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REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998

ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 1

1 Variance to Sign By-law - 316-318 Burnhamthorpe Road

2 Street Naming - Formula Homes Inc., South Side of the East Mall Between Valhalla Inn Road and Gibbs Road

3 Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision Louis and Maureen Zubowski, 42 Sunnydale Drive

4 Request for Exemption from Part-Lot Control - Lyndsborough Development Corporation/Papko Electric Co. Ltd., 280 Dalesford Road

5 Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision - 42 Valecrest Drive

6 Former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery - Request by Ontario Realty Corporation for Declaration of Interest

7 Other Items Considered by the Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 1

OF THE ETOBICOKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on January 21, 1998,

submitted by Councillor Elizabeth Brown, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998

1

Variance to Sign By-law - 316-318 Burnhamthorpe Road

(City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November  17, 1997) from the Secretary, Sign Variance Advisory Committee:

Purpose:

Trans Corp. Inc, on behalf of Rogers Video, has requested a variance to the Sign By-law in order to install a tenant ground sign on a small site where ground identification signs are not permitted.

Source of Funds:

There are no funding sources or financial implications.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the recommendation of the Sign Variance Advisory Committee, dated November 17, 1997, with respect to an application for a variance to the sign by-law to permit the installation of a pylon sign for a new Rogers Video outlet at 316 Burnhamthorpe Road, be adopted; and

(2) the application be refused.

Background:

Rogers Video (Trans. Corp. Inc.) requested a variance to the Etobicoke Sign By-law in order to install a tenant ground sign on a small site zoned Limited Commercial (CL) where ground signs are not permitted under the by-law.

Comment:

The site in question has good street visibility and does not meet the definition of a Shopping Centre. The area has two other small retail plazas that have been in existence for more than 40 years without any grounds signs, and other requests for similar variances may be submitted if this variance is granted.

Conclusion:

The Sign By-law does allow incidental directional signage, which would provide the necessary identification without variance.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

A. W. Chow -Director, Building Standards

Tel: (416) 394-8006, Fax: (416) 394-6063

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

- Mr. K. Stroud, of Trans. Corp. Inc.; and

- Mr. G. Biabarz, 126 Martin Grove Road, on behalf of residents in the immediate area.2

Street Naming - Formula Homes Inc., South Side of the East Mall

Between Valhalla Inn Road and Gibbs Road

(City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January  21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To name a street within a new subdivision.

Source of Funds:

There are no funding sources or financial implications.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Solicitor be instructed to draft a by-law designating "Formula Court" as the new street name for the proposed road allowance, upon registration of the plan of subdivision.

Background:

On June 17, 1997, Etobicoke Council approved an application for Official Plan and Zoning Code amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision approval to permit Medium Density Residential development (townhouses and semis) on the lands located on the south side of The East Mall between Valhalla Inn Road and Gibbs Road.

Site Specific By-law No. 1997-156 was enacted by Etobicoke Council on August 15, 1997, draft plan of subdivision 55T-97004 was approved by the Metro Commissioner of Planning on September 4, 1997, and Official Plan Amendment No. 47-97 subsequently received Ministerial approval on September 22, 1997.

Conclusions:

The proposed road allowance will intersect with The East Mall at the easterly end of the subject site and terminate within the subdivision in a cul-de-sac. The road allowance will be dedicated to the City and each of the 20 townhouses and 4 semi-detached units will front onto the proposed public roadway (see Exhibit No. 1).

The applicant has requested that the subject road allowance be named "Formula Court". The name has been found to be acceptable to the former Metropolitan Toronto Planning Department which is responsible for administering the Metro Street Name Index.

Contact Name:

Paul Zuliani -Area Planner - Development and Design

Tel: (416) 394-8230, Fax: (416) 394-6063

(A copy of Exhibit 1, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of January 21, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

3

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision

Louis and Maureen Zubowski, 42 Sunnydale Drive

(City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January  21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To determine the need for staff and legal representation at the Ontario Municipal Board for the appeal regarding 42 Sunnydale Drive.

Source of Funds:

There would be no financial impact in that legal representation is not being recommended.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this report be received by Toronto City Council and that staff and legal representation not be provided for the appeal regarding 42 Sunnydale Drive.

Comment:

The City has recently received a Notice of Hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board pertaining to an appeal of Committee of Adjustment decision A-222/97 (see Exhibit No. 1). The application and appeal are summarized as follows:

- Address - 42 Sunnydale Drive.

- Applicant/Appellant - Louis and Maureen Zubowski.

- Hearing Date - February 10, 1998.

Application:

To expand an existing bungalow by adding a second storey and a 2-storey rear addition. Preservative zoning by-law 1993-109 and other provisions of the Zoning Code would be varied to permit a gross floor area of 239.4 mē (2,577 sq.ft.), exceeding the 221.5 mē (2,385 sq.ft.) maximum, to maintain nonconforming side yard setbacks in line with the existing building, and increase the building height to 10.26 m (33.7 ft.), exceeding the 9.5 m (31.2 ft.) maximum.

Decision of Committee of Adjustment: Refusal

Conclusion:

Staff are of the opinion that the application at 42 Sunnydale Drive does not involve substantive planning issues and legal representation and staff support at the Ontario Municipal Board is not warranted.

Contact Name:

Jamie McEwan -Area Planner - South District, Development and Design

Tel: (416) 394-8878, Fax: (416) 394-6063

(A copy of Exhibit 1, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of January 21, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)4

Request for Exemption from Part-Lot Control - Lyndsborough

Development Corporation/Papko Electric Co. Ltd.,

280 Dalesford Road

(City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January  21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

Request for Exemption from Part-Lot Control for the development of an 11-unit freehold townhouse development.

Source of Funds:

There are no funding sources or financial implications.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the request for exemption from Part-Lot Control by Lyndsborough Development Corporation/Papko Electric Co. Ltd., for an 11-unit freehold townhouse development at 280 Dalesford Road be approved, and that the necessary by-law be prepared by the appropriate staff/authority to be forwarded to Toronto City Council; and.

(2) prior to the adoption of the exempting by-law by Toronto City Council, any outstanding matters related to the 11-unit freehold townhouse development be resolved to the satisfaction of the Works Department, Urban Development and City Solicitor.

Background:

On November 5, 1997, the Commissioner of Urban Development granted Site Plan Control Approval (Delegated) for the development of 11 freehold townhouse units on the north side of Dalesford Road, west of Grand Avenue (Exhibit No. 2), subject to a number of conditions. The applicants have applied for building permits (BPA B85480 ) and are proceeding to finalize the conditions to approval. On October 24, 1997, Lyndsborough Development Corporation submitted a request to the Urban Development Department for exemption from part-lot control for the townhouse project.

Exhibit Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are photo-reductions of the location map, site plan and reference plan, respectively. The 11-unit townhouse development will be freehold townhouses, individually serviced and accessed from Dalesford Road, a public street.

Comments:

The approval of a by-law to lift part-lot control has been requested in order that the approved townhouse project may be developed and marketed with a freehold style of ownership.

The application has been reviewed with the Fire Department, Realty Services, Building Standards, Parks and Recreations Services, Works Department, and the Solicitor for Etobicoke. Realty Services, Fire Department, Traffic and Transportation Planning Section of the Works Department, and Parks and Recreation Services have no objection to the proposal. Private deed restrictions for all backyard drainage swales, as well as servicing, easement and maintenance agreements are to be provided to the satisfaction of the Works Department and the City Solicitor.

Conclusion:

A plan of subdivision is not necessary for the orderly development of the 11-unit townhouse development given that servicing matters are being addressed through servicing agreements. Subject to the outstanding matters regarding the applicable agreements being addressed, and favourable comments being received from the circulated agencies before the part-lot control by-law is forwarded for approval and registration, the requested exemption is considered appropriate.

Contact Name:

Paulo Stellato MCIP, RPP -Planner - South District, Development and Design

Tel. (416) 394-6004, Fax (416) 394-6063

(Copies of Exhibits 1, 2 and 3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of January 21, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)5

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision - 42 Valecrest Drive

(City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following communication (January 15, 1998) from Councillor Mario Giansante and Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby, Kingsway-Humber, and having directed the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board on January 27, 1998, to support the Committee of Adjustment decision and the views of the area residents, and requests the concurrence of Council in the action taken:

Re: 42 Valecrest Drive - Ontario Municipal Board Hearing;

The owners of 42 Valecrest Drive are proposing to construct a second storey addition over their existing one-storey home. A two and one storey addition are also contemplated at the rear of the dwelling. In order to accommodate the proposal an application was made to the Committee of Adjustment to permit an increase in the permitted gross floor area of the dwelling from a maximum of 325 mē (3,498.39 sq.ft.) to 437.44 mē (4,708.72 sq.ft.). This represents an increase of 112.4 mē (1,210.0 sq.ft.) over what the preservative zoning by-law in the area currently permits. A variance for a side yard setback was also sought.

The application was refused by the Committee of Adjustment and the applicants have appealed this decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. Although staff of the Urban Development Department are not opposed to the variances, many area residents have strongly expressed their objections to the proposal and are anxious to have their concerns represented at the OMB.

It is therefore requested that this Community Council instruct the Solicitor for Etobicoke to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board on January 27, 1998, to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision and the views of the area residents.6

Former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery - Request by

Ontario Realty Corporation for Declaration of Interest

(City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends that:

(1) the following communication be received;

(2) the Ontario Realty Corporation be advised that the City of Toronto has no interest in acquiring the property and assuming the responsibility of maintaining existing burial sites; and

(3) the Ontario Realty Corporation be requested to ensure that the entire site is used for cemetery purposes only:

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following communication (January 15, 1998) from Mr. Brian Hallas, of the Ontario Realty Corporation:

Re: Former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery, North-East Corner of Horner Avenue and Evans Avenue.

The Ministry of Health utilized a 2.958 acre plot of land fronting Evans Avenue as a cemetery between 1892 to 1974 for unclaimed bodies of patients from Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital and transients killed on highways. It is estimated there are 1500 burials on the site leaving roughly half the grounds unoccupied.

Management Board has been approached by a cemetery operator who has proposed to purchase the property assuming the obligation to maintain the existing burial sites and offer the undeveloped plots for sale.

The operation and maintenance of a cemetery is not considered to be a core business of Management Board. Consequently, as this is public property we are proposing to run an advertised Proposal Call in the Toronto Star and Etobicoke Guardian to determine if there are any faith groups or organizations interested in utilizing the "available or undeveloped" portion of this site as a cemetery.

In the course of preparing the Request for Proposals we found no evidence of correspondence between the former Ministry of Government Services or Management Board Secretariat offering this property to Etobicoke as surplus property. This cemetery may be locally known as Potter's Field. Enclosed is an article from the Toronto Sun dated May 7, 1987, which gives some additional background information about the property.

We doubt that Etobicoke would wish to purchase this property and assume the responsibility to maintain the existing burial sites. With this assumption we are proposing to place notices in the press in the last week of January to explore what public interest there may be in the continued operation of this property as a cemetery.

Should Etobicoke have an interest in acquiring this property we would appreciate an indication of interest before February 20, 1998.

(A copy of the background material referred to in the foregoing communication was given to the Members of the Etobicoke Community Council on January 21, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)7

Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a) Community Council Briefing.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received overhead presentations from the following regarding the responsibilities of the Community Council, authority, relation to City Council, decision-making process, and a review of development, transportation and parks and recreation issues:

- Ms. Brenda Glover, Commissioner of Human Resources;

- Mr. John Reble, City Solicitor, Etobicoke;

- Ms. Karen Bricker, Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke;

- Mr. Tom Denes, Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke;

- Mr. John Macintyre, Director, Planning Development and Support Services, Parks and Recreation, Etobicoke; and

- Mr. John Fulton, Director, Programming, Parks and Recreation, Etobicoke

(b) 1998 Budget Process - Public Participation at Community Council Meetings.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having recommended to the Budget Committee and to the Chief Administrative Officer:

(1) that the City of Toronto budget staff be requested to make a presentation to the Community Councils during the public meeting process, at the appropriate time, highlighting issues pertinent to each community; and

(2) that the public be made aware of the presentations through appropriate newspaper advertising.

(c) Strategic Restructuring - Non-Union Staff.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having recommended to the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee that the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Human Resources be requested to consider when looking at any down-sizing, that all non-union staff be treated in a fair and equitable manner and on the same basis as the union staff; and further that the Globe & Mail and all media be advised of the foregoing.

(d) Amendment to the Zoning Code - D. Sud & Sons,

Westway Plaza, 1735 Kipling Avenue.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having directed that a public meeting be held to consider the following report:

(January 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke with respect to an application to amend the Planned Commercial Local (CPL) zoning on an existing shopping plaza at Dixon Road and Kipling Avenue, to permit a full range of commercial uses in one Building 'D' and to permit restaurant uses in the new Building 'E' fronting Northcrest Road.

(e) Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Code- Former City of Etobicoke - West Side of Islington Avenue, between Orrell Avenue and Riverbank Drive.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having directed that a public meeting be held to consider the following report:

(January 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke with respect to a review of the lot area requirement for certain properties located on the west side of Islington Avenue, between Orrell Avenue and Riverbank Drive.

(f) New Applications for Zoning/Official Plan Amendment and Site Plan Approval.

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

(January 21, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke, reporting on new applications for rezoning/official plan amendment and site plan approval received since October, 1997.

(g) Interim Community Health Advisory Committee.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:

(December 23, 1997) from the Chair, Etobicoke Board of Health, advising that the Members of the Etobicoke Board of Health wish to convey that they are interested in acting as an interim community health advisory committee to ensure continuity in the identification of local issues and to provide input and advice to the Toronto Board of Health.

(h) Illuminated Commercial Advertising on Telephone Booths

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having received the following report:

(January 13, 1998) from the City Clerk, inviting Members of Community Councils to appear before the February 9, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee regarding illuminated commercial advertising on telephone booths.

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Councillor Mario Giansante, Kingsway-Humber, declared his interest in the foregoing matter in that his wife is an employee of Bell Canada.

(i) Assembly Hall Project - Former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Grounds.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having:

(1) requested the Acting Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Services, Etobicoke, to bring forward a report with respect to the history and review of the Assembly Hall project; and

(2) requested the Acting Commissioner of Parks & Recreation Services, Etobicoke, to report to the next Etobicoke Community Council on Terms of Reference and a proposed membership for a proposed advisory board for the Assembly Hall project.

(j) Rogers Cable TV Coverage of Community Council Meetings.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to contact Rogers Cable TV with a view to providing coverage of Community Council meetings.

(k) Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having requested the Director of Programming, Parks and Recreation, to bring forward a report on continuing the art gallery in the Etobicoke Civic Centre and the feasibility of recommending the institution of a similar gallery in the new City Hall.

(Councillor Balkissoon, at the meeting of City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, declared his interest in Item (h), headed "Illuminated Commercial Advertising on Telephone Booths", embodied in the foregoing Clause, in that he is an employee of Bell Canada.)

(Councillor Giansante, at the meeting of City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998, declared his interest in Item (h), headed "Illuminated Commercial Advertising on Telephone Booths", embodied in the foregoing Clause, in that his wife is an employee of Bell Canada.)

Respectfully submitted,

ELIZABETH BROWN,

Chair

Toronto, January 21, 1998(Report No. 1 of The Etobicoke Community Council, including additions thereto, was adopted, without amendment, by City Council on February 4, 5 and 6, 1998.)