Appeal to Zoning By-law No. 491-1998 - Toys "R" Us (Canada) Ltd.

690 Evans Avenue - File No. Z-2260

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 16, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

To authorize the City Solicitor and staff to proceed to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of By-Law No. 491-1998, notwithstanding the appeals from Mr. Stephen J. D'Agostino, Thomson Rogers, Barristers and Solicitors, on behalf of Sheridan Nurseries Limited and Mr. Paul J. Peterson, McCarthy Tetrault, Barristers and Solicitors, on behalf of The Canada Life Assurance Company.

(see attachments)

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Cost associated with legal and staff time required to prepare and attend Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

Recommendation:

That the City Solicitor and staff be authorized to proceed to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of By-Law No. 491-1998 to allow the full range of uses permitted by the Commercial Limited (CL) zone in an expanded building on the lands located on the north side of Evans Avenue, east of Sherway Gate.

Background:

A public meeting was held by the Etobicoke Community Council on May 6, 1998, to obtain the views of all interested parties with respect to the amendment of the Etobicoke Zoning Code as addressed in a Planning staff report dated April 1, 1998. At its meeting held on May 13 and 14, 1998, Council adopted Clause20 contained in Report No. 5 of the Etobicoke Community Council, thereby approving the application. Subsequently, Toronto City Council passed By-LawNo.491-1998 which confirmed this approval amending Chapters 320 and 324 of the Etobicoke Zoning Code with respect to the subject lands.

Conclusion:

It is normal practice to authorize the City Solicitor and staff to proceed to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval of a zoning by-law, and such authorization is hereby requested.

Contact Name:

Lorena Hargot, By-Law Clerk

Clerk's Department

Tel: (416) 394-8083

(Copies of the Attachments referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of September 16, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)