

Currently Dufferin Street between Steeprock Drive/Overbrook Place and Finch Avenue West and William R. Allen Rd between Sheppard Avenue West and Steeprock Drive/Overbrook Place are designated as HOV lanes that are limited to Buses and Taxis but not other multi-passenger vehicles. Dufferin Street and Allen Road are heavily congested during peak hours and enabling all vehicles with multiple passengers in their vehicles would not only make more efficiently use of the HOV lane but also encourage residents to carpool further reducing the number of vehicles on the road.

Engineering and Construction Services recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council not approve the name, "Helen Lu Road" to identify the proposed public street located south of George Henry Boulevard and extending easterly from Don Mills Road to Forest Manor Road.

At its meeting on September 10, 2013, North York Community Council adopted Item NY26.57 which requested the Manager, Land and Property Surveys to report on the suitability of naming the proposed public street located south of George Henry Boulevard and extending easterly from Don Mills Road to Forest Manor Road as "Helen Lu Road".

The proposed name does not comply with the City of Toronto Honourific and Street Naming Policy. Therefore, this report recommends that the name not be approved.

Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Honourific and Street Naming Policy.

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

Toronto Fire Services recommends that:

1.         City Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880- Fire Routes - 35 Brian Peck Crescent.

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

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

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

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 176, 178 and 180 Sheppard Avenue East 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 7 storey mixed use building with 22 residential units and ground floor commercial uses at 176, 178 and 180 Sheppard Ave East.

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

It is anticipated that a community consultation meeting could be held in the fall of 2013 with a target date for a statutory Public Meeting in early 2014 assuming that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 5, 7, 9, 11 & 15 Kenaston Gardens and 577 Sheppard Avenue East 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 of the Planning Act.

This application proposes an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a mixed use development at 5, 7, 9, 11 and 15 Kenaston Gardens and 577 Sheppard Avenue East. The proposal comprises a 12-storey mixed use building containing 262 dwelling units with 249 m² of retail space, 233 below grade parking spaces, 198 bicycle parking spaces, a new public road and an on-site parkland dedication along the Sheppard Avenue East frontage. The development would have a gross floor area of 19,858 m² resulting in a density of 4.35 FSI.

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

The report recommends that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by City Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act is targeted for Spring 2014 providing the applicant submits all required information in a timely manner.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 2 and 50 Sheppard Avenue East, 4841 to 4881 Yonge Street and 2 to 6 Forest Laneway 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 of the Planning Act.

These applications are on the site of the Sheppard Centre at the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue. The lands are the entire city block bounded by Yonge Street, Sheppard Avenue East, Greenfield Avenue and Doris Avenue. The proposed development is a 39 storey and 343 unit residential apartment building located mid-block on the Greenfield Avenue frontage, additional retail commercial uses with improved connections to both the Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue frontages, and the demolition and replacement of 25 existing residential rental units in a new 8 storey building located mid-block on the Sheppard Avenue East frontage.

A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has been made and will be reviewed concurrently with the Zoning By-law application.

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 City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the 555 Finch Avenue West - Advent Health Care Corp. - Public Art Plan as attached to the report dated, October 16, 2013, from the Acting Director, Urban Design.

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 555 Finch Avenue West – Advent Health Care Corp. Public Art Plan. The plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art on a publicly-accessible, privately-owned area of the development site.

This public art plan provides a framework for commission of public art including the art location, budget, art selection process, list of invited artists, and schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of City Planning’s Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law No. 7625 of the former City of North York, for the lands at 639 - 645 Lawrence Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5.

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 proposes a four storey stacked townhouse building with 39 residential units and one level of underground parking at 639 - 645 Lawrence Avenue West. The proposed building would have a height of 14 metres and a density of 1.71 times the area of the lot.  A total of 45 parking spaces are proposed.

The proposal would result in a compact low-rise residential building on an arterial road in close proximity to the Lawrence West subway station, thus making efficient use of land and existing infrastructure, including public services and facilities, parks and open spaces and recreation facilities.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law No. 7625 of the former City of North York.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 238, 240, 242, 244, 250, 252, 254, 256 & 258 Finch Avenue East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 8.

2.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law 7625 for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to this report. 

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

4.         In accordance with the delegated approval under by-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning intends to approve the draft plan of subdivision as generally illustrated on Attachment 9 to report dated October 29, 2013 subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 9, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of subdivision for registration; and

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

5.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the applicant will be required to obtain Notice of Approval Conditions under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Planning, North York District.

These applications propose to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands for a 58-unit, 4-storey residential townhouse development with 58 parking spaces accessed via a network of public streets, including a public lane. The proposal represents an assembly of 9 lots at 238, 240, 242, 244, 250, 252, 254, 256 & 258 Finch Avenue East.

The proposal provides for a multiple-unit residential use that will enhance the vibrancy and active nature of the Finch Avenue streetscape consistent with the objectives of the Central Finch Area Secondary Plan. The proposed development reinforces the existing and planned built form context along Finch Avenue East and the building design will contribute to and enhance the public realm. 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

This report also advises that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan for the lands within the area bounded by Yonge Street, Duplex Avenue, Helendale Avenue, and Orchard View Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to report dated October 31, 2013.

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

3.         City Council adopt Urban Design Guidelines for the lands within the area bounded by Yonge Street, Duplex Avenue, Helendale Avenue and Orchard View Boulevard substantially in accordance with the draft Urban Design Guidelines attached as Attachment 6 to report dated October 31, 2013.

This report recommends amendments to the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan and the adoption of Urban Design Guidelines to implement the results of the Planning Study for the block bounded by Yonge Street, Duplex Avenue, Helendale Avenue and Orchard View Boulevard. An Area Specific Policy in the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan is appropriate to provide a further layer of policy direction that reinforces and builds on the existing planning framework for the block and reflects the guiding principles arising from the Planning Study. Urban Design Guidelines that include specific guidelines for the public realm, building location and organization including servicing and access, building massing and articulation, and pedestrian amenities are also recommended.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

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

Councillor Robinson recommends that:

1.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to uphold the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variances related to 175 Stibbard Avenue (A515/13NY) and to retain outside consultants, if necessary.

An application for minor variances related to 175 Stibbard Avenue was heard by the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment on August 28, 2013.

The application entailed the demolition of the existing home and the construction of a new two-storey dwelling. The applicant sought variances related to height, gross floor area and side setbacks.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the variance application. The applicant appealed this decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. The community has voiced significant concerns about the impact of these variances, if approved, on the neigbourhood.

Councillor Robinson recommends that:

1.         The Director, Community Planning, North York District be requested to undertake a study for Bayview Avenue from Highway 401 to Lawrence Avenue East, to review the appropriate development framework for the lots abutting Bayview Avenue.

I have been working with residents and senior city planning staff to address the serious intensification and development pressure facing Bayview Avenue.

Two recent Ontario Municipal Board decisions at 2425 Bayview Avenue and 2500 Bayview Avenue have changed the area's planning context and require a proactive response.

At a public meeting in early November, a clear majority of residents voted to undertake a design guidelines study for Bayview Avenue between Lawrence Avenue East and Highway 401.

The purpose of the study is to develop a framework to use in evaluating applications for townhouses along this stretch of Bayview with particular attention to setbacks, landscaping, privacy and adjoining land uses, among other things.

Councillor Filion recommends that:

1.         Staff review the installation of a second pedestrian crossing on Sheppard Avenue West at the signalized intersection of Sheppard Avenue West and Senlac Road, and that Staff implement the installation of the required infrastructure as a priority.

The existing configuration of the signalized intersection at Sheppard Avenue West and Senlac Road is comprised of a pedestrian crossing on Sheppard Avenue West located to the west of Senlac Road, and a pedestrian crossing on Senlac Road located to the north of Sheppard Avenue West.

A significant number of children who rely on this crossing are travelling from south of Sheppard Avenue West to either Churchill Public School or Willowdale Middle School. Both schools are located on the east side of Senlac Road. To make this journey, they are required to cross both Sheppard Avenue West and Senlac Road. Further, the upcoming opening of a new school at 1 Botham Road will bring an increase in children crossing Sheppard Avenue West from the north.

Parents in the community have considered this intersection unsafe for many years. Transportation Staff agree that placing a second pedestrian crossing on Sheppard Avenue West to the east of Senlac Road would be a desirable solution to these safety concerns.

An application for Minor Variances was submitted by Rubinoff Design Group, on behalf of Bijan Barati, to permit the construction of a new two-storey dwelling at 139 Parkview Avenue. At its meeting of October 9th, 2013, the Committee of Adjustment granted all nine variances, including a variance for a proposed east side yard setback of 0.92 metres.

A side yard setback of 0.92 metres is out of character with the surrounding area and would risk setting a precedent that would change the character of the neighbourhood. Side yard setbacks of this size have not previously been allowed on newly developed two storey dwellings in this area.

An application for Minor Variances was submitted by Homeland, on behalf of Maisam Asgarian, to permit the construction of a new two-storey dwelling at 29 Farrell Avenue. At its meeting of November 6th, 2013, the Committee of Adjustment granted all seven variances, including a variance requesting a proposed finished first floor height of 1.3 metres.

A finished first floor height of 1.3 metres is more than what has previously been approved in this area under zoning bylaw No. 569-2013. It would risk setting a precedent that would change the character of the neighbourhood and would begin the erosion of the zoning bylaw, which was only recently implemented.

North York Community Council:

1.         Direct that any funds associated with the developing and framing of the group photograph taken of the Members of the North York Community Council, to be placed on the wall outside the Council Chamber at the North York Civic Centre, be taken from the North York Community Council Hospitality Budget.