May 11, 1998

 To:North York Community Council

 From:Bryan Tuckey

Acting Commissioner of Planning

 Subject:PRELIMINARY REPORT

Zoning Amendment Application

Peter Roh

85 Steeles Avenue East

Lot 5, R.P. 2560

Ward 10 - North York Centre

UDZ-98-09

Purpose:

 The purpose of this report is to provide a preliminary evaluation of an application to amend the zoning by-law for lands located at 85 Steeles Avenue East (Schedule A) to permit a business office (accounting office) as a home office within a portion of an existing single detached dwelling.

Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)staff, in consultation with the local Councillors, schedule a community consultation meeting; and,

 (2)staff prepare a final report evaluating the proposal and provide notice of the statutory public meeting at the appropriate time.

 Background:

 Proposal

 The application proposes an amendment to the zoning by-law to permit a business office (accounting office) as a home business within a portion of an existing two storey single detached dwelling as shown on Schedule C. A statistical breakdown of the proposal is set out below:

Site Context

 The site is located on the south side of Steeles Avenue East, east of Yonge Street between Willowdale Avenue and Lillian Street. The lands across the street, on the north side of Steeles Avenue East, are located within the Town of Markham.

 Official Plan

 Residential Density One (RD1) which permits residential uses, group homes and group foster homes at a density of 20 UPH for single detached dwellings and 30 UPH for semi-detached dwellings. Minor commercial uses which serve the local residential population may also be permitted as set out in the Zoning By-law.

 Zoning

 One Family Detached Dwelling Fourth Density Zone (R4).

 Discussion:

 The Official Plan provides that minor commercial uses which are ancillary to the residential use or which serve the local residential population may be permitted. The policy intent can be implemented through strict zoning controls to ensure the use remains ancillary.

 The proposed home business office is presented by the applicant as a use intended to serve the local residential population.

 The size of the business does not generate any additional parking requirements in compliance with the by-law.

City Wide Issues:

 None.

  Conclusions:

 The applicant is requesting an amendment to the zoning by-law to permit a business office as a home business within an existing single detached dwelling, in which he resides. Plans for community consultation are being coordinated with the local Councillors with the community consultation to be held prior to a final recommendation report.

  Contact Name:

 Gwen Manderson, Senior Planner

Phone: 395-7117

Fax:395-7155

 Bryan Tuckey,

ACTING COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING

 Schedules:

 AOfficial Plan Map

BZoning Map

CSite Plan