April 16, 1998

To: Urban Environment and Development Committee

From: City Clerk

Subject: Issues Regarding Private Roads and Freehold Development Within the City of Toronto

Recommendation:

The Etobicoke Community Council on April 1, 1998, requested the Urban Environment and Development Committee to review issues regarding private roads and freehold development within the City of Toronto.

Background:

The Etobicoke Community Council had before it a report dated April 1, 1998, from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, with respect to an application for amendment to the Etobicoke Official Plan and Zoning Code to permit the development of thirty-six freehold townhouses on the south side of Dundas Street West, east of Prince Edward Drive. This application will be the subject of a public meeting under the Planning Act on May 6, 1998.

In the past, Etobicoke Council approved freehold developments on a private roadway. Notwithstanding these approvals, staff of the Urban Development Department, the Works Department and the Solicitor for the Etobicoke Office continue to have concerns regarding the long term suitability of freehold developments utilizing common facilities such as roadways and underground services. Staff remain of the opinion that developments which share common facilities are more appropriately dealt with under the provisions of the Condominium Act through the registration of a condominium corporation.

The Etobicoke Community Council requests that the various issues relating to private roads and freehold development be reviewed.

Interim Contact

Molly Sutherland/004.15(p)

c. Commissioner of Planning and Urban Development Services

Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District