June 7, 1999
To:Scarborough Community Council
From:Bryan Byng
East District Manager
Municipal Licensing and Standards
Urban Planning and Development Services
Subject:DERELICT BUILDING
North-East Corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue
Ward 18 - Scarborough Malvern
Purpose:
To report on the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division's actions to date.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
NIL
Recommendations:
That this report be received for information purposes.
Background:
At its meeting in February of this year, the Community Council directed the Executive Director of the Municipal Licensing
and Standards Division "to take all necessary steps to commence proceedings under all applicable laws up to the point of
requesting authority for the City to demolish the building at the north-east corner of Brimley Road and Sheppard Avenue".
The Executive Director was also requested "to report quarterly, or as necessary, to the Scarborough Community Council on
the status of the actions taken to date".
Report:
Subsequent to the February meeting, a notice, dated May 3, 1999, under the Property Standards By-law was issued to the
Bank of China (Canada). The notice stated that "the deteriorated structure, which is not in keeping with the surrounding
neighbourhood, shall be demolished with lands left in a graded and tidy condition".
The Bank of China responded by meeting with the East District Manager. During the meeting, the Senior Vice President,
Tianpen Wu, indicated that the Bank objected to the notice since it was their understanding that the building was
structurally sound. It was also indicated that a Purchase Agreement was finalized in January 1999 with a due diligence
period until the end of May and a closing set for July. In this regard, Mr. Wu expressed concerns that the Notice to Comply
could jeopardize the Bank's efforts to market the building. The Bank's position was re-iterated by letter dated June 3,
1999.
Comments:
The City is now in a position to issue an Order to Comply, however, in recognition of the current due diligence period, it is
intended that the Order not be issued until the end of July. The issuance of the Order will afford certain rights of appeal to
the Bank and these rights are expected to be utilized.
Contact Name:
Bryan Byng
East District Manager
(416) 396-7731
(416) 396-4266 Fax Number
byng#u#b@city.scarborough.on.ca
Bryan Byng
District Manager
Municipal Licensing and Standards
Urban Planning and Development Services
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