April 13, 1999

To: North York Community Council

From : Roberto Stopnicki, Director of Transportation Services - District 3

Subject: Payment-in-Lieu of Parking - 1721 Jane Street

North York Humber: Councillors Judy Sgro and George Mammoliti

Purpose:

To consider a request to reduce the parking rate for payment -in-lieu of parking as it relates to the above noted property and refund part of the payment.

Source of Funds

There are no financial implications for the City of Toronto.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the report be received as information.

Background

The Transportation Services Division, in March of 1998, reviewed Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-97-37 to permit the existing one story commercial building and parking lot which fronts onto Jane Street, to be maintained and to develop the eastern portion of the property which fronts on to Hearne Avenue with two semi-detached dwellings ( 4 units).

The development of the residential dwelling units, necessitated modifications to the rear of the existing retail establishment in order to accommodate a loading facility and provide sufficient maneuvering area. This also, impacted the on-site parking supply for the retail component which resulted in the loss of one parking space. The parking provided was 20 spaces, whereas 21 spaces were required which resulted in a one space parking deficiency. This deficiency was accepted, subject to payment-in-lieu of parking.

The application was approved by the North York Community Council on June 24,1998, and by the City Council on July 8,1998, including the recommendation for payment in-lieu of parking at the rate of $7500 per space. The applicant subsequently paid the recommended fee of $7500.

Discussion

The applicant's consultant Mr. Peter Cheatley in a letter dated July 24, 1998, requested confirmation as to the amount to be paid, as it was his opinion that the lower rate of $2500 per space should have been applied. A response was sent dated August 18,1998, by the Transportation Services Division confirming that the parking rate to be applied against the parking deficiency was $7500 and advising that any reduction in payment would have to be reviewed by North York Community Council. Mr. Cheatley has since submitted a letter dated January 11,1999, requesting a reduction in the amount that was paid by the applicant.

The parking policy for payment-in -lieu of parking was established by Council in the former City of North York. With respect to this application, Category 1 of the policy would be applicable, which states that parking deficiencies associated with applications for new developments or new buildings (including any additions to existing buildings), or changes in use (which changes arise through the zoning amendment process) are subject to a payment of $7500/space.

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing information, the parking rate to be applied to the one space parking deficiency should remain at $7500.

Contact Name

Pascoal D'Souza

Manager,Traffic Planning/Right of Way (District 3)

Phone: (416) 395-7458

Fax: (416) 395-7482

E-mailpdsouza@city.north-york.on.ca

Roberto Stopnicki,

Director of Transportation Services -District 3