Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Tree Removal - 63 Wolfrey Avenue (Don River)

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 17, 1999:

(November 25, 1998) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism respecting Removal of Tree - 63 Wolfrey Avenue (Don River), and recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; or

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

(b)8 South Kingsway - Request for Approval of A Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of The Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (High Park)

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of this matter until City Council has considered the previously requested report on design guidelines for automobile service stations; and

(2)requested staff to continue its efforts to persuade Petro-Canada to relocate to a more appropriate site within the City.

(i)(October 27, 1997) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 8 South Kingsway - Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code (High Park), and recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998050 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit 16 illuminated signs and 2 non-illuminated signs; and

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998050, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

(ii)(December 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Further Report

Mr. Don Jennison appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c)42 Walker Avenue - Appeal - Front Yard Parking (Midtown)

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999:

(January 5, 1999) Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 Respecting 42 Walker Avenue - Appeal - Front Yard Parking (Midtown), and recommending that City Council deny the request for an exemption from the by-law to permit front yard parking at 42 Walker Avenue, as such a request does not comply with Chapter 400 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(d)Tree Removal - 706 2 Gerrard Street East (Don River)

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of the following report; and

(2)requested the City Arborist and a Cantonese-speaking official from the Department of Public Health to conduct a site visit with the applicant and report back to the Toronto Community Council on a pruning strategy.

(January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism respecting Tree Removal - 706 2 Gerrard Street East (Don River), and recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; or

(2)issue a permit for tree removal.

(e)56, 60 St. Clair Avenue West, 55, 55R, 57, 59 And 61 Delisle Avenue, Toronto - Request for the Removal of One City Owned Tree and Three Trees Situated on Private Property (Midtown)

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until the final report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Rezoning Application No. 12372 is submitted to the Toronto Community Council:

(i)(January 4, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism respecting 56, 60 St. Clair Avenue West, 55, 55R, 57, 59 and 61 Delisle Avenue, Toronto - Request for the Removal of One City Owned Tree and Three Trees Situated on Private Property (Midtown), and recommending that if Toronto Community Council approves the request for the removal of one City owned tree and three trees situated on private property indicated in this report, that such approval be conditional on:

(1)the trees in question not being removed until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application No. 12372 commence which warrant the destruction of the trees;

(2)the applicant submitting a certified cheque in the amount of $5,823.54 to cover the value of the City owned tree, its= removal and replacement costs; and

(3)the applicant planting a minimum of thirty-three (33) trees in accordance with Landscape Plans L1A, L1 and L2 prepared by Vertechs Design Inc., date stamped as received by Urban Planning & Development Services on December 11, 1998 and on file with the Commissioner of Urban Planning & Development Services;

(ii)(January 19, 1999) addressed to Ms. Daphne E. M. Wagner, from Councillors Bossons and Adams

(f)Sewer Connection Blockage Inspection and Repair Program, and Tree Root Removal and Grant Policy (East Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council reports having recommended to the Works and Utilities Committee that:

(1)recommendation No. 2(e) of the report (October 21, 1998) from the General Manager, Water and Wastewater Services, contained in Clause No. 2 of The Works and Utilities Committee Report No. 10, be amended by deleting the words A$500.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the words, A$1,000"; and

(2)low-income (as previously defined by Council for property tax purposes) property owners be exempt from the limits on assistance and instead, be provided a grant for the full cost of repair, or partial renewal or complete renewal, as the case may be, of a drain, or drains between the City property line and the building where drain blockage is the result of roots from a City-owned tree, as verified by City staff.

The Toronto Community Council further reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council, and thereon to the Works and Utilities Committee, on an appeal mechanism:

(i)(November 26, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause No. 2 of Report No.10, titled, "Sewer Connection Blockage Inspection and Repair Program, and Tree Root Removal and Grant Policy", which was struck out by City Council at its meeting held on November 25, 26 and 27, 1998 and referred to all Community Councils for further consideration, with the request that the Community Councils forward their recommendations with respect to the Repair Program, and Tree Root Removal and Grant Policy to the Works and Utilities Committee; and

(ii)(November 26, 1998) from Councillor Jakobek.

(g)Preliminary Report, Official Plan and Rezoning Application No. 198018, 173-181 Yonge Street and 16 Queen Street East, to Permit an 18-storey Office Building with Retail Uses at Grade (Downtown)

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(December 17, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services recommending:

(1)That I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application, and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors; and

(2)That the owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement and a Transportation Demand Management Plan in accordance with Council's requirements. The owner will be further advised of any requirements by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(h)Preliminary Report on Application No. 198017 to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit the Construction of a Nine Storey Mixed-Use Building, with up to 75 Residential Units and Retail at Grade, at 457, 459, 463, 467, 471 College Street and 301 Markham Street (Trinity-Niagara)

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(December 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Application No. 198017 to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to Permit the Construction of a Nine Storey Mixed-Use Building, with up to 75 Residential Units and Retail at Grade, at 457, 459, 463, 467, 471 College Street and 301 Markham Street (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss the application and to notify tenants and owners within 300 metres of the site , area BIA's , residents associations and the Ward Councillors; and

(2)The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(i)Preliminary Report on 64 Colgate Avenue - Application No. 298008 for an Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning And Site Plan Approval to Permit a 6 Storey Building with Live/Work Units (Don River)

The Toronto Community Council reports having amended the following preliminary report by adding a new Recommendation No. (3) to read:

"(3)a further community meeting be held prior to the submission of the final report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, to discuss neighbourhood issues."

and having adopted the preliminary report, as amended:

(December 22, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services Respecting 64 Colgate Avenue - Application No. 298008 for an Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Site Plan Approval to Permit a 6 Storey Building with Live/Work Units (Don River), and recommending that:

(1)I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community on January 5, 1999 to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors; and

(2)The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City Council's requirements. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(j)2300 Yonge Street, Application No. 998091: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (North Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of the following matter until its meeting to be held on February 17, 1999, for deputations; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report further at that time:

(i)(November 26, 1998) Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 2300 Yonge Street, Application No. 998091: Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (North Toronto), and recommending that:

(1)City Council approve Application No. 998091 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit two illuminated "blade" signs; and

(2)The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 998091, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;

(ii)(December 2, 1998) from Mr. David Y. Green, Yonge-Eglinton Centre;

(iii)(January 13, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Further Report; and

(iv)(January 19, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Further Report.

(k)Ontario Municipal Board Decision: 85 Bloor Street East and 44 Hayden Street (Downtown)

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(January 4, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting Ontario Municipal Board Decision: 85 Bloor Street East and 44 Hayden Street (Downtown), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(l)Extension of Permit Parking Hours on Clendenan Avenue, Between Annette Street and Dundas Street West (High Park)

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 17, 1999, for deputations:

(January 6, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way, Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Extension of Permit Parking Hours on Clendenan Avenue, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West (High Park), and recommending that:

(1)the permit parking hours of operation on Clendenan Avenue, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West, be extended from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, to 12:01 a.m. to 10:00a.m., 7 days a week;

(2)Schedule P of Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code be amended to incorporate Clendenan Avenue, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West; and

(3)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.

(m)One-Time Grant for the Fairlawn Community Centre (North Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report to the Toronto Community Council or the Municipal Grants Review Committee, whichever is appropriate, on providing a one-time grant of $3,486.00 to the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre for the purpose of purchasing and installing Neutral All Season Window Film:

(i)(January 12, 1999) from Councillor Walker respecting One-Time Grant for the Fairlawn Community Centre (North Toronto), and recommending that the Toronto Community Council request the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report to the Toronto Community Council meeting to be held on February 17, 1999 on providing a one-time grant of $3,486.00 to the Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre for the purpose of purchasing and installing Neutral All Season Window Film; and

(ii)(January 13, 1999) from Ms. Anne Rawson, Program Coordinator, The Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre.

(n)Melrose Avenue, from Greer Road to Jedburgh Road and St. Clements Avenue, from Castlewood Road to Caldow Road - Request for Speed Humps - Interim Report (North Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(January 15, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services District 1 respecting Melrose Avenue, from Greer Road to Jedburgh Road and St. Clements Avenue, from Castlewood Road to Caldow Road - Request for Speed Humps - Interim Report (North Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(o)Ontario Municipal Board Order - 43 Bernard Avenue (Midtown)

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information and having thanked the City Solicitor, the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Chief Building Official for their outstanding efforts in this regard:

(January 19, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting Ontario Municipal Board Order - 43 Bernard Avenue (Midtown), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p)Ontario Municipal Board Order - 14 Boon Avenue (Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(January 18, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting Ontario Municipal Board Order - 14 Boon Avenue (Davenport) and recommending that this report be received for information.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR KYLE RAE,

Chair

Toronto, January 20, 1999

Frances M. Pritchard

Tel: (416) 392-7033