Item - 2020.TE15.12
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 18, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE15.12 - Refusal of a Boulevard Cafe Permit Application Located at 796 Bloor Street West, Crawford Street Flankage
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approved the application for the proposed boulevard café located at 796 Bloor Street, Crawford Street flankage, with the following conditions:
a. The patio will cease operations and be cleared out no later than 11:00 p.m.
b. The Licensee shall not provide or permit music in outdoor areas of the premises.
c. The Licensee shall post prominent signage at the main exits that remind and/or encourage patrons to be considerate of the residents in the neighbouring community.
d. The Licensee shall post prominent signage stating patio conditions of the premises.
e. The Licensee shall provide a telephone number for residents to register concerns or complaints. This line will normally be answered by a staff member during the Licensee’s published hours of operation. This line will be equipped with a functioning answering service for those periods when the Licensee’s staff is otherwise occupied and when the establishment is closed.
f. The Licensee shall use best efforts to ensure that all areas immediately adjacent to the establishment are clean and free of litter, refuse and other debris.
g. The Licensee shall use best efforts to arrange garbage collection and recycling at times that will not disturb nearby residents.
h. The Licensee shall build and maintain a garbage enclosure.
i. The Licensee shall undergo a review of the permit and conditions in one year's time by the Ward Councillor.
j. Should transfer of ownership occur for the premises, the patio licence shall not be transferred. Municipal Licensing and Standards shall report on any transfer applications.
k. No changes shall be made to conditions without notification to local residents and Ward Councillor.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
This is a report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing & Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard cafe permit located at 796 Bloor Street West, Crawford Street flankage.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-147708.pdf
(October 15, 2019) Attachments 1 and 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-147709.pdf
Communications
Motions
Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton
1. Approve the application for the proposed boulevard café located at 796 Bloor Street, Crawford Street flankage, with the following conditions:
a. The patio will cease operations and be cleared out no later than 11:00 p.m.
b. The Licensee shall not provide or permit music in outdoor areas of the premises.
c. The Licensee shall post prominent signage at the main exits that remind and/or encourage patrons to be considerate of the residents in the neighbouring community.
d. The Licensee shall post prominent signage stating patio conditions of the premises.
e. The Licensee shall provide a telephone number for residents to register concerns or complaints. This line will normally be answered by a staff member during the Licensee’s published hours of operation. This line will be equipped with a functioning answering service for those periods when the Licensee’s staff is otherwise occupied and when the establishment is closed.
f. The Licensee shall use best efforts to ensure that all areas immediately adjacent to the establishment are clean and free of litter, refuse and other debris.
g. The Licensee shall use best efforts to arrange garbage collection and recycling at times that will not disturb nearby residents.
h. The Licensee shall build and maintain a garbage enclosure
i. The Licensee shall undergo a review of the permit and conditions in one year's time by the local Councillor.
j. Should transfer of ownership occur for the premises, the patio licence shall not be transferred. Municipal Licensing and Standards shall report on any transfer applications.
k. No changes to conditions without notification to local residents and local Councillor.