CITY CLERK

Clause embodied in Report No. 9 of the North York Community Council, to be considered by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting to be held on October 26, 27 and 28, 1999.

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Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(r) Draft Plan of Subdivision UDSB-1241 - Heritage Willow Estates Limited - 94, 96, 98, 100, 138, 140, 142 and 144 Cummer Avenue - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for November 9, 1999, in order to allow the Ward Councillors an opportunity to meet with the applicant and area residents in order to discuss the application further.

The North York Community Council also reports having requested the City Clerk to notify all deputants that this matter will be considered by the North York Community Council at its next meeting scheduled for November 9, 1999, as a continuation of the statutory public and that no further notice would be provided.

The North York Community Council also reports having had before it the following communications:

(i) (October 7, 1999) from Mr. George De Luca, advising of his objection to the development;

(ii) (October 6, 1999 and October 7, 1999) from Mr. Henry Wojciechowicz, advising of his objection to the development; and

(iii) (August 8, 1999) from Mr. T. Sawyer, expressing his concerns with the application.

The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

- Mr. Rocco Cristini, who spoke in opposition to the proposed development. His primary objections were with respect to loss of property values; the negative impact on the environment as a result of the removal of mature trees on the site and the increased traffic in the area generated by the proposed development.

- Mr. Adam Brown, Solicitor for the applicant, who commented on the merits of the application. During his submission he indicated that the proposed lots comply with the R4 residential zoning and are compatible with lot sizes in the area. He further indicated that the applicant had no objections to the conditions outlined in the staff report.

- Mr. George Heels, who spoke in opposition to the application. His primary objections were with respect to the proposed density and potential basement flooding problems being created for property owners on Cummer Avenue .

- Mr. Shue Mark, who spoke in opposition to the proposed development. His primary objections were with respect to the intensification of the subject site and the size of the proposed lots. In his opinion, the proposed lots should be increased in size in order to be more compatible with the lot sizes in the area.

- Mr. T. Sawyer, who spoke in opposition to the application. His primary objections were with respect to the size and configuration of the proposed lots and the fact that the City was accepting the 5 percent cash-in-lieu contribution for parkland rather than requiring the applicant to provide parkland. He also expressed concern with the sideyard setbacks being proposed. In addition, that the notification given with respect to the public meeting was insufficient.

- Mr. George De Luca, who spoke in opposition to the application. He expressed his concerns with regard to the increased traffic problems the proposed development will generate at the intersection of Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue. He also expressed his concerns with the removal of mature trees from the proposed site.

- Mr. William West, who commented on the application. He expressed his support for the proposed development provided that the applicant provides proper screening in the form of trees, shrubs, etc., for the property owned by Mr. Rocco Cristini. He also requested that the City address the traffic concerns expressed by residents regarding the intersection of Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue.

- Mr. Isidore Kastelic, who spoke in favour of the proposed development.

Recorded Votes:

A recorded vote on the recommendation moved by Councillor Filion, North York Centre, that consideration of this matter for deferred until the next meeting of the North York Community Council scheduled for November 9, 1999, was as follows:

FOR: Councillors Flint, Gardner, Filion

AGAINST: Councillors Li Preti, Chong, Minnan-Wong, Shiner

ABSENT: Councillors Mammoliti, Sgro, Moscoe, Augimeri, Berger, Feldman, King

Lost

A recorded vote on an amendment to Councillor Chong's motion, moved by Councillor Gardner, North York Centre, that, prior to this application being considered by City Council, a meeting be held between staff, the applicant, the residents and the Ward Councillors, to resolve the concerns expressed at the public meeting, was as follows:

FOR: Councillors Li Preti, Flint, Gardner, Chong, Minnan-Wong, Shiner

AGAINST: Councillor Filion

ABSENT: Councillors Mammoliti, Sgro, Moscoe, Augimeri, Berger, Feldman, King

Carried

A recorded vote on a motion moved by Councillor Chong, Don Parkway, that the recommendations contained in the report (September 28, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, be adopted, was as follows:

FOR: Councillors Li Preti, Chong, Minnan-Wong, Shiner

AGAINST: Councillors Flint, Gardner, Filion

ABSENT: Councillors Mammoliti, Sgro, Moscoe, Augimeri, Berger, Feldman, King

Carried

A recorded vote on the main motion moved by Councillor Chong, as amended, was as follows:

FOR: Councillors Li Preti, Chong, Minnan-Wong, Shiner

AGAINST: Councillors Flint, Gardner, Filion

ABSENT: Councillors Mammoliti, Sgro, Moscoe, Augimeri, Berger, Feldman, King

Carried

This item was later re-opened on a motion moved by Councillor Minnan-Wong and a recorded vote on the recommendation in the clause, also moved by Councillor Minnan-Wong, was as follows:

FOR: Councillors Li Preti, Flint, Gardner, Chong, Filion, Minnan-Wong, Shiner

AGAINST: Nil

ABSENT: Councillors Mammoliti, Sgro, Moscoe, Augimeri, Berger, Feldman, King

Carried