STAFF REPORT
January 5, 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 February 15,
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 A99EY130
Darryl Lane
3 King Edward Avenue
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-storey addition and basement extension at the front of the existing dwelling
to create a basement apartment. On November 10, 1999, the Committee of Adjustment approved variances to the front and
side yard setback requirements, but refused to grant an exemption to the parking requirement for the proposed basement
apartment. 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 A99EY138
Francesco Labile
7 Parkview Hill Crescent
The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing dwelling on the property, and construct a new two-storey detached
dwelling. He applied for a variance to the maximum building height restriction. On December 7, 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.
3. Variance Application A99EY139
Paul and Joanne Porter
35 Epsom Avenue
The applicant is proposing to construct a second storey addition to the existing one-storey dwelling, and requested a
variance to the maximum building height restriction. On December 7, 1999, the Committee of Adjustment approved the
application, and a neighbour 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
