Item - 2014.NY34.82
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on August 12, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
NY34.82 - Final Report - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - 57, 59, 61, and 63 Finch Avenue West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 23 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. 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 8 to the report (July 18, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and as per the provisions outlined in the Section headed, "C. Draft Zoning By-law" contained on Pages 5 and 6 of the communication from Analogica dated August 10, 2014.
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 the introduction of the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to obtain final Site Plan approval in accordance with Parts 4 and 5 below, and to submit a letter of credit in order to secure improvements to the existing sanitary sewer in the amount of $114,100.00, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council approve in-principle the site plan as indicated on the drawings and conditions listed in Attachment to the report (July 18, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and the plans be amended to include:
a. That general storage be provided at a minimum rate of 2m2 per unit;
b. That suite layouts, demonstrating that each unit contain appropriate residential amenities, be provided prior to final Site Plan approval;
c. That the applicant be required to move the rooftop mechanical units at least two metres northward, further away from the adjacent neighbourhood to the south;
d. That screening or other modifications be provided, as part of the final Site Plan, to minimize the potential for light pollution affecting adjacent single detached houses to the south and west; and
e. That garbage be removed from the enclosed area no earlier than the morning of pick up and that the bins be placed back inside the enclosed area immediately following pickup.
5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and the Executive Director, City Planning or her designate to give final approval to the site plan when the conditions to be satisfied prior to site plan approval as set out in Attachment 9 to the report (July 18, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and Part 4, above, have been fulfilled in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
6. City Council require the applicant, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to fund landscape improvements on neighbouring properties to provide additional screening of the development. That such funding be provided following the submission of screening/buffer plans to the applicant by the owners of 4 Elmview Avenue and 5 Madeline Road (up to a maximum of $8,000 each) and 1 and 3 Madeline Road (up to a maximum of $4,000 each).
7. City Council require the applicant, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to enter into arrangements satisfactory to the Chief Building Official or his designate regarding structural encroachment under, structural integrity of, and liability insurance for potential damage to, the abutting multiple attached houses located at 65-69 Finch Avenue West and the single detached houses located at 1, 3 and 5 Madeline Road and at 4 Elmview Avenue.
8. City Council require the applicant, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to provide a construction management plan to the satisfaction of the responsible City staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
9. City Council authorize cash-in-lieu instead of on-site parkland dedication for this development, subject to no subsequent application of any kind for an increase in the height density or unit count of the development approved by Council prior to payment of the cash-in-lieu amount as specified by City Staff, and direct that payment by certified cheque or bank draft be accepted no earlier than issuance of the first below grade foundation permit and required no later than issuance of the first above grade structural permit.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-71700.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from George Belza, Partner, Analogica, on behalf of the Edithvale-Yonge Community Association (NY.New.NY34.82.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ny/comm/communicationfile-49175.pdf
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Natasha Klimov (NY.New.NY34.82.3)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Arnold Klimov (NY.New.NY34.82.4)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Elena DeBiaisio (NY.New.NY34.82.5)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Julia Cao (NY.New.NY34.82.6)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Remo Naccarato (NY.New.NY34.82.7)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Alexandre Barykin (NY.New.NY34.82.8)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Kathleen Zhang (NY.New.NY34.82.9)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from John Rosevear, submitted by Judy Rosevear (NY.New.NY34.82.10)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Primo Gazzoli (NY.New.NY34.82.11)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Tom Hansen (NY.New.NY34.82.12)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Rosemary Gazzoli (NY.New.NY34.82.13)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Carmela Alviani (NY.New.NY34.82.14)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Yu-Han Hwang (NY.New.NY34.82.15)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Alan Poon (NY.New.NY34.82.16)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Jian Yu Ma and JinXiu You (NY.New.NY34.82.17)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Kim Hansen (NY.New.NY34.82.18)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Jason Lim (NY.New.NY34.82.19)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Jianying Shi (NY.New.NY34.82.20)
(August 11, 2014) Letter from Gordon Chiu, Director, and Arik Klimov, Director, Toronto Common Elements Condominium Corporation #2053, on behalf of TCECC #2053, submitted by Gordon Chiu (NY.New.NY34.82.21)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Arnold Oslinger (NY.New.NY34.82.22)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Vincenzo Lamonica (NY.New.NY34.82.23)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Judith deBacker, submitted by William deBacker (NY.New.NY34.82.24)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Cindy Li (NY.New.NY34.82.25)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Daniel Klimov (NY.New.NY34.82.26)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Karen (NY.New.NY34.82.27)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Gerard ter Hofstede (NY.New.NY34.82.28)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Anthony De Chellis (NY.New.NY34.82.29)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Linda Wilson (NY.New.NY34.82.30)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Layal Arous (NY.New.NY34.82.31)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Christopher Pereira (NY.New.NY34.82.32)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Virginia Evans (NY.New.NY34.82.33)
Communications (City Council)
(August 24, 2014) Letter from Chi Ya-Lun, Jain Yingshi, Arnold Climor, Zerlina Liu, Jennifer Li, Cindy Li, Sam Li (CC.New.NY34.82.35)
NY34.82 - Final Report - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - 57, 59, 61, and 63 Finch Avenue West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 23 - Willowdale
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. 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 8 to the report (July 18, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and as per the provisions outlined in the Section headed, "C. Draft Zoning By-law" contained on Pages 5 and 6 of the communication from Analogica dated August 10, 2014.
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 the introduction of the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to obtain final Site Plan approval in accordance with Committee Recommendations 4 and 5 below, and to submit a letter of credit in order to secure improvements to the existing sanitary sewer in the amount of $114,100.00, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council approve in-principle the site plan as indicated on the drawings and conditions listed in Attachment to the report (July 18, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, and the plans be amended to include:
a. That general storage be provided at a minimum rate of 2m2 per unit.
b. That suite layouts, demonstrating that each unit contain appropriate residential amenities, be provided prior to final Site Plan approval.
c. That the applicant be required to move the rooftop mechanical units at least two metres northward, further away from the adjacent neighbourhood to the south.
d. That screening or other modifications be provided, as part of the final Site Plan, to minimize the potential for light pollution affecting adjacent single detached houses to the south and west.
e. That garbage be removed from the enclosed area no earlier than the morning of pick up and that the bins be placed back inside the enclosed area immediately following pickup.
5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner or her designate to give final approval to the site plan when the conditions to be satisfied prior to site plan approval as set out in Attachment 9 to the report (July 18, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District and Committee Recommendation 4, above, have been fulfilled in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
6. City Council require the applicant, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to fund landscape improvements on neighbouring properties to provide additional screening of the development. That such funding be provided following the submission of screening/buffer plans to the applicant by the owners of 4 Elmview Avenue and 5 Madeline Road (up to a maximum of $8,000 each) and 1 and 3 Madeline Road (up to a maximum of $4,000 each).
7. City Council require the applicant, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to enter into arrangements satisfactory to the Chief Building Official or his designate regarding structural encroachment under, structural integrity of, and liability insurance for potential damage to, the abutting multiple attached houses located at 65-69 Finch Avenue West and the single detached houses located at 1, 3 and 5 Madeline Road and at 4 Elmview Avenue.
8. City Council require the applicant, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to provide a construction management plan to the satisfaction of the responsible City staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
9. City Council authorize cash-in-lieu instead of on-site parkland dedication for this development, subject to no subsequent application of any kind for an increase in the height density or unit count of the development approved by Council prior to payment of the cash-in-lieu amount as specified by City Staff, and direct that payment by certified cheque or bank draft be accepted no earlier than issuance of the first below grade foundation permit and required no later than issuance of the first above grade structural permit.
Decision Advice and Other Information
North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on August 12, 2014 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
These applications propose to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands for a four-storey, 70 unit residential development with 68 underground parking spaces accessed via a private driveway from Elmview Avenue. The proposal is located on an assembly of 4 lots at 57, 59, 61, and 63 Finch Avenue West.
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 West and the building design will contribute to and enhance the public realm.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application and approval in principle of the Site Plan Control Application subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-71700.pdf
Communications
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from George Belza, Partner, Analogica, on behalf of the Edithvale-Yonge Community Association (NY.New.NY34.82.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ny/comm/communicationfile-49175.pdf
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Natasha Klimov (NY.New.NY34.82.3)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Arnold Klimov (NY.New.NY34.82.4)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Elena DeBiaisio (NY.New.NY34.82.5)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Julia Cao (NY.New.NY34.82.6)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Remo Naccarato (NY.New.NY34.82.7)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Alexandre Barykin (NY.New.NY34.82.8)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Kathleen Zhang (NY.New.NY34.82.9)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from John Rosevear, submitted by Judy Rosevear (NY.New.NY34.82.10)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Primo Gazzoli (NY.New.NY34.82.11)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Tom Hansen (NY.New.NY34.82.12)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Rosemary Gazzoli (NY.New.NY34.82.13)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Carmela Alviani (NY.New.NY34.82.14)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Yu-Han Hwang (NY.New.NY34.82.15)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Alan Poon (NY.New.NY34.82.16)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Jian Yu Ma and JinXiu You (NY.New.NY34.82.17)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Kim Hansen (NY.New.NY34.82.18)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Jason Lim (NY.New.NY34.82.19)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Jianying Shi (NY.New.NY34.82.20)
(August 11, 2014) Letter from Gordon Chiu, Director, and Arik Klimov, Director, Toronto Common Elements Condominium Corporation #2053, on behalf of TCECC #2053, submitted by Gordon Chiu (NY.New.NY34.82.21)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Arnold Oslinger (NY.New.NY34.82.22)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Vincenzo Lamonica (NY.New.NY34.82.23)
(August 11, 2014) E-mail from Judith deBacker, submitted by William deBacker (NY.New.NY34.82.24)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Cindy Li (NY.New.NY34.82.25)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Daniel Klimov (NY.New.NY34.82.26)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Karen (NY.New.NY34.82.27)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Gerard ter Hofstede (NY.New.NY34.82.28)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Anthony De Chellis (NY.New.NY34.82.29)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Linda Wilson (NY.New.NY34.82.30)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Layal Arous (NY.New.NY34.82.31)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Christopher Pereira (NY.New.NY34.82.32)
(August 12, 2014) E-mail from Virginia Evans (NY.New.NY34.82.33)
Speakers
Judith deBacker
James McEvilly
Jason Lim
Joung Young Byun
Cindy Li
Jianyu Ma
George Belza, Anologica, on behalf of the Edithvale-Yonge Community Association
Gordon Chiu, on behalf of the Toronto Common Elements Condominium Corporation #2053
Kim Hansen
Anthony Dechellis
Philip Hsu
Ommid Faghani
Motions
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. 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 8 to this report as per the communication from Analogica dated August 10, 2014 item C Draft Zoning By-law.
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 the introduction of the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the Owner be required to obtain final Site Plan approval in accordance with items 4 and 5 of this motion and to submit a letter of credit in order to secure improvements to the existing sanitary sewer in the amount of $114,100.00, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council approve in-principle the site plan as indicated on the drawings and conditions listed in Attachment 9 of the Staff Report and the plans be amended to include:
a. That general storage be provided at a minimum rate of 2 m2 per unit.
b. That suite layouts, demonstrating that each unit contain appropriate residential amenities, be provided prior to final Site Plan approval.
c. That the applicant be required to move the rooftop mechanical units at least two metres northward, further away from the adjacent neighbourhood to the south
d. That screening or other modifications be provided, as part of the final Site Plan, to minimize the potential for light pollution affecting adjacent single detached houses to the south and west.
e. That garbage be removed from the enclosed area no earlier than the morning of pick up and that the bins be placed back inside the enclosed area immediately following pickup.
5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner or her designate to give final approval to the site plan when the conditions to be satisfied prior to site plan approval as set out in Attachment 9 of this report and item 4 of this motion have been fulfilled in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
6. That the applicant be required, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to fund landscape improvements on neighbouring properties to provide additional screening of the development. That such funding be provided following the submission of screening/buffer plans to the applicant by the owners of 4 Elmview Ave. and 5 Madeline Road (up to a maximum of $8,000 each) and 1 and 3 Madeline Road (up to a maximum of $4,000 each).
7. The applicant be required, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to enter into arrangements satisfactory to the Chief Building Official or his designate regarding structural encroachment under, structural integrity of, and liability insurance for potential damage to, the abutting multiple attached houses located at 65-69 Finch Avenue West and the single detached houses located at 1, 3 and 5 Madeline Road and at 4 Elmview Avenue.
8. The applicant be required, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, to provide a construction management plan to the satisfaction of the responsible City staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
9. City Council authorize cash-in-lieu instead of on-site parkland dedication for this development, subject to no subsequent application of any kind for an increase in the height density or unit count of the development approved by Council prior to payment of the cash-in-lieu amount as specified by City Staff, and direct that payment by certified cheque or bank draft be accepted no earlier than issuance of the first below grade foundation permit and required no later than issuance of the first above grade structural permit.