Other Items Considered by the North York Community Council

(a) Presentation To The Recipient Of The York University Scholarship Award.

Councillor Feldman, Chairman, at the commencement of the meeting, welcomed Olga Riguer to the Council Chamber and announced that she was the winner of the 1999 City of Toronto, North York Community Scholarship Award, which was created in 1985 to celebrate York University's 25^th Anniversary and to honour the student who best meets the City's criteria of excellent academic standing, has a genuine need for financial assistance, and an interest in urban studies.

Councillor Feldman, on behalf of the Members of the North York Community Council presented Olga Riguer with the North York Community Scholarship Award and congratulated and wished her every success in the future.

(b) Permanent Installation of Traffic Calming Measures within the Armour Boulevard/Bombay Avenue Residential Community - North York Centre South.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000:

(January 4, 2000) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 3, Works and Emergency Services; reporting on the permanent installation of traffic calming measures within the Armour Boulevard/Bombay Avenue residential community, and recommending that:

(1) the speed humps on Armour Boulevard and Bombay Avenue be maintained permanently; and

(2) all other temporary traffic calming measures be removed.

(c) Variance For Proposed Ground Sign - 2470 Bayview Avenue - North York Centre South.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred sine die, consideration of the following report, in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with the Ward Councillor(s) and area residents to discuss the variance request.

(January 4, 2000) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, reporting on a request for a variance from the sign by-law by the owner of the building, Dr. Ruth Ann Brown, to permit the erection of a 10 square foot identification ground sign in a residential zone, where Section 5.1.1 of the sign by-law permits 4.3 square feet; and recommending that the request for a minor variance from the sign by-law be approved.

Ms. Cindy Li, Executive Member, York Mills Ratepayers' Association, appeared before the North York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d) Noise By-Law Exemption - 4950 Yonge Street - Madison Centre Renovations - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000:

(January 4, 2000) from the District Manager - North, Municipal Licensing and Standards and Court Services, Urban Development Services, reporting on an application (November 15, 1999) received from Mr. Jerry Crawford, Project Estimator, BFC Buildings, requesting an exemption to North York Noise By-law #31317, as amended, to permit construction to continue between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. at night from January 20, 2000 to June 16, 2000, Mondays to Saturdays only; and recommending:

(1) the posting of the name of a responsible individual on site along with a telephone number that will be answered during the hours of construction in the event of a noise complaint. This information is to be provided to the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards at 395-7015; and

(2) the screening of an area at the north end of the building to house two disposal bins for the removal of debris from the proposed construction to isolate the residential portion of the building as much as possible from the noise associated with the dumping of debris into these bins.

(e) Ontario Municipal Board Decision - 267 Finch Avenue East - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(December 7, 1999) from the City Solicitor, providing information respecting a decision by the Ontario Municipal Board on a four townhouse unit development and recommending that the report be received for information.

(f) Appeals of By-law No. 678-1999 - Amendment Application UD0Z-98-14 - Bearpoint Group Inc. - 50 and 60 Oak Street - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(December 16, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services, reporting on appeals of By-law No. 678-1999 filed by Visioneering Corp., 35 Oak Street and by Goodman Phillips & Vineberg on behalf of Satin Finish Hardwood Flooring Ltd., 8 Oak Street; and recommending that this report and the attached notices of appeal be received for information, and that the Ontario Municipal Board be advised accordingly.

(g) Traffic Signal Installation - Finch Avenue East at Liszt Gate/Trudy Road - North York Seneca Heights.

The North York Community Council reports having endorsed the following report:

(December 8, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, District 3, Works and Emergency Services, reporting on the process for the installation traffic control signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue East and Liszt Gate/Trudy Road; and recommending that:

(1) subject to the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue East and Liszt Gate/Trudy Road, the proposed extension of the curb on the south east corner at this location be deleted; and

(2) this report be received for information.

(h) Water Distribution System Analysis: Area within Ward 8 bounded by Highway 401 to the South, Steeles Avenue to the North, Keele Street to the West, and Bathurst Street to the East.

The North York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(September 3, 1999) from the Director, Quality Control and System Planning, Works and Emergency Services, responding to a resolution embodied in Report No. 15 of the North York Community Council, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting of December 17 and 18, 1998 requesting a review of water pressure in the area bounded by Highway 401 on the south, Steeles Avenue on the north, Keele Street on the west and Bathurst Street on the east; and recommending that this report be received for information.

The North York Community Council also reports having requested a further report from the Director, Quality Control and System Planning, Works and Emergency Services, outlining (by way of maps and other means), the areas within Pressure Zone 5 that are between 11 litres/minute and 14 litres/minute and 14 litres/minute and 18 litres/minute, or such other gradations that may be practicable within the 11 to 18 litres/minute range.

The North York Community Council also reports having had before it a copy of a communication (January 18, 2000) addressed to Councillor Shiner's Assistant, from the Manager, Budget Services, confirming that funds have been requested in the 2000 - 2004 Water/Wastewater Capital Budget for the work described in the report; that funds for all of the projects with the exception of Firgrove Crescent area (planned for inclusion in 2001) are included in the Program's 2000 capital budget request which will be considered by Council in conjunction with the 2000 Operating Budget in April; and further that interim funding to proceed with a portion of the 2000 capital works program has been recommended by the Budget Advisory Committee and will be considered by Council at its meeting on January 27^th, as part of the City's 2000 Capital Budget.

(i) North York Fully Automated "Flower Pot" Waste Collection System.

The North York Community Council reports having recommended to the Works Committee that the report (November 16, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, be received.

The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of the Works Committee and Council, having requested that:

(1) A working group be established to oversee the development of replacement alternatives to the present flower pot garbage collection system;

(2) the working group consist of Councillors Moscoe, Shiner, Augimeri and Feldman, and a representative appointed by C.U.P.E. Local 416 and that Councillor Saundercook, Chair of the Works Committee, be invited to participate;

(3) the working group identify a study area which includes all combinations of conditions which need to be addressed;

(4) a staff support working group be established to include a representative of the solid waste management services, by-law enforcement, transportation, legal and other staff that may be required;

(5) the terms of reference of the working group be:

(a) to review the present practices surrounding the flower pot waste collection system;

(b) to identify how replacement of the system will affect users, residents and neighbourhoods;

(c) to review replacement options;

(d) to conduct surveys and public hearings as may be required;

(e) to undertake site visits to the study area as may be required; and

(f) to make recommendations to the Works Committee through the North York Community Council.;

(6) the study group report to the May 2, 2000 meeting of the North York Community Council; and

(7) the Works Committee be so advised.

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The North York Community Council also reports having had before it the following communication (December 1, 1999) from the City Clerk, advising that the Works Committee:

(a) referred the report dated November 16, 1999, from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to the North York Community Council for its consideration, as recommended;

(b) referred the communication from the Toronto Civic Employees' Union, Local 416, to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services for a report thereon to the North York Community Council and back to the Works Committee; and

(a) requested that Local 416 be invited to attend the North York Community Council meeting and participate in the review of alternative services to replace the "flower pot" waste collection system.

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The following persons appeared before the North York Community Council, in connection with the foregoing matter:

- Ms. Gina Gignac, National Representative, Local 416; and

- Mr. Darian Jackson, Representative, Local 416.

(j) Tree Removal Request - 22 Dunsmore Gardens - North York Spadina.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000:

(December 28, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing information regarding an appeal to the Community Council from the owner of 22 Dunsmore Gardens to permit the removal of two City-owned Silver Maple street trees situated on the City portion of the front lawn, and recommending that the request to remove the City trees be denied.

(k) Tree Removal Request - 164 Owen Boulevard - North York Centre South.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000:

(December 28, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, providing information regarding an appeal to the Community Council from the owner of 164 Owen Boulevard to permit the removal of two City-owned White Birch street trees at 26 and 36 cm in diameter from the lawn in front of their house; and recommending that this request to remove the City trees be denied.

The North York Community Council also reports having had before it a communication (January 11, 2000) from Mr. Brian W. Hands, Hands On Landscape Design and Contracting, requesting a deferral until the next meeting as his client was out of town.

(l) Preliminary Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment No. UDOZ-99-27 - R & G Management Inc. - 1465 Lawrence Avenue West - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(December 17, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning North District, Urban Development Services, providing preliminary comments on an application for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the development of a 5 storey, 60 unit rental apartment building on a lot with an existing 20 storey apartment building; and recommending that:

(1) staff, in consultation with the local Councillor, schedule a community meeting for January or early February 2000 with area residents; and

(2) staff prepare a final report evaluating the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application, and provide notice of a statutory public meeting at the appropriate time.

(Councillor Augimeri, Black Creek declared her interest in the foregoing matter in that her mother is the owner of a condominium at 1455 Lawrence Avenue West, which is her principal residence and located next door to the applicant's property.)

(m) Preliminary Report - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications Nos. UDOP-99-39, UDZ-99-30 and Site Plan Application No. UDSP-99-139 - 1097363 Ontario Ltd. - 15 Dallner Road - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having approved Recommendations (2) and (3), only, embodied in the following report:

(December 17, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services, providing preliminary comments on an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and for site plan approval to permit the development of sixteen attached condominium dwellings at 15 Dallner Road; and recommending that:

(1) staff, in consultation with local Councillors, schedule a community meeting date with area residents;

(2) staff prepare a Final Report evaluating the proposal and provide Notice of a Statutory Public Meeting at the appropriate time; and

(3) prior to the publication of any Final Report on the applications, the determination of the zoning compliance of Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Avenue be settled.

The North York Community Council, also reports having had before it a communication (October 5, 1999) from Mr. Steve Pitt, President, Oakdale Acres Ratepayers' Association, commenting on a meeting held with the developer and the ratepayers; and indicating that while there were some minor areas of concern, the Ratepayer's Association was pleased with the proposed development.

(n) Preliminary Evaluation Report - Zoning By-law Amendment Nos. UDZ-99-16 and UDZ-99-28 and Site Plan Approval Nos. UDSP-99-073 and UDSP-99-125 - Oxford Hills Development - 85, 89, 93 And 95 Spring Garden Avenue (Oxford Hills Development) - North York Centre.

The North York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(December 16, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services, providing preliminary comments on two applications to amend the Zoning By-law and related Site Plan Approval applications to permit 14 freehold and 29 condominium townhouse units on properties municipally known as 153 Doris Avenue and 77 and 95 Spring Garden Avenue; and recommending that staff prepare a final report evaluating the proposal and provide Notice of the statutory public meeting at the appropriate time.

(o) Zoning By-law Amendment - Brown, Dryer Karol on behalf of Judy Cohen In Trust - 718 Sheppard Avenue West - North York Spadina.

The North York Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of the following report to its meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000, in order to allow the Director, Community Planning, North District, Community Planning, to meet with the Ward Councillors to discuss the conformity of the application with the Official Plan; and

(2) directed that no further notice be provided and tht there be no further deputations at the meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000.

The North York Community Council reports, having had before it the following report

(December 20, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services recommending approval of the rezoning application to permit a three-storey retirement home at 718 Sheppard Avenue West, subject to the conditions outlined therein.

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The North York Community Council also reports having noted the following motion moved by Councillor Moscoe, North York Spadina, which would be tabled at the February 15, 2000 meeting:

(1) the report (December 20, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, be adopted, subject to the following amendments to the recommendations contained therein:

(a) Recommendation No. (1)(e) be amended to read as follows:

"the minimum lot area shall be 870 m2;"; and

(b) Recommendation No. (1)(j) be amended to read as follows:

"notwithstanding Section 6A(2) of the Zoning By-law,

a minimum of 7 parking spaces shall be provided on

the lands;";

(3) the applicant post a letter of credit or bond, which will be refundable after one year of full occupancy, to ensure the adequacy of on site parking; and

(4) the applicant at his own expense, install a bus shelter at the corner of Maxwell Street and Sheppard Avenue West.

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The North York Community Council also reports having had before it communications (June 21, 1998 and January 2, 2000) from Bernard Rubin, P. Eng., outlining his concerns with respect to the proposed parking for the retirement home.

A staff presentation was made by Ms. Anne Milchberg, Senior Planner, Community Planning, North District.

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

- Mr. Adam Brown, Solicitor, on behalf of the applicant, who expressed his support for the recommendations contained in the report (December 20, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District. During his submission he also commented on the proposed landscaping and parking.

- Mr. Bernard Rubin, who indicated that he did not have any objection to the proposal but was concerned about overflow parking on Maxwell Street in light of the number of parking spaces being provided for the proposed development.

(p) Official Plan and Zoning Amendment No. UDOZ-97-35 - V.V. De Marco Properties Limited - 1415 Lawrence Avenue West - North York Humber.

The North York Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of the following report to its meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000;

(2) requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 3, to provide a further report on a Traffic Impact Study prepared by the staff of the Transportation Services Division that updates the Traffic Study presented by the applicant; and

(3) directed that no further notice be provided and that there be no further deputations at the meeting scheduled for February 15, 2000.

(December 20, 1999) from the Director, Community Planning, North District, Urban Development Services recommending approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the development of an 8-storey residential condominium apartment building with ground floor commercial uses at 1415 Lawrence Avenue West, subject to the conditions outlined therein.

The North York Community Council reports also having had before it the following communications:

- (January 4, 2000) from Mrs. Jean Anderson, outlining her concerns regarding the application;

- (December 29, 1999) from Ms. L. Tonelli, outlining her objections to the application;

- (January 5, 2000) from Mrs. Georgina Anderson, requesting that she be notified of any further changes to the subject property;

- (undated) Petition signed by 48 area residents in opposition to the application; and

- (undated) Petition signed by 35 condominium owners of 1455 Lawrence Avenue West, in opposition to the application.

A staff presentation was made by Mr. Brian Lambourn, Senior Planner, Community Planning, North District.

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

- Mr. Louis, Cosidente, who spoke in opposition to the application. His primary concerns were with respect to the proposed density, traffic congestion and impact on the surrounding community;

- Mr. Bill Thorne, who spoke in opposition to the application. His primary objections were with respect to increased traffic in the area and possible drainage problems being created for nearby residents;

- Ms. Barbara Sust, who expressed her opposition to the proposed development. Her primary objections were with respect to increased traffic, and the proposed land use and density;

- Mr. Jamie Bennett, on behalf of the applicant, who commented on the merits of the application. He also indicated that the applicant concurred with the staff recommendations.

- Mr. Don Baker, on behalf of Ms. Jean Anderson, who indicated that Ms. Anderson's concerns were with respect to increased traffic congestion in the area and the construction of a building on a former landfill site. She was also concerned about the possibility of methane gas building-up under the project site which could lead to a health and safety problem during the construction of the proposed development.

(q) Vacancy - City of Toronto Council - North York Humber - Ward 6.

The North York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter to a special meeting of the North York Community Council scheduled for February 1, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre.