Item - 2020.TE15.10

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the application to demolish the non-residential buildings on the lands with the following conditions:

a. That prior to the issuance of a demolition permit the owner shall re-submit plans for the site plan application 12 295562 WET 13 SA in accordance with the plans submitted to staff June 2, 2020 and dated June 2020.

b. That the owner shall obtain a shoring and excavation permit for the property from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and/or issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions related to site plan application 12 295562 WET 13 SA and/or final and binding decision from the Committee of Adjustment for any Minor Variance application(s) related to this property within 6 months of the issuance of the demolition permit subject to the following conditions;

i. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

ii. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

iii. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and

iv. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

c. If the conditions in Recommendation 1.a. above are not met, that the owner shall agree to enter into a beautification agreement to be registered on title to the property to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or designate and provide proof of registration to the City Solicitor, such agreement to include provision for the site to be backfilled with clean fill and installation of base landscaping and subject to the following conditions;

i. That a construction fence be erected in advance of demolition and maintained until the site has been backfilled, in accordance with Chapter 363, Article 7 of the Municipal Code, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

ii. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after the demolition; and

iii. That the site be maintained in accordance with the beautification plan agreed upon and secured by agreement

This staff report is regarding a matter that shall be referred to City Council for consideration and final decision in respect of the former City Of York By Law 3102-95

In accordance with City Of York, Special Demolition Control By Law 3102-95 & the City of York Act, 1994 (No. 2), the application for demolition of four (4) non-residential buildings located on the lands municipally known as 3775, 3779, 3803, and 4003-4005 Dundas Street West (Application No. 19-264181 DEM, 19-264205 DEM, 19-264218 DEM, & 19-264231 DEM) are submitted to City Council for consideration and decision to refuse, grant or grant with conditions approval of the demolition permit application, including the requirement for the owner to enter into a beautification agreement prior to the issuance of the demolition permit because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.