January 4, 2000
To: East York Community Council
From: Ted Tyndorf
Director of Community Planning, East District
Subject: Request for Direction
ON MINOR VARIANCE APPEALS
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to seek direction from Council regarding appeals of the Committee of
Adjustment decisions described below. This report is for the consideration of the East York
Community Council at their meeting of January 18, 2000.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no financial implications for the City of Toronto in this report.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Comments:
1. Variance Application A113/99EY
Mr. Giorgio Lolos
41 Douglas Crescent
The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-storey detached house at 41 Douglas Crescent,
and applied to the Committee of Adjustment for variances to the front yard setback requirement, the
maximum lot coverage regulation, and the maximum floor space index regulation. On October 19,
1999, the Committee of Adjustment refused the application, and the applicant appealed the decision
to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Staff did not take a position on this application, and do not recommend that Council direct staff to
attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.
2. Variance Application A123/99EY
Therese Kelly-Loo
125 Donlea Drive
The applicant is constructing a new two-storey detached dwelling, and applied to the Committee of
Adjustment for a variance to the maximum building height regulation. On October 19, 1999, the
Committee of Adjustment refused the application, and the applicant appealed the decision to the
Ontario Municipal Board.
Staff did not take a position on this application, and do not recommend that Council direct staff to
attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing.
Contact:
Paul Galvin, Senior Planner
Phone (416) 397-4648
Fax (416) 397-4582
Ted Tyndorf, MCIP, RPP
Director of Community Planning, East District
