December 17, 1998
To:Chairman and Members, Etobicoke Community Council
From:Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Director of Community Planning, West District
Subject:PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORT
Amendments to the Etobicoke Zoning Code
Richview Developments
45 La Rose Avenue
File No. Z-2281(Kingsway-Humber)
Purpose :
To provide comments on an application by Richview Developments to amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the
introduction of 25 townhouse units in conjunction with an apartment building at 45 La Rose Avenue.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
City funding is not required. No impacts on capital or operating budgets have been identified.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that:
(1)this report be received and that the application continue to be circulated.
(2)upon completion of the staff report, a public meeting to consider the application be scheduled for a meeting of
Community Council.
Comment:
Reason for Application:
The site is located on the south side of La Rose Avenue, west of Scarlett Road and is designated High Density Residential
in the Official Plan. In April, 1998, the Ontario Municipal Board issued an order approving a by-law which would allow
the introduction of a second apartment building containing 90 condominium units on the subject site. In conjunction with
Etobicoke Community Council's support for the processing of a separate application at 1407 Royal York Road, the
applicants agreed to seek a reduction in the density available at 45 La Rose Avenue from 90 apartment units to 25
townhouse units.
The application was submitted on November 26, 1998, and is in circulation.
Project Information:
Existing Use:156 unit rental apartment building
Official Plan:High Density Residential
Zoning:Fourth Density Residential (R4)
Gross Site Area:1.47 ha
Proposed GFA:6 127 m2
The proposed townhouses would be three storeys in height and would share the existing single drive off La Rose Avenue
with the apartment building. Three blocks of units have been identified, with six units along La Rose Avenue and thirteen
units backing onto the adjacent La Rose Park. The balance of the units would be located at the south end of the site.
Issues:
No city-wide issues have been identified. The applicant will be required to address transportation issues (shared access,
parking and on-site circulation), the length of the block of units adjacent to the park, possible changes to recreational
facilities and amenities for the existing apartment building and urban design considerations.
Status:
As noted, the application is in circulation and a staff report is expected to be available in the spring of 1999. A community
meeting may be held prior to the staff report being prepared, if deemed necessary be the Ward Councillors.
Contact Name:
Ed Murphy, Area PlannerTel: (416) 394-8234
Community Planning, West DistrictFax: (416) 394-6063
Karen V. Bricker, MCIP
Director of Community Planning,
West District
