July 22, 1998

 To:Chairman and Members, Etobicoke Community Council

 From:Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke

 Subject:Preliminary Report

Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Code

Home Depot

Kipling Avenue at Bethridge Road

 File No: Z-2272(Rexdale-Thistletown)

 Purpose:

 To provide preliminary comments on the processing of an application received on June 23, 1998, from the Home Depot amend the Industrial designation and the Industrial Class 1 (I.C1) zoning of a vacant site at Kipling Avenue and Bethridge Road, to permit a Home Depot retail warehouse outlet in addition to the permitted industrial uses.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 City Funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operating budgets.

 Recommendation:

 It is recommended that this report be received and that staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider the application at a meeting of Community Council in the fall of 1998.

 Comment:

 Reason for Application:

 The Industrial designation and zoning of the site would not permit a Home Depot retail warehouse outlet.

 Project Information:

Existing Use: Vacant

Official Plan: Industrial

Zoning Code: Industrial Class 1 (I.C1)

Gross Site Area: 4.96 ha (12.25 ac)

Gross Floor Area:10 497.7m² (113,000 sq. ft.)

 Issues:

No city wide issues have been identified. Local issues include: potential impact on surrounding industrial lands,traffic impact, market impact, access/egress and signage.

 Status:

 The application is currently in circulation. A staff report on the application will be distributed to Councillors and will be available to the public prior to the Notice of Public Meeting. A Community Meeting will be held prior to the staff report being tabled if deemed necessary by the ward Councillors. The staff report is expected to be available in the Fall of 1998.

 Contact Name:

 Ed Murphy, Tel: (416)394-8234 Fax: (416)394-6063

Area Planner, Development and Design

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP

Commissioner of Urban Development

Etobicoke District