April 22, 1999To:Toronto Community Council
From:Tom Denes, Executive Director, Technical Services Division
Subject:Naming of the private lane at 50 Maitland Street - Luscombe Lane (Ward 24)
Purpose:
This report recommends that the proposed private lane at the development at 50 Maitland Street be named "Luscombe
Lane."
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The estimated costs of $300.00 are to be paid by the applicant.
Recommendations:
1. That the proposed private lane at 50 Maitland Street, illustrated on the attached Map A, be named "Luscombe Lane";
2. That Crown Royal Estates Limited be required to pay the costs, estimated to be in the amount of $300.00, for the
fabrication and installation of the appropriate signage; and
3. That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to, including the
introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
Background:
I have a request from Richard Weldon of Crown Royal Estates Limited (124 Merton Street, Suite 300, Toronto, M4S 2Z2)
to name the proposed private lane for the rowhouse development at 50 Maitland Street. Councillor Kyle Rae has suggested
that the lane be named after George Luscombe. Richard Weldon has been advised of and concurs with the suggested name.
Mr. George Luscombe was the founder and artistic director of Toronto Workshop Productions from 1959 until 1986 and
recently received the Barbara Hamilton Award for his contribution to theatre. The Toronto Workshop moved to 12
Alexander Street in 1967 and is near the lane to be named. Mr. Luscombe recently passed away at the age of 72. Mr.
Luscombe's widow has been advised of and concurs with the proposal.
Comments:
The proposed name has been circulated and approved by City Planning, staff of Heritage Toronto, Toronto Fire Services
and the Church Street Village Business Association. The proposal has also been circulated to Councillor Olivia Chow.
Naming the private lane "Luscombe Lane" is consistent with the policy for naming streets and lanes approved by the former
Toronto City Council on July 11, 1988 (Clause 4, Executive Report No. 22).
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Desmond Christopher
Telephone: (416)392-1831
Fax:(416)392-0081
E-mail: dchristo@toronto.ca
Tom Denes, P. Eng.
Executive Director, Technical Services
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Attach.-Map A
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