Item - 2012.PG14.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 6, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Planning and Growth Management Committee on May 17, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 6, 2012.
- See also By-laws 774-2012, 775-2012
PG14.1 - City-wide Site Plan Control By-law
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 6, 7 and 8, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council enact the Site Plan Control By-law substantially in accordance with the draft included as Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 4, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and thereby amend Chapter 415 - Development of Land by adding Article V, "Site Plan Control".
2. City Council enact a by-law repealing the previous site plan control by-laws, substantially in accordance with the draft By-law included as Attachment 2 to the report (May 1, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize staff to make stylistic and technical changes to the draft Site Plan Control By-law and the By-law to repeal the previous site plan control by-laws as may be required.
4. City Council request the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to submit a report, through the Planning and Growth Management Committee to Council, addressing the following:
a. how the resulting revenue loss will be addressed without loss of service;
b. a protocol for addressing issues previously covered through site plan by staff reports on severance applications before the Committee of Adjustment; and
c. assurance that sufficient staff resources will be available to address Part 4b above.
5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to monitor the implementation of the Site Plan Control By-law and report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee, no later than May 2013, on:
a. the effect of the By-law on any type of development of detached houses, semi-detached houses, and duplexes on lots that abut or include any ravine and that do not currently require development permits under the Conservation Authorities Act administered by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA); and
b. any smaller scale developments on particular ravine lots that will benefit from the site plan approval process,
such report to include recommendations that address any issues identified during the monitoring process.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-47029.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-48132.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(May 15, 2012) E-mail from Steven H. Heuchert, MCIP, RPP, MRTPI, Senior Manager, Development Planning and Regulation, Planning and Development, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (PG.New.PG14.1.2)
(May 16, 2012) E-mail from Paul H. Scrivener, Director of External Affairs, The Toronto Industry Network (PG.New.PG14.1.3)
(May 16, 2012) E-mail from Susan E. Keir, MCIP, RPP, Principal, Keir Corp. (PG.New.PG14.1.4)
(May 16, 2012) E-mail from Steven Heuchert, Senior Manager, Development Planning and Regulation, Planning and Development, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (PG.New.PG14.1.5)
Motions (City Council)
That
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to monitor the implementation of the Site Plan Control By-law and report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee, no later than May, 2013, on:
a. the effect of the By-law on any type of development of detached houses, semi-detached houses, and duplexes on lots that abut or include any ravine and that do not currently require development permits under the Conservation Authorities Act administered by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA); and
b. any smaller scale developments on particular ravine lots that will benefit from the site plan approval process;
such report to include recommendations that address any issues identified during the monitoring process.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-07-2012 7:48 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PG14.1 - McMahon - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
That:
1. City Council request the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to submit a report, through the Planning and Growth Management Committee to Council, addressing the following:
a. how the resulting revenue loss will be addressed without loss of service; and
b. a protocol for addressing issues previously covered through site plan by staff reports on severance applications before the Committee of Adjustment
c. assurance that sufficient staff resources will be available to address Part b above.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-07-2012 7:48 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PG14.1 - Filion - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
That City Council delete Planning and Growth Management Committee Recommendation 1:
Recommendation to be deleted:
1. City Council enact the Site Plan Control By-law substantially in accordance with the draft included as Attachment 1 to the report (May 1, 2012) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and thereby amend Chapter 415 - Development of Land by adding Article V, "Site Plan Control".
and instead, adopt the following Recommendation 1 from the supplementary report (June 4, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning [PG14.1a]:
1. City Council enact the Site Plan Control By-law substantially in accordance with the draft included as Attachment 1 and thereby amend Chapter 415 - Development of Land by adding Article V, "Site Plan Control".
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-07-2012 7:49 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PG14.1 - Milczyn - motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Frank Di Giorgio, Josh Matlow |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-07-2012 7:50 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PG14.1 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Frank Di Giorgio, Josh Matlow |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
PG14.1 - City-wide Site Plan Control By-law
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council enact the Site Plan Control By-law substantially in accordance with the draft included as Attachment 1 to the report (May 1, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and thereby amend Chapter 415 - Development of Land by adding Article V, "Site Plan Control".
2. City Council enact a by-law repealing the previous site plan control by-laws, substantially in accordance with the draft By-law included as Attachment 2 to the report (May 1, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize staff to make stylistic and technical changes to the draft Site Plan Control By-law and the By-law to repeal the previous site plan control by-laws as may be required.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Growth Management Committee;
1. Requested the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report directly to City Council on the outcome of the meeting with representatives of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) with regard to the possible inclusion of site plan control requirement for new buildings on ravine lots.
2. Requested the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report directly to Council on a lower threshold for exempting industrial sites when located in proximity to residential areas.
3. Requested the Deputy City Manager and Acting Chief Planner to report to the September 13, 2012 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee on process improvements for site plan reviews.
4. Referred the following motion by Councillor Di Giorgio to staff for report directly to City Council:
That Clause 5 of the draft by-law under "Interior Alterations for Use Conversions" be amended by adding parts "c" and "d" to read as follows:
c. does not result in the introduction of a prohibited use
d. the conversion is not located on an arterial road.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that Council enact a City-wide Site Plan Control By-law that establishes the entire City as an area of site plan control and provides for exemptions for some classes of development. The new By-law will replace the existing site plan by-laws of the six former municipalities. Site plan approval is an effective implementation tool of the City's development objectives to shape an attractive, functional, safe, universally accessible and environmentally sound City. A single Site Plan Control By-law ensures the consistent City-wide application of the City's development objectives for those matters that may be regulated by site plan.
The City-wide Site Plan Control By-law will make the applicability of site plan as self evident as possible and require site plan approval in those instances where there is value added to achieving City development objectives relative to the time, staff resources and the applicant's resources required to process and approve site plan control applications. A City-wide Site Plan Control By-law provides an opportunity for efficiencies as identified in the 2011 Core Service Review by exempting smaller developments from the site plan approval process.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-47029.pdf
Communications
(May 15, 2012) E-mail from Steven H. Heuchert, MCIP, RPP, MRTPI, Senior Manager, Development Planning and Regulation, Planning and Development, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (PG.New.PG14.1.2)
(May 16, 2012) E-mail from Paul H. Scrivener, Director of External Affairs, The Toronto Industry Network (PG.New.PG14.1.3)
(May 16, 2012) E-mail from Susan E. Keir, MCIP, RPP, Principal, Keir Corp. (PG.New.PG14.1.4)
(May 16, 2012) E-mail from Steven Heuchert, Senior Manager, Development Planning and Regulation, Planning and Development, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (PG.New.PG14.1.5)
Speakers
Paul Scrivener, Director, External Affairs, Toronto Industry Network
Steven Heuchert, Senior Manager, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Motions
That the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report directly to City Council on the outcome of the meeting with representatives of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) with regard to the possible inclusion of site plan control requirement for new buildings on ravine lots.
That staff be requested to report directly to Council on a lower threshold for exempting industrial sites when located in proximity to residential areas.
Amend Clause 5 under Interior Alterations for Use Conversions by adding part c and d to read as follows:
c. does not result in the introduction of a prohibited use
d. the conversion is not located on an arterial road.
That the Deputy City Manager and Acting Chief Planner be requested to report to the September 13, 2012 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting on process improvements for site plan reviews.
That the motion by Councillor Di Giorgio be referred to staff for report directly to City Council.