March 8, 2000

ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL:

Having regard that the Etobicoke Community Council on February 16, 2000, in considering the report (January 7, 2000) from the Director of Community Planning, West District, respecting an application for amendment to the Etobicoke Zoning Code by 1385521 Ontario Limited, File No. Z-2267, amongst other things, deferred consideration of this matter to permit further community consultation prior to continuation of the public meeting on March 23, 2000, the oral and written submissions considered by Council on February 16, 2000, are summarized below and a copy of each of the written submissions is on file in the office of the City Clerk:

(i) (January 31, 2000) from Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Ciavoliello expressing concerns regarding the 'air quality' risk associated with the project;

(ii) (February 14, 2000) from Ms. Connie Marino expressing concerns in opposition to the proposed project, including possible health hazards caused by the smoke, the moral issues due to disturbing the graves, increase in traffic, shortage of parking and the de-evaluation of the area; and

(iii) (Undated) from Mr. S. Piscione expressing concerns that the project will adversely affect the area in which he lives relating to traffic problems and property tax rates; advising that he is very uncomfortable with the proposed relocation of the burial sites; and that he supports the position of the Concerned Citizens of South Etobicoke; and 21 additional similar letters from other area residents;

(iv) (February 15, 2000) from Mr. Flori Volpi, Comwest Properties Inc., submitting comments in opposition to the project on the basis that his business will be affected by the possibility of his tenants moving out because of environmental and traffic issues;

(v) (February 14, 2000) from Mr. Peter Milczyn, submitting comments in opposition to the application regarding issues of the environment, cemetery and burial records, traffic, site plan, economic development, business attraction and retention; stating that the issue of the public interest must be addressed and urging Council to reject the application;

(vi) (February 16, 2000) from Ms. Esther Longmore-Crann, Stan-Canada Inc., expressing her opposition to the application as owner of the property located on the southwest corner of Evans Avenue regarding issues such as the effect on property values, traffic congestion, the equipment to be used, loss of green space and wildlife, air pollution, a commercial enterprise corrupting the burial sites; and requesting that Council postpone the development pending further studies and alternative solutions to environmental issues;

(vii) (February 14, 2000) from Mr. Luke L. Zych, Sun Life of Canada, submitting comments in opposition to the proposal as the owner of a property adjacent to the proposed site, advising that the project would negatively affect the property values and discourage redevelopment of the area; and requesting Council to oppose the proposed new use;

(viii) (February 16, 2000) from Mr. Chris Gardner, Navona Investors Services Limited, expressing concerns as asset managers for owners of industrial property in South Etobicoke regarding the impact of the application on the industrial market; commenting on issues such as increased traffic flow and the impact on the environment and requesting that the matter be deferred until appropriate studies can be carried out; and

(ix) (Undated) petition by Concerned Citizens of South Etobicoke, signed by approximately 1,788 residents, in opposition to the application for amendment to the zoning code.

Ms. Patricia Foran, Aird & Berlis, Dr. Tony van der Vooren, Agra Simons Limited, Mr. Dan Cherepacha, President, Read, Voorhees & Associates, appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter, on behalf of the applicant.

The following persons also appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council, in opposition to the application for amendment to the zoning code:

- Mr. Ted Green, Pro-Management, regarding increased traffic, environmental concerns, the cutting of trees, and disturbing the burial sites;

- Mr. Bruce Keeling, because of increased traffic, environmental issues related to the number of cremations that will take place, and the removal of trees on the site.

- Mr. Peter Milczyn regarding environmental issues, the matter of the burials and whether they have been adequately recorded; commenting that the application is premature and not in the best interest of the public and that studies have not been done in Canada; and requesting that an archaeological study be carried out;

- Mr. Chris Gardner, Vice President, Navona Investors Services Limited, regarding the negative impact on the economic growth of the area; and on residents because of the negative effects on air quality;

- Ms. Esther Longmore-Crann, expressing her opinion regarding cremation and the effect the proposal will have on wild life, and requesting that an environmental and an archaeological study be carried out to ensure that the burial sites are not disturbed;

- Ms. Catherine Bray, Bordon and Elliott, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of South Etobicoke Association, area businesses and other organizations, commenting on the negative environmental effects and the importance of leaving the burial sites undisturbed;

- Mr. Flori Volpi, Comwest Properties Inc., in connection with the negative effect it will have on his tenants; and filed a submission with respect thereto;

- Mr. Moise Santangelo, expressing general concerns;

- Ms. Freda Alduino, expressing general concerns;

- Mr. August Tsun, expressing concerns regarding pollution;

- Ms. Marjorie Stewart, as a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society and the Ontario Historical Society expressing concerns about the location of the burial sites and the possibility of the graves being disturbed;

- Mr. Deep Rana, regarding transportation and environmental issues, and commenting that it will be future generations that will be mostly affected by the negative impacts;

- Mr. John Hirstwood, questioning the traffic studies that were undertaken;

- Ms. Draga Barbir, commenting as a professional person that she will move from the area if the crematorium is erected and that she and her neighbours strongly oppose to the project;

- Mr. Luke L. Zych, Real Estate Investment Officer, Sun Life of Canada, questioning the ownership of a section of the proposed site and commenting that without this land the applicant could not proceed with the development, and requesting that if the Community Council does not reject the application, that it defer consideration for one month in order for various issues to be addressed;

- Ms. Connie Marino, reiterating the objections outlined in her written submission;

- Mr. John Laffin, commenting regarding the impact the proposal will have on the air quality and suggesting that the grounds could be maintained by persons doing community service;

- Ms. Lisa Marino, speaking on behalf of youth and commenting on issues such as the effect the proposal could have in the future when she has a family, and potential traffic problems;

- Ms. Edie Corcoran, expressing concerns on behalf of tenants at 365 Evans Avenue in opposition to the application;

- Mr. Pat Galardo, commenting as a resident, and on behalf of his family who own property in the area; and

- Ms. Maria Biasiucci, expressing concerns regarding a crematorium on the proposed site and suggesting that it be moved to another location.

Ms. Janice Etter also appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council, in support of the application for amendment to the zoning code, commenting that the graves would not be disturbed and that the Ontario Genealogical Society has conducted studies on the proposed site.

City Clerk

Mary Casini