19.APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Director Community Planning, West District

(September 28, 1998)

Purpose:

To provide information on appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions which have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and to recommend whether or not legal and staff representation is warranted.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There will be no financial costs associated with the appeal recommended for legal and staff representation.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Legal and Planning staff representation be provided for the appeal regarding application No. CA-98-223, 91 Clovelly Avenue.

Comment:

The application and appeal is summarized as follows:

Address:91 Clovelly Avenue (Ward 28: York Eglinton)

Applicant:Fabian and Wendy Peredo

Appellant:Fabian and Wendy Peredo

Hearing Date:To be determined by the OMB

Application:CA-98-223. The applicant proposes to construct a front yard parking space where minimum parking provisions exist. (See Appendix A and B attached).

Requested variances are:

By-law Plans

minimum driveway width2.4 m 2.6 m

Committee of Adjustment Decision:(July 28, 1998) Refused.

Staff Recommendation:The Planning Division recommended to the Committee that the driveway has sufficient width and there is ample space to provide a parking space in the rear yard. Therefore it was requested that the application be refused.

Conclusions:

The subject appeal was reviewed by staff who are of the opinion that the application involves substantive planning issues; therefore, legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board is warranted.

Contact Name:

L. Moretto, Director, Development ReviewTel:(416) 394-2617

York Civic Service CentreFax:(416) 394-2782

(Copies of Appendix A:Location Map for 91 Clovelly Avenue and Appendix B: Site Plan for 91 Clovelly Avenue referred to in the foregoing communication, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of October 14, 1998 and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)