Designation of 93 Balsam Avenue (East Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to designate 93 Balsam Avenue for architectural and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that the appropriate City Officials be directed to take whatever action may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the said Act in respect to such designation.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (September 29, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

Recommendation:

That authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to designate 93 Balsam Avenue for architectural and historical reasons under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that the appropriate City Officials be directed to take whatever action may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the said Act in respect to such designation.

Comments:

Pursuant to the action of City Council at its meeting held on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998 (Toronto Community Council Report No. 10, Clause 68), Notice of Intention to Designate 93 Balsam Avenue as a property of architectural and historical value or interest was sent to the owner and the Ontario Heritage Foundation and, also in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Notice of such intention was published in a newspaper on August 26, 1998.

Both the Notice of Intention and the newspaper insertion stated that any objection be served on the City Clerk, c/o Frances Pritchard, Interim Contact, Toronto Community Council within thirty days, expiring on September 25, 1998. No objections have been received.

Contact Name:

Lori Brown

Telephone:(416) 392-0476

Facsimile: (416) 392-1558

E-mail: lbrown@city.toronto.on.ca