Decisions

To name the private lanes located east of Torbarrie Road, between Judy Sgro Avenue and Sergio Marchi Street, as "Ted Wray Circle', "Odoardo Di Santo Circle', "Adam Oates Heights" and "Jason Allison Lane".

Authority:  Etobicoke York Community Council Item 9.56, adopted by City Council at its meeting of September 21, 2011.

Etobicoke York Community Council deferred its decision on this Item until January 10, 2012.

This application proposes a 44-unit residential development comprising 12 detached houses and 32 semi-detached houses for the lands known municipally as 755 Humberwood Boulevard.

The subject property is vacant and represents an infill opportunity in the West Humber neighbourhood.  The proposed development complies with the Official Plan policies and is in keeping with the general intent of the zoning by-law.  The development is an appropriate extension of the existing residential community to the north. 

This report advises that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, with conditions.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council amend the Zoning By-law for the lands at 636 Evans Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 14, 2011) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

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 introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act for a $50,000 contribution towards local park and community improvements.

This application proposes the construction of 66 townhouse units at 636 Evans Avenue.

The proposed built form and relationship to the public street fits with the existing residential developments located along Evans Avenue and is similar in scale and form to the townhouse developments located immediately to the east on both the north and south sides of Evans Avenue.  The proposed development is appropriate for the area.

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

This report reviews and makes recommendations on applications for zoning by-law amendments for two separate but abutting sites at the south-east corner of Dundas Street West and Shorncliffe Road.  (Attachment 1)  The proposals are similar and they have been processed concurrently.  Most of the issues and aspects discussed in the report apply to both. Where appropriate, separate recommendations and commentary have been provided. 

Due to the number of addresses involved in these applications the sites are referred in the report as follows:

Dunshorn Holdings Inc.:

5415, 5421-5429, 5453, 5475 and 5481 Dundas Street West and 15 and 25 Shorncliffe Road – File Nos. 10 272799 WET 05 OZ and

11 288365 WET 05 OZ (Removal of the “H” (Holding Symbol))

Alder Place: 5485 and 5487 Dundas Street West – File No. 11 107405 WET 05 OZ

These applications propose to demolish all the existing buildings on the properties at 5415, 5421-5429, 5453, 5475, 5481, 5485 and 5487 Dundas Street West and 15 and 25 Shorncliffe Road and replace them with six condominium apartment buildings containing 8 high-rise towers ranging in height from 20 to 30 storeys, a 0.4 hectare. public park and a new publicly-accessible, private road network.  The three buildings (with five towers) on the south portion of the sites would be residential only.  The three buildings fronting on Dundas Street West would have an 8 storey base section, with commercial uses on the first floor facing Dundas Street West.  The second and third floor of two of these buildings would be used for office space.  The remaining floors in these buildings would be residential.

The proposed development advances the Official Plan and Provincial policies of intensification in the Centres and provincial Growth Centres and Mobility Hubs.  The point tower and podium design will significantly improve the public realm and streetscape along Dundas Street West and allow the intensification to occur without undue negative impacts on the surrounding neighbourhoods.  The public park and private open space included in the project will provide benefits to both new and existing residents of the area.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Zoning By-law.

The zone change application proposes the construction of approximately 250 residential townhouses and a 5,250 square metres GFA industrial building at 1030 and 1040 Islington Avenue.  The application for Draft Plan of Subdivision proposes the creation of 13 blocks including a public road that will connect to Islington Avenue and Norseman Street through the lands. (Attachment 1)

The proposal will result in the redevelopment of a former industrial site.  Townhouses would occupy the larger, eastern section of the site which is designated Mixed Use Areas in the Official Plan.  An industrial building will be built on the west part of the site, which is designated Employment Areas in the Official Plan. (Attachment 7)  This building will buffer the residential area from the existing industrial operations to the west. 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law and advises that the Chief Planner may approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

These applications were made prior to January 1, 2007, with the exception of those respecting 10 Shorncliffe Road.  The City's implementing Official Plan Amendment 156 (OPA 156), which is under appeal, was enacted in July, 2011 and is subject to the changes to the Planning Act which came into effect on January 1, 2007, and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

These applications are for the lands south of Dundas Street West and west of Shorncliffe Road.  More specifically, separate but interrelated applications have been submitted by Metro (formerly A&P) for 25 Vickers and 5559 Dundas Street West, and The Azuria Group (Honeydale) for the properties at 5555 Dundas Street West and 10 Shorncliffe Road.  This is a report on appeals by the owners of their applications to amend the Zoning By-law, in order to provide staff with instructions for the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on these appeals and Honeydale's appeal of OPA 156, scheduled to commence in February, 2012. 

Honeydale applied for Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments to permit mixed-use development at a density of approximately 2.6 times the area of the lot with building heights ranging between 10 and 16 storeys on their property at 5555 Dundas Street West, subsequently acquiring and adding 10 Shorncliffe Road to their applications. 

Metro also applied for Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendments. The Zoning by-law Amendments were to permit office development at 25 Vickers Road and mixed-use development at a density of 2.3 times the area of the lot with building heights ranging between 3 and 22 storeys for 5559 Dundas Street West.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's instruction to bring forward the position outlined in this report to the Ontario Municipal Board hearing now scheduled to commence on February 13, 2012.

The Ontario Municipal Board hearing will be a combined hearing.  Specifically, the hearing will include Honeydale's and Metro's appeals in connection with their site specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications and Honeydale's appeal of OPA 156 (adopted, by City Council July 12 and 13, 20l1).  These appeals are respecting certain of the lands within the Dundas Street West/ Highway 427 Planning Framework study which was initiated in response to the original applications.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council endorse the vision put forward in "The Etobicoke Centre Public Space and Streetscape Plan" (September 2011) and support, in principle, the projects and initiatives identified in this plan to incrementally improve the quality and character of public space in the Etobicoke Centre.

2.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, along with other relevant City officials, to pursue the implementation of the incremental improvements identified in "The Etobicoke Centre Public Space and Streetscape Plan" at every opportunity, including those presented through the development approval process and the City's capital works program.  

3.         City Council direct that the strategies and implementation tools identified in the report (October 13, 2011) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, be extended to apply to the Dundas Street West corridor up to Highway 427 to achieve a consistent streetscape design with the Etobicoke City Centre area.

This report presents the conclusions and recommendations of the Etobicoke Centre Public Space and Streetscape Plan.  City Planning commissioned this study in 2011 as part of a joint Request for Proposal for the Etobicoke Centre and Scarborough Centre.  The firm of Urban Strategies was retained to undertake the Etobicoke Centre Plan.  The consultant's work program included a series of walking tours, site visits, stakeholder interviews and an open house to get feedback on draft findings. 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

Transportation Services received an appeal from the owner of 386 Armadale Avenue for front yard parking. We do not recommend approving front yard parking at this location because it does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918. The owner has been given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application for fence exemption from Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447 - Fences, at 28 Clearside Place with the following conditions:

This staff report is in response to an application submitted by the owner of 28 Clearside Place for an exemption to the Fence By-law, to maintain an existing row of cedar hedges, defined as a fence in the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, in the front yard of her property.

Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of this Item to its next meeting on January 10, 2012, and requested the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with Animal Control Services, to report at that time on the current animal situation at 106 Gaydon Avenue, including any past complaints received in relation to this address.

This report is in regard to an application for a fence exemption to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447 - Fences at 106 Gaydon Avenue whereby the property owner is applying to maintain existing fencing in the side and rear yards that are in violation of the Fence By-law.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Refused the application for fence exemption from the owner at 1672 St. Clair Avenue West, as the constructed fence does not comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption request submitted by the owner of 1672 St. Clair Avenue West, to maintain an existing closed board fence, with a raised closed boarded section attached at the top, which measures 2.74 metres (9' -0") located within the rear yard of a commercial property.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the Natural Garden exemption request from the owner at 589 Durie Street and cancelled the Notice, on the condition that the garden is maintained free from any noxious weeds and invasive plants.

This staff report is in response to a request to review the requirements of a Notice issued under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489, Grass and Weeds, requiring that long grass and weeds be cut at 589 Durie Street to comply with the said Chapter, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a Natural Garden.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the Natural Garden exemption request from the owner at 129 Humbercrest Boulevard and cancelled the Notice to Comply, on the condition that the garden is maintained free from any noxious weeds and invasive plants.

This staff report is in response to a request to review the requirements of a Notice to Comply issued under Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 489, Grass and Weeds, requiring that long grass and weeds be cut at 129 Humbercrest Boulevard to comply with the said Chapter, on the basis that the growth is exempt as a Natural Garden.

Etobicoke York Community Council approved the application to operate an Outdoor Boulevard Café at the southern flankage of 5555 Eglinton Avenue West that encroaches on Rakely Court road allowance, with the following conditions:

1.         The City Solicitor to be authorized to prepare an encroachment agreement for the existing encroachment.

2.         The signed agreement to be returned to the City of Toronto along with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing  a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 or such other coverage and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy.

3.         The owner to pay all fees associated with the preparation of the agreement and pays an annual fee of $11.00 per square metre, plus G.S.T.; fees are subject to change.

4.         No audio or video equipment shall be allowed at the Outdoor Boulevard Café.

5.         The applicant to operate the Outdoor Boulevard Café in strict compliance with the requirements of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 591, Noise.

6.         The owner to obtain the necessary street permit.

7.         The owner to maintain the boulevard café in good repair and comply at all times with the regulations set out in Etobicoke Municipal Code, Chapter 231, Streets and Sidewalks.

This report is in regard to an application submitted by the owner of “Fiamma Ristorante” to operate an Outdoor Boulevard Café at the southern flankage of 5555 Eglinton Avenue West, where part of the patio occupying an area of 23 square metres is encroaching on Rakely Court road allowance.

The purpose of this Report is to obtain authority to renew an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Toronto (the “City”) and Sherfam Inc. (“Sherfam”) to maintain an existing ground sign on the City’s Easement at the south-western corner of Signal Hill Avenue and Steeles Avenue West.  Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policies or By-laws.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council close the existing pedestrian connection at the south limit of Windsor Road, and authorize and direct the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to install a chain link fence 1.8 metres in height across the opening in the existing fence.

The existing high-rise residential condominium buildings at 320-390 Dixon Road visually appear to have frontage along the entire south limit of Windsor Road. While this property frontage is currently fenced, there is an opening in the existing 1.8m high chain link fence that allows pedestrian access from the condominium buildings to Windsor Road. Approximately 500 pedestrians use this connection every weekday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Windsor Road residents have asked the Ward Councillor to close this pedestrian connection due to concerns over crime and vandalism.

A recent title search found that a 0.305m wide strip of privately-owned land (also referred to as a “one foot reserve”), is situated immediately south of the Windsor Road right-of-way, extending across the entire width of the south limit of Windsor Road. Accordingly, the condominium buildings at 320-390 Dixon Road do not actually have frontage along the south limit of Windsor Road. None of the surrounding owners has registered title to this 0.305m reserve or a registered easement over it. Registry Office records indicate that the reserve is still owned by the same individuals who purchased it as part of a larger site in 1939, and subdivided the site in 1949.

Staff has been unable to find any evidence registered on title to suggest that the owners of the 0.305m reserve ever granted an easement to the adjoining properties to the south at 320-390 Dixon Road to permit vehicle or pedestrian access to Windsor Road or that the owners of the properties to the south have otherwise acquired a right to use the reserve to gain access to Windsor Road. Consequently, while this pedestrian connection has been in existence for many years, it appears that the presence of the 0.305m private reserve prohibits legal access to Windsor Road from 320-390 Dixon Road. Although the owners of the reserve do continue to have legal access to Windsor Road, it is unlikely that they will object to the closure given that they no longer own any of the lands adjoining the reserve. Accordingly, Transportation Services staff suggests closing this existing pedestrian connection to address the crime and security concerns expressed by Windsor Road residents

It should be noted, however, that if the owners of the 0.305m reserve do come forward and object to the closure and/or if the owners of the properties to the south produce satisfactory evidence that they have acquired a legal right to cross the reserve to access Windsor Road, then the City will either have to re-open the pedestrian connection or take formal steps to permanently close part of Windsor Road, at its south terminus, to legally prohibit access between Windsor Road and the properties to the south.

Transportation Services staff has no way of directly contacting the owners of the adjoining 0.305m reserve, given that these individuals acquired the property in 1939, and there have been no registered dealings with the property since registration of the 1949 plan of subdivision.

This matter is scheduled as a deputation item. Public notice regarding the proposal to close this pedestrian connection has been placed on the City’s website and on the existing fence at this location.

If City Council decides that this pedestrian connection should remain open, then Transportation Services staff recommends that the Director of Real Estate Services be requested to report back to City Council on the steps and costs to acquire the one foot reserve adjoining the south limit of Windsor Road and York Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council referred this Item back to the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District for further consideration.

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of a Traffic Control Signal Warrant study at the intersection of Steeles Avenue West and Gihon Spring Drive/Leisure World driveway.

The installation of traffic control signals is not recommended at this time as the warrant requirements are not achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

The purpose of this report is to present the results of a study regarding the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Ennerdale Road and Holmesdale Road. A staff assessment concludes that the criteria for installing an all-way stop at this location are not achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve a "U-turn Prohibition, Anytime" for southbound traffic on Black Creek Drive at Lawrence Avenue West.

The purpose of this report is to propose installing a U-turn prohibition for southbound traffic on Black Creek Drive at Lawrence Avenue West.

This proposed U-turn prohibition will help to reduce vehicle conflicts on Black Creek Drive at Lawrence Avenue West.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Lawrence Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the enactment of a “No Left Turn, Anytime” restriction for eastbound traffic exiting the first driveway south of The Queensway, on the west side of Windermere Avenue, approximately 95 metres south of The Queensway.

The purpose of this report is to recommend the introduction of a “No Left Turn” restriction for eastbound traffic exiting the first private driveway on the west side of Windermere Avenue, south of The Queensway. This development is known municipally as 103/105 The Queensway.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Rescinded the existing “School Bus Loading Zone” on the west side of George Street, between a point 31 metres north of King Street and a point 43.3 metres north thereof.

2.         Rescinded the existing “School Bus Loading Zone” on the east side of George Street, between a point 92.1 metres north of King Street and a point 31.6 metres north thereof.

3.         Rescinded the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the east side of George Street, between a point 123.7 metres north of King Street and Church Street.

4.         Rescinded the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the west side of George Street, between King Street and a point 31 metres north thereof.

5.         Rescinded the existing "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the north side of King Street, between Weston Road and George Street.

6.         Rescinded the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of King Street, between Weston Road and Jane Street.

7.         Approved the enactment of a "5 Minute Permitted Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the west side of George Street from 31 metres north of King Street to a point 43 metres further north.

8.         Approved the enactment of a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the west side of George Street, between King Street and a point 31 metres further north.

9.         Approved the enactment of a "5 Minute Permitted Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the east side of George Street from a point 92 metres north of King Street to a point 110 metres further north.

10.       Approved the enactment of a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the east side of George Street, between a point 202 metres north of King Street and Church Street.

11.       Approved the enactment of a "5 Minute Permitted Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the north side of King Street from a point 45 metres west of George Street to George Street.

12.       Approved the enactment of a "No Parking, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, and Anytime Saturday and Sunday" regulation on the north side of King Street from a point 45 metres west of George Street to George Street.

13.       Approved the enactment of a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of King Street, between George Street and Jane Street.

14.       Approved the enactment of a "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation on the north side of King Street, between Weston Road and a point 45 metres west of George Street.

15.       Approved the enactment of a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of King Street, between Weston Road and a point 45 metres west of George Street.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to amend the current parking and stopping regulations on George Street and on King Street to improve parking and traffic operations as a result of pick-up/drop-off activities associated to H.J. Alexander Community School and St. John The Evangelist Elementary School.

The proposed parking amendments will address concerns related to the traffic congestion on George Street and King Street, created by parents parking on both sides of George Street and King Street.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to amend the eastern limit of the “No Parking, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.” regulation currently posted on both sides of Herne Hill. The proposed amendment would move the regulation on the south side from a point 210 metres east of Chestnut Hills Parkway to a point 120 metres east of Chestnut Hills Parkway. On the north side of Herne Hill, the regulation would be amended from the existing 210 metres east of Chestnut Hills Parkway to now only 155 metres east of Chestnut Hills Parkway.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to amend the current parking regulations on the east side of Royal York Road, north of Bloor Street West, by creating an additional taxi stand for one taxicab to be located 26 metres north of Bloor Street West.

The proposed taxi stand space will assist in meeting the increased demand for the pick-up/drop-off of taxi patrons accessing Royal York Subway Station.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Royal York Road, City Council approval of this report is required. The TTC has been consulted on this item and they do not object to these proposed parking regulation amendments.

The purpose of this report is to change a portion of the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the west side of Eighth Street, between Birmingham Street and a point 57 metres further south to “No Parking, 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m."

These proposed parking amendments will address the issue of the demand for on-street parking during the day in front of the new skate board facility at Eighth Street Park.

To obtain approval to allow long-term overnight parking and short-term (3-hour) daytime parking on Torbarrie Road, between Judy Sgro Avenue and Joseph Griffith Lane (a private road located at the south limit of the subject area) for residents of the 'Oakdale Village' community.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Torbarrie Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to introduce a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of Kitchener Avenue between Harvie Avenue and a point 30 metres further east. This restriction will address concerns with motorists parking and loitering, while improving sightlines at the intersection and at area driveways.

The purpose is to obtain approval for the removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the addition and the deletion to the Eglinton Hill BIA Board of Management as set out in Attachment No. 1 to the report dated September 28, 2011 from the Acting Director, Business Services, Economic Development and Culture.

2.         Confirmed that under Council's Public Appointments Policy, these Board members are appointed at the pleasure of Community Council, and Community Council retains the right to replace any appointed member at any time and for any reason.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Etobicoke York Community Council approve an addition and deletion from the Eglinton Hill Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management. 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Named the new parkette at 11 Division Police Station, located at 2054 Davenport Road, “Constable Percy Cummins Parkette” in honour of his 11 years of service to the citizens of the City of Toronto.

This report responds to a request made at the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on September 12, 2011 (EY9.57) regarding the naming of a new parkette at 11 Division Police Station, located at 2054 Davenport Road and Olser Street.

Parks, Forestry, and Recreation staff is recommending that the new parkette at 11 Division Police Station be officially named “Constable Percy Cummins Parkette” in honour of his 11 years of service to the citizens of the City of Toronto.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have exercised due diligence in ensuring that all criteria in the Naming and Renaming for Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy have been met.

On behalf of Cloverdale Road residents, St. Clair Gardens BIA, and the Police Community Partnership Committee for 12 Division (PCP12), I am respectfully requesting that proactive measures be taken by Municipal Licensing and Standards at the following problematic locations: 16, 22, 34, 38, and 64 Cloverdale Road, along with the second floor unit of 1754 St. Clair Avenue West.

These problem addresses are well known by Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Police Services given that Cloverdale Road has a lengthy history of illegal rooming houses, absentee owners, landlord/tenant disputes, and ongoing criminal activities.

At last night's community meeting attended by Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Police Services, and Transportation Services, local residents kindly requested that proactive enforcement and increased police visibility take place along the street to ensure the peace and quality of life of this family oriented street be restored following months of illegal activities that have been disruptive to the entire neighbourhood.

In April 1972 the York Lions Club created a new band for youth called the York Lions Steel Band. The Band, made up of upwards of 30 teenagers between the ages of 12 to 19 and managed by volunteers, provides free opportunities for youth to learn musical skills and to travel.  The Band's goals are to provide members with a year-round activity which teaches responsibility, commitment and teamwork. Members are taught musical, leadership and performing skills, and also take part in educational trips and musical performances. 

For over ten years Mike Stacey, owner of 140 Cordella Avenue and Managing Director of the York Lions Steel Band has parked the Band's truck in his driveway.  Recently, Mr. Stacey was issued a Notice of Violation for parking this vehicle in his driveway as existing by-laws prohibit commercial vehicles from being parked on residential driveways.

The vehicle in question, while classified as a commercial vehicle, is used solely for charitable purposes and residents of the area surrounding 140 Cordella Avenue have stated that they have no objection to the vehicle being parked there.