460 Rogers Road

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Application

Ward 27, York Humber

 The York Community Council recommends the approval of the recommendation in the following communication (July 20, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook.

 The York Community Council reports for the information of Council, having requested the York Commissioner of Development Services, to submit a further report directly to Council for consideration at its July 29, 1998 meeting.

 Background:

 As you know, 460 Rogers Road was formerly a property in the ownership of the City of York. It was taken over by the City due to tax arrears. The property was then sold free and clear and the transaction was completed prior to the amalgamation of the area municipalities. The staff at the York Civic Centre were supportive in the Committee of Adjustment process and verbally committed to the purchaser, to provide as much assistance to the purchaser as possible, given that the redevelopment of this property is of utmost importance to the community.

 Unfortunately, in the final hour, a neighbour appealed the Committee of Adjustment's decision. A tentative hearing date has been set for September 2, 1998.

 Recommendation:

 In light of the commitment by staff and the need to redevelop this eyesore, I am requesting that the Community Council authorize planning staff at the York Civic Centre, to attend the hearing on September 2, 1998.