Item - 2014.NY32.6

North York Community Council:

1.         Granted the appeal and approved front yard parking at 417 Westmount Avenue, with the following conditions:

a.         that the parking area be 2.2 metres in width by 5.4 metres in dimension;

b.         that the applicant remove the excess paving and restore the area to soft landscaping, as indicated in Appendix 'A', attached to the report (April 23, 2014) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services;

c.         that the applicant disconnect any downspouts, if feasible, or seek an exemption from Toronto Water in accordance with the requirements in Chapter 681-11(S);

d.         that the applicant pay the enforcement fee of $670.28 (HST included) since the parking pad was constructed without authorization from the City;

e.         that the applicant provide the landscape features substantially in accordance with the plan as indicated in Appendix 'D', attached to the report (April 23, 2014) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services; and

f.          that the applicant pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria set out in the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards.

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 417 Westmount Avenue for front yard parking.  Front yard parking at this location is not recommended 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.