Other Items Considered by the Community Council

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

The Toronto Community Council reports having recommended to the Planning and Transportation Committee the adoption of Recommendation Nos. 2-10 of the report (June 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services:

(i)(July 27, 1999) from the Administrator, Planning and Transportation Committee New Practices for the Review of Development Applications, referring the report (June 25, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to the Community Councils for review and comment back to the Planning and Transportation Committee for its meeting to be held on October 4, 1999;

(ii)(August 25, 1999) from the Administrator, Planning and Transportation Committee forwarding comments from Councillor Filion;

(iii)(September 1, 1999) from Mr. Jim Murphy, Greater Toronto Home Builders Association;

(iv)(September 10, 1999) from Ms. Janice Merson and Mr. Matthias Schlaepfer, Summerhill residents' Association;

(v)(September 13, 1999) from Mr. Rashmi M. Nathwani, Namara Associates Limited;

(vi)(September 13, 1999) from Ms. Lisa McGee, Bloor-Yorkville B.I.A.; and

(vii)(September 13, 1999) from Mr. David Vallance.

Mr. David Vallance, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

(b)Proposed Road Classification System.

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following matter until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999 and having requested:

(1)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999 on:

(a)granting community councils authority over the following:

(i)sidewalks, both new and existing, that deviate from City policy but do not alter the road;

(ii)traffic signals and pedestrian crossings on collector roads and minor arterial roads;

(iii)heavy truck prohibitions on minor arterial roads; and

(iv)HOV lanes on collector roads;

(b)classifying Windermere Avenue, north of Bloor Street West to the Toronto Community Council boundary, as a local road, not a collector road;

(c)the prioritization of Gerrard Street East and Queen Street East from Victoria Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue, as a result of east-west commuter traffic; and

(d)forwarding reports on traffic calming on collector roads to both the appropriate community council and also to the Works Committee;

(2)the General Manager of the T.T.C. to comment to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999, on the proposed road classification system and its effect on transit; and

(3)the Chief Planner:

(a)in consultation with the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999, on the planning issues raised by the deputants, and to also report on these issues to the Toronto Pedestrian Committee prior to the Toronto Community Council meeting;

(b)to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999, on the relationships between road classification and

(i)signal spacing;

(ii)parking needs; and

(iii)business access.

Recommendation 1(d) was carried on the following division of votes:

Yeas:Councillors Bossons Bussin, Disero, Fotinos, Jakobek, Korwin-Kuczynski, Miller and Pantalone - 8

Nays:Councillors McConnell, Adams, Rae and Walker - 4

(i)(July 14, 1999) from the City Clerk, Works Committee City Clerk, Works Committee respecting Proposed Road Classification System, and referring the report (June 29, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to the Community Councils for consideration and comment back to the Works Committee for its meeting to be held on November 3, 1999; and

(ii)(September 13, 1999) from Ms. Join Doiron, Toronto Pedestrian Committee

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

-Ms. Rhona Swarbrick, Toronto, Ontario; and

-Ms. Joan Doiron, Toronto Pedestrian Committee.

(c)Construction of Stone Pillars and A Wrought Iron Fence - 40 Burton Road (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999 and having requested the applicant to submit to the Community Council, prior to that time, a letter advising that the applicant has consulted with their immediate neighbours and that those neighbours have no objection to the proposal:

(August 30, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Construction of Stone Pillars and A Wrought Iron Fence - 40 Burton Road (Midtown), and Recommending that City Council approve the construction and maintenance of the pillars, decorative ornamental wall and fence within the public right of way fronting 40 Burton Road provided that the owner enters into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(d)24 Hawarden Crescent, Removal of Private Tree (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999:

(August 24, 1999) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism respecting 24 Hawarden Crescent, Removal of Private Tree (Midtown), 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 planting of replacement trees to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

Mrs. Sandra Walfish, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(e)Appeal of Denial of Application for A Curb Lane Vending Permit - University Avenue, East Side, 81 Metres South of Dundas Street West, and Extending A Further 5.5 Metres South (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999:

(August 26, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for A Curb Lane Vending Permit - University Avenue, East Side, 81 Metres South of Dundas Street West, and Extending A Further 5.5 Metres South (Downtown), and recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for curb lane vending on University Avenue, east side, 81 metres south of Dundas Street West and extending a further 5.5 metres south;OR

(2)City Council approve the application for curb lane vending on University Avenue, east side, 81 metres south of Dundas Street West and extending a further 5.5 metres south, notwithstanding the objection received by the adjoining property owner, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in By-law No. 98-97 of the former Metropolitan Toronto; and

(3)Should City Council approve the application for curb lane vending on University Avenue, east side, 81 metres south of Dundas Street West and extending a further 5.5 metres south, the applicant pay the costs of the loss of annual parking permit revenue as determined by the Toronto Parking Authority.

(f)Future Bakery and Café - Extension of Hours of Operation for the Boulevard Café - Kennedy Avenue Flankage of 2199 Bloor Street West (High Park).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999 and having directed that the same terms and conditions approved by Council at its meeting held on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999 with respect to an extension of hours of operation for the Boulevard Café on the Kennedy Avenue Flankage of 2199 Bloor Street West still apply until that time:

(i)(August 30, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, respecting Future Bakery and Café - Extension of Hours of Operation for the Boulevard Café - Kennedy Avenue Flankage of 2199 Bloor Street West (High Park), and recommending that:

(1)City Council approve the continuation of the licence for the boulevard cafe on the Kennedy Avenue flankage of 2199 Bloor Street West, with the same terms and conditions as previously approved, i.e. 2:00 a.m. closing time, 7 days a week, since there were no complaints received from the neighbourhood; and

(2)The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council at the end of the 2000 cafe season on the operation of the cafe; and

(ii)(September 10, 1999) from T. Kurehn

(g)Exodus of Small Independently Owned and Operated Businesses From Bloor West Village (High Park).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)forwarded the petition submitted by World 19 to City Council;

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to undertake a public consultation process, including a community meeting to be held in Bloor West Village, to discuss the local concerns and measures that could possibly help maintain the character of this small business/retail strip; and

(3)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to review the adequacy of the current citywide protection policies for small business retail strips, as part of the Official Plan Part I update.

(August 26, 1999) from Councillor David Miller, requesting that the petition submitted by World 19 be forwarded to City Council and that the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be requested to work together with their local Councillors, interested citizens and the Bloor West Village BIA to set up a process of ongoing consultation in order to develop possible responses to the type of changes occurring in the Village.

(h)Yorkville Triangle - Official Plan Amendment No. 143 and Zoning By-law No. 138-99 (Midtown).

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

(July 12, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Yorkville Triangle - Official Plan Amendment No. 143 and Zoning By-law No. 138-99 (Midtown), and recommending that this report be received for information

(i)Preliminary Report on 401 Logan Avenue - Application No. 299007 for Rezoning and Site Plan Approval to Permit A Mixed-use Building 4 Storeys in Height (Don River).

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

(August 24, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 401 Logan Avenue - Application No. 299007 for Rezoning and Site Plan Approval to Permit A Mixed-use Building 4 Storeys in Height (Don River), and recommending that:

(1)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.

(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)Preliminary Report on Application No. 199005 for An Official Plan Amendment and A Rezoning, to Permit A Travel Agency/parcel Service Within An Existing Detached House At 121 Runnymede Road (High Park).

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

(August 24, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Application No. 199005 for an Official Plan Amendment and a Rezoning, to Permit a Travel Agency/Parcel Service Within an Existing Detached House at 121 Runnymede Road (High Park), and recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and residents within 300 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(k)416 Spadina Road, Application No. 999049: Request for Approval of A Variance From Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999, and having directed that the BIAs and resident and ratepayers groups in the area be so advised:

(August 12, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 416 Spadina Road, Application No. 999049: Request for Approval of A Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown), and recommending:

(1)That City Council approve Application No. 999049 respecting a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to erect two encroaching illuminated awning signs for identification purposes at 416 Spadina Road.

(2)That the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999049, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services.

(l)Proposals and Options for Change: Three Sites (80 and 81 Turnberry Avenue and 101 Union Street) Within the Old Stockyards District Part II Plan (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following report:

(August 23, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Proposals and Options for Change: Three Sites (80 and 81 Turnberry Avenue and 101 Union Street) Within the Old Stockyards District Part II Plan (Davenport), and recommending:

(1)That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services in consultation with Economic Development staff, be requested to undertake a study, as outlined in Section 3 of this report, in order to fulfill the requirements of Official Plan Policy 9.18.

(2)That this report be circulated to the appropriate departments and agencies for their review and comment.

(3)That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to report back to Toronto Community Council with a Final Recommendations report.

(m)Melrose Avenue, From Jedburgh Road to Greer Road - Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto).

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

(August 25, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, respecting Melrose Avenue, from Jedburgh Road to Greer Road - Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(n)Glencairn Avenue, From Duplex Avenue to Rosewell Avenue - Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto).

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

(August 25, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, respecting Glencairn Avenue, From Duplex Avenue to Rosewell Avenue - Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(o)Old Orchard Grove, From Ridley Boulevard to Yonge Boulevard - Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999:

(August 26, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Old Orchard Grove, from Ridley Boulevard to Yonge Boulevard - Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p)Harmonized Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program.

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report on the feasibility of obtaining cost estimates for the private property portion, which would enable that portion of the cost to be charged back to the residents:

(June 22, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services respecting Harmonized Residential Water Service Connection Repair Program, and recommending that this report be received for information.

(q)Adjustments to the Parking Regulations - Cumberland Street and Avenue Road to Bellair Street (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter sine die:

(August 13, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause No. 20, Contained in Report No. 11, of the Toronto Community Council, Headed "Adjustments to the Parking Regulations - Cumberland Street and Avenue Road to Bellair Street (Midtown)", which was referred back to Toronto Community Council by the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999

(r)Adjustments to the Parking Regulations - Bellair Street Between Cumberland Street and Bloor Street West and Yorkville Avenue North Side Opposite Bellair Street (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter sine die:

(i)(August 13, 1999) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause No. 34, Contained in Report No. 11, of the Toronto Community Council, Headed "Adjustments to the Parking Regulations - Bellair Street Between Cumberland Street and Bloor Street West and Yorkville Avenue North Side Opposite Bellair Street (Midtown)", which was referred back to Toronto Community Council, by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting held on July 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1999; and

(ii)(September 13, 1999) from Ms. Lisa McGee, Bloor-Yorkville B.I.A.

(s)Belsize Drive Between Mt. Pleasant Road and Harwood Road - Proposed Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto).

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

(July 5, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, respecting Belsize Drive Between Mt. Pleasant Road and Harwood Road - Proposed Installation of Speed Humps (North Toronto) and recommending that this report be received for information.

(t)Lane, First North of College Street Between Dufferin Street and Sheridan Avenue - Proposed One-way Operation (Trinity-Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on November 9, 1999:

(June 10, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Lane, First North of College Street Between Dufferin Street and Sheridan Avenue - Proposed One-way Operation (Trinity-Niagara) and recommending:

(1)That the lane first north of College Street between Dufferin Street and Sheridan Avenue be designated to operate one-way westbound; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

(u)Preliminary Report on 219 Broadview Avenue - Rezoning Application No. 299008 and Site Plan Approval Application No. 399038 to Permit A 3 Storey Building with 23 Live/work Units (Don River).

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

(August 17, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 219 Broadview Avenue - Rezoning Application No. 299008 and Site Plan Approval Application No. 399038 to Permit A 3 Storey Building with 23 Live/work Units (Don River), and recommending that:

(1)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.

(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.

(v)Parking on Shaftesbury Avenue (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following matter until its meeting to be held on October 12, 1999, for deputations:

(i)(September 9, 1999) from Director, Transportation Services District 1, respecting Shaftesbury Avenue, from Ottawa Street to a point 77.4 metres east of Yonge Street - Transference of parking from the north side to the south side of the roadway (Midtown), and recommending that:

(1)the "No Parking Anytime" prohibition on the south side of Shaftesbury Avenue, from Ottawa Street to Yonge Street, be adjusted to operate on the north side of the street;

(2)the 2:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. permit parking hours of operation on the north side of Shaftesbury Avenue, from Ottawa Street to a point 77.4 metres east of Yonge Street be adjusted to operate on the south side of the street;

(3) the "disabled persons parking space" located on the north side of Shaftesbury Avenue, from a point 15 metres west of Ottawa Street to a point 5.5 metres further west, be relocated to the south side of the street; and

(4)the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required; and

(ii)(August 24, 1999) from Councillor Bossons

(w)184 Sherbourne Street - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Committee of Adjustment Refusal (Downtown).

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

(September 2, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting 184 Sherbourne Street - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Committee of Adjustment Refusal (Downtown), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(x)15 Edith Avenue - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Committee of Adjustment Approval (Davenport).

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

(September 2, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting 15 Edith Avenue - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Committee of Adjustment Approval (Davenport), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(y)373 Clinton Street - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Committee of Adjustment Refusal (Midtown).

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

(September 2, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting 373 Clinton Street - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal - Committee of Adjustment Refusal (Midtown), and recommending that this report be received for information.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR PAM MCCONNELL

Chair.

Toronto, September 14, 1999.