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Planning and Growth Management Committee


Meeting No. 26   Contact Merle MacDonald, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Thursday, June 4, 2009
  Phone 416-392-7340
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail pgmc@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Councillor Norman Kelly  

PG26.1 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 3, 5 

Official Plan Amendments for Proposed New Roads and Road Widenings Associated with the West District Design Initiative – Final Report
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment submitted as Attachment 7 of the report (May 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide for the reconfiguration of the Six Points Interchange.

 

2.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment submitted as Attachment 8 of the report (May 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide for a new north/south public road linking Eva Road and Civic Centre Court.  

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendments as may be required.

 

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 4, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(May 15, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This City-initiated amendment is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This report recommends amendments to the Official Plan to provide for the approved reconfiguration of the Six Points Interchange and a proposed new mid-block north/south public road linking Eva Road with Civic Centre Court.

 

The Official Plan amendments will enable the City to protect for, and/or acquire property for the road works noted above through the development review process, and to allow construction of the projects to commence in a timely manner upon the procurement of funding.

Background Information
OPA for New Roads and Road Widenings with West District Design Initiative
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21279.pdf)

Communications
(June 1, 2009) letter from Patrick J. Devine, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (PG.New.PG26.1.1)

PG26.2 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 11, 17, 21 

City Initiated Avenue Study for St. Clair Avenue West between Bathurst Street and Keele Street – Final Report
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council direct the Directors of Community Planning in both Toronto and East York and Etobicoke York Districts to report back, in two years from the date at which the By-laws come into force and effect, to their respective Community Councils on the status of development within their respective segments of St. Clair Avenue West.

 

2.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the Supplementary Report dated June 1, 2009 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

3.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the former City of Toronto substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report dated May 11, 2009 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division..

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law as may be required.

 

5.         City Council adopt, in principle, the Urban Design Guidelines for St. Clair Avenue West between Bathurst Street to Glenholme Avenue as provided in Section 4, pages 36 to 45 of the Final Consultant Report (dated December 2007), attached as Attachment 4 to the report dated May 11, 2009 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

6.         City Council adopt, in principle, the Urban Design Guidelines for St. Clair Avenue West between Keele Street to Glenholme Avenue, attached as Attachment 5 to the report dated May 11, 2009 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

7.         City Council direct City Planning staff to examine, either through a Local Area Study or as part of the 5-year Official Plan Review, the long term feasibility of the existing land use designations and uses for the Keele Street Node and Old Weston Road Node and to report back to Council on the findings of their review.

 

8.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to report back on the feasibility of expanding the geographic area of the St. Clair Avenue West Community Improvement Plan as it relates to façade improvement.

 

9.         City Council adopt the findings contained in the Community Services and Facilities Review set out in Attachments 6 and 7 to the report dated May 11, 2009 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.

 

10.       City Council adopt the St. Clair Avenue West Action Plan set out in Attachment No. 8 to the report dated May 11, 2009 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work with City staff to implement this Plan.

 

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         requested  the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report directly to City Council on the feasibility of removing the density permissions on enhancement zone lands, once they have been purchased for development purposes and any structures on them demolished.

 

2.         referred the following motions to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for report directly to City Council:

 

            a.         Motion by Councillor Milczyn, that:

 

1.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report to Council on the following changes that concern Ward 17 only:

 

a.         amend the proposed draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 to the foregoing report by amending the maps to remove all "Area A" lands and applicable policies.

 

b.         amend the proposed draft Zoning By-law attached as Attachment No. 1 to the supplementary report (June 2, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, by amending:

 

-           the schedules to remove all lands within the enhancement zones

-           Schedule 3 to change the maximum permitted heights from H24.0 (ez) to H24.0 and from H30.0 (ez) to H24.0 (7 storeys)

-           Schedule 2 for properties with frontage on St. Clair Avenue related to paragraph (b)(i) to MCR T5.0 C2.0 R4.0

 

2.         That no further public meetings be held in relation to the proposed amendments to the draft Official Plan and revised Zoning By-law.

 

b.         Motion by Councillor Fillion, that the report (May 11, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be amended by deleting the enhanced zone provisions.

 

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 4, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

 

Origin
(May 11, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This City-initiated Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This report recommends approval of amendments to the Official Plan and the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to implement the findings and recommendations of the St. Clair Avenue Study conducted for the segment between Bathurst Street and Keele Street as shown in Attachment 1.  The report also recommends adoption of Urban Design Guidelines and outlines implementation strategies to achieve, over time the revitalization of St. Clair Avenue West within this Avenue segment.

 

The proposed initiatives and recommendations contained in this report support the Avenue policies of the Official Plan.  They will assist in creating opportunities for the reurbanization along St. Clair Avenue West to encourage redevelopment, new housing and job opportunities while improving the pedestrian environment.

 

The amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law are intended to help facilitate intensification that supports the existing and future retail uses along St. Clair Avenue West, as well as encourage transit usage.  The desired built form for St. Clair Avenue West is intended to create a balance between new developments on the Avenue and the low-rise Neighbourhoods to the north and south of St. Clair Avenue West.  This planned balance is designed to help mitigate impacts that new developments would have on the Neighbourhoods.

 

As part of the study process two consultant teams were retained to assist City staff.  Office for Urbanism in association with MSAi Architects and Marshall Macklin Monaghan conducted the study for the segment between Keele Street and Glenholme Avenue.  Brook McIIroy Planning + Urban Design/Pace Architects in association with MSAi Architects and Marshall Macklin Monaghan conducted the study for the segment between Bathurst Street and Glenholme Avenue.  Copies of the consultants' Final Reports were posted on the City's website for each respective study area.

Background Information
City Initiated Avenue Study for St. Clair Avenue West between Bathurst Street and Keele Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21310.pdf)

Communications
(June 2, 2009) e-mail from Bill and Maura Coristine (PG.New.PG26.2.1)
(June 3, 2009) fax from Jason Park, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (PG.New.PG26.2.2)
(June 3, 2009) e-mail from Yassara Monteleone (PG.New.PG26.2.3)
(June 3, 2009) e-mail from P. Halford (PG.New.PG26.2.4)
(June 4, 2009) letter from James W. Harbell, Stikeman Elliott LLP (PG.New.PG26.2.5)
(June 3, 2009) letter from Amy Rossiter (PG.New.Pg26.2.6)
(June 1, 2009) letter from Terrie-Lynne Devonish (PG.New.PG26.2.7)

2a Support for the St. Clair Avenue Study
Origin
(May 25, 2009) Letter from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21, St. Paul's West
Summary

Letter from Councillor Mihevc, Ward 21, St. Paul's West, in support of the St. Clair Avenue Study.

Background Information
Support for the St. Clair Avenue Study
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21581.pdf)


2b City-Initiated Avenue Study for St. Clair Avenue West between Bathurst Street and Keele Street – Supplementary Report
Origin
(June 2, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

The Final Report on the City-Initiated Avenue Study for St. Clair Avenue West, dated May 11, 2009 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division recommends approval of an amendment to the former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 to implement the findings and recommendations of the St. Clair Avenue Study conducted for the segment between Bathurst Street and Keele Street. 

 

This report recommends that the Draft Zoning By-law amendment included in the May 11, 2009 be replaced with the draft zoning by-law amendment contained in Attachment 1 to this report.  The proposed changes are minor in nature.  The first serves to clarify the definition and intent of an "Enhanced Lot".  The second change adds two provisions to the angular plane section to assist in clarifying the paramountcy of the angular plane to height permissions.  These changes add further clarity and certainty to these sections.

Background Information
Supplementary Report Avenue Study for St. Clair Avenue West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21828.pdf)


PG26.3 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Proposed Official Plan Amendment to Encourage the Development of Units for Households with Children: Authorization for Circulation
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee directed staff to:

 

1.          Circulate the City Planning report dated May 14, 2009 to stakeholders and other respondents for comments on the proposed Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix C of the report (May 14, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

2.          Hold a formal community consultation meeting on the proposed Official Plan Amendment in September 2009.

 

3.         Report to a statutory public meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee on November 4, 2009 on comments received, and on any refinements to the proposed Official Plan Amendment.

 

4.         Provide notice of the statutory public meeting in accordance with the regulations under the Planning Act

Origin
(May 14, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

As requested by the Planning and Growth Management Committee, City Planning staff drafted an official plan amendment to encourage the development of units for households with children, particularly in the Downtown.  The draft amendment has been circulated to both internal and external stakeholders to solicit their comments and a meeting has been held with development industry representatives.

 

This report provides a summary of the comments that have been received on the proposed changes during this preliminary consultation process and offers some further refinements to the amendment in response to the stakeholder input.  It also suggests that a community consultation meeting and a statutory public meeting be scheduled in the Fall of 2009. 

Background Information
Development of Units for Households with Children
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21308.pdf)

Communications
(May 31, 2009) e-mail from Julie Beddoes, President, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (PG.New.PG26.3.1)

PG26.4 

Information

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Update on the Status of a New City-wide Sign By-law
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee received the item for information.

Origin
(May 25, 2009) Report from Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building
Summary

The existing pre-amalgamation sign by-laws of the former municipalities (“Pre-amalgamation Sign By-laws”) continue to apply throughout the various districts of the City.  Since the summer of 2008, the Sign By-law Project Team has been working with staff from various city divisions, outside stakeholders, and the public towards the development of a new Sign By-law for the City of Toronto.

 

In April 2009, the Planning and Growth Management Committee referred an interim report from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building on the progress to date along with recommendations to be considered in the development of the new sign by-law, to be submitted to the June 4, 2009 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting.  The Committee also requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to host a further meeting of all interested stakeholders to discuss issues related to the draft sign by-law. Those meetings were held on April 27th, 2009.

 

As the draft by-law is not yet available in a form suitable for consideration by this Committee, the report cannot be provided to the Committee for the June 4 meeting as requested. In the meantime, the Sign By-law Project Team will consult further with all interested stakeholders on the proposed by-law provisions during the month of June and report back during the September Committee cycle.

 

Background Information
Update on the Status of a New City-wide Sign By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21576.pdf)


PG26.5 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Design Review Panel Pilot Project – Request for Extension
Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council extend the two-year period of the Design Review Panel Pilot Project, including the length of membership term for Panel members, by a period of four months, to November 2009.

 

Origin
(May 14, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

The purpose of this report is to request a 4-month extension of the Design Review Panel Pilot Project, including the length of membership term for Panel members.  This Project was approved by City Council to operate for a 2-year test period beginning in July 2007.  With the end of the test period approaching, staff are seeking Council's approval to continue operating the Panel in its Pilot phase until November 2009.  This extension will provide City Planning staff with time required to finalise the monitoring program, to evaluate the results of this program, and to incorporate findings into the overall evaluation of the Design Review Panel Pilot Project.

Background Information
Design Review Panel Pilot Project - Request for Extension
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21309.pdf)


PG26.6 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Commercial Floorplate Size in New Buildings
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         Directed that notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given in accordance with the regulations under the Planning Act with the public meeting targeted for Fall 2009.

 

2.         Directed staff to schedule consultation with stakeholders including the representatives of the development industry and the business community.

 

3.         Directed that the following proposed policies be the basis of consultation:

 

In order to provide local opportunities for small businesses and maintain the safety, comfort and amenity of the pedestrian strips, zoning regulations for ground floor commercial retail uses in new buildings in new neighbourhoods or in Mixed Use areas along traditional shopping streets and pedestrian strips where most storefronts are located at the streetline, may provide for a maximum store size based on the following considerations:

 

-           the prevailing sizes of existing stores in the area;

-           other indicators of opportunities for small business, such as vacancies in existing stores and commercial floorspace in other proposed development;

-           the provision of a range of store sizes to meet the range of local needs including day-to-day convenience shopping and other household goods and services;

-           the potential impact of large vacant stores on the safety and comfort of the strip for pedestrians,

-           the need for ‘eyes on the street’;

-           the rhythm and flow of storefronts on the strip; and

-           the ability to provide ‘flexible’ space so that larger stores may be accommodated through further rezoning if it is reasonable to permit them to meet local needs or ensure the ongoing health of the retail area.

 

Origin
(May 19, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report responds to Planning and Growth Management Committee's request for a report on a by-law with thresholds for new development that replicates existing and established floorplate ratios. The main concerns are to ensure the provision of adequate opportunities for new and small businesses and provide a safe and comfortable pedestrian environment. Any response should also ensure that the shopping needs of the local population are met conveniently and adequately.

 

It is not practicable to develop a zoning by-law that would set commercial floorplate sizes in advance of development applications for new buildings. Nevertheless, it may be appropriate to include a policy in the Official Plan that provides for consideration of limits on floorplate sizes through the development approval process. Such a policy would require that existing retail commercial stores and opportunities be assessed in the development of such limits and would set out criteria to guide the setting of floorplate thresholds. This report recommends further consultation for such a policy.

Background Information
Commercial Floorplate Size in New Buildings
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21319.pdf)


PG26.7 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Commercial Floorspace Requirements in Mixed Use Areas
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         Directed staff to give notice of the public meeting under the Planning Act in accordance with the regulations under the Planning Act with the public meeting targeted for Fall 2009.

 

2.         Directed staff to schedule consultation with stakeholders including the representatives of the development industry and the business community.

 

3.         Directed that the proposed policy be substantially the same as the following:

 

The review of applications for redevelopment that would result in the loss of more than 3,000 sq.m. of retail commercial uses in Mixed Use Areas will consider the impact of the loss of the retail commercial space on the local neighbourhood, based on the following considerations:

 

a)         The availability of other stores and uses to meet the convenience needs of residents of the local neighbourhood, particularly supermarkets, grocery stores and drug stores;

b)         The desirability of retaining options for walking and other alternatives to the auto;

c)         Other alternative opportunities for retail commercial development in Mixed Use areas to meet the convenience needs of residents of the local neighbourhood, particularly opportunities on nearby Avenues;

d)         The role of the shopping area being considered for demolition as a community meeting place and focal point for the local neighbourhood;

e)         The local neighbourhood should be considered to be an area within the following distance of the space being lost:

-           2 km in the postwar suburbs or in areas where lower densities still require extensive auto use to shop for convenience needs

-           1 km in the pre-war city and in higher density areas and in areas of lower income or an aging population where walking is a viable or necessary means to shop for convenience needs.

If appropriate, replacement or retention of some or all of the existing commercial space may be required in the new development.

 

Origin
(May 20, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report responds to Council's request to review the amount of commercial floorspace that should be required in redevelopments on properties that the Official Plan has designated for Mixed Use, including consideration of making the replacement of the existing commercial space mandatory.

 

The report shows that the Official Plan's approach to the City's retail commercial sector generally meets the needs of retail and service businesses and the City's residents and consumers. It provides opportunities for new businesses and allows the retail system to evolve and adapt to changing economic social and technological conditions. It generally provides adequate retail space that is accessible and convenient for the City's residents. The Mixed Use designation plays a key role: it provides for additional retail development along with residential development, especially on the Avenues, in the Centres and in Downtown; and it provides flexibility for owners to redevelop retail floorspace for other uses if local market conditions warrant.

 

Nevertheless there may be some instances where proposals to eliminate the retail-commercial space may have a relatively large local impact, especially shopping centres upon which the local residents have relied to meet their day-to-day convenience needs. A proposed Official Plan policy would require that these impacts be considered through the rezoning process, and if appropriate, some or all of the existing space be retained or replaced in the new development. This report recommends further consultation for such a policy.

Background Information
Commercial Floorspace Requirements in Mixed Use Areas
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21318.pdf)


PG26.8 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 7 

Emery Village Transportation Master Plan and Official Plan Amendment for Proposed New Infrastructure – Request for Direction
Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve, in principle, the recommended plan for the transportation network for Emery Village as proposed in the Emery Village Transportation Master Plan Study, and shown in Attachment 3 of the report (May 20, 2009) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

2.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to prepare an Official Plan Amendment that would provide for the approved transportation network, to be considered at a statutory public meeting to be held as part of a Fall 2009 meeting of Planning and Growth Management Committee.

 

3.         City Council direct that Notice for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

 

4.         City Council direct staff to schedule a Public Information Centre, together with the Ward Councillor, to present the draft Official Plan Amendment prior to the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act.

 

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee requested staff to give consideration to the following:

 

1.         exploring the idea of tunnelling underneath the parking lot to the north of the extension to Rivalda Road, west of the train tracks, to protect the industrial use on site;

 

2.         extending bike lanes to serve any new GO Transit or Transit City hubs that are established in the area;

 

3.         paying the proposed construction and land acquisition costs for the new roads through Development Charges, Development Agreements and Section 37 agreements negotiated in this area without altering any pre-existing Section 37 agreements; and

 

4.         exploring further options other than Option 3(b) to connect Rivalda Road and Deerhide Crescent.

 

 

Origin
(May 20, 2009) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report seeks Council's approval of the Emery Village Transportation Master Plan and authorization for the preparation of City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to protect the infrastructure elements identified therein.

 

A Transportation Master Plan Study for the Emery Village Secondary Plan (EVSP) area was undertaken to develop a long range plan that identifies the required transportation infrastructure to support existing and future development in Emery Village. The Emery Village Transportation Master Plan (Master Plan) followed the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process for Master Plans.  The evaluation of a reasonable number of alternative solutions, which included consultation with the public and review agencies, resulted in a recommended Transportation Network, shown on Attachment 3, which includes the following main components:

 

1.         A new road connecting Toryork Drive with Finch Avenue West;

2.         A new road connecting Weston Road to Arrow Road;

3.         A new road connecting Rivalda Road to Deerhide Crescent;

4.         Pedestrian and Cycling Connections including 2 Pedestrian Bridges; and

5.         Improved pedestrian connections from Finch Avenue West to Emery Collegiate Institute

 

Following Council approval of the Recommended Transportation Network identified in the Master Plan, an Official Plan Amendment will be required to provide for the future implementation of the revised network.

 

Further EA studies and approvals will be required for the road links and the pedestrian bridges identified in the Master Plan at such a time that it is determined that those facilities are required. These further studies will define the exact alignment, lane arrangements, ultimate rights-of-way and other technical aspects.

Background Information
Emery Village Transportation Master Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21347.pdf)

Emery Village Transportation Master Plan - attach 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21348.pdf)

Emery Village Transportation Master Plan - attach 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21349.pdf)

Emery Village Transportation Master Plan - attach 3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21350.pdf)

Emery Village Transportation Master Plan - attach 4
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21351.pdf)

Communications
(May 27, 2009) letter from Ann Newman, Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (PG.Supp.PG26.8.1)
(June 1, 2009) fax from Mario Silva, Toronto District School Board (PG.New.PG26.8.2)
(June 2, 2009) fax from Alan Goffenberg, Site Vice President, Knoll North America Corp (PG.New.PG26.8.3)

8a Emery Village Transportation Master Plan
Origin
(June 3, 2009) Letter from Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti Ward 7 York West
Summary

Recommendation from Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti.

Background Information
Letter from Councillor Mammoliti
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21871.pdf)


PG26.9 

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Delegation of Authority to Enter Into Municipal Infrastructure Agreements
Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council delegate authority to the Executive Director of Technical Services and his/her designates to enter into Municipal Infrastructure Agreements with developers to secure the construction of municipal infrastructure required to support developments or redevelopments that are the subject of a Site Plan application.

 

2.         City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law for presentation to and approval by City Council to delegate authority to enter into Municipal Infrastructure Agreements.

Origin
(May 19, 2009) Report from Executive Director, Technical Services
Summary

The purpose of this report is to request that the Executive Director of Technical Services be given delegated authority to enter into Municipal Infrastructure Agreements to secure the construction of municipal infrastructure carried out by developers in connection with a Site Plan approval.

Background Information
Delegation of Authority to Enter Into Municipal Infrastructure Agreements
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21256.pdf)


PG26.10 

Information

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Update on the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Action Plan
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee deferred the item until its meeting on September 16, 2009, to allow questions and debate.

Origin
(May 15, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

The purpose of this report is to update the members of the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the progress of the Mid-Rise Buildings Action Plan and to initiate the public consultation process.

 

The two primary components of the Action Plan are:

 

-           Staff consultation with the Mid-Rise Buildings Interdivisional Team, currently being undertaken by City Planning; and

 

-           the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study currently being undertaken by the consultant team of  Brook McIlroy Planning + Urban Design/Pace Architects together with Quadrangle Architects. The Executive Summary, draft Mid-Rise Buildings Performance Standards and a summary of completed Avenue Studies from this study is attached.

 

Public consultation will form an essential part of the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study. Planning Staff recognize the importance of providing the public with meaningful opportunities to learn about the Study, ask questions and provide comment and will be hosting City-wide consultation sessions once the full Consultant Study is complete and available on the internet by the late summer, 2009.

 

Background Information
Update on the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Action Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21320.pdf)

Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21321.pdf)


PG26.11 

ACTION

Referred 

 

 

Request for Interpretation of 'Retail Use' on the Kodak lands - 3500 Eglinton Avenue West
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee referred the letter from Councillor Nunziata to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for a report to the Committee as soon as possible.

Origin
(June 2, 2009) Letter from Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 York South-Weston
Summary

Requesting tthe Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee, on the interpretation of "retail use" on the Kodak lands - 3500 Eglinton Avenue West..

Background Information
Letter June 2, 2009 from Councillor Nunziata
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-22108.pdf)


Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-06-04 Morning 9:40 AM 12:40 PM Public
Attendance
Date and Time Quorum Members
2009-06-04
9:40 AM - 12:40 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly, Milczyn, Vaughan
Not Present: Thompson
Also present (non-members):Councillor Palacio