January 31, 2000

To: Chairman and Members

North York Community Council

From: Edward Tipping P. Eng.

Director & Deputy Chief Building Official

Subject: Proposed Wall and Ground Sign

Tim Hortons Restaurant

Northwest Corner of Don Mills Rd. & Lawrence Ave. East

980 Lawrence Ave. East

(Sign Application #S99-114785)

(Ward 11- Don Parkway)

Purpose:

Evaluate and make recommendations regarding a request by Franco Romano of Action Planning Consultants, for a variance from the Sign By-Law to permit wall and ground signage for a restaurant in a residential zone. Action Planning Consultants have been retained by the TDL Group Limited (Tim Hortons) and act as agent for Niot Investments Holdings Limited.

The property is located at the Northwest corner of Lawrence Ave. East and Don Mills Rd. Refer to attachments for details.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) The request for a minor variance from the Sign By-law be approved.

Financial Implications & Impact Statement:

There are no financial implications.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The building at 980 Lawrence Ave. East is located in a Residential (RM6(49)) which does not permit the proposed retail signage. The proposed fascia sign is 58sq.ft. and is located on the east wall of the building facing Don Mills Rd. There is a proposed 5sq.ft. and 4ft. in height identification ground sign along the Don Mills frontage. There are also a proposed 22sq.ft. 7.5ft. in height Menu Board ground sign and a proposed 2sq.ft. directional sign along the Lawrence frontage.

The proposed signage would be permitted for a restaurant in a commercial or industrial zone. The Committee of Adjustment, under decision # UDCA-98-363, approved the proposed restaurant use at this location. A building permit application for the proposed restaurant has been submitted and is presently under review (B99-108107). The sign permit will be withheld until the building permit is issued.

The Ward Councillors have been notified of this request and have been provided with a copy of this report and attached plans.

Conclusions:

It is my opinion that the proposed signage is appropriate and would not have a negative impact on the surrounding area. It is recommended that the minor variance to the Sign By-law be approved, in light of the C. of A. decision to permit this use in a residential zone.

Contact Name:

Magda Ishak P.Eng. Tel: (416) 395-7555

Manager Plan Review Fax: (416) 3957589

Edward Tipping P. Eng.

Director & Deputy Chief Building Official

Copy to: Councillor Gordon Chong

Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong