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REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

AND OTHER COMMITTEES

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on December 16 and 17, 1998

YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

REPORT No. 15

1Reinstatement of Parking Meters on the South Side of Eglinton Avenue West in the Cedarvale Area Ward 28, York Eglinton

211 Caesar Avenue Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision Ward 27, York Humber

3366 Rogers Road and 50 to 100 Bronoco Avenue Application for Exemption from Part-Lot Control Landcrest Development Management Inc. for Mateus Village Inc. Ward 28, York Eglinton 17128

4460 Rogers Road - Consent Agreement Arising from an Ontario Municipal Board Order Ward 27, York Humber

5Request for Disabled Parking Space8 Cobalt Street - Ward 27, York Humber

6(i) Proposed Rescission of Southbound and Eastbound Left-Turn Prohibition at Eglinton Avenue West and Keele Street; and(ii) Amendment to Parking Meter Operation on both sides of Keele Street between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road Ward 27, York Humber

7Other Items Considered by the Community Council

City of Toronto

REPORT No. 15

OF THE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(from its meeting on December 9, 1998,

submitted by Councillor Bill Saundercook, Chair)

As Considered by

The Council of the City of Toronto

on December 16 and 17, 1998

1

Reinstatement of Parking Meters on the South Side

of Eglinton Avenue West in the Cedarvale Area

Ward 28, York Eglinton

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted the following recommendation:

"It is recommended that:

(1)the report dated November 27, 1998, from the Managing Director, Economic Development, be adopted, subject to appropriate turn restrictions to be recommended to City Council by York Community Council for implementation between Strathearn Road and Peveril Hill Road; and

(2)the installation of the parking meters and the implementation of the turn restrictions take place simultaneously.")

The York Community Council submits, without recommendation, the report (November17,1998) from the Managing Director, Economic Development.

The York Community Council reports having directed the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to:

(1)forward his further report on the traffic and parking situation, directly to the December16,1998 meeting of Council; and

(2)meet with representatives of the Upper Village BIA, the Cedarvale Traffic Committee, and the Director, Small Business and Local Partnerships, in an effort to find mutually beneficial solutions to the parking situation.

The York Community Council submits the following report (November 27, 1998) from the Managing Director, Economic Development:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to determine the economic impact on the businesses in the Upper Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) as a result of the removal of on-street parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, between Menin Road and Rostrevor Road.

Funding Sources:

It is anticipated that some minor costs will be incurred by the City of Toronto Parking Authority for the reinstallation of 17 parking meters.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)metered parking be reinstated on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West between MeninRoad and Rostrevor Road;

(2)the City of Toronto Parking Authority be directed to meet with the Board of Management of the Upper Village BIAs to review current parking issues and to investigate the possibilities for added off street parking spaces or facilities; and

(3)appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

At its meeting held on June 25, 1997, the former City of York Council adopted the Cedarvale Neighbourhood Speed and Traffic Management Plan, as prepared by Delcan Corporation. The Plan was based on the principles set by a local Traffic Task Force Committee which concluded that future Traffic Task Force measures should:

• enhance and promote the sustainability of the community life on all the neighbourhood streets;

Creduce vehicular speeds within the neighbourhood and promote safety of all road users; school children and other pedestrian, and cyclists;

Cdiscourage non-local traffic, while improving the internal and external access for the community; and

Csupport the needs of the business community.

As part of the Plan, several measures were recommended which included turning restrictions, road narrowing, speed humps, raised pedestrian crossings, community signs, the introduction of parking on residential streets, and the removal of parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West between Menin Road and Rostrevor Road.

As a result of the implementation of the Speed and Traffic Management Plan, business representatives and several area residents appeared before York Community Council on September16, 1998, to express concerns relating to the negative impact to the businesses resulting from the removal of metered parking on Eglinton Avenue West between Menin Road and RostrevorRoad. The matter was subsequently referred to Toronto Council on October 1 and 2, 1998 and to the Urban Environment and Development Committee on November 1 and 2, 1998, and has since been referred back to York Community Council for further consideration and recommendation to Toronto Council.

Comments:

Historical Perspective

Within the Upper Village area there are two Business Improvement Areas, with separate Boards of Management. One is located on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, in the former City of York, the other is located on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, in the former City of Toronto.

Both of the BIAs are currently attempting to address the negative impacts caused by the excavation and remedial construction relating to the Eglinton West subway station. The construction involved sidewalk closures, removal of elements of previous improvements including benches and trees, road excavation and the removal of parking for businesses. During this period, businesses along both sides of the Allen Road suffered loss of customers and business revenue and in some cases leading to bankruptcies. According to many businesses they have never fully recovered from this project. Since then significant capital investment has been made on behalf of the provincial and municipal levels of government in addition to contributions from local businesses. Approximately $515,000 has been invested in the area on streetscaping, including promotional campaigns to attract customers back to the area. The BIAs average annual budget of $182,000 dollars is anticipated to be at the same level for 1999. The area is now experiencing a progressive level of growth and investment, which is evident through the number of building permits issued and reduced vacancies. However, there is still the perception that construction is ongoing and that parking is scarce.

The area is successfully now emerging as a regional destination for dining and specialty food shopping and is promoted through festivals, newspaper advertisements, brochures (Celebration of Food) and flyers. The October 3, 1998, Festival of the Arts, attracted approximately 15,000 people. Arts related businesses and personal services also play a strong role in complimenting the area's mix of businesses and are promoted as means to draw new customers and visitors to the area. Economic Development staff and the BIA membership have worked closely over the past five years in developing a theme and initiatives to attract customers, and are currently discussing the possibilities of merging the two associations.

Economic Impact

Property owners along this one kilometer commercial retail strip collectively pay over $1.6 million dollars in realty taxes. The current loss of parking could eventually lead to a significant decline in revenue for the City as a result of vacancies, bankruptcies and a decline in reinvestment. The Chair of the Upper Village BIA (Toronto) has estimated that approximately 80 percent of the customers to this area come from communities to the north such as Woodbridge, Thornhill and RichmondHill. Based on these characteristics, any reduction in parking would have an immediate effect on businesses particularly those within the immediate area where parking has been eliminated.

According to John C. Williams of the J.C. Williams Group Limited, the value of one parking space is equivalent to between $40,000 to $60,000 in gross sales for each business within the subject area. Accordingly, it is estimated that as a result of losing 17 parking spaces, the businesses in the area could lose up to an estimated $1 million dollars in gross sales per year.

Current Pressures

The drawing power of the Upper Village BIAs is not only based on the quality of goods and services offered to the public, but also on the availability of parking that is affordable and convenient. Competition for clients in the immediate area and regionally is high. The Eglinton Way BIA, a retail strip immediately to the east, where on-street is available, markets itself to the same target customers. One of the biggest competitors is the Yorkdale Mall to the north which provides parking at no cost to its clients. Typically, retail strips north of Eglinton Avenue take the form of strip malls with ample on site parking offering proximity to goods and services.

Another issue is The Village Shule, located at the north side of Eglinton Avenue West at Old Park Road, which is currently under construction and scheduled for occupancy in early 1999. This development is three times the density of the site, totalling 1,480 square metres of gross floor area, with no on-site parking. It is anticipated that this development will further reduce the supply of convenient parking for local businesses.

According to the Toronto Parking Authority staff, short term parking demand for the area is high in the case of all three Toronto Parking Authority lots. One of these lots is subject to a short term lease and is therefore vulnerable to redevelopment which could result in a further loss of 43 parking spaces. A further demand results from commuters to the area, reflecting high rates of occupancy for the two Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) owned commuter-parking facilities located adjacent to the Eglinton West subway station. As these spaces are used by commuters, there are few spaces, if any, left for shoppers.

Conclusions:

As customers prefer shopping in areas where parking is close and accessible, any removal of parking spaces within the two Upper Village BIAs would seriously impact on the business health of the area, including the significant work that has already been invested in the area through reconstruction and streetscaping. Economic Development staff is therefore recommending, that the 17 metered parking spaces be reinstalled, and that the City of Toronto Parking Authority be requested to meet with representatives of the two BIAs to review current parking issues and to investigate ways of adding parking spaces or facilities to the area.

Contact Names

Ron Nash, Economic Development Officer, , York Civic Centre, Tel: 394-2889

Bill Steiss, Director, Small Business and Local Partnerships, Tel: 394-2613

Brenda Librecz, Managing Director, Economic Development Division, Tel: 397-4700

The York Community Council also reports having had before it the following communications during consideration of the foregoing matter:

(i)(December 9, 1998) from Mr. Hersh Forman, Toronto, to Councillor Joe Mihevc, advising that as a member of the Cedarvale Traffic Committee and Task Force, it is imperative that the Committee have an opportunity to be heard prior to any measures being taken to reinstate the parking meters on Eglinton Avenue West; and that this would be directly against the recommendation of the Task Force, subsequently approved by the former Council, which has spent two years developing and considering all the ramifications of the plan, in consultation with members of the community; and

(ii)(December 9, 1998) from Mr. Farley Cohen, advising that part of the process for dealing with the Cedarvale traffic issues, was an integrated plan, including the removal of meters on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West which is very important to the effectiveness of the overall plan; that in exchange for removing the meters, other components of the plan included and have been implemented, new parking spaces on side streets, reduced turn restrictions into the neighbourhood, and free on-street parking on Eglinton Avenue West in the evenings (no parking meters); that consideration was also given to reduced parking rates in the neighbourhood parking lots and possible acquisition of further parking facilities; that the BIA was involved in the deliberations and meetings throughout the past two years and was aware of the proposed changes; that any changes considered to the current plan should be in consultation with the Cedarvale Neighbourhood Traffic Plan Steering Committee, and possibly with the entire Cedarvale Traffic Plan Committee; and that it would be inappropriate to make changes without the input of the neighbourhood residents.

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

-Dr. George Milne, Vice Chair, Upper Village BIA;

-Ms. Grace Russo, Retail Coordinator, Upper Village BIA.

-Mr. Phil Hutchinson, Property Manager, 989 Eglinton Avenue West;

-Mr. George Calabrese, Toronto;

-Ms. Esme Temple, Toronto;

-Mr. Bruno Lopardo, Toronto;

-Mr. Leon Taomina, Toronto;

-Dr. Lionel Goldstein, Toronto;

-Mr. Bernie Good, Toronto;

-Ms. Diana Sideris, Toronto;

-Mr. Francis Mulle, Toronto;

-Mr. Paul Coulbeck, Toronto;

-Mr. Joe Aaron, Toronto;

-Mr. Alex Petrocco, Toronto.

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following report (December 16, 1998) from the General Manager, Transportation Services Division, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To respond to a request by the York Community Council, at its meeting of December 9, 1998, for staff to report directly to City Council at its meeting of December 16 on the issue of parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West between Strathearn Road and Rostrevor Road and on local residential streets in the Cedarvale Community after consulting with various stakeholders. Before and after vehicular volume studies undertaken on the adjoining side streets are also provided.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)on-street parking on the side streets within the block between the municipal lanes and Dewbourne Avenue, as approved previously within the Cedarvale Neighbourhood Speed and Traffic Management Plan be reinstated, to provide all day parking for a maximum two hours; and

(2)the City of Toronto Parking Authority review and report on the feasibility of providing additional off-street parking within the Upper Eglinton Village Area, including reducing the current parking rates.

Background:

York Community Council at its meeting of December 9, 1998, in considering a report (November17, 1998) from the Managing Director, Economic Development recommending that metered parking be reinstalled on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, has submitted the matter to Council without recommendation, and requested staff of Works and Emergency Services (Clause 1 in Report No. 15 of York Community Council) to:

(1)forward a report to the December 16, 1998, meeting of Council, and

(2)meet with representatives of the Upper Village BIA, the Cedarvale Traffic Committee, and the Director, Small Business and Local Partnerships, in an effort to find mutually beneficial solutions to the parking situation.

Comments:

As Council will recall, the issue of parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West, from Strathearn Road to Rostrevor Road and related parking provisions on local flanking residential streets in this area, all as park of the Cedarvale Area traffic management plan, was referred by Council to the Urban Environment and Development Committee (UEDC) (Clause 3 in Report No.10 of the York Community Council).

The Urban Environment and Development Committee, at its meeting of November 2, 1998, recommended the adoption of the York Community Council recommendation, namely that:

"the newly implemented parking restrictions on the residential side streets in the Cedarvale area be removed and that the regulations that were in place prior to August 1998 be reinstated."

The UEDC also referred the matter of the re-installation of parking meters on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West to the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services with a request that he conduct a comprehensive review thereof and submit a further report to York, North York and Toronto Community Councils. City Council endorsed these recommendations at its November 25, 1998 meeting (Clause 12 in Report No. 13 of the UEDC).

In accordance with the most recent York Community Council directive, a meeting was held on December 14, 1998, at the York Civic Centre attended by representatives of the Upper Village BIA, the Cedarvale Traffic Committee, staff from the Economic Development Department and Works and Emergency Services, Transportation Division to explore mutually acceptable solutions to the parking situation.

The Cedarvale Neighbourhood Speed and Traffic Management Plan consists of a blend of various traffic management measures, as well as numerous traffic calming elements to encourage a more hospitable community environment for residents, by discouraging speeding vehicles and excessive volumes of through traffic. The plan is illustrated in Appendix 1. One element of the plan involved the transfer of on-street metered parking from the south side of Eglinton Avenue West and the municipal lane. Appendix 2 details on an individual block basis the total complement of curb side parking spaces pre and post meter transfer. (The parking meters were removed from Eglinton Avenue West on September 9, 1998 and the side street parking established concurrently, although parking meter heads were not available.)

Coupled with the transfer of the parking meters from Eglinton Avenue West to the first block of the side streets (i.e., north of the municipal lanes), additional parking (not metered) was also provided on these streets between the lane and Dewbourne Avenue. The combined supply was increased from 48 to 95 spaces for an increase of 47 spaces. Appendix 3 details the total number of curb side parking spaces on each of the side streets between the municipal lane and Dewbourne Avenue pre and post meter transfer.

The idea of transferring on-street metered parking from the south side of Eglinton Avenue West onto the adjoining side streets was to provide two continuous unimpeded eastbound vehicular traffic lanes during the weekday daytime periods. This in turn was intended to encourage the use of Eglinton Avenue West and make the adjoining side streets less attractive as a through route.

Assessment

In order to assess the impact of providing two unimpeded eastbound vehicular traffic lanes on Eglinton Avenue West, vehicular volume studies were undertaken on each of the side streets pre and post meter relocation. Summaries of these counts, which reflect average 24-hour weekday volumes are contained in Appendix 4. The results indicate that volumes on 3 of the streets declined (based on the 1998 counts). However, it must be recognized that a number of adjustments were made to turn restrictions for/to Eglinton Avenue West as part of the overall Cedarvale plan, and these would likely have a greater effect on volumes than the parking arrangements. In particular, two full-time turn prohibitions were introduced; northbound left from Flanders Road and westbound left onto Peveril Hill Road North. As well, traffic counts are subject to daily and seasonal variation.

Results of December 14, 1998 Meeting

As noted above staff of the Economic Development Division and Works and Emergency Services met with representatives of area businesses and residents to consider the parking conditions, as directed by York Community Council.

Generally, members of the Residents' Steering Committee had concerns with respect to how the Cedarvale Neighbourhood Speed and Traffic Management Plan had been implements. Specifically they noted that although the parking was transferred from Eglinton Avenue West, meter heads were not available for the new side street spaces. In addition, they indicated that the peak period parking prohibitions on the side streets between the municipal lanes to Dewbourne Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (see note no. 4 on Appendix 1) were not appropriate. The residents also indicated that they were unaware of the recent decision to restore the pre-August 1998 parking regulations on the side-streets from the municipal lane to Dewbourne Avenue. Accordingly, they feel that the evaluations are premature and require further study.

On the other hand, the business representatives continue to strongly support the reinstatement of metered parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West between Strathearn Road and Rostrevor Road.

Although the issue of parking on Eglinton Avenue West was not resolved, there was consensus with respect to the recommendations contained above.

Conclusion:

As has been pointed out in numerous past reports, the problems related to traffic within the Cedarvale community are long standing and complex. The Cedarvale Neighbourhood Speed and Traffic Management Plan was prepared by a steering committee of residents through a lengthy process and involves numerous inter-related elements. However, it has been evident throughout, and was again apparent at the December 14, 1998 meeting that consensus on solutions, particularly related to the parking issues, has not been achieved.

It has been demonstrated that from a capacity perspective, the provision of off-peak parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West is feasible. The analysis of traffic volumes on the side streets as described above does not quantitatively substantiate that the removal of parking on the arterial route and corresponding additional eastbound through lane has had a major impact on reducing through volumes on local streets.

Contact Person:

Stephen Brown

Manager, Traffic and Parking

York Community Council Area

Transportation Services District 1

394-2655)

(A copy of each of Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4, referred to in the foregoing report, is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

(City Council also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing Clause, the following communications in support of parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West in the Upper Village Business Improvement Area:

(i)(December 14, 1998) from Ms. Joan Doiron and Ms. Helen Hansen, Feet on the Street; and

(ii)(December 14, 1998) from Mr. Alex Ling, President, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas.)

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11 Caesar Avenue

Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision

Ward 27, York Humber

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December4,1998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To provide information on a Committee of Adjustment decision to grant consent approval for 11 Caesar Avenue and to recommend appeal of the decision and legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board .

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

An appeal fee of $125.00 is required. There will be no financial costs associated with legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Council, on behalf of the City of Toronto, appeal the Committee of Adjustment decision relating to 11 Caesar Avenue (file CA-98-262) prior to December 23, 1998, with funding to be provided from the appropriate account ; and

(2)Legal and Planning staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the appeal.

Comment:

The application is summarized as follows:

Address:11 Caesar Avenue (Ward 27: York Humber)

Applicant:Ralph Griffo

Owner:City Quality Homes Ltd.

Hearing Date:To be determined by the OMB.

Application: CA-98-262. The purpose of the application is to sever the lands into two parcels with frontages of 6.095 metres each. The owner proposes to construct a pair of semi-detached dwellings. The development and associated severance does not comply with Interim Control By-law No. 884-1998 which was passed on November 27, 1998 and applies to an area within which the application site is located. (See Appendix A and B attached).

Committee of Adjustment

Decision:(December 1, 1998) Approved the application, subject to conditions relating to payment of a five percent levy in lieu of parkland dedication, obtaining a certificate of consent, applying to the City for curbs cuts for access to parking, and applying to the City for installation of new water and sewer services. The last day for filing an appeal of the Committee of Adjustment decision is December 28, 1998.

Staff Comment:

The Planning Division advised the Committee of Adjustment of the enactment of Interim Control By-law No. 884-1998 applying to the area, within which 11 Caesar Avenue is located. The Division further advised the Committee that the effect of the by-law is to prohibit the use of land or the construction or use of any building or structure, except for a detached house and accessory buildings, or uses subject to regulations as set out in the By-law, including a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and a minimum lot area of 370 square metres. The Planning Division commented that the consent application was premature and did not comply with the zoning provisions of the Interim Control By-law and accordingly, suggested that the Committee refuse the application.

Conclusions:

The decision of the Committee of Adjustment was reviewed by staff who are of the opinion that the application is premature and the decision to grant consent approval does not comply with the Interim Control By-law provisions. Therefore, a City initiated appeal of the Committee's decision and authorization for legal and staff representation at the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the decision is warranted.

Contact Name:

L. Moretto, Director, Development Review, York Civic Centre

Tel: 394-2617, Fax: 394-2782

(Copies of Appendix A: Location Map and Appendix B: Site Plan for 11 Caesar Avenue referred to in the foregoing communication, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of December 9, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

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

-Mr. Hillion, Solicitor for the owner of 11 Caesar Avenue; and

-Mr. John Kiru, Co-ordinator, Weston Business Improvement Area.

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366 Rogers Road and 50 to 100 Bronoco Avenue

Application for Exemption from Part-Lot Control

Landcrest Development Management Inc. for Mateus Village Inc.

Ward 28, York Eglinton

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November29, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To report on a request for exemption from Part-Lot Control for 17 semi-detached lots.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required. There are no impacts on capital or operating budgets.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the application for exemption from Part-Lot Control by Mateus Village Inc. for 17 semi-detached lots be approved;

(2)City Council enact a By-law to exempt certain lands from Part-Lot Control, in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Schedule 1 to this report and once enacted, the By-law be subsequently registered on title;

(3)prior to the Bill being introduced to City Council, the City be in receipt of an undertaking from the Owner, to advise the Director of Community Planning, West District, in writing forthwith, of the sale of the last of the multiple residential lots comprising lands described in the By-law;

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

Background:

Approval of a draft plan of subdivision to create 17 lots, each to be developed with a pair of semi-detached dwellings was granted by the former Commissioner of Planning for Metropolitan Toronto on October 31, 1998, subject to a number of conditions including securing all necessary zoning variance approvals entering into a Subdivision Agreement with the City.

The current RM1-Residential Multiple Zone District zoning permits the use of the lands for a semi-detached house development, but variances to the zoning regulations standards were necessary to permit the development. Applications for minor variances to lot frontage, front yard depth, side yard width, lot area, and floor space index density, as necessary to permit the development , were granted by the Committee of Adjustment on December 2, 1997. An executed Subdivision Agreement which provides for the construction of public roads, services and other works and facilities for the development of the site, among other matters, has been registered on title.

On June 9, 1998, Site Plan Approval was granted by the Commissioner of Development Services for the former City of York.

Final approval of the Plan of Subdivision was given on September 25, 1998 and it was subsequently registered as Plan 66M-2327 on September 30, 1998, in the Land Registry Office . (See Appendix1)

Semi-detached dwellings are under construction for all of the 17 lots in the Plan of Subdivision. All but 4 semi-detached dwellings on Rogers Road have been sold. In addition, at the time of sale of the homes, the owner will also convey mutual rights-of-way between the pairs of semi-detached dwellings, for passage purposes due to the narrow side yard widths between the houses. The semi-detached dwellings that have been sold are scheduled to close between January and August, 1999. The owner anticipates that the remaining four units will be sold prior to the end of 1999. Consequently, the owner has requested an exemption to Part-Lot Control for at least a one-year period to expire December 31, 1999, so as to permit the sale and conveyance of all the unsold houses.

The provisions for the removal of Part-Lot Control are set out in Section 50(7) of the Planning Act. They permit municipalities to authorize the conveyance of land by the passage of a By-law to suspend the operation of Part-Lot Control, which normally applies to all land within registered plans of subdivision and which prevents land owners from further subdividing and conveying any part of their lots.

This method of land division is typically used in developments of semi-detached dwellings and townhouses, where it is much easier to finalize the precise lot boundaries after the dwellings have been constructed. It is also a more expeditious method of land division than either Plan of Subdivision or Consent by Committee of Adjustment.

Given that the parcels of land to which the Part-Lot Control exemption By-law pertains is subject to site specific variances granted by the Committee of Adjustment for semi-detached dwellings, the likelihood for abuse of the Part-Lot Control By-law is minimal. The Part-Lot Control exemption By-law will automatically be repealed on December 31, 1999, or alternatively, may be repealed after the sale of the last semi-detached dwelling on the identified lot. In this regard it is recommended that prior to the Bill being introduced to City Council, the Owner provide an undertaking that the Owner will advise the Director of Community Planning, West District, in writing forthwith, of the sale of the last of the multiple residential lots comprising lands described in the By-law.

Conclusions:

The approval of the application for exemption from Part-Lot Control as it applies to Lots 1 to 17 inclusive, is supportable. Council should consider enacting a Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law, in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Schedule 1 to this report, subject to the condition that the undertaking noted above be provided prior to the introduction of the Bill to City Council.

Contact Name:

L. Moretto

Manager, Community Planning - West District

York Civic Centre

Tel: 394-2607Fax: 394-2782

(A copy of Appendix 1: Plan of Subdivision 66M-2327 referred to in the foregoing communication, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of December 9, 1998 and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

Schedule 1 - Draft Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law

CITY OF TORONTO

BY-LAW No.

To designate certain lands on a registered plan

not subject to Part-Lot Control

WHEREAS authority is given to Council by Subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, to provide that Subsection 50(5) does not apply to such registered plans or part thereof as are designated in the by-law:

The Council of the City of Toronto hereby enacts as follows:

1.Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act does not apply to the lands described in Schedule 'A' attached hereto.

2.Pursuant to Subsection 50(7.3) of the Planning Act this By-law shall expire on December31,1999, unless it shall have prior to that date been repealed or extended by the Council for the City of Toronto.

ENACTED AND PASSED this day of , A.D. 1998.

SCHEDULE "A" TO CITY OF TORONTO BY-LAW NO.

Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 on Plan of Subdivision No. 66M-2327 registered in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Metropolitan Toronto (No. 66)

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460 Rogers Road - Consent Agreement Arising from

an Ontario Municipal Board Order

Ward 27, York Humber

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November25, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To obtain the authority for the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer and Clerk, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Consent Agreement with respect to the subject property.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that:

(1)the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer and the City Clerk, be authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute a Consent Agreement with respect to 460 Rogers Road, in the former City of York, such Consent Agreement to be in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and

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

Council Reference/Background/History:

This matter arises from an Ontario Municipal Board order dated September 24, 1998 dealing with the appeal of seven Consent applications ( files CA-98-55 to CA-98-61 inclusive) to create and convey seven townhouse lots and with the appeal of a variance application (file CA-98-54) to permit rear yard landscaped open space and parking for a proposed alteration and renovation of a commercial building, to a mixed use residential and commercial building.

The applications pertains to the property municipally known as 460 Rogers Road which is located on the north side of Rogers Road between Chambers Avenue and Kane Avenue. (See Appendix 1) The existing one and two storey building on the property was formerly occupied by a legal non-conforming public garage use. The property is irregular in shape and has a frontage of 71.2metres and an area of 2,093 square metres.

The owner of the property wishes to demolish the rear one storey portion of the existing building and renovate the remaining two-storey portion, to provide commercial uses at grade and five residential units on the second floor. Thirteen parking spaces for the mixed use building, as well as, landscaped open space would be provided on the rear portion of the property. The parking area entrance would be provided from Rogers Road to the west of the mixed use building and to the rear of the proposed townhouses on Kane Avenue. In order to permit this proposal the owner applied to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance (file CA-98-54) to permit landscaped open space and parking in the rear yard.

In addition, the owner proposes a development consisting of seven freehold three storey townhouses; three units fronting on Kane Avenue and four units fronting on Chambers Avenue. Seven consent applications were filed ( files CA-98-55 to CA-98-61 inclusive) to create lots for the conveyance of the seven townhouses The Site Plan for the development is attached as Appendix 2.

By its decisions dated March 24, 1998, the Committee of Adjustment granted the variance application and granted the provisional consent, subject to a number of conditions including that the owner enter into a consent agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor, to require the submission of a Record of Site Condition pursuant to the Ministry of Environment "Guideline for Use at Contaminated Sites In Ontario" indicating the suitability of the lands for residential/parkland purposes, prior to the issuance of any Building Permit, and to require any other matters as deemed appropriate by the City Solicitor.

The applications were appealed by an abutting neighbour to the Ontario Municipal Board. The Board by Order dated September 24, 1998, authorized the requested minor variance subject to two conditions as follows:

1.that the owner enter into an agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor to provide for the submission of a completed Record of Site Condition indicating the suitability of the lands for residential/parkland use; a picnic table in the rear yard and appropriate landscaping ; and any other matters as deemed appropriate by the City Solicitor; and

2.that the owner make application to the Operations Services Department for the new curbs cuts to provide access from Rogers Road to the parking area.

The Board's Order also granted conditional consent to convey the seven townhouse lots subject to the following conditions:

1.the related minor variance application becoming final and binding and the associated conditions being satisfied;

2.the applicant paying a levy for parks or other recreational purposes equal to 5% of the total value of the severed land; and

3.the owner entering into an agreement for the site to the satisfaction of the CitySolicitor to provide for the submission of a completed Record of Site Condition, indicating the suitability of the lands for residential/parkland use, the submission of revised elevation plans satisfactory to the City which will indicate additional brick or other decorative appointments for the end walls of the townhouses; and for a security in the amount of $10,000.00, to be held by the City until completion of the project and used in the event that any adjacent landowner proves that construction damage has occurred to their properties.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

The entering into of the Consent Agreement is necessary in order for the owner of the subject property to finalize the land severance and advance the development to the building permit stage. Other conditions imposed by the Ontario Municipal Board order relating to the minor variances can also be incorporated into the Consent Agreement. The agreement is currently being prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Conclusions:

The entering into a registration of the Consent Agreement against title to the subject property will satisfy the conditions imposed by order of the Ontario Municipal Board granting consent for the conveyance of seven freehold townhouse development lots.

Contact Person:

L. Moretto, Manager, Community Planning, West District (York Office)

Tel: 394-2617; Fax: 394-2782

(Copies of Appendix 1: Location Map and Appendix 2:Site Plan referred to in the foregoing communication, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the York Community Council meeting of December 9, 1998 and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Department, York Civic Centre.)

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Request for Disabled Parking Space

8 Cobalt Street - Ward 27, York Humber

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November25, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

Mrs. Marta Jurasits, 8 Cobalt Street, through Councillor Frances Nunziata's office is requesting a designated disabled parking space be established directly in front of her residence.

Funding Sources:

The funds necessary to install signage delineating the proposed disabled persons' parking space are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2958-94 be amended to prohibit parking anytime on the north side of Cobalt Street for one vehicle length, directly in front of 8 Cobalt Street;

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

(3)a copy of this report be forwarded to Mrs. M. Jurasits, 8 Cobalt Street.

Comments:

Cobalt Street is a local roadway, traversing in an east/west direction between Jane Street and SedanStreet. The street currently provides two-way vehicular traffic flow.

Premises No. 8 Cobalt Street is located on the north side of the street. On-street parking is exclusively permitted on the north side of Cobalt Street, for a maximum unsigned duration of three(3) hours anytime.

Mrs. M. Jurasits is requesting that a designated disabled parking space be established directly in front of her residence, where on-street parking is legally permitted.

Any person currently possessing a valid provincial permit bearing the international symbol of access is exempt from the following on-street traffic regulations:

1.Payment to engage a parking meter;

2."No Parking" for a period longer than 3 hours;

3."No Parking" restrictions, other than rush hour prohibitions, i.e. 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and

4.Signed maximum parking duration regulations, i.e. 1 hour.

Mrs. M. Jurasits does possess a valid Province of Ontario Disabled Parking Permit #025766, expiring in October 1999.

Conclusions:

Based on this information, Mrs. M. Jurasits can legally park on the south side of Cobalt Avenue where on-street parking is presently prohibited, which would result in an impediment to the safe two-way vehicular traffic flow on the street.

Accordingly, it would be more convenient to the applicant and result in more efficient traffic flow, to designate a disabled parking space directly in front of 8 Cobalt Street on the north side, to accommodate a single motor vehicle.

Contact Person:

Stephen C. Brown, Manager, Traffic/Parking, York Civic Centre

Tel: 394-2655, Fax: 394-2888

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(i) Proposed Rescission of Southbound and Eastbound

Left-Turn Prohibition at Eglinton Avenue West and Keele Street; and

(ii) Amendment to Parking Meter Operation on both sides of

Keele Street between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road

Ward 27, York Humber

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of Recommendations (1), (2) and (4) in the report (November 24, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

The York Community Council, reports for the information of Council, having requested the President, Toronto Parking Authority, to report on:

(1)reducing the parking rate of $1.00 for a maximum period of one hour as stated in Recommendation (3), to .50 cents for a maximum period of one hour, at the Keele Street location between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road location; and

(2)reducing the parking rate to .50 cents for a maximum period of one hour in the BIA areas of York-Eglinton, Weston and Mt. Dennis.

The York Community Council submits the following report (November 24, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To rescind the existing southbound and eastbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of EglintonAvenue West and Keele Street and adjust the parking regulations on both sides of Keele Street, between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the proposed rescission of the southbound and eastbound left-turn prohibition are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget. The estimated cost of this work is $1,000.00.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the southbound and eastbound left-turn prohibitions at the intersection of EglintonAvenueWest and Keele Street, currently in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m., Monday to Friday, be rescinded; and

(2)angle parking be allowed on both sides of Keele Street from Eglinton Avenue West to a point 35.0 metres north thereof;

(3)the parking meter operation, currently in effect on both sides of Keele Street between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday at a rate of $1.00 per hour for a maximum period of one hour, be amended to allow parking for a maximum period of two hours; and

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

Background:

At its meeting of July 29, 1998, City of Toronto Council approved Clause 23 of Report No. 9 of the Urban Environment and Development Committee recommending landscape improvements and parking stall installation on Keele Street, north of Eglinton Avenue West. In conjunction with these improvements, the conversion of Keele Street from a two-way operation to a one-way northbound operation, between Eglinton Avenue West and the municipal lane north of Eglinton Avenue West, was approved.

Subsequently, we assessed the feasibility of rescinding the temporal southbound and eastbound left-turn prohibition on Eglinton Avenue West at Keele Street. Also, we reviewed the impacts of increasing the maximum allowable parking time limit from one hour to two hours, for the meters on both sides of Keele Street, between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road.

Discussion:

Southbound and eastbound left turns are currently prohibited 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Keele Street. This By-law was in place prior to 1960.

Keele Street, between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road, is to be converted from a two-way operation to a one-way operation in conjunction with the proposed landscape improvements and angled parking stall installation. As a result, there is no longer a need to maintain the southbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Keele Street upon completion of the proposed improvements.

The proposed rescission of the eastbound left-turn prohibition will enable motorists to access and utilize the improved on-street parking area on Keele Street, north of Eglinton Avenue West, during weekday peak periods. In order to mitigate potential delays to eastbound through traffic on Eglinton Avenue West caused by left-turning motorists, the pavement markings can be modified to permit the installation of an eastbound left-turn lane.

The new design of this section of roadway allows for angled parking, which increases the number of available parking spaces. It is also proposed that the maximum parking period should be increased from one hour to two hours to better serve the parking needs in this area.

Staff have consulted with the Ward Councillors Nunziata and Saundercook and they support this proposal.

Conclusions:

The proposed rescission of the eastbound left-turn prohibition and the installation of an eastbound left-turn lane will facilitate access to the improved parking area on Keele Street, north of Eglinton Avenue West. These proposals will have minimal impact on traffic operations on Eglinton Avenue West in this vicinity.

The proposed installation of angled parking spaces and increase in the maximum parking period from one hour to two hours for the parking meters on both sides of Keele Street, between Eglinton Avenue West and Yore Road, can be accommodated with the new design of the roadway, and will better serve the parking needs in this area.

Contact Name:

Jacqueline White, Acting Manager

Central Traffic Region

Tel:397-5021

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Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, received this Clause, for information.)

(a)1999-2003 Capital Works Program,

Ward 27 York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having held a Special Meeting on December7,1998, to consider selected programs for Wards 27 and 28.

The York Community Council further reports having:

(1)recommended that the Budget Committee accept the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, $4.5 million redistribution of the East Gardiner deferral;

(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to support increasing the line item of 'Safety and Operational Improvements' for traffic calming purposes; or alternatively, supporting that the Road work be reorganized within Wards 27 and28, to allow for $500,000. to be allocated for the implementation of traffic calming measures; and to direct appropriate staff to report to the Budget Committee on December 18, 1998;

(3)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct appropriate staff to report to the Budget Committee on December 15, 1998, on:

(a)the estimated costs with respect to the upgrading of the Florence Gell Park in Ward27 in 1999, in terms of installing playground equipment, lighting, etc.;

(b)allocating $300,000. to be directed towards the establishment of Arts space in the Oakwood/Vaughan Secondary Plan area (Ward 28), such report to include consultation and comments from representatives of ArtScape and the Arts Sub-Committee of the Oakwood Vaughan Community Improvement Committee;

(c)the inclusion of an additional amount of $50,000. to be added to the amount of $230,000. for 'Trails and Pathways', to be used for securing easements in order to connect the Beltline Park (Toronto) with the Beltline Park (York), and that staff also report to the Budget Committee on the adequacy of this recommended amount;

(d)including an additional $60,000. for a total of $160,000. ($100,000 was approved in 1998 budget), to be used for improvements and retrofits at outdoor pools located in Smythe Park, Fairbank Park and Weston, and that the total funds for this project be allocated from the Accessibility budget; and

(e)the whole issue of accessibility to entrances, washrooms, ramps, lifts, etc. at the abovementioned outdoor pool facilities;

(3)requested the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services to direct the CEO/City Librarian to report to the York Community Council on the changes to the Materials Budget of the former York Library system, having regard to the new formula for this line item; and

(4)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to direct appropriate staff to report to the Budget Committee on December 15, 1998, on:

(a)reinstating the $270,000. of capital project funding to the Industrial Revitalization Program;

(b)increasing the current $200,000. (York's 1998 funds) which had been recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer to be transferred to the Operating Budget, by another $50,000. for a total of $250,000.;

(c)placing the amount of $250,000. in the Capital Budget (previous $200,000. plus the recommended $50,000.); and that such funds be used for Commercial Facade Improvements in Wards 27 and 28; failing which, then the funds be put back in the Operating Budget; and

(d)including the Dundas West Junction - Malta Village area as a designated area under the 'Commercial Area Revitalization' program.

The York Community also reports, for the information of the Budget Committee, having had before it during consideration of the above matter, a communication (November 27, 1998) from Ms .Ella Jackson, Chair, Black Creek Business Area Association, advising that the Association has worked hard on strengthening relations with the Weston, Mt. Dennis and Eglinton West BIAs, as well as Brookhaven, Weston, Mt. Dennis and the 710-720 Trethewey Communities; that over the last year the Association has proven that Industrial Area Revitalization Programs work and must be maintained and expanded; that over the last twelve months, six new businesses have located in the Black Creek Business Area instead of the 905 area, creating over 200 new jobs and employing residents of the local community; the Association has also encouraged three existing businesses not to relocate in the 905 area but to remain within the City boundaries; these businesses have remained and expanded their facilities; it is anticipated that between 1,000 and 2,000 new jobs will be created over the next few years because of these decisions; that the Federal Government has committed through HRDC funding, to seek, create and expand economic opportunities for this area; that the Association has been working with the Economic Development Department, the Planning Department, the Provincial Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, and HRDC, as well as various other federal and provincial ministries, departments and agencies; that new projects are being proposed across the City based on the work of the Black Creek Business Area Association; urging the Community Council to re-examine the budget line for Industrial Revitalization Projects and continue its commitment in promoting and building a prosperous economic environment; and requesting assistance in completing their projects by insisting that funding be reinstated to the Industrial Area Revitalization Program.

Mr. Shekhar Prasad, Director, Budget Services Division, presented an overview of the capital budget as it relates to the respective program areas.

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

-Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Black Creek Business Area Association;

-Ms. Elizabeth Cinello, Arts York;

-Mr. John Gribben, Weston Community Improvement Committee;

-Mr. Steve Tasses, Chair, Keele-Eglinton BIA; and

-Ms. Marjorie Sutton, Mt. Dennis Community Association.

(b)Poll Results - Removal of Eastbound and Westbound Stop Signs on Ava Road at Hill Place - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)deferred consideration of this matter;

(2)requested the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to invite comments from the Cedarvale Traffic Committee and to review the safety features at this location, including the height of the hedge impacting on sight lines;

(3)received the deputation and the following report:

(November 11, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that 36 residents were polled, 24 responses were received, of which 14 were in favour and 10 were not in favour; and requesting the direction of the Community Council.

-Ms. Gilda Shindman, Toronto, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(c)Property at 432 Blackthorn Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)directed the York Manager, Traffic/Parking:

(a)to review the existing circumstances and to report on options to accommodate legal parking for the abovementioned property; and

(b)not to proceed with the installation of the barrier to restrict vehicle access to the above property, until the above report is available;

(2)requested the City Solicitor to undertake a search of the City property, to determine if there are any easements or rights-of-way registered on title; and

(3)received the deputation and the following communication:

(November 30, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, advising that the owner of 432Blackthorn Avenue would like to make a deputation regarding a parking issue related to her property.

-Mr. Paul Hogan on behalf of his mother, the owner of the subject property, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(d)220 Bowie Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application, Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved Recommendation (1) in the following report:

(December 9, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, advising of a proposal to amend York Zoning By-law No.1-83 regarding a property located on the north-east corner of Caledonia Road and Bowie Avenue, from PE-Prestige Employment Zone to R2-Residential Zone to permit the development of seven pairs of two and three storey semi-detached dwellings; and recommending that:

(1)the application by Bowie Caledonia Developments Ltd. be referred to a Public Meeting to be scheduled in January, 1999, to obtain the views of interested parties;

(2)the application be approved and York Zoning By-law No. 1-83 be amended in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Schedule 1 to this report;

(3)prior to Community Council's consideration of the application and draft Zoning By-law, confirmation be provided to staff by a qualified acoustical engineer of the adequacy of the proposed buffer and/or separation including the incorporation of adequate mitigation measures, if required; and

(4)in the event of approval, authority be given to appropriate staff to prepare any necessary by-laws and/or enter into any necessary agreements to facilitate the conveyance, construction and dedication of the public lane to applicable City standards.

(e)Property at 76 Greenbrook Drive, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, to direct appropriate staff to meet with the owner/agent of the subject property to discuss the new development proposal, and

(2)received the following communications:

(i)(November 17, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, forwarding a memorandum (November 12, 1998) from the Manager, Community Planning; and advising that the owners of the property have advised of a new development proposal to submit to the City; that in the past attempts to redevelop this parcel of land have been unsuccessful; and requesting appropriate staff from the Urban Planning and Development Services meet with the owner(s) and/or agent of 76 Greenbrook Drive, to discuss these concerns as well as review the redevelopment proposal; and

(ii)(November 12, 1998) from the Manager, Community Planning, to CouncillorFrancesNunziata, providing background information regarding the subject property.

(f)New Development Applications Received, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 20, 1998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, advising that

since the beginning of the year, the number of applications received is as follows:

Official Plan Amendment 3Plan of Condominium2

Zoning By-law Amendment13Part-lot Control Exemption3

Site Plan Approval26

and that the following new applications have been received since their last report to Community Council:

1.2015 Lawrence Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to rezone 2.36 hectare site from PE-Prestige Employment to CE-Commercial Employment to permit a full range of employment uses;

2.564-566 Rogers Road - Site Plan Approval regarding a 3-storey mixed commercial and residential building (retail commercial on ground floor, 4 residential units above); and

3.366 Rogers Road and 50 to 100 Bronoco Avenue - Part Lot Control Exemption to subdivide lots within a plan of subdivision for conveyance of semi-detached housing.

(g)Development Charges in the Former City of York, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)received the following report;

(2)requested the City Solicitor to prepare an amendment to Subsection (3a) of the York Development Charges By-law No. 2334-91, as amended, to provide that no development charges shall be charged or collected commencing with the enactment of this Subsection, up to December 31, 1999;

(3)requested the Director, Community Planning, West District, to arrange for a public consultation meeting on this matter; and

(4)authorized and directed the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

(November 18,1998) from the Director, Community Planning, West District, advising on the status of the collection of development charges in the former City of York; that the former York Council on June 25, 1997, enacted By-law No. 3500-97, to suspend the charging or collecting of development charges under By-law No. 2334-91, as amended, for a one-year period ending June 25, 1998; that in April 1998, the City of Toronto Council approved a report from the Strategic Policies and Priorities Committee to commence background studies and policy formulation for the introduction of a comprehensive Development Charges By-law for the City of Toronto; that work is underway on the studies which will lead to a report with recommendations on a new Development Charges By-law which is targeted for introduction to Council in Fall of 1999; and that this by-law will replace all existing former municipal area Development Charges By-laws; and recommending that:

(1)this report be received for the information of the Community Council; and

(2)Development Charges be collected in accordance with York By-law No. 2334-91, as amended, after January 1, 1999.

(h)Request for Permit Parking on Sykes Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendation in the following report:

(November 30, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, advising that field surveys revealed that there is a total of 21 curbside parking spaces available on the south and west sides of Sykes Avenue, between Weston Road and Denison Avenue; and recommending that the City Clerk undertake a poll of the residents on Sykes Avenue at the above location, to determine interest in introducing on-street permit parking.

(i)Request for Permit Parking on Romanway Crescent, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendation in the following report:

(November 30, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, advising that field surveys revealed that there is a total of 14 curbside parking spaces available on the west and north sides of Romanway Crescent between Wright Avenue and Plainfield Road; and recommending that the City Clerk undertake a poll of the residents on Romanway Crescent at the above location, to determine interest in introducing on-street permit parking.

(j)Request for No Parking Prohibition on the East Side of Rosemount Avenue between MacDonald Avenue and William Street - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on RosemountAvenue between MacDonald Avenue and William Street, to determine interest in introducing a No Parking prohibition, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00a.m. Monday to Friday; and

(2)received the following communication:

(November 17, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata advising that vehicles parked at the above location restrict the access of trucks to the commercial establishment located on the east side of Rosemount Avenue; that a no parking prohibition would provide accessibility during the time the tractor trailers are loading and unloading; and that the City Clerk be requested to poll the residents to determine interest in the foregoing proposal.

(k)Request for Permit Parking on Humber Hill Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the City Clerk to undertake a poll of the residents on Humber Hill Avenue, to determine interest in introducing on-street permit parking; and to advise the residents of the policy that residents on that particular street would have first opportunity to apply for and purchase parking permits; and

(2)received the following communication:

(November 17, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata advising that based on a petition in 1996, the former Council approved permit parking, but it was never implemented; and requesting that the City Clerk poll the residents on Humber Hill Avenue to determine interest in permit parking; and to also advise of the policy that gives first preference for parking permits to residents of that particular street.

(l)Request to Change No Parking Anytime Regulation on the North Side of Woodward Avenue between Uphill Avenue and the Easterly Terminus, to a No Stopping Prohibition, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(November 17, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, forwarding a copy of a memorandum from Roberto Stopnicki, Director, Transportation Services, dated October30,1998, to North York Councillors Sgro and Mammoliti, advising of a request received from Councillor Nunziata regarding the feasibility of installing stopping prohibitions on the north side of Woodward Avenue and explaining that he would have no objections but would, however, await their comments prior to proceeding with a report to the North York Community Council.

(m)Poll Results - Proposal to Rescind the One-Hour Maximum Parking Regulation on Lippincott Street West, between Weston Road and Denison Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 11, 1998) from the City Clerk, providing results of a poll for consideration and direction of York Community Council; advising that 70 residents were polled, sixteen (16) responses were received, of which eight (8) were in favour and eight (8) were not in favour; and requesting the direction of Community Council.

(n)Poll Results - Proposal to Implement Alternate Side Parking on Criscoe Street - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 11, 1998) from the City Clerk, providing results of a poll for consideration and direction of York Community Council; advising that 50 residents were polled, twenty-two (22) responses were received, of which seven (7) were in favour and fifteen (15) were not in favour; and requesting the direction of Community Council.

(o)Application for Liquor Licence - 2007 Lawrence Avenue West, Unit #14, Robinson Crusoe - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having deferred the following report to its meeting to be held on January 20, 1998:

(November 26, 1998) from the City Clerk, providing departmental comments following circulation of the Municipal Information Form from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, and the Licence Clearance form completed by the applicant.

(p)Request for Lighting in Laneway behind 606 Beresford Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)directed the York Director, Professional Services, to proceed with the installation of lighting at the above location from the available funds;

(2)received the following communication; and

(3)requested the Toronto Hydro to send responses to all enquiries/requests to both local Councillors:

(November 18, 1998) from Toronto Hydro, North York Office, to the Toronto Works & Emergency Services, York Civic Centre, responding to a request to investigate the lighting at the above laneway; and advising that the lighting can be improved with the addition of one new fixture at an estimated cost of $600.00.

(q)Cessation of Sunday Morning Litter Service on both sides of Eglinton Avenue West, from Keele Street to the Allen Road, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to:

(1)reinstate as soon as possible, to the end of 1998, the Sunday morning litter service on Eglinton Avenue West, from Keele Street to the Allen Road, and to continue this service until the City-wide policy is established;

(2)report on a comparison between the level of service and frequency of collections in the commercial areas on St. Clair Avenue West, Bloor Street, King Street, Queen Street, Dundas Street West and College Street, and the service provided on Eglinton Avenue West;

(3)to direct the York Director of Professional Services, to report on whether the Saturday night garbage collection in Wards 27 and 28, is provided by municipal staff or contracted out; and

received the following communication:

(November 18, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, forwarding a memorandum from the York Director of Professional Services (November 17, 1998) advising that the litter service on both sides of Eglinton Avenue West, from Keele Street to the Allen Expressway, will cease on November 29, 1998, as funds have been depleted.

(r)Leaf Blowers in Residential Areas, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Director, Municipal Standards, to incorporate the provisions of York's Noise By-law No. 3444-97, in the process to harmonize all municipal by-laws; and

(2)received the following communication:

(November 16, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc requesting that staff report on the feasibility of establishing set hours for the operation of leaf blowers.

(s)The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils in the Context of the Council-Committee Structure.

The York Community Council reports having received the following transmittal letter:

(November 6, 1998) from the City Clerk, forwarding Clause No. 1 contained in Report No.12 of The Special Committee to Review the Final Report of the Toronto Transition team, headed "The Roles and Responsibilities of Community Councils in the Context of the Council-Committee Structure", which was adopted, as amended, by Council at its meeting held on October 28, 19 and 30, 1998.

(t)Proposal to Increase Fines for Garbage Related Infractions, Ward 27, York Humber and Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(November 23, 1998) from the City Solicitor responding to a request from the York Community Council at its meeting of September 16, 1998; and recommending that the City not apply for increased set fines for garbage-related infractions in Wards 27 and 28, but that such an application be submitted once the City Council has enacted new Streets and Refuse collection by-laws for the entire City.

(u)Official Plan Policies and Related By-law regarding the Conversion to Condominium and Demolition of Rental Housing.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)amended the Minutes of its meeting held on November 12, 1998, with respect to Clause No. 8(b) of Report No. 14 of the York Community Council, by deleting the word "more" on the third line, and substituting the word "less" in lieu thereof, so that Recommendation No. 2(a), paragraph 135.2 shall now read as follows:

135.2to restrict the conversion to condominium of any building, or any related group of buildings, exclusive of equity co-operatives where 33 percent, or less, of the units are tenanted, as it would be premature and not in the public interest, unless the vacancy rate in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, for private rental apartments and townhouses, respectively, has been at or above 2.5 percent for the preceding two-year reporting period;

(2)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning & Development Services to report to the Urban Environment and Development Committee, on the potential benefit of such amendment to tenants.

(v)Requests for (1) Additional Street Lighting at St. Clair Avenue West and Scarlett Road; (2) Enforcement of Traffic Regulations on St. Clair Avenue West between Scarlett Road and Jane Street; and (3) Improved Safety Measures for Pedestrian/Cyclist Traffic along the Pathway by the Humber River - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(November 30, 1998) from Councillor Saundercook, forwarding correspondence received from a resident expressing concerns regarding the above matters.

(w)Request for All-Way Stop Control at Brookside Avenue and St. Marks Road - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to review the above intersection, and to report accordingly, prior to a poll being undertaken of the area residents on BrooksideAvenue, St. Marks Road, and the adjacent streets;

(2)received the deputation and the following communication:

(December 1, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook requesting that the area residents be polled to determine interest in the installation of an all-way stop control at Brookside Avenue and St. Marks Road.

-Mr. Ross Best, Co-Chair, Humbercrest School Advisory Council, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(x)Request for Paving of the Dead End Spur on Eileen Avenue, East of Gailmort Place Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct appropriate staff to include in their capital budget, the paving of the dead end spur on Eileen Avenue, east of Gailmort Avenue; and

(2)received the following communication:

(December 1, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook, requesting that Transportation Services, include in their capital budget, the paving of the dead end spur on Eileen Avenue, east of Gailmort Place.

(y)Request for All-Way Stop Control at Willard Avenue and Hanley Street - Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to investigate and report on the installation of an all-way stop control at Willard Avenue and Hanley Street; and

(2)received the following communication:

(December 1, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook, requesting that Transportation Services investigate, and poll the local residents regarding the installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Willard Avenue and Hanley Street.

(z)Request for Extension of Traffic Calming Project in the Pelmo Area to Include the Wendell and Queenslea Avenue Intersection,

Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to report on including the intersection of Wendell and Queenslea Avenue in the Pelmo Area traffic calming project; and

(2)received the following communication:

(December 1, 1998) from Councillor Bill Saundercook, requesting that Transportation Services report on the feasibility of including the intersection of Wendell and Queenslea Avenue in the Pelmo Area traffic calming project.

(aa)Request for Permit Parking on Landour Avenue, Ward 27, York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to report on the introduction of on-street permit parking on Landour Avenue, prior to the City Clerk undertaking a poll of the residents to determine interest in this proposal; and

(2)received the following communication.

(December 1, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata, requesting that staff report on the feasibility of introducing permit parking on Landour Avenue, and that the City Clerk poll the residents to determine interest.

(bb)Studies Undertaken by Students of Seneca College regarding Traffic Calming Proposals in Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager, Traffic/Parking, to:

(a)analyse the data collected by the students, and to report on which proposals can be adopted as a basis for consideration in traffic calming measures in Ward 27;

(b)review the options presented in the reports and report on the feasibility of a public consultation process, with a view to establishing a policy for traffic calming initiatives, including the merits of installing traffic calming measures on streets which are not experiencing a high volume of traffic and speeding motorists; and

(2)received the deputations and the following reports submitted by the students of Seneca College:

-Humewood Jr. Public School;

-St. Alphonsus Catholic School on Atlas Avenue;

-Vaughan Road/Winona Drive and Vaughan Road/Wychwood Avenue;

-Arlington and Atlas Avenues;

-Oakwood Avenue and Rogers Road intersection;

-Rushton Road;

-Winona Drive from Vaughan Road to St. Clair Avenue West;

-Glenholme Avenue from St. Clair Avenue West to Rogers Road;

-Robina Avenue; and

-Winnett Avenue.

The following persons from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology appeared before the Community Council, and made slide presentations in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Professor Killin;

-Justin Bishop;

-John Rabe;

-Lisa Roper;

-Colin Eden;

-Shane Byer;

-Arnel Miranda;

-George Papachristos;

-Vincenzo Belmonte;

-Jason Cologna;

-Dave Martin;

-Andri Komorov;

-Natalia Bottazzi;

-Willie Chan;

-Keith Brown;

-Rashmika Patel;

-Eric Lopez;

-Brent Reeves;

-Jason Hicks;

-Keoung Jung Weon

-Vikki Van Oosten;

-Kim Williams;

-Steve Finley;

-Steve Handy;

-Dave Bentley;

-Pavel Holubko;

-Thomas Wegner;

-Joe Lasitz;

-Tanis Paisley;

-Andrew Prior;

-Pascal Aloise;

-Stephanie Lyons;

-Johnny Chiu;

-Jo-Anne Rondeau;

-Tara Avery;

-Rob Wojtkowicz;

-Mandy Booth

(cc)15 Robina Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit the Development of Four Pairs of Semi-Detached Houses - Ward 28, York Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having held a Planning Act Public Meeting and having:

(1)deferred consideration of this matter to its January 20, 1999 meeting;

(2)directed the Director, Community Planning, West District, to consult with the applicant in the interim and to report back on a graduated proposal from a design perspective, with the units closer to the community having less height and density; and that this report be forwarded to the community and the applicant, when available; and

(3)received the deputations.

The York Community Council also reports having had before it the following communications during consideration of the foregoing matter:

(i)(November 27, 1998) from Ms. Coreen Morrison, Toronto, expressing objections to the proposal based on the following:

-the height - as shown on the front elevation the semis will be substantially higher than her property and any others on the street; the houses in particular semis 1 and 2 at the north end of the proposal, will completely block all view from her southern windows and further block all direct sunlight from the south exposure of her property; and requesting that the applicant revise the proposal to reduce the height; suggesting that they be lowered by placing the garages below grade and pushing the buildings back easterly from the lot line to maintain source of light and view; requesting that the City require the applicant conduct a shadow study of the effects of this proposal on her property, prior to approval;

-side yard width and access to rear yard - the proposed side yard setbacks appear to be much less than presently allowed; if the semis are located as indicated, there will no longer be access to her rear yard from the front of the house; if a fence is erected as proposed, this will leave only two feet and one inch of space between her property and the fence, severely impeding ability to travel over the southern portion of her property; and suggesting the relocation of the semis to the east;

-compatibility of the garages - no other homes on this portion of Robina Avenue have garages protruding from the front, all garages are at the rear and accessed by driveway; the proposed garages at grade are of a very prominent design and suggested that they be lowered;

-compatibility of the front steps - the steps are a prominent feature, they are elevated and could become catch basins for blowing debris; other houses on the street have front porches with steps at street level; suggested that the steps be lowered along with a small porch or awning/railing to improve the appearance and maintain compatibility with the other homes;

-privacy/noise concerns - if semis #1 and #2 are building according to the proposal, her bedrooms will overlook their backyards; concerns regarding noise levels; suggested that the semis be built further east of the lot;

-compatibility of semis with the existing neighbourhood - there are no semi-detached dwellings on this block of Robina Avenue; all the existing properties are detached homes; any development should strive to preserve the style and character of the existing neighbourhood.

(ii)(December 9, 1998) from Ms. Susan Howieson, Toronto, advising of support for the proposal in principle, and stating that:

-the removal of a large, established tree on the property would not only significantly alter the aesthetics of the street, but it would also affect property values;

-the size of the buildings is inconsistent with other houses on the street in terms of its closeness to the sidewalk and its height;

-the current design is very different from the other houses;

-the buildings should be the same height and setback from the sidewalk, the same distance as the other established houses on the street; and there should also be a front yard area.

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

-Mr. Greg Bettencourt, Applicant - urged approval of the proposal;

-Ms. Coreen Morrison, Toronto - expressed objections to the project as noted in the foregoing communication;

-Mr. Phil Presnal,Toronto - advised of the importance of light which will be obstructed by the height of the buildings;

-Mr. David Kresz, Toronto - commented on the height of the roofline which is higher than the adjacent buildlings; the architectural style of the houses should be blended with the surrounding homes; the protruding garages; and insufficient space between the project and #19 Robina Avenue;

-Ms. Eileen Keith, Toronto - enquired as to whether this building was donated by former YMCA for community use; believed it was deeded by the Crang family to the YMCA in the 1940s; supports the concerns expressed by the owner of #19 Robina; and expressed objection to the LCR zoning.

Respectfully submitted,

BILL SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

Toronto, December 9, 1998

(Report No. 15 of The York Community Council, including additions thereto, was adopted, as amended, by City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998.)