July 2, 1998

To: North York Community Council

From: Roberto Stopnicki, Deputy Commissioner of Transportation, North York Office

Subject:Dedication of the 0.3 metre reserve across the westerly limit of John Best Avenue

Amendment Application UDOZ-96-035

Subdivision Application UDSB-1225

1082907 Ontario Limited

40 Denison Road and 185 Wright Avenue

Ward 6 North York Humber

Purpose:

To dedicate a 0.3 metre reserve across the westerly limit of John Best Avenue for the extension of the road into a plan of subdivision consisting of 179 detached and semi-detached houses.

Funding Sources:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

1.The existing 0.3 metre reserve at the westerly limit of John Best Avenue be dedicated to facilitate connection of the proposed roadway to the existing roadway.

Discussion:

Council on September 17, 1997 approved a plan of subdivision for the re-development of the property located on the north side of Denison Avenue, west of Jane Street. The subdivision is located on lands in both the former Cities of York and North York.

A 0.3 metre reserve was established across the westerly limit of John Best Avenue at the time of registration under Plan No. 3411, Instrument No. NY662217.

Conclusion:

Staff has reviewed the subdivision plan and draft agreement and recommends that the 0.3 metre reserve across John Best Avenue be dedicated as part of a public highway with the registration of the 'dedication' by-law.

Contact Name:

Colin Couper, Director of Transportation Planning,

Works and Emergency Services, Transportation, North York Office.

Telephone 395-7470, Fax 395-7482, email cwcouper@city.north-york.on.ca

(Copy of attachment, is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

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