Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Tree Removal Request - 47 Fairmeadow Avenue - North York Centre South.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

(September 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, reporting on a request from the owner of 47 Fairmeadow Avenue for the removal of a City owned 25 cm Colorado Blue Spruce tree and recommending that the request to remove a City tree be refused.

(b)Referral of Zoning By-law Amendment Application UDZ-99-08 and Referral of Approval of Site Plan Application UDSP-99-027 - Cassels Brock and Blackwell - 267 Finch Avenue East - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 31, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, advising that appeals have been filed by Cassels Brock and Blackwell, applicant and solicitor, on the grounds that the Council of the City of Toronto has failed to make a decision on the applications within the time frames stipulated in the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, and recommending that the report be received for information.

(c)Proposed Road Classification System.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999.

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having requested a further report from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services regarding:

(i)the feasibility of amending the road classification to provide that the proposed northerly extension of Transit Road to Chesswood Drive and the southerly extension of Transit Road to Dufferin Street being classified as a minor arterial road;

(ii)the feasibility of amending the road classification to provide that Glencairn Avenue, west of Dufferin Street to Ennerdale Street, being re-classified as a collector road;

(iii)the feasibility of extending Tangiers Road northerly to Murray Ross Parkway in order to improve public transit to York University; and the feasibility of Tangiers Road being classified as a collector road; that this report be written in consultation with the Toronto Transit Commission;

(iv)the feasibility of amending the proposed road classification of Shoreham Drive and Gosford Boulevard from a collector road to a minor arterial road;

(v)the feasibility of reclassifying Empress Avenue as a local road.

(vi)a process for allocating funds for traffic signals and pedestrian crosswalks to each Community Council on a per capita basis, in addition to the existing budget used for such purposes;

(vii)a policy to reduce speed limits on minor and major arterial roads near schools, through the Community Councils;

(viii)the various services in connection with the proposed road classifications; and

(ix)the rationale used to classify roads such as Arrow Road, Trethewey Drive and Ingram Drive as minor arterial roads.

The North York Community Council further reports, for the information of Council, having requested the General Manager, Transportation Services Division, to:

(1)meet with the Ward Councillors to review the proposed classification of the roads and the recommended speed limits for those roads; and

(2)determine the road classifications in each Ward in consultation with the Ward Councillors .

A recorded vote on an amendment moved by Councillor Berger, to amend the recommendation moved by Councillor Shiner, to delete the words "for the purposes of scheduling a public hearing" after the words "October 12, 1999", so that the recommendation now reads "The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999", was as follows:

FOR:Councillors Mammoliti, Li Preti, Moscoe, Berger, Gardner, Chong, Filion, King

AGAINST:Councillors Flint, Minnan-Wong, Shiner

ABSENT:Councillors Sgro, Augimeri, Feldman

Carried

(July 14, 1999) from the City Clerk advising that the Works Committee at its meeting held on July 14, 1999, referred the report (June 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services respecting a Proposed Road Classification System to all Community Councils for consideration and requested that comments be submitted to the Works Committee for consideration at its November 3, 1999 meeting.

(d)License Agreement - Microcell Connexions Inc. and Clearnet PCS Inc. - Telecommunications Equipment - Leslie Street Water Tower - Don Parkway.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

(August 30, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing information as to the status of the discussions with Clearnet PCS Inc. and Microcell Connexions regarding the relocation of their monitoring equipment at the Leslie Street Water Tower to an alternate location, as requested by the North York Community Council at its meeting held on July 15, 1999, and recommending that the report be received for information.

(e)Sign By-law Variance Request - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine - 1255 Sheppard Avenue East - North York Centre South.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

(August 31, 1999) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, reporting on a request by Ms. Anne Kim of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, for a variance from the Sign By-law to permit an identification wall sign of 490 square feet at the corner of Sheppard Avenue and Leslie Street and recommending that the request be approved.

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Mr. Peter Cheatley appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter on behalf of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

(f)All Way Stop Control - Castlegrove Boulevard and Royal Doulton Drive - Don Parkway.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999, in order to allow the Ward Councillors an opportunity to consult with area residents.

(August 23, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 3, recommending that Schedules XVIII and XIX of By-Law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Castlegrove Boulevard and Royal Doulton Drive.

(g)Harmonized Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having requested the Works Committee to defer this matter which is expected to be considered by the Works Committee at its meeting scheduled for October 6, 1999, in order to allow the North York Community Council an opportunity to forward its comments and/or recommendations regarding this issue.

(June 22, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, respecting the development of a strategy to upgrade the private portions of residential water service connections at no cost to homeowners, and an estimate of the cost to do so, advising that the City undertaking a private side water service repair program will be a significant increase in level of service at an annual cost of $10.96M, but that undertaking the complete water service repair from the water main to the meter at one time and by one contract would ensure the work is carried out in the most cost-effective and expedient manner; further advising that given the numerous demands on the water and wastewater capital budget, staff do not recommend this increased level of service, especially as it would involve working on private property; and recommending that this report be received for information.

(h)Harmonization of Sign By-law.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having requested:

(1)the Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services to bring forward for Council approval in six months, a Harmonized Sign By-law and a "free-standing" by-law for dealing with signs on City property; and

(2)that until such time as a Harmonized Sign By-law and policy has been adopted by City Council, the strict enforcement of the provisions contained within the existing Sign By-laws of the former area municipalities, be carried out by appropriate City staff.

(August 25, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner, Urban Planning and Development Services, providing an update on the status of the comprehensive City-wide Sign By-law and proposed changes to the existing North York Sign By-law, as requested by the North York Community Council at its meeting held on July 15, 1999.

(i)Official Plan Amendment Application UDOP-99-21 - Glenarda Properties Ltd. - 20 Bond Avenue - Don Parkway.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

The North York Community Council also reports having had before it a communication (August 6, 1999) from Mr. Rodney L. K. Smith, Blaney, McMurtry, Stapells, Friedman, Barristers and Solicitors, on behalf of Weblo Ontario Limited Partnership, addressed to the Ontario Municipal Board, outlining his client's opposition to the redesignation of the property at 20 Bond Avenue.

(August 10, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, advising that the applicant has referred the zoning and draft plan of subdivision applications to the Ontario Municipal Board and recommending that the report be received for information.

(j)Preliminary Evaluation Report - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application UDOZ-99-18 and UDSP-99-083 - Shermount Co-operative Housing Development - 650 Lawrence Avenue West - North York Spadina.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having requested the applicant to meet with the Ward Councillors, the Director, Community Planning, North District and representatives of the Toronto Housing Company to discuss the shape and form of this application, prior to the preliminary evaluation report being considered.

(August 30, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, providing preliminary comments on an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of a 6, 8 and 10 storey apartment building with 393 units and 52 - 3 storey townhouses; and recommending that:

(1)staff, in consultation with the local councillors, determine appropriate community consultation;

(2)the application fees, totalling $45,600.81, be paid in full prior to the sending of notices for the statutory public meeting; the filing of fees may be staggered installments, with 25 percent of the fees owed to be paid upfront; and

(3)staff prepare a final report evaluating the official plan and zoning amendment proposal and provide notice of a statutory public meeting at the appropriate time.

(k)Preliminary Evaluation Report - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application UDOZ-99-23 - Jerrett Funeral Chapels Limited - Southeast Corner of Yonge Street and Otonabee Avenue, East of Laneway - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 12, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, providing preliminary comments on an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to convert an existing temporary parking lot located at Yonge Street and Otonabee Avenue to permit a permanent parking lot for the funeral home located at 6191 Yonge Street; and recommending that staff continue processing the application in the manner outlined in the report.

(l)Preliminary Evaluation Report - Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-99-22 - Brown Dryer Karol - 200 Finch Avenue West - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(August 26, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, providing preliminary comments on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to expand the list of permitted commercial uses in the existing three-storey commercial building; and recommending that:

(1)staff, in consultation with the local councillors, schedule a community consultation meeting with area residents;

(2) staff prepare a Final Report evaluating the application, and provide Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting at the appropriate time; and

(3)the applicant be requested to submit a Site Plan Application and fee prior to the scheduling of a community consultation meeting.

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Councillor D. Shiner, Seneca Heights, declared his interest in the foregoing matter in that an associated Solicitor in the firm representing the applicant is representing Councillor Shiner in another matter.

(m)Preliminary Evaluation Report - Zoning Amendment Application UDZ-99-17 - Duca Community Credit Union Limited, c/o Hendrik Op't Root - 5270 and 5290 Yonge Street - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(August 25, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, providing preliminary comments on an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 21-storey mixed-use building; and recommending that:

(1)the applicant be required to submit a Site Plan Approval application and fee, pursuant to North York Community Council policy for all amendment applications in North York Centre, prior to the scheduling of a community consultation meeting;

(2)the proposal be revised to address the planning issues as outlined in this report; and

(3)subject to the submission of a Site Plan Approval application and revised plans, pursuant to Recommendations (1) and (2) above, that:

(a)staff, in consultation with the local Councillors, schedule a community consultation meeting with area residents; and

(b)staff prepare a Final Report evaluating the proposal and provide Notice of the statutory public meeting at the appropriate time.

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

-Mr. Hendrik Op't Root, Architect, on behalf of the applicant, who indicated that he concurred with the staff recommendations; and

-Mr. Conrad Willemsey, Project Coordinator.

(n)Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application UDOZ-99-11 - Weston Consulting Group for 1333955 Ontario Incorporated - 1723 Finch Avenue West - Black Creek.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(August 26, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on the stability of the top of bank for this property as requested by the North York Community Council at its meeting held on June 23, 1999, and recommending that the report be received for information.

(o)Site Plan Application UDSP-99-100 - 576807 Ontario Inc. - Y. Erez Architect - 35-49 Bales Avenue - Waiving of Application Fee - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

(August 30, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, reporting on a request from the applicant to defer payment of the Site Plan Approval Application fee to the time of the issuance of a building permit and recommending that the request not be approved.

(p)New Practices for the Review of Development Applications.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following reports to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999, at 2:00 p.m.:

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having:

(i)requested the City Clerk to notify all members of the public who attended the North York Community Council meeting of September 14, 1999, of the continuation of the public meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999, at 2:00 p.m.

(ii)requested the Planning and Transportation Committee to defer consideration of this matter which is expected to be considered by the Planning and Transportation Committee at its meeting scheduled for October 4, 1999, in order to allow the North York Community Council an opportunity to hear all deputations scheduled for the continuation of the public meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999; and to subsequently forward its comments and/or recommendations regarding this issue

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

(i)(September 14, 1999) from Ms. Sharolyn Vettese, Chair, Yonge Street Area Ratepayer Associations, submitting comments and concerns with regard to this matter;

(ii)(September 14, 1999) Mr. Morry Smith, Vice-President, Lansing Community Association Inc., submitting recommendations with regard to this matter; and

(iii)(September 1, 1999) from Mr. Jim Murphy, Director of Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association, expressing the Association's support in principle for the report's commitments to implement best practices across the new City.

(August 25, 1999) from the Committee Administrator, Planning and Transportation Committee, forwarding a report (July 30, 1999) from Councillor Filion providing suggested amendments with regard to the New Practices for the Review of Development Applications; and

(August 3, 1999) from the Committee Administrator, Planning and Transportation Committee, advising that the Planning and Transportation Committee at its meeting held on July 12, 1999, referred the report (June 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting New Practices for the Review of Development Applications to each Community Council for public consultation, review and report back to the Planning and Transportation Committee for its October 4, 1999 meeting.

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Mr. George Belza appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter on behalf of the Edithvale Yonge Ratepayers Association and he commented on suggested amendments to the recommendations outlined in the report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting New Practices for the Review of Development Applications. He also indicated that he would submit a written submission outlining his suggested recommendations prior to the continuation of the public meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999 at the North York Community Council.

(q)Renaming of Stanley Community Centre to 'Domenic DiLuca Community Centre' - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having amended the Operative Paragraph in the following Resolution by Councillor Mammoliti to read "Therefore be it Resolved that City staff personnel be directed to work with the local community and the local Councillors, with regard to the renaming of the Community Centre in honour of the late Domenic DeLuca" and having deferred consideration of the Resolution, as amended, to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to prepare a report on this issue, in consultation with the Ward Councillors, for consideration by the North York Community Council at is meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999.

The North York Community Council submits the following Resolution from Councillor Mammoliti, North York Humber:

WHEREAS on Thursday, August 26, 1999, Domenic DiLuca (President of the Stanley Seniors) passed away suddenly in North York; and

WHEREAS the late Domenic DiLuca was a community minded individual who was instrumental in helping bring to his community improvements to it's Community Centre for everyone to use; and

WHEREAS Domenic DiLuca had been an organizing driving force and the President of the local Community Seniors Association; and

WHEREAS all the local community has benefited by Domenic DiLuca's community involvement and achievements; and

WHEREAS the local Community Centre has been appreciated by the community and has been a well used facility by all; and

WHEREAS Domenic DiLuca had been working with City Officials and the local Councillors on an ongoing basis regarding topics that always benefitted the entire community;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City staff personnel be directed to work with the local community and the local Councillors, to achieve the renaming of the Community Centre in honour of the late Domenic DiLuca.

(r)North York Community Council - October 12, 1999 - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having endorsed the following Resolution by Councillor Mammoliti, North York Humber:

THAT all items pertaining to Ward 6 - North York Humber, which are not of an urgent nature, not be placed on the agenda for the October 12, 1999, meeting of the North York Community Council.

(s)Waiving of Tree Preservation Charges for the Removal of Trees - 1857 Leslie Street - Don Parkway.

The North York Community Council reports having amended the last Operative Paragraph in the following Resolution by Councillor Minnan-Wong, Don Parkway, to read "Further Resolved that an equal amount be paid by the applicant and applied to the improvements in the local area and be subject to approval by the Planning Staff, and be made to the satisfaction of the local Councillors", and having deferred consideration of the Resolution, as amended, to its next meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999:

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to prepare a report on this matter, such report to comment on the manner in which the funds collected from the applicant would be utilized.

The North York Community Council submits the following Resolution from Councillor Minnan-Wong, Don Parkway:

WHEREAS Council approved the development of a commercial retail shopping mall at York Mills Road and Leslie Street municipally known as 1857 Leslie Street (UDCA-99-343); and

WHEREAS in order to improve the traffic flow, the City required a signal light be installed at York Mills Road and Scarscale Road; and

WHEREAS this new intersection requires the removal of a number of trees; and

WHEREAS extensive landscaping has been incorporated into the Site Plan; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Tree Preservation Charges as determined by the City arborist be waived; and

FURTHER that the amount of these charges be applied to improvements to the local area and be subject to approval by the Planning Staff and be to the satisfaction of the local Councillors.

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Mr. John Davies, property owner of 1857 Leslie Street, appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.