Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a) Front Yard Parking - 15 Boswell Avenue (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000 and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to meet with the Ward Councillors, the applicant and the Heritage Preservation Board:

(December 24, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Request for an Exemption from Chapter 400 of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code to Permit Front Yard Parking at 15 Boswell Avenue (Midtown), and recommending that:

(1) City Council deny the application for front yard parking at 15 Boswell Avenue; or

(2) City Council approve the application for front yard parking at 15 Boswell Avenue, subject to:

(a) the parking area being paved with semi-permeable paving materials, i.e., ecostone pavers or approved and equivalent permeable paving treatment acceptable to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services;

(b) the applicant removing the paving within 1.6 m of the existing City owned tree;

(c) a formal poll being conducted and that such poll have a favourable result; and

(d) the applicant paying all applicable fees set out in Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(b) Residential Demolition - 50 Lavinia Avenue (High Park).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until the Building Permit has been issued:

(i) (December 8, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Residential Demolition Application - 50 Lavinia Avenue (High Park), and recommending that City Council authorize me to issue the residential demolition permit for 50 Lavinia Avenue subject to the standard conditions as set out in Chapter 146-16B(5) of the Municipal Code, specifically:

(1) That the applicant for the permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished, not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing residential property is commenced;

(2) That, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.

(ii) (January 17, 2000) from Mr. George A. Adams

Ms. Karma J. Tax, Toronto, Ontario, appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c) 262 St. Clair Avenue West (Alexander Davidson House) - Designation under Part IV of The Ontario Heritage Act/Residential Demolition Application - 262 St. Clair Avenue West/Residential Demolition Application - 264 St. Clair Avenue West (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1) deferred consideration of the following reports sine die;

(2) requested the City Solicitor to review the demolition application for 262 St. Clair Avenue West and advise the Toronto Community Council on whether or not the demolition application is a proper and valid application, having regard to the fact that the application fails to disclose that the building contains a residential unit; and whether the application should, in light of this, be considered by the Toronto Community Council; and

(3) requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the Chair of the Toronto Preservation Board and Acting the Commissioner of Urban Development Services, on the resources required to undertake a heritage conservation district study of the North Hill area, bounded by Lonsdale Road on the north, St. Clair Avenue on the south, Spadina Road on the west and Avenue Road/Oriole Parkway on the east:

(i) (December 21, 1999) from the Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting 262 St. Clair Avenue West (Alexander Davidson House) - Designation Under Part IV Of The Ontario Heritage Act (Midtown), and recommending that:

(1) the property at 262 St. Clair Avenue West (Alexander Davidson House) be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(ii) (December 14, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Residential Demolition Application - 262 St. Clair Avenue West (Midtown), and recommending that City Council choose one of the following recommendations:

1. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be refused by City Council, since no replacement building is proposed at this time, and the building has been listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage Properties, and Heritage Toronto is considering the property for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, OR

2. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted by City Council, provided:

(a) that a replacement building is erected on the site not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing building is commenced, and

(b) that, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand ($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the building in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued, OR

3. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted without conditions.

(iii) (December 14, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting (Residential Demolition Application - 264 St. Clair Avenue West (Midtown), and recommending that City Council choose one of the following recommendations:

1. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be refused by City Council, since no replacement building is proposed at this time, and the building has been listed on the City's Inventory of Heritage Properties, and Heritage Toronto is considering the property for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, OR

2. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted by City Council, provided:

(a) that a replacement building is erected on the site not later than two (2) years from the day demolition of the existing building is commenced, and

(b) that, on failure to complete the new building within the time specified, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty-thousand ($20,000) for each dwelling unit contained in the building in respect of which the demolition permit is issued, and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued, OR

3. That the application to demolish the subject commercial and residential building be granted without conditions.

(iv) Clause 13 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 13, titled, "Inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 262 and 264 St. Clair Avenue West (Alexander Davidson House and Coach House)(Midtown)", which was amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on October 26 and 27, 1999;

(v) (January 8, 2000) from Mr. Dwayne Blick;

(vi) (January 13, 2000) from Ms. Marion E.L. Oliver;

(vii) (January 17, 2000) from Ms. Roslyn Houser, Goodman Phillips & Vineberg, obo the owner of 262 St. Clair Avenue West;

(viii) (undated) from Ms. Nadia Battista;

(ix) (January 18, 2000) from Mr. Joseph M. Peckham;

(x) (November 15, 1999) Examiner's Notice from Mr. P. Mahant;

(xi) (October 27, 1999) Demolition Permit Application Form;

(xii) (October 27, 1999) Permit Application No. 105918;

(xiii) (October 27, 1999) Permit Application No. 105924;

(xiv) (January 18, 2000) from Dr. Michelle Flax;

(xv) (Undated) from Mr. Andre B. Meurer;

(xvi) (January 18, 2000) from Mr. Glen Campbell;

(xvii) (January 18, 2000) from Ms. Rosemary Helmer;

(xviii) (January 17, 2000) from Mr. Patrick Tannahill;

(xix) (January 18, 2000) from Ms. Mira Bazzul;

(xx) (January 18, 2000) from Mr. George Wm. Roth; and

(xxi) (January 17, 2000) from Mr. Farooque Dawood.

The above recommendations carried on the following division of votes:

Yeas: Councillors McConnell, Adams, Bossons, Bussin, Johnston, Korwin-Kuczynski, Layton, Miller, Silva and Walker - 10

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

- The Hon. Michael Bryant, M.P.P., St. Paul's;

- Ms. Rosemary Helmer, Toronto, Ontario;

- Ms. Elizabeth Cobban, St. Clair Cloverhill Tenants' Association;

- Ms. Susan Ainley, North Hill District Homeowners' Association;

- Mr. Joseph Peckham, Investment Advisor;

- Mr. Briand Maguire, North Hill District Homeowners' Association;

- Mr. Gordon Smeaton, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. John Lazier, Edgecombe Capital Group;

- Ms. Margaret Knight, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Andre Meurer, Toronto, Ontario;

- Mr. Al Pearson, South Hill Homeowners' Association; and

- Mr. Glen Campbell, Toronto, Ontario.

(d) Stop Up and Close a Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance North of Roxborough Street East Extending North-Westerly from Mount Pleasant Road and to Authorize the Sale Thereof (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adjourned the Public Hearing held pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, to be reconvened on February 15, 2000, and having requested the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services to consult with the Ward Councillors, the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and the South Rosedale Ratepayers Association:

(i) City Solicitor Submitting Draft By-Law to Stop Up and Close a Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance North of Roxborough Street East Extending North-Westerly from Mount Pleasant Road and to Authorize the Sale Thereof (Midtown); and

(ii) Clause 11 of Report No. 20 of the City Services Committee of the former City of Toronto, titled, "Proposed Closing of Unopened Road Allowance - Mount Pleasant Road, north of Roxborough Street East", which was adopted by the City Council of the former City of Toronto at its meeting held on November 29, 1989.

Pursuant to the Municipal Act, notice with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily newspaper on December 27, 1999, January 3, January 10 and January 17, 2000, and no one addressed the Toronto Community Council.

(e) 83 Bloor Street West, Application No. 999058: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000:

(i) (December 21, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 83 Bloor Street West, Application No. 999058: Request for Approval of Variances From Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown), and recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999058 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit the replacement of existing faces of two non-conforming illuminated roof signs at 83 Bloor Street West with new electronic message display copy.

(ii) (January 11, 2000) from Blair Murdoch, Mediacom, requesting deferral

(f) 300 Front Street West, Application No. 999059: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000:

(i) (November 19, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 300 Front Street West, Application No. 999059: Request for Approval of Variances From Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown), and recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999059 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to replace both faces of an existing non-conforming illuminated ground sign at 300 Front Street West, with new electronic message display copy.

(ii) (January 11, 2000) from Blair Murdoch, Mediacom, requesting deferral

(g) 819 Yonge Street, Application No. 999074: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000:

(i) (November 19, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 819 Yonge Street, Application No. 999074: Request for Approval of Variances From Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown), and recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999074 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain, for third party advertising, an illuminated fascia sign on the north wall of the building at 819 Yonge Street.

(ii) (January 11, 2000) from Blair Murdoch, Mediacom, requesting deferral

(h) 48 Glen Road - Removal of One City Owned Tree, and One Private Tree, and Injury to One Private Tree (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000:

(June 4, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture respecting 48 Glen Road - Removal Of One City Owned Tree, And One Private Tree, And Injury To One Private Tree (Midtown), and recommending that Toronto Community Council approve the request for the removal of one City owned tree, and one private tree, and injury to one private tree and such approval be conditional on:

a) the trees in question not being removed or injured until permitted construction and/or demolition related activities in accordance with plans approved under the building permit application for the subject project commence which warrant the destruction of the trees; and

b) the implementation of the recommendations in the tree preservation report, for the privately owned sugar maple, prepared by Arborvalley Urban Forestry Co. Inc., dated March 15, 1999; and

c) the applicant submitting a certified cheque in the amount of $1245.43 to cover the value of the City owned tree, it's removal and replacement costs, and the applicant agreeing to the planting of a replacement tree to be planted on City property upon completion of construction; and

d) the applicant agreeing to plant a large growing shade tree, to replace the privately owned black locust, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism.

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

- Mr. Tom Spragge, Spragge & Company Architect; and

- Ms. Diana H. Emery, Toronto, Ontario.

(i) Proposed By-Law Amendment - Signs - Automobile Service Stations and Gas Bars (High Park, Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, North Toronto, Midtown, Downtown, Don River, East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adjourned the Public Meeting held pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, to be reconvened on March 23, 2000:

(i) (September 30, 1999) from the City Solicitor submitting Draft By-law respecting Proposed By-law Amendment - Signs - Automobile Service Stations and Gas Bars (High Park, Trinity-Niagara, Davenport, North Toronto, Midtown, Downtown, Don River, East Toronto);

(ii) (September 27, 1999) Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services reporting as requested on:

- height limits and sizes of pedestal signs and ground signs at automobile service stations and gas bars;

- merchandise signage at automobile service stations and gas bars; and

- signage for drive through operations as separate uses and in association with automobile service stations and gas bars;

(iii) Clause 9 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 6, entitled, "Draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Sign By-law - Automobile Service Stations and Gas Bars (All Wards in the former City of Toronto), which was amended and adopted by City Council at its meeting held on April 13, 14 and 15, 1999;

(iv) (November 8, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Supplementary Report;

(v) (October 8, 1999) from Ms. Victoria A. Masnyk, Swansea Area Ratepayers= Association and Swansea Area Ratepayers= Group; and

(vi) (December 21, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

Notice of the public meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Act. The public meeting was held on October 12, November 9, 1999 and January 18, 2000. No one addressed the Toronto Community Council on October 12, 1999, and Mr. Paul K. Smith, Shell Canada Ltd./C.P.P.I. addressed the Toronto Community Council on November 9, 1999, and no one addressed the Toronto Community Council on January 18, 2000.

(j) Revised Preliminary Report - 235 Carlaw Avenue - Rezoning Application No. 199026 to Permit the Conversion of Four Floors of an Existing Industrial Building to Live/Work Units (Don River).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following revised preliminary report:

(December 23, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 235 Carlaw Avenue - Rezoning Application No. 199026 to Permit the Conversion of Four Floors Of An Existing Industrial Building To Live/Work Units, and recommending that:

(1) I be requested to hold a public meeting in the community to discuss the application and to notify owners and tenants within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors; and

(2) The owner be advised that, prior to final Council approval of this project, the owner may be required to submit a Noise Impact Statement in accordance with City Council requirements. The owner will be further advised of these requirements, as they relate to this project, by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.

(k) 250 Bloor Street East, Application No. 999070: Request for Approval of Minor Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to permit the Ward Councillors to consult with the Asquith-Collier Residents' Association:

(December 20, 1999) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 250 Bloor Street East, Application No. 999070: Request For Approval Of Minor Variances From Chapter 297, Signs, Of The Former City Of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown), and recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No. 999070 for a minor variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to maintain at 250 Bloor Street East, for identification purposes, an existing illuminated Time and Temperature Unit sign located on the top floor of the building facing Bloor Street East; and

(2) The applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999070, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

(l) Ontario Municipal Board Decision - 324 Cherry Street and 429 Lake Shore Boulevard East (Don River).

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(November 24, 1999) from the City Solicitor respecting Ontario Municipal Board Decision - 324 Cherry Street And 429 Lake Shore Boulevard East (Don River), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(m) Queen Street East, South Side, from Coxwell Avenue to Nursewood Road - Extension of the Operational Period of the Afternoon Rush Hour Stopping Prohibition (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report sine die:

(September 17, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1, respecting Queen Street East, South Side, from Coxwell Avenue to Nursewood Road - Extension of the Operational Period Of The Afternoon Rush Hour Stopping Prohibition (East Toronto), and recommending that:

(1) the stopping prohibition from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, be rescinded:

(a) from Jarvis Street to Eastern Avenue;

(b) from Kingston Road to Nursewood Road; and

(c) from Kingston Road to a point 200 metres west thereof;

(2) stopping be prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays on the south side of Queen Street East, from Jarvis Street to Coxwell Avenue;

(3) stopping be prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, on the south side of Queen Street East, from Coxwell Avenue to Nursewood Road;

(4) the hours of operation of the Pay-&-Display parking machines on the south side of Queen Street East from Coxwell Avenue to a point 200 metres west of Kingston Road and from Kingston Road to Woodbine Avenue, be adjusted to operate at a rate of $1.25 per hour from:

(a) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, for a maximum period of two hours;

(b) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, for a maximum period of two hours;

(c) 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, for a maximum period of three hours; and

(d) 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for a maximum period of three hours; and

(5) the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

The above recommendation carried initially on the following division of votes:

Yeas: Councillors McConnell, Bossons, Bussin, Chow, Johnston, Miller, Rae and Walker - 8

A motion to reopen the question, placed by Councillor Jakobek, carried on the following division of votes:

Yeas: Councillors McConnell, Bussin, Chow, Jakobek, Johnston, Miller, Rae and Walker - 8

Nays: Councillor Bossons - 1

The above recommendation again carried on the following division of votes:

Yeas: Councillors McConnell, Bussin, Bossons, Chow, Johnston, Miller, Rae and Walker - 8

Nays: Councillor Jakobek - 1

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

- Mr. Bruce Fair, Lion on the Beach; and

- Mr. William Gallos, 7^th Wave Bistro.

(n) Request for Formal Poll - BIA on St. Clair Avenue West between Westmount Avenue and Glenholme Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having forwarded the following communication to the Economic Development and Parks Committee, for consideration at its meeting to be held on February 14, 2000:

(December 2, 1999) from Councillor Disero, requesting that City Council instruct staff to conduct a poll on St. Clair Avenue West, between Westmount Avenue and Glenholme Avenue, for purposes of establishing a Business Improvement Association.

(o) Innis Avenue Footbridge - Responsibility for Lighting (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(January 5, 2000) from the City Solicitor respecting Innes Avenue Footbridge - Responsibility for Lighting (Davenport), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(p) 80 St. Clair Avenue East - By-Law No. 1996-0430 of the Former City of Toronto (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the City Solicitor to report to the Toronto Community Council on a by-law to renew By-law No. 1996-0430 of the former City of Toronto respecting 80 St. Clair Avenue East:

(January 7, 2000) from Councillor Adams

(q) Permit Parking on Sudbury Street between King Street West and Dovercourt Road (Trinity-Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000 on instituting permit parking on Sudbury Street between King Street West and Dovercourt Road.

(January 10, 2000) from Councillor Pantalone.

(r) Residential Boulevard Parking - 35 Markham Street (Trinity-Niagara).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000, on the existing residential boulevard parking at 35 Markham Street:

(December 21, 1999) from Councillor Pantalone.

(s) Pho Hung Restaurant and Market, 350 Spadina Avenue (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council at its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000, as a deputation matter, on Pho Hung Restaurant and Market, 350 Spadina Avenue:

(January 11, 2000) from Councillor Disero.

(t) 866 Avenue Road: Request for Approval of Minor Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on February 15, 2000:

(January 10, 2000) from the Acting Commissioner of Urban Development Services respecting 866 Avenue Road: Request for Approval of Minor Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Midtown), and recommending that:

(1) City Council approve Application No. 999081 for minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit ten illuminated signs, for identification purposes, four fascia signs, two canopy signs, a red stripe on the north, east and south side of the weather canopy and one ground sign for the gas bar and retail convenience store to be located at 866 Avenue Road, on condition that the signs be illuminated only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and this be achieved by an automated timing device.

(2) the applicant be advised, upon approval of Application No. 999081, of the requirement to obtain the necessary permits from the Commissioner of Urban Development Services.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR PAM MCCONNELL,

Chair.

Toronto, January 18, 2000

Frances M. Pritchard

Tel: (416) 392-7033