Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Removal of City-owned Tree at 170 Roxborough Drive (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report and having requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report to the Toronto Community Council on:

(1)concerns expressed by the deputants respecting notice of the Committee of Adjustment hearing respecting this property; and

(2)the final outcome of the Committee of Adjustment application:

(August 28, 1998) from the Director of Development and Support - Toronto Parks & Recreation respecting Removal of Tree at 170 Roxborough Drive (Midtown), and recommending that City Council:

(1)Refuse to issue a permit to remove the tree requiring the applicant to redesign or abandon his plans for construction of a new house; OR

(2)Issue a permit for removal of the tree conditional on I) the issuance of a demolition and building permit and ii) the applicant agreeing to plant two replacement eighty millimetre caliper red oak trees.

The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Ms. Elizabeth Helbronner, Toronto, Ontario;

-Mr. Andrew Fee, Andrew Fee and Associates; and

-Mr. David Carnevale, Toronto, Ontario.

(b)Application for a Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit - Bay Street, West Side, 41 Metres North of Front Street West (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998:

(September 2, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Application for a Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit - Bay Street, West Side, 41 Metres North of Front Street West (Downtown), and recommending that a permit be issued to Mr. Stylianos Papadeles for sidewalk/boulevard vending on Bay Street, west side, 41 metres north of Front Street West, notwithstanding the objection received by the adjoining property owner.

The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Peter Ngai, Royal Bank of Canada; and

-Mr. S. Papadeles,Toronto, Ontario

(c)Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 139-141 Danforth Avenue (Don River).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred the following matter until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998 and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to assist in the mediation process:

(September 3, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 139-141 Danforth Avenue (Don River), and recommending that:

(1)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe at 139-141 Danforth Avenue, as illustrated in Appendix 'A', notwithstanding the negative response to the public notice, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; OR

(2)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe at 139-141 Danforth Avenue.

(September 13, 1998) from Ms. Jane Robinson.

The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Michael Gwynne, Toronto, Ontario;

-Mr. John W. Maxwell, Applicant;

-Ms. Maria Gatzios, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. B. And H. Gatzios, Toronto, Ontario; and

-Ms. Dora Keogh, Applicant.

(d)Request for Angled Driveway Widening - 228 Blackthorn Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998:

(September 2, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Request for Angled Driveway Widening - 228 Blackthorn Avenue (Davenport), and recommending that City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit angled driveway widening at 228 Blackthorn Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 248 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code due to insufficient space to meet the required clearance from back of the City sidewalk and the landscaping requirements.

(e)Inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 2190 Gerrard Street East (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report, and having requested the Toronto Historical Board to meet with the owner to discuss the issues relating to the listing of the building.

(August 27, 1998) form the Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 2190 Gerrard Street East (East Toronto), and recommending:

(1)City Council include the property at 2190 Gerrard Street East on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

(2)the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto.

The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. Miles Navratil, obo the owner of 2190 Gerrard Street East; and

-Ms. Mary Campbell, President, The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society.

(f)Application 197011 for Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit Three Residential Condominium Buildings with a Total of 375 Units at 195 to 253 Merton Street (North Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following final report:

(September 3, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on Application 197011 for Site Specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit Three Residential Condominium Buildings with a Total of 375 Units at 195 to 253 Merton Street (North Toronto), and recommending approval of this application to permit three 12-storey residential condominium buildings on this 14,417 square metre parcel, 6,193 square metres of which form part of the Beltline and are to be acquired by the City as part of the Beltline linear park.

Mr. Sal Vitiello, E.I. Richmond Architects Ltd. appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(g)Process for Disposal of City Property.

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 18, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services respecting Process for Disposal of City Property and recommending that the report be received for information.

(h)1999 Service Plan - Toronto Transit Commission.

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(August 20, 1998) from the General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission respecting 1999 Service Plan - Toronto Transit Commission.

(i)Application for Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit - John Street, East Side, 9 Metres North of Richmond Street West (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter until no later than its meeting to be held on December 9, 1998 and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Service to report to the Toronto Community Council on the possible precedents involved in this application:

(July 24, 1998) from the City Clerk forwarding Clause 54 contained in Report No 8 of The Toronto Community Council headed, "Application for Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit - John Street, East Side, 9 Metres North of Richmond Street West (Downtown)", which was referred back to the Toronto Community Council for further consideration at its meeting on July 8, 9 and 10, 1998.

Mr. Michael M. Doyle, Solicitor for the applicant, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(j)Review of Impacts related to Proposed Closings of Portions of Douro Street and Canniff Street - Massey-Ferguson Lands (Trinity Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following matter until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998:

(September 2, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services respecting Review of Impacts related to Proposed Closings of Portions of Douro Street and Canniff Street - Massey-Ferguson Lands (Trinity Niagara), and recommending:

(1) That in order to address potential traffic operations problems at the intersection of King Street West/Douro Street in the vicinity of Sudbury Street while maintaining access, and in a less costly manner than a full street closure, the following be adopted:

(a)The intersection of Douro Street and King Street West be restricted to right turns in and right turns out only in conjunction with the installation of the traffic signals at the Sudbury Street/King Street West intersection;

(b)The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services monitor the operation of this intersection after the implementation of the right-in/right out restriction and, if appropriate, designate the section of Douro Street, south of King Street West, for one-way southbound operations to address any operational problems at this intersection; OR

(2) That in the event Council decides a street closure of Douro Street, south of King Street West is appropriate, the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to initiate the formal closing process and report back to the Toronto Community Council, with such report to address design details, property implications and costs related to the proposal;

(3) That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Commissioners of Urban Planning and Development Services and Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, report further on the feasibility and implications of the proposed closing of Canniff Street, east of Crawford Street; and

(4) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(July 20, 1998) from Councillor Pantalone;

(September 3, 1998) from Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services;

(September 14, 1998) from Mr. Patrick J. Devine, Goodman and Carr.

(k)Front Yard Parking and Changes to the Current By-law (All Wards In The Former City Of Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998, for deputations, and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the number of paved areas that could be restored to green area in a year and the budget which would cover the physical cost of the removal of a parking pad to applicants who have previously been refused:

(September 3, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Ward Councillors' Views on Local Options for Front Yard Parking and Changes to the Current By-law (All Wards In The Former City Of Toronto), and recommending that:

(1)An appeal process for front yard parking requests be established as outlined below:

(a)The applicant submit in writing to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services a request for special exemption to the by-law, detailing the reasons of the appeal;

(b)Works and Emergency Services conduct a poll and the polling area to consist of residential properties located on both sides of the street within 100 metres of the subject property, or to the nearest intersection, whichever is the shorter distance;

(c)Staff of Works and Emergency Services, prepare a report on the appeal and results of the poll for consideration by the Toronto Community Council and for the hearing of deputations, and the Ward Councillors' position(s) on the request;

(d)Residents within the polling area be notified of the hearing date;

(e)Introduce a non-refundable appeal fee of $400.00; and

(f)Ward 24 residents be excluded from the appeal process;

(2)(a)If the owner of a property wishes to relinquish the front yard parking licence, the City would agree, at its own expense to:

(1)plant a City tree in the boulevard in front of the house;

(2)re-sod the area;

(3)remove the curb cut;

(4)provide free down spout disconnection service;

(5)offer a free water conservation audit to the property owner; and

(6)provide one year's free permit parking, for one vehicle in the household;

(b)If the City has removed the front yard parking and restored the City boulevard at its expense, the owner and subsequent owners may not apply to reinstall front yard parking for 5 years;

(3) Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended by deleting Section 400-9D(1.1)(b); and

(4)The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

(l)Official Plan Amendment Application No. 198013 - 239 Sorauren Avenue (High Park).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(August 20, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on Official Plan Amendment Application No. 198013 - 239 Sorauren Avenue (High Park), and recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify the tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Roncesvalles/Macdonell Residents Association;

(2)the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; and

(3)the owner immediately conduct a detailed historical review of the site to identify all existing and past land uses which could have resulted in negative environmental effects to the site. This report should be submitted to the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services for approval by the Medical Officer of Health, prior to the introduction of a Bill in Council.

(m)700 and 730 Mount Pleasant Road - Application Nos.198015 and 398084 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval (North Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(September 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Application Nos. 198015 and 398084 for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to Permit a 9 Storey Retirement and Nursing Care Facility on the Existing Toronto Parking Authority Lot (North Toronto), and recommending:

(1)That I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(2)That the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval , the owner will be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance with Council's requirements. The owner will be further advised of any requirements by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(n)Revised Plans for Rezoning Application No. 12398 for 38 Abell Street and 1199 Queen Street West (Trinity-Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following further report:

(August 24, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on Revised Plans for Rezoning Application No. 12398 for 38 Abell Street and 1199 Queen Street West (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the revised application and to notify owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(2)The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City Council's requirements. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(o)Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 41 Lee Avenue (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(August 18, 1998) from the City Solicitor respecting Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - 41 Lee Avenue (East Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p)Removal of City-Owned Tree at 21 Talbot Street (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter for deputations until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998 and having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report at that time:

(August 31, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Removal of City-Owned Tree at 21 Talbot Street (Davenport).

(q)Request for Speed Bumps - Area Bounded by Davenport Road, Dupont Street (Railway Tracks), Christie Street and Ossington Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998, for deputations:

(September 1, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Request for Speed Bumps - Area Bounded by Davenport Road, Dupont Street (Railway Tracks), Christie Street and Ossington Avenue (Davenport).

(r)Reinstatement of Front Yard Parking Privileges Fronting 161 Mulock Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter until its meeting to be held on October 14, 1998, and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report at that time:

(August 11, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting Request for Reinstatement of Front Yard Parking Privileges Fronting 161 Mulock Avenue (Davenport).

(s) St. Clair Avenue West - Garbage Receptacle Pilot Project.

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following communication for information:

(September 3, 1998) from Councillor Disero respecting St. Clair Avenue West - Garbage Receptacle Pilot Project, advising of the progress of the project.

(t)Request for an Exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to permit Front Yard Parking at 4 Kingswood Road (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred the following report until its meeting to be held on November 12, 1998, for deputations, and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report at that time on the physical requirements of the by-law related to 4 Kingswood Road and the results of a poll:

(September 14, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services respecting Request for an Exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 400, to permit Front Yard Parking at 4 Kingswood Road (East Toronto), and recommending:

(1)City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 4 Kingswood Road, as such a request does not comply with Municipal Code Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code; and

(2)Should the Toronto Community Council consider Ms. Keenan's proposal, that this report be deferred to the November 12, 1998 meeting of the Toronto Community Council, at which time I will report on the physical requirements of the by-law related to 4 Kingswood Road and the results of a poll for the hearing of deputations.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR KYLE RAE,

Chair

Toronto, September 16, 1998

Frances M. Pritchard

Tel: (416) 392-7033