January 29, 1999

To:Chair 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

Adanac Realty Limited

North side of Bell Manor Drive, north of Berry Road just west of Stephen Drive

File No: Z-2284(Lakeshore-Queensway)

Purpose:

To provide preliminary comments on the processing of an application received on January 19, 1999, from Adanac Realty Limited to amend the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit the development of eight, freehold townhouse units.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City Funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operating budgets.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1)this report be received and that the application continue to be circulated; and

(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 1 504 mē (0.37 acre) vacant parcel is located on the north side of Bell Manor Drive, north of Berry Road and west of Stephen Drive (Exhibit No. 1). A Neighbourhood Retail plaza (Stonegate Plaza) is located to the east. High Density Residential uses in the form of mid-rise residential apartment uses are located to the north, west and opposite Bell Manor Drive to the south. The site is designated High Density Residential in the Etobicoke Official Plan and is zoned Fifth Density Residential (R5) by the Etobicoke Zoning Code. The applicant is seeking amendments to the Zoning Code to permit an eight unit, townhouse development (Exhibits Nos. 2 and 3).

In support of the application, the applicant has submitted a geotechnical and arborist report. The applicant will be requested to submit site plan details to assist in the review of the application.

In order to permit the proposed townhouse use, the zoning of the site would need to be amended to a site specific Group Area Fourth Density Residential Zone (R4G).

Project Information:

Existing Use:Vacant land

Official Plan: High Density Residential

Zoning Code: Fifth Density Residential (R5)

Site Area:1 504 mē

Proposed GFA:1 156 mē

Issues:

No city wide issues have been identified. Local issues include: geotechnical (soil stability) condition, slope protection measures and tree preservation requirements.

Status:

The application is currently in circulation. A staff report on the application will be distributed to Councillors and will be available to the public prior to the Public Meeting. A Community Meeting will be held prior to the staff report being tabled, if deemed necessary by the ward Councillors.

Contact Name:

Paulo Stellato, MCIP, RPPTel: (416) 394-6004

Community Planning, West DistrictFax: (416) 394-6063

Karen V. Bricker, MCIP

Director of Community Planning

West District