YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

A G E N D A

Location:Council Chamber, 2nd Floor

York Civic Centre

2700 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO

THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.

Minutes of the York Community Council meeting held on January 20, 1999

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.

1.52 HYDE AVENUE - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION

TEMPORARY USE - Ward 27, York Humber

(DEFERRED FROM LAST MEETING)

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:00 a.m.Mr. Danny Nardelli

Director, Community Planning, West District

(December 22, 2998)

Providing information on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit the continued use of the existing building on the subject property for mixed industrial - residential purposes on a temporary basis; and advising that the Official Plan requires that any residential development of the Valley Crescent-Hyde Avenue industrial area involve comprehensive assembly; that the existing industrial area is not an appropriate location for individual residential uses; that existing industrial uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject property will create adverse noise and dust impacts on any proposed residential use; that the area is isolated from surrounding neighbourhoods and would likely be unsafe at night, especially for pedestrians; that approval of this application, even on a temporary basis, would establish an undesirable precedent; and recommending that the York Community Council refuse this application.

2.LIBRARY MATERIALS BUDGET FOR YORK LIBRARIES

Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:15 a.m.Representative from the Toronto Public Library

City Librarian

(January 11, 1999)

Responding to the Community Council's request for a report on changes to the Materials Budget of the former York Library system; and advising that the consolidated library materials budget for the amalgamated Toronto Public Library is $13 million and must be distributed to 98 branches and other services; that each of the former systems had a different approach to allocating their budgets so that it was necessary to develop a standard formula which would:

-ensure equitable development of the Library's collection in response to the community's needs and the state of current collections; and

-apportion the Library materials budget fairly and effectively by using an objective and quantifiable approach;

that a new library materials budget allocation formula was approved by the Toronto Public Library Board; the formula uses standardized performance measures and initiates a flow of funding to areas of the City which historically have reported per capita expenditure below the municipal average ($5.44) such as the former City of York ($1.26); that the application of the formula to each branch's performance measures results in a total point score which is then translated into library materials budget dollars.

3.REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING METERS IN THE CEDARVALE AREA - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

10:30 a.m.President, Toronto Parking Authority (Unconfirmed)

York Community Council

(January 20, 1999)

Requesting that the President, Parking Authority attend the February 17, 1999 meeting of the Community Council to discuss the feasibility of installing additional parking meters in the Cedarvale area.

4.DRAFT REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON COMMUNITY ACCESS AND EQUITY

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

11:00 a.m.Ms. Rose Lee, Toronto Access and Equity Centre

Councillor J. Mihevc, Chair,

Task Force on Community Access and Equity

(January 27, 1999)

Forwarding a copy of the communication (January 22, 1999) to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee, the Special Committee to Review the Final Report of The Toronto Transition Team and the Community Councils, regarding the Draft Report of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity; and requesting deputation time to present the report.

5.WESTON BUSINESS COMMUNITY STREET AUDIT

Ward 27, York Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

2:00 p.m.John Kiru, Coordinator, Weston Business Improvement Area

Chair, Weston Business Community

(February 9, 1999)

Advising that on July 9, 1998, a Street Audit was conducted in the Weston Business Community, in response to concerns expressed by local businesses and residents, which discourage shoppers and visitors to the area; and requesting that the Community Council endorse the Street Audit Report and further requesting that the City provide ongoing support and assistance to implement the recommendations contained in the report.

6.MUSEUM AND RELATED ISSUES - Ward 27, York Humber.

(DEPUTATION ITEM)

3:00 p.m.Mr. Bernie Thompson, Chair, Historical Committee

Chair, Historical Committee

(Undated)

Advising of matters to be discussed, such as the Community Council's position on the museum and heritage in general; the selection of members to Boards and its management; conservation; exhibits; collection; research; interviewing and hiring of staff; communication; marketing; duties related to the curator and the museum; collection management; data base consolidation; new larger location; budget preparation and control; signing authority; staff assistance; Board's responsibilities under the new structure; membership and evaluation.

7.LANDSCAPING OF TRAFFIC CALMING LOCATIONS IN

THE FORMER CITY OF YORK

Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 25, 1999)

Responding to the request by the York Community Council "to conduct a review of the City's locations with landscaped traffic calming measures, and to report on the feasibility of the City initially undertaking the planting of shrubbery and flowers at these sites, and subsequently transferring co-ownership to each of the abutting property owners for continued maintenance"; and advising of possible locations for landscaping traffic calming areas and providing cost estimates to implement such proposals; and recommending that:

(1)this report be received for information by the York Community Council;

(2)the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism consider the inclusion of $100,000 in the 2000-2004 Capital Works Program; and

(3)the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

8.REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF TREE AT 17 GRANDVILLE AVENUE

Ward 27, York Humber.

Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism

(January 27, 1999)

Responding to the request by the York Community Council "to report on an alternative solution after a further review of the circumstances related to the tree at 17GrandvilleAvenue"; and advising that a staff report of October 14, 1998 recommended that the tree be pruned and not removed as it does not qualify for removal according to the tree by-law; that the owner during her deputation claimed that roots were breaking through the foundation of her floor and entering her basement; that staff did not investigate the basement of the property at 17 Grandville, but however found this irregular as young roots generally do not break through basement foundations, but redirect themselves as they abut concrete; that the removal of this tree would not be a permanent solution since improper drainage or leaking drains will attract roots from any new trees or shrubs; removal of trees for this reason would also set an undesirable precedent resulting in the removal of thousand of trees city-wide; and recommending that the request for the removal of the tree at 17Grandville Avenue be refused.

9.450 GILBERT AVENUE - PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORT

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Director of Community Planning, West District

(February 17, 1999)

Providing preliminary comments on an application by 1289643 Ontario Ltd. To amend Zoning By-law No. 1-83 from PE-Prestige Employment Zone to R2-Residential Zone to permit the development of five pairs of semi-detached dwellings, oriented towards GilbertAvenue, all of which would be freehold and two and one-half storeys in height; that mutual easements are proposed between each pair of semi-detached dwellings for maintenance and access purposes; parking would be provided in attached, single car garages with direct access from Gilbert Avenue; that a similar application, located to the south of the site consisting of three pairs of semi-detached dwellings, is currently under review; that the application is in circulation and a staff report is expected to be available in the spring of 1999; this proposal should also be the subject of a Community Information Meeting to present this proposal to the local community; that in accordance with the direction given by Community Council on the application to the south (File No. R98-01 consisting of three pairs of semi-detached dwellings) to hold a Community Information Meeting prior to the staff report being prepared, staff suggest that given the proximity and similarity of the abutting application, the Community Information Meeting could deal with both applications that are currently being reviewed by staff; and recommending that:

(1)this application be presented in conjunction with the Community Information Meeting to be held on the application (File No. R98-01 consisting of three pairs of semi-detached dwellings) abutting the proposal; and,

(2)the application continue to be circulated and following completion of the staff report, a Public Meeting be scheduled by Community Council.

10.2015 LAWRENCE AVENUE WEST - PRELIMINARY EVALUATION REPORT

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION

Ward 27, York Humber.

Director of Community Planning, West District

(January 29, 1999)

Providing preliminary comments on the Zoning By-law Amendment application to rezone the subject lands from "PE - Prestige Employment" to "CE - Commercial Employment.";

the applicant is proposing to rezone the site from "PE - Prestige Employment" to "CE-Commercial Employment" and has not submitted development plans at this time and is agreeable to being bound by the zoning regulations applicable to the CE zone and by requirements arising from the Site Plan Approval process; that he main issue respecting rezoning the property from PE to CE is the elimination of the minimum retail store size provision, the intent of the provision is to encourage larger retail uses that cannot be accommodated within the former City of York's retail main streets; by eliminating the minimum gross floor area provision, the lands then become eligible for a traditional "strip plaza" development that does not include an "anchor" store with a gross floor area greater than 1500 m²; this may be an issue with businesses in local area; that the proposal would benefit from a Community Information Meeting to present the proposed Zoning By-law amendment to the local community; and recommending that:

(1)a Community Information Meeting be held to present the proposal to the local community; and

(2)the application continue to be circulated and, following completion of the staff report, a Public Meeting be scheduled by Community Council.

11.NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Director, Community Planning, West District

(January 6, 1999)

Advising that the following new applications have been received since the last report to the Community Council:

1.Application by Tony Cornacchia for a Zoning By-law Amendment, for a proposed four unit multiple dwelling house at 164 Vaughan Road in an RM2 zone.

2.Application by Rutledge Development Corporation for a Zoning By-law Amendment, to permit at the south-west corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Black Creek Drive, a phased development consisting of retail (food) space, 150 residential units in an apartment building, a possible future office development and a future transportation facility which is currently permitted can also be accommodated; and

3.Application by The TDL Group Ltd. for Site Plan Approval to convert a former gasoline service station building into a restaurant with a drive through window at 895 Jane Street.

12.SATURDAY NIGHT GARBAGE COLLECTION IN WARDS 27 AND 28

Manager, Installation and Rehabilitation Projects

(January 20, 1999)

Providing the information requested by the York Community Council that the Saturday night garbage collection from commercial establishments in Wards 27 and 28, is carried out by Miller Waste Systems.

13.REQUEST FOR BICYCLE LANES ON VAUGHAN ROAD

FROM ST. CLAIR AVENUE W. TO OAKWOOD AVENUE

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Councillor J. Mihevc

(January 25, 1999)

Advising that enquiries have been received from residents as to the possibility of designating a bicycle route on Vaughan Road from St. Clair Avenue West to Oakwood Avenue; and requesting that appropriate staff investigate this proposal.

14.REQUEST FOR PLAYGROUND AT RAWLINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Councillor J. Mihevc

(January 13, 1999)

Advising that the playground facilities at Rawlinson Public School have been dismantled as it did not pass a safety audit; the parents would like the City's support in having a new playground built as this is the only play area for several blocks; and requesting the Community Council support the redevelopment of a playground with a commitment in principle to a 50/50% cost sharing with the Toronto District School Board for the year 2000, and that appropriate staff negotiate with school officials on this matter.

15.REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF POLL RESULTS

REGARDING ON-STREET PERMIT PARKING ON

FELTHAM AVENUE BETWEEN AVON AVENUE AND

LEIGH STREET - Ward 27, York Humber.

Councillor F. Nunziata

(January 28, 1999)

Advising that on January 20, 1999, the Community Council considered a report from the City Clerk providing the results of a block by block poll undertaken for permit parking on Feltham Avenue between Spears Street and Avon Avenue; that the residents on the block between Avon Avenue and Leigh Street have indicated 100% that they are in favour of the proposal; and requesting that the Community Council approve the implementation of on-street permit parking on the section of Feltham Avenue between Avon Avenue and LeighStreet.

16.REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING ON

ST. JOHN'S ROAD; AND ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS

ON ST. JOHN'S ROAD, WEST OF RUNNYMEDE ROAD

Ward 27, York Humber.

Councillor B. Saundercook

(February 5, 1999)

Advising that a resident of St. John's Road is requesting alternate side parking on St. John's Road and the installation of additional stop signs west of Runnymede Road; and requesting that appropriate staff investigate and report and that the residents be polled.

17.REQUEST FOR ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT BALA AVENUE

AND BARTONVILLE AVENUE - Ward 27, York Humber.

Councillor B. Saundercook

(January 22, 1999)

Advising that at a representative of the School Advisory Council for Bala Avenue Junior Public School has indicated that the parents of children attending the school have expressed concerns regarding safety at the above intersection; and requesting that appropriate staff be requested to report on the installation of all-way stop controls at the intersection of BalaAvenue and Bartonville Avenue.

18.REQUEST FOR DISABLED PARKING SPACE AT 720 WILLARD AVENUE - Ward 27, York Humber.

Councillor B. Saundercook

(February 1, 1999)

Advising that the resident at 720 Willard is requesting a disabled parking space; and requesting that staff investigate and report, such report to include whether an annual permit fee is required in the former City of Toronto.

19.REQUEST FOR RENAMING OF WINONA AVENUE FROM VAUGHAN ROAD TO BELVEDERE AVENUE - JOE FOTI AVENUE

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

Councillor B. Saundercook

(February 1, 1999)

Advising that Mr. Joe Foti, President of a local ratepayers association, and active in the community, will be celebrating his 80th birthday this month; and requesting that WinonaAvenue from Vaughan Road to Belvedere Avenue be renamed Joe Foti Avenue to mark this special occasion.

20.APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR LICENCE FOR AN OUTDOOR PATIO, CRYSTAL SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 632 VAUGHAN ROAD - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

(DEFERRED FROM LAST MEETING FOR POLICE REPORT)

City Clerk

(January 18, 1999)

Providing departmental comments and requesting authorization to forward this information to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

7:00 P.M.

PLANNING ACT PUBLIC MEETINGS

21.15 ROBINA AVENUE - SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT ON

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION

Ward 28, York Eglinton.

(DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 9, 1998 MEETING)

(A)Director, Community Planning, West District

(February 9, 1999)

Advising of revisions to the proposal following consultation with the applicant, as directed by the Community Council, to address an increased front yard setback and less height and density for the units closest to the existing community; and recommending that:

(1)the recommendations contained in the staff report dated October 26, 1998, be approved; and

(2)further refinements be made to the revised proposal to address urban design issues noted in this report, as part of the Site Plan Approval process, while reflecting a development that is substantially in accordance with the revised plans.

(B)Director, Community Planning, West District

(October 26, 1998)

Advising that an application has been received from G. Bettencourt Designs Ltd. regarding a proposal to demolish the existing building and construct 8 (4 pairs) of semi-detached houses, each on their own lot with a height of 3 storeys and a built-in single car garage at grade; that the proposed semi-detached houses are in keeping with the character of the area; the application is compatible and appropriate for the site and is recommended for approval;

Site Plan approval is required for the portion of this project in the former City of York and future Committee of Adjustment consent approval will be required to enable conveyance of each semi-detached dwelling and lot; and recommending that:

(1)the application be approved, subject to the holding of a Planning Act Public Meeting to obtain the views of the community; and

(2)former City of York Zoning By-law No. 1-83 be amended in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Schedule 1 to this report.

22.2 FLORENCE CRESCENT - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - Ward 27, York Humber.

(A)Director, Community Planning, West District

(January 27, 1999)

Providing information on a Zoning By-law Amendment application, to permit the continued use of an existing 48m² garage as a retail store with the garage attached to a detached dwelling house; and advising that the proposal conforms with the policies of the Official Plan and is in keeping with the general character of Jane Street, which is a mix of houses and minor, local retail uses; that three parking spaces are required in the rear yard; and recommending that:

(1)the application be approved;

(2)Zoning By-law No. 1-83 of the former City of York be amended in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, worded to the satisfaction of the Legal Division, attached as Schedule 1 to this report; and

(3)the introduction of the Bill to pass the Zoning By-law be conditional upon the following:

(a)the owner executing a Development Agreement with the City to secure fencing and parking layout improvements; and

(b)Toronto Hydro advising that any necessary arrangements have been made to satisfy their requirements.

(B)Ms. Judy Rowe, Borden & Elliott, Barristers and Solicitors

(February 3, 1999)

Advising that the tenants at 740A Jane Street are strongly opposed to the proposal; that the owner/landlord of both rental properties at 740 and 740A Jane Street and a forklift business adjacent to the retail store, is also opposed to the proposal; and stating that the reasons are parking problems, the use of private driveways to access the store, garbage blowing on to adjacent properties, and health and odour concerns related to the fruits and vegetables.

(C)Ms. Charlotte Bruce, 12 Florence Crescent

(February 2, 1999)

Expressing objection to the proposal and concerns with respect to the present illegal operation, garbage and parking problems.

23.2426-2438 WESTON ROAD - OMB APPEAL - OFFICIAL PLAN

AMENDMENT 127 (WESTON SECONDARY PLAN); AND

ZONING BY-LAW NO. 3623-97 (HOUSING BY-LAW AMENDMENT)

Ward 27, York Humber.

Director, Community Planning, West District

(January 29, 1999)

Providing information on a proposal for a 16-storey apartment building mainly for senior citizen accommodation and to give direction to staff regarding the City's position for an upcoming Ontario Municipal Board Hearing; that the owners of the subject lands have appealed the maximum floor space index and maximum height as established by the Weston Secondary Plan, as well as site specific policies 5.8.1 and 5.8.2 of the Secondary Plan; they have also appealed those sections of Zoning By-law No. 3623-97 pertaining to maximum floor space index, maximum height, minimum/maximum front yard setback and angular plane provisions, contending that the Secondary Plan policies, maximum height and density provisions, and the other development regulations are unreasonably restrictive and will inappropriately limit the redevelopment potential of the subject lands; and recommending that:

(1)Community Council endorse the applicant's proposal as modified by this report and staff be directed to support the modified proposal respecting the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of Weston Secondary Plan policies and Zoning By-law No.3623-97 (Housing By-law Amendment); and

(2)the concerns raised by CN Rail and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be incorporated and addressed to their satisfaction, as part of the Site Plan Approval process, among any other site plan matters.