April 14, 1999

To:East York Community Council

From:Ted Tyndorf, MCIP, RPP

Director of Community Planning, East District

Subject:REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON

MINOR VARIANCE APPEALS

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek direction from Council regarding appeals of the two Committee of Adjustment decisions described below. This report is for the consideration of the East York Community Council at their meeting of May 26, 1999.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this report be received for information.

Comments:

Variance Application A.7/99EY

M. J. Design Consultants

Re: 30 Athlone Road

The owners of 30 Athlone Road are proposing to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new two-storey detached dwelling. They applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the maximum floor space index requirement. The Committee refused the application at their hearing on March 16, 1999. The owners appealed the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Staff did not take a position on this application, and do not recommend that Council direct staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

Variance Application A.21/99EY

Craft Construction Group Inc.

Re:15 Fairland Road

The applicants are proposing to demolish the existing dwelling and detached garage at 15 Fairland Road, and construct a new two-storey detached dwelling. They applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the maximum floor space index requirement. The Committee refused the application on February 16, 1999. The applicants appealed the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Staff did not take a position on this application, and do not recommend that Council direct staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.

Contact Name:

Paul Galvin, Planner

(416) 397-4648

(416) 397-4582

pgalvin@borough.eastyork.on.ca

Ted Tyndorf, MCIP, RPP,

Director of Community Planning, East District Office

/PG

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