April 13, 1999
To:Chairman and Members, Etobicoke Community Council
From:Karen V. Bricker, MCIP, Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke
Subject:Preliminary Report
Amendment to the Zoning Code and Site Plan Approval
Leisureworld Inc.
Humberline Drive south of Humberwood Blvd.
File No: Z-2294(Rexdale-Thistletown)
Purpose:
To provide preliminary comments on the processing of a zoning amendment application and a site plan approval
application by Leisureworld Inc., to permit a long term care facility on the west side of Humberline Drive, south of
Humberwood Boulevard (See Exhibit No. 1).
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:
The application be processed and a Public Meeting be held to hear the views of interested parties.
Comment:
Reason for Application:
This vacant parcel is the south part of a site which was previously approved for development by Hullmark Developments
Limited with 275 apartment units and 42 townhouses. It is now proposed to develop a 120 room (160 bed) long term care
facility (nursing home ) rather than the apartments. A separate application will be submitted to increase the number of
townhouses permitted on the northern part of this site. The intent is to sever the parcels.
Project Information:
| Official Plan: |
High Density Residential |
| Zoning Code: |
Sixth Density Residential (R6) |
| Gross Site Area: |
0.81ha (2.0 ac) |
| Gross Floor Area: |
7740 m2 (83,316 sq.ft.) |
| Coverage: |
29.4% |
| Building Height: |
14 m (46 ft.) |
Issues:
No city wide issues have been identified in regard to this application. Local issues with respect to the buildings relation to
the adjacent park and valleyland will be considered.
Status:
Staff recommend that the application continue to be processed and a public meeting be held to hear the views of interested
parties. A community meeting may be held prior to the staff report being tabled, if required by the ward Councillors.
Contact Name:
Ed Murphy, Tel: (416)394-8234 Fax: (416)394-6063
Senior Planner, Community Planning, West District
Karen V. Bricker, MCIP
Director of Community Planning
West District
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