October 19, 1999

To: East York Community Council

From: Ted Tyndorf, MCIP, RPP

Director of Community Planning - East District

Subject: PRIMARY REPORT

REVISED SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

For 106 Parking Spaces Including 11 Front Yard Parking Spaces with a Two-Way Drive Aisle

60 Overlea Boulevard

File No. SPA. 2/99

Ward 1 - East York

Purpose:

This report pertains to a revised application for Site Plan Development Approval for a property located at 60 Overlea Boulevard (Figure 1). East York Council originally approved a site plan for this property in May, 1997. The owner did not enter into a Site Plan Development Agreement. The applicant subsequently submitted the above revised application on September 27, 1999, for 106 parking spaces including 11 front yard parking spaces with a two-way drive aisle.

Recommendations:

In the event that City Council decides to approve this revised Site Plan Development Application, it is recommended that City Council approve the drawings entitled:

a) Site Plan No. A.1 dated revised September 27, 1999, and drawn by Fan and Dutra Architects, Inc.; and

b) Landscape Plan No. A.2 dated revised September 27, 1999, and drawn by Fan and Dutra Architects, Inc.

This amending report shall supercede the previously approved site plan report for 60 Overlea Boulevard which was adopted by East York Council on May 26, 1997.

Approval is conditional upon the owner entering into a Site Plan Development Agreement, incorporating the following specific conditions:

a) the owner shall arrange for private garbage collection at the owners expense to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

b) the owner shall construct, both on the lands and at appropriate locations along the public sidewalk, wheelchair ramps to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to ensure the site is fully accessible to disabled persons;

c) the owner shall install a let-down curb at all entrances to the building and at access points to parking lots and drop-off areas as approved by and constructed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

d) the owner shall pave all the above-ground parking areas and demarcate all required parking stalls to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

e) the owner shall designate and sign 2 parking spaces for use by disabled persons. These spaces shall be located in close proximity to major access points to the building to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

f) the owner shall ensure that all directional or other signs on the land, particularly at access locations, shall be of a size and in a location which do not interfere with the visibility of persons or vehicles entering or exiting the lands and that their installations is done to the specifications and approval of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

g) the owner shall bear the cost of relocation by the City of Toronto of any municipal facilities and/or street furniture including, but not limited to, hydrants, catch basins, bus shelters and benches;

h) the owner shall ensure that any structures, ramps, signs or landscaping materials within the restricted sight line area(s) are no higher than 0.9 m (3.0 ft.) above the travelled portion of the road;

i) the owner shall bear the costs of any alterations to, or upgrading of municipally owned facilities required to facilitate the development which shall include but not be limited to roads, sewers, and watermains;

j) the owner shall ensure that the fire access route and any required fire hydrants for this development are located, designed, installed and signed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

k) the owner shall obtain Toronto Hydro's approval with respect to service location and metering;

l) the owner shall be responsible for all Toronto Hydro's costs in providing electrical services, including the costs of secondary cable;

m) the owner shall grant an easement to Toronto Hydro for the installation of Toronto Hydro's transformer vault. This easement shall be granted free of all charges liens and encumbrances and shall be constructed and paid for by Toronto Hydro;

n) the owner shall provide an underground ductbank for the incoming service cables to Toronto Hydro's specifications and approval;

o) the owner shall ensure that all planting and landscaped work and associated watering systems are done to the specifications and satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism;

p) the owner shall provide protection for all existing trees and shrubs to be retained

to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and

Tourism; and

q) the owner shall ensure that the material used in the construction of the vehicular driveway along the front of the building and the 11 front yard parking spaces on the Overlea Boulevard frontage be comprised of asphalt and that the pedestrian access . points be a minimum width of 2 metres and be comprised of decorative materials and that its design and construction is approved by and performed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

Background:

In May, 1997, the applicant received site plan approval for the subject property from East York Council for 95 parking spaces to the rear and sides of the building and a two lane drive aisle traversing the front of the premises. The applicant did not enter into the required Site Plan Development Agreement.

On July 6, 1999, City of Toronto Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application for 60 Overlea Boulevard which permitted 106 parking spaces including 11 front yard parking spaces with a two lane drive aisle. The corresponding site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments came into effect on August 6, 1999.

On September 27,1999, the applicant submitted this application for Site Plan Approval for 106 parking spaces including 11 front yard parking spaces with a two lane drive aisle.

Discussion:

The applicant has submitted this revised application in order to provide additional parking for 60 Overlea Boulevard, specifically front yard parking. This Site Plan application conforms to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments approved by City Council on July 6, 1999.

Conclusion:

If City Council approves the Site Plan Application (SPA 2/99), it is recommended that the approval be subject to the owner entering into a Site Plan Development Agreement incorporating the conditions set out in the Recommendations section of this report.

Contact Name:

Ed Mihalcin

Senior Planner, East York District Office

Tel. No.-397-4498

Fax No.-397-4582

E-mail: Planning@borough.eastyork.on.caa

Ted Tyndorf

Director of Community Planning, East District

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