Item - 2013.NY26.52

Tracking Status

NY26.52 - Final Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 6 Baytree Crescent

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West

City Council Decision

City Council on October 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2013, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 6 Baytree Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (July 15, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 6 Baytree Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (July 15, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

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

 

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

 

5.         City Council, prior to the issuance of the first building permit (including demolition permit), require the applicant to:

 

a.         submit a Construction Mitigation Plan to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering and Construction Services in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and

 

b.         post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

 

6.         City Council direct the applicant to facilitate a community meeting with City Planning, the applicant's representatives and area residents to discuss refinements to the site plan and landscaping plan, including:

 

a.         tree, hedge and shrub plantings and location;

 

b.         balcony treatments;

 

c.         perimeter privacy fencing details;

 

d.         screening of garbage and driveway areas; and

 

e.         such other refinements as may be desirable.

 

7.         City Council direct the applicant to facilitate a community meeting with Toronto Police Services, Transportation Services, the applicant's representatives and area residents to work on traffic and congestion issues related to the development.

 

8.         City Council direct the appropriate City staff, in their administration of the Street Tree, Private Tree and Ravine By-laws involved with this development, to retain as many as possible of the mature spruce trees lining the western edge of this lot as a privacy screen; and that staff engage the local Councillor.

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Background Information (Community Council)

(July 15, 2013) Final Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 6 Baytree Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-61058.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(September 6, 2013) E-mail from Neera and Deepak Chopra (NY.Main.NY26.52.1)
(September 7, 2013) Fax from Marianne Varkony (NY.Main.NY26.52.2)
(September 7, 2013) E-mail from Maureen Wright, President, Edwards Gardens Neighbourhood Association (NY.Main.NY26.52.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39774.pdf
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Richard and Sandra Comisraow (NY.Main.NY26.52.4)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Martin Sze and Han Huang (NY.Main.NY26.52.5)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Doris Cheung (NY.Main.NY26.52.6)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Moira Ashby (NY.Main.NY26.52.7)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Jim Thielen (NY.Main.NY26.52.8)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Dr. Tahira Siddiqui (NY.Main.NY26.52.9)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Albert Saati (NY.Main.NY26.52.10)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from John Nicholls (NY.Main.NY26.52.11)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Gwen Cole, President, Fifeshire Road Area Community Association (NY.Main.NY26.52.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39783.pdf
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Fred Eckhaus (NY.Main.NY26.52.13)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Hedieh Hooshangi Behnam Kashanian (NY.Main.NY26.52.14)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Andrew Mertens, Treasurer, York Mills Ratepayers Association (NY.Main.NY26.52.15)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39786.pdf
(September 10, 2013) E-mail from Aparna Bhargava and Mychael Danna (NY.Main.NY26.52.16)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from John Bacher (NY.Main.NY26.52.17)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Meredith Silver (NY.Main.NY26.52.18)
(September 9, 2013) Fax from Varda Feiner (NY.Main.NY26.52.19)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Sari Merson (NY.Main.NY26.52.20)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Malcolm David Silver (NY.Main.NY26.52.21)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Howie Meyer (NY.Main.NY26.52.22)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from David Laren, Baytree Estates Inc., applicant (NY.Main.NY26.52.23)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39798.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(September 16, 2013) Multiple Communications from 37 persons submitted by Sari Bacher (CC.Main.NY26.52.24)
(September 9, 2013) Letter from David E. Bawden, Past President York Mills Ratepayers Association (CC.Main.NY26.52.25)
(October 3, 2013) Letter from Stephany Mandin, Goldman Hine LLP, Barristers on behalf of residents of Baytree Crescent and with attached submissions and presentations (CC.Supp.NY26.52.26)

Motions (City Council)

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson (Carried)

That City Council direct the appropriate City staff, in their administration of the Street Tree, Private Tree and Ravine By-laws involved with this development, to retain as many as possible of the mature spruce trees lining the western edge of this lot as a privacy screen; and that staff engage the local Councillor.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Oct-09-2013 3:40 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - NY26.52 - Robinson - motion 1
Total members that voted Yes: 39 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Mark Grimes
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-09-2013 3:41 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - NY26.52 - Adopt item as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 40 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 3 Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson

NY26.52 - Final Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 6 Baytree Crescent

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
25 - Don Valley West

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 6 Baytree Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (July 15, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 6 Baytree Crescent substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (July 15, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

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

 

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

 

5.         City Council, prior to the issuance of the first building permit (including demolition permit), require the applicant to:

 

a.         submit a Construction Mitigation Plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Construction Services in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and,

 

b.         post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

 

6.         City Council direct the applicant to facilitate a community meeting with City Planning, the applicant's representatives and area residents to discuss refinements to the site plan and landscaping plan, including:

 

a.         tree, hedge and shrub plantings and location;

 

b.         balcony treatments;

 

c.         perimeter privacy fencing details;

 

d.         screening of garbage and driveway areas; and,

 

e.         such other refinements as may be desirable.

 

7.         City Council direct the applicant to facilitate a community meeting with Toronto Police Services, Transportation Services, the applicant's representatives and area residents to work on traffic and congestion issues related to the development.

Decision Advice and Other Information

North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 10, 2013 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(July 15, 2013) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and rezone the subject site to permit five townhouse units and a single-detached dwelling. The existing single-detached dwelling would be demolished.

 

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

Background Information

(July 15, 2013) Final Report and Attachments 1-7 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 6 Baytree Crescent
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-61058.pdf

Communications

(September 6, 2013) E-mail from Neera and Deepak Chopra (NY.Main.NY26.52.1)
(September 7, 2013) Fax from Marianne Varkony (NY.Main.NY26.52.2)
(September 7, 2013) E-mail from Maureen Wright, President, Edwards Gardens Neighbourhood Association (NY.Main.NY26.52.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39774.pdf
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Richard and Sandra Comisraow (NY.Main.NY26.52.4)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Martin Sze and Han Huang (NY.Main.NY26.52.5)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Doris Cheung (NY.Main.NY26.52.6)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Moira Ashby (NY.Main.NY26.52.7)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Jim Thielen (NY.Main.NY26.52.8)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Dr. Tahira Siddiqui (NY.Main.NY26.52.9)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Albert Saati (NY.Main.NY26.52.10)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from John Nicholls (NY.Main.NY26.52.11)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Gwen Cole, President, Fifeshire Road Area Community Association (NY.Main.NY26.52.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39783.pdf
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Fred Eckhaus (NY.Main.NY26.52.13)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Hedieh Hooshangi Behnam Kashanian (NY.Main.NY26.52.14)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Andrew Mertens, Treasurer, York Mills Ratepayers Association (NY.Main.NY26.52.15)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39786.pdf
(September 10, 2013) E-mail from Aparna Bhargava and Mychael Danna (NY.Main.NY26.52.16)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from John Bacher (NY.Main.NY26.52.17)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Meredith Silver (NY.Main.NY26.52.18)
(September 9, 2013) Fax from Varda Feiner (NY.Main.NY26.52.19)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Sari Merson (NY.Main.NY26.52.20)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Malcolm David Silver (NY.Main.NY26.52.21)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Howie Meyer (NY.Main.NY26.52.22)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from David Laren, Baytree Estates Inc., applicant (NY.Main.NY26.52.23)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ny/comm/communicationfile-39798.pdf

Speakers

Tom Halinski, Solicitor, Aird & Berlis LLP, on behalf of the applicant
Barbara Krieger, representing herself and Varda Feiner
John Bacher (Submission Filed)
Sari Merson (Submission Filed)
Malcolm David Silver (Submission Filed)
Howard Meyer, Baytree Crescent Residents - Fifeshire Ratepayers (Submission Filed)
Susan Meyer
Meredith Silver
Mitchell Shnier
John Nicholls, President, York Mills Gardens Community Association
Richard Wolfe, Advisory Committee Member, Fifeshire Road Area Community Association
Stephany Mandin, Partner, Goldman Hine LLP, on behalf of residents of Baytree Crescent
Ed Glina
Gwen Cole, President, Fifeshire Road Area Community Association

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson (Carried)

That North York Community Council recommend to City Council that:

 

1.         City Council, prior to the issuance of the first building permit (including demolition permit), require the applicant to:

 

a.         submit a Construction Mitigation Plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Construction Services in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and,

 

b.         post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

 

2.         City Council direct the applicant to facilitate a community meeting with City Planning, the applicant's representatives and area residents to discuss refinements to the site plan and landscaping plan, including:

 

a.         tree, hedge and shrub plantings and location;

 

b.         balcony treatments;

 

c.         perimeter privacy fencing details;

 

d.         screening of garbage and driveway areas; and,

 

e.         such other refinements as may be desirable.

 

3.         City Council direct the applicant to facilitate a community meeting with Toronto Police Services, Transportation Services, the applicant's representatives and area residents to work on traffic and congestion issues related to the development. 


2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Carried)

That North York Community Council recommend that:

 

1.         City Council adopt the staff recommendations in the Recommendations Section of the report (July 15, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District. 

 

Vote (Adopt Item) Sep-10-2013

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, John Parker, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Jaye Robinson
Total members that were Absent: 3 Members that were absent are John Filion, Denzil Minnan-Wong, David Shiner
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council