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July 7, 1998
To:North York Community Council
From:Bryan Tuckey
Acting Commissioner of Planning
Subject:PRELIMINARY REPORT
ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TAK ON DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
221 Finch Avenue East
Ward 10 - North York Centre
UDZ-98-12
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to provide a preliminary evaluation of an application to amend
the zoning by-law to permit redevelopment of the site with a 3-storey, semi-detached
dwelling.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting if deemed appropriate by the local
councillors; 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 semi-detached
dwelling on the site, as shown on Schedule C. The existing single-family dwelling would be
demolished. Pertinent site statistics are set out below:
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Proposal |
| Lot Area |
650 m² each dwelling
325 m² each unit |
| Lot Coverage |
37% |
| Yard Setbacks
Front
Side
Rear |
6.0 m
0.9 and 1.2 m
18.7 m |
| Building Height |
10 m/3stys |
Official Plan:
Central Finch Residential One (CFR-1) within the Central Finch Secondary Plan, which
permits single and multiple-unit residential uses, in addition to parks uses, and places of
worship.
Zoning By-law:
One-Family Detached Dwelling, Sixth Density Zone (R6), which permits single-family
residential uses.
Discussion:
The site is located within the Central Finch Secondary Plan area. Within this part of the Plan
area, small multiple-unit residential buildings are encouraged. The proposed land use is in
accordance with this objective.
(a)Performance Standards
The applicant is proposing variances to established zoning standards for semi-detached
dwellings, in relation to coverage and yard setbacks, most of which are in keeping with those
approved for recent semi-detached dwellings. These will be reviewed against the objectives of
the Secondary Plan to determine their appropriateness.
City Wide Issues:
None.
Conclusions:
The proposal to permit a semi-detached dwelling on this site is consistent with the intent of
the Central Finch Secondary Plan. The issue of suitable performance standards will be
evaluated as part of the planning review.
Contact Name:
Malini Rawal, Planner
Phone: 395-7118Fax: 395-7155
(Copies of Schedules A. Official Plan Map, B. Zoning By-law Map, C. Site Plan and
D. Elevations, are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
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