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Planning and Growth Management Committee


Meeting No. 24   Contact Merle MacDonald, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Tuesday, April 14, 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  


Confirmation of Minutes

 

On motion by Councillor Thompson, the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee held on February 4, 2009 were confirmed.


PG24.1

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Draft New Zoning By-law: Summary and Public Consultation Process
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee directed that:

 

1.         the draft new zoning by-law be made available for public consultation through use of the internet at http://www.toronto.ca/zoning/;

 

2.         eight Open Houses be held (two at each of the four District offices) allowing the public an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments on the draft new  zoning by-law;

 

3.         information sessions for Councillors and their staff be held as soon as possible, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, consult with each Councillor and attend Ward or Neighbourhood meetings at the Councillor’s request, at which time staff will identify the proposed new zoning provisions for the Ward and the differences between the former zoning and the proposed new zoning in the Ward and solicit further input on both the zoning and the definitions, subject to timing and funding considerations.

 

4.         the Planning and Growth Management Committee hold a public meeting at each of the Civic Centres, in the evening of the regular Community Council meeting dates, to which the Community Council members are to be invited; and that the Chief Planner and Executive Director make available, in print form at the Open Houses and the Planning and Growth Management Committee evening public meetings, as well as on the City’s website, a detailed comparison of the provisions of the draft new Zoning By-law in relation to the provisions of the current zoning by-law(s) applicable in each District;

 

5.         the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning conduct at least one Question and Answer style interactive consultation session in each of the Community Council districts;

 

6.         the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report to the next meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee on May 6, 2009, on additional methods to inform the public, using the following methods:

 

            bus shelter ad space;

            TTC vehicles;

            TTC stations;

            Toronto Public Libraries; and

            Flyers which should be included in the water and property tax bills; 

 

7.         the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning confirm to the public within the consultation process that all areas that have been the subject of neighbourhood and community specific area zoning reviews will, under the draft Zoning By-law, maintain their current zoning provisions, and advise the public within that process where and how the draft Zoning By-law will alter the current zoning regulations in residential districts;

 

8.         the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee with a summary of the community consultation in relation to any proposed by-law prior to the holding of a Public Meeting subject to timing and funding considerations;

 

9.         the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report in a timely fashion on addressing, for possible inclusion in the proposed Zoning By-law, provisions to implement environmental sustainability policy decisions made by City Council up to now or in the next four months.

 

10.       the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, consider the appropriateness of not listing places of worship in commercial residential zones as permitted uses, as part of the draft new zoning by-law approval process, such that a rezoning application would be required.

 

11.       the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning bring forward the results of the consultation process to the October 7, 2009 Planning and Growth Management meeting;

 

12.       the statutory meeting on the new Zoning By-law be held in November, 2009, so that the Zoning By-law is considered by City Council before the end of 2009. 

 

Mr. Gary Wright, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and Mr. Joe D'Abramo, Director, Community Planning, gave a presentation to the Planning and Growth Management Committee regarding the Draft New Zoning By-law: Summary and Public Consultation Process.

 

Origin
(March 27, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

The City of Toronto currently has 43 different zoning by-laws inherited from the six pre amalgamation municipalities.  The by-laws contain over 1 million words, over 13,260 regulations, over 10,000 site-specific amendments, 1550 definitions and 276 different zones. These by-laws are similar in content with respect to the land use concerns they regulate but display differences in their methods of approach and the values of the development standards they apply to some type of uses.

 

The purpose of this report is to summarize for the Committee the major features of the draft new zoning by-law and to request that public consultation begin at the end of April with the release of the online version of the draft new zoning by-law. It is also recommended that the Committee convene a special meeting in October, 2009 to consider the final recommended new Zoning By-law for the City.

 

Approach to Creating the Draft New Zoning By-law

 

The Zoning By-law Project (the "Project") is essentially a harmonization exercise with the principal emphasis of developing a common terminology, structure and set of defined zoning terms that apply across the City.  In terms of the development standards, the Project tries to respect the existing differences across the City. However, while continuing to accommodate the more important variations in standards, a 'best practices' approach was used to resolve a number of significant definitional issues such as: the height of buildings; the density of buildings, and how to calculate 'grade' on any given property. By incorporating the best elements of the existing municipal zoning by-laws, the draft new City zoning by-law represents the intent of its predecessors to the greatest extent possible.

 

Another achievement of the Project has been to 'house' the zoning by-law electronically and to have it publicly available online through the City's website. As a result, the zoning by-law will be managed and maintained by electronic means. It will be available to staff and the public through the City's website. The information displayed will be current up to the date of the last City Council meeting. Zoning and related property information may be searched by address, by viewing a map of the City or by directly perusing the text. 
 
Having a single zoning by-law brings numerous benefits to the City. Foremost is customer service and access to information. Inquiries can be easily and more readily answered. For design professionals who work throughout the City, experience with and knowledge of zoning regulations will be more readily transferrable. One zoning by-law with a common language will enable clearer interpretation that produces more consistent results. City-wide amendments will be easier to introduce and apply. The movement of staff between district offices will be facilitated by eliminating the arduous task of having to learn the nuances of a different zoning by-law. It also means greater efficiencies in the use of staff resources.  There should be greater effectiveness in sharing of information and experience with the by-law. In time, because the zoning by-law is electronically based, new efficiencies will be available as a result of technology improvements, both in hardware and software.

 

Key Features of the Draft New Zoning By-law

 

For most areas, especially neighbourhoods, the draft zoning by-law does not substantially alter the in-force standards but rather how they are expressed. The draft new zoning by-law contains all the content of the existing by-laws in a similar but nevertheless slightly different structure and organization. This results largely from adopting a 'best practices' approach but also because it was difficult to capture all the differences among the existing by-laws. The report describes some of the key organizational features of the draft new zoning by-law and how they differ from the existing by-laws.

 

New Standards and Provisions Added to the Draft New Zoning By-law

 

The draft zoning by-law includes some new standards that were requested as part of the Project mandate or are in response to issues that have developed since the Project's start. These matters include: new parking and loading standards; large format, stand-alone retail in Employment-Industrial Zones; zoning for Places of Worship; regulations for new 'tall' buildings; regulations for uses that store dangerous substances; and, the minimum height of buildings along Avenues and Main Streets.

 

Public Consultation Process

 

The recommended public consultation process for the draft new zoning by-law offers a variety of means, a variety of times and a variety of venues for both review and comment. The draft new zoning by-law will be available online as of the end of April. Visitors to the site will be able to review the new provisions, examine the provisions of all the existing zoning by-laws and comment directly to the Project Team through a pop-up form.

 

Residents and ratepayers associations, business associations and professional associations are encouraged to sign-up as stakeholders. This allows for interactive comment with the Project Team. Associations may join by going to http://www.toronto.ca/zoning/.  There are eight open houses proposed between May and early July. Information boards will display key features of the draft new zoning by-law and staff will be available to answer questions, receive comments and discuss issues. There will be laptops available for those who want to comment on the by-law at that time.

Background Information
Draft New Zoning By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19921.pdf)

Communications
(April 9, 2009) e-mail from Paula J. Tenuta, MCIP, RPP, Municipal Government Relations (PG.Main.PG24.1.1)
(April 14, 2009) e-mail from Hilde Reis-Smart, Teddington Park Residents Association Inc. (PG.Main.PG24.1.2)
(April 10, 2009) e-mail from T. A. Bryk, Resident (PG.Main.PG24.1.3)
(April 11, 2009) e-mail from Pamela Spence, Resident (PG.Main.PG24.1.4)
(April 12, 2009) e-mail from T.J. West, Don Mills Community (PG.Main.PG24.1.5)
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from George Milbrandt and Peter Baker, FONTRA (PG.Main.PG24.1.6)
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from Leanne Lewis, President, York Mills Valley Association (PG.Main.PG24.1.7)
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from John Nicholls, President, York Mills Gardens Community Association (PG.Main.PG24.1.8)
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from Ben Daube, President, Sherwood Park Residents' Association (PG.Main.PG24.1.9)
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from T. Walma, High Park Tenant's Association (PG.Main.PG24.1.10)
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from Cindy Weiner, President, St. Andrew's Ratepayers Association (PG.Main.PG24.1.11)
(April 14, 2009) e-mail from Nick Singh, President, Swansea Area Ratepayers Association and Group (PG.Main.PG24.1.12)
(April 14, 2009) e-mail from Tine Walma, High Park Tenant Association (PG.Main.PG24.1.13)
Speakers

Ms. Leanne Lewis, York Mills Valley Association (Submission Filed)
Ms. Eileen Denny, Teddington Park Residents Association
Mr. Brian Athey, Leaside Property Owners Association
Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth
Councillor Adrian Heaps, Ward 35, Scarborough Southwest
Councillor Cliff Jenkins, Ward25, Don Valley West
Councillor Ron Moeser, Ward 44, Scarborough East
Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Ward 19, Trinity-Spadina
Councillor John Parker, Ward 26, Don Valley West
Councillor Gord Perk, Ward 14, Parkdale-High Park
Councillor Michael Walker, Ward 22, St. Paul's

Motions
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning confirm to the public within the consultation process that all areas that have been the subject of neighbourhood and community specific area zoning reviews will, under the draft Zoning By-law, maintain their current zoning provisions, and advise the public within that process where and how the draft Zoning By-law will alter the current zoning regulations in residential districts.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be requested to conduct at least one Question and Answer style interactive consultation session in each of the Community Council districts.


Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That Recommendation 4 of the staff report be amended so that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning bring forward the results of the consultation process to the October 7, 2009 Planning and Growth Management meeting and that the statutory meeting on the new Zoning By-law be held in November, 2009, so that the Zoning By-law is considered by City Council before the end of 2009. 


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report to the next meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee on May 6, 2009, on additional methods to inform the public, using the following methods:

 

bus shelter ad space;

TTC vehicles

TTC stations

Toronto Public Libraries; and

Flyers which should be included in the water and property tax bills. 

 


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be requested to report in a timely fashion on addressing, for possible inclusion in the proposed Zoning By-law, provisions to implement environmental sustainability policy decisions made by City Council up to now or in the next four months.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, consider the appropriateness of not listing places of worship in commercial residential zones as permitted uses, as part of the draft new zoning by-law approval process, such that a rezoning application would be required.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Out of Order)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, revise the draft by-law to incorporate the lot coverage requirements contained in the North York Zoning By-law established by By-law 32190, passed February 2, 1994, and as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on April 4, 1996. 


Ruling by Councillor Norman Kelly (Upheld)
That the nature of the motion was beyond the authority of the Committee.
Challenged by Councillor John Filion

Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

That the Planning and Growth Management Committee hold a public meeting at each of the Civic Centres, in the evening of the regular Community Council meeting dates, to which the Community Council members are to be invited; and that the Chief Planner and Executive Director make available, in print form at the Open Houses and the Planning and Growth Management Committee evening public meetings, as well as on the City’s website, a detailed comparison of the provisions of the draft new Zoning By-law in relation to the provisions of the current zoning by-law(s) applicable in each District.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Amended)

That Recommendation 3 of the staff report be amended by adding at the end:

 

“and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, consult with each Councillor and attend Ward or Neighbourhood meetings at the Councillor’s request, at which time staff will identify the proposed new zoning provisions for the Ward and the differences between the former zoning and the proposed new zoning in the Ward and solicit further input on both the zoning and the definitions."

 


Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the motion by Councillor Filion regarding Recommendation 3 of the staff report be amended by adding the words“subject to timing and funding considerations”, so that the Motion now reads:

 

"That Recommendation 3 of the staff report be amended by adding at the end:

 

and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, consult with each Councillor and attend Ward or Neighbourhood meetings at the Councillor’s request, at which time staff will identify the proposed new zoning provisions for the Ward and the differences between the former zoning and the proposed new zoning in the Ward and solicit further input on both the zoning and the definitions, subject to timing and funding considerations."


Vote (Amend Motion)

Apr-14-2009

Result: Carried  
Yes: 5 Di Giorgio, Kelly, Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan 
No: 1 Filion 
Absent: 0  

Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Amended)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be requested to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee with a summary of the community consultation in relation to any proposed by-law prior to the holding of a Public Meeting.


Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the motion by Councillor Filion regarding a report request to the Planning Growth Management Committee with the summary of the community consultation in relation to any proposed by-law, be amended by adding“subject to timing and funding considerations”, so that the Motion now reads:

 

"That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be requested to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee with a summary of the community consultation in relation to any proposed by-law prior to the holding of a Public Meeting, subject to timing and funding considerations."

 

 

 

 

 


Vote (Amend Motion)

Apr-14-2009

Result: Carried  
Yes: 5 Di Giorgio, Kelly, Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan 
No: 1 Filion 
Absent: 0  

Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Out of Order)

That the recommendations resulting from the City-wide review of rooming house regulations requested by the Planning and Growth Management Committee at its meeting held in January 2009, be incorporated in the draft zoning by-law in time for the public consultation process and the final report to the Statutory Public Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2009.


Ruling by Councillor Norman Kelly (Upheld)
That the nature of the motion was beyond the authority of the Committee.
Challenged by Councillor Adam Vaughan

Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Out of Order)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee at the time of the Statutory Public Meeting to address the impact of Section 4.6.3 on employment lands outlining:

 

1.         the criteria for denying a retail application;

2.         identification of employment districts that should be exempt from Section 4.6.3 due to size and configuration;

3.         the maximum percentage of retail that could be allowed in employment districts under Section 4.6.3;

4.         the scope of traffic impacts to be considered; and

5.         the implications of eliminating Section 4.6.3

 


Ruling by Councillor Norman Kelly
That the nature of the motion was beyond the authority of the Committee.

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the item be adopted, as amended.


1a Draft New Zoning By-law: Summary and Public Consultation Process
Summary

Requesting that the Planning and Growth Management Committee adopt the recommendation set out in the Member Motion

Background Information
Member Motion from Councillor Adrian Heaps, Scarborough Southwest, Ward 35
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21021.pdf)


PG24.2

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

By-law to Require and Govern the Construction of Green Roofs in Toronto
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         deferred consideration of the Green Roof By-law to the May 6, 2009 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee.

 

2.         directed that a public meeting be held during the May 6, 2009 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee to consider the following recommendations:

 

a.         City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code substantially in accordance with the draft bill attached as Attachment 1 to this report, to require the construction of green roofs, such amendment to come into effect on January 31, 2010.

 

b.         City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code substantially in accordance with the draft bill attached as Attachment 1 to this report, to govern the construction of green roofs, such amendment to come into effect on January 31, 2010.

 

c.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft bill as may be required, in consultation with the Chief Planner and the Chief Building Official.

 

d.         City Council delegate authority to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to approve variances to the Green Roof By-law.

 

e.         City Council authorize that cash in-lieu of a green roof required under the Green Roof By-law be directed to the Eco-Roof Incentive Program to be used to green roofs on existing buildings.

 

f.          City Council request that the Province amend the regulation under the Building Code Act, 1992 to include as applicable law a by-law made under section 108 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and that the Province also be requested to make such amendment prior to January 31, 2010 when the by-law contemplated in this report will come into effect.

 

g.         City Council request that the Province provide additional money under the funding formula for the construction of new schools in Toronto.

 

h.         City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning and the Chief Building Official, Executive Director, Toronto Building to undertake a review of the Toronto Green Roof By-law by January 31, 2012.

 

i.          City Council direct the Chief Building Official to bring forward any proposed technical updates to the Toronto Green Roof Construction Standard following the American National Standards Institute adoption of fire and wind uplift standards and after consultation with the Technical Advisory Group.

 

j.          City Council adopt amendments to Chapter 363 of the Municipal Code to clarify that the building permit classification “Re-Roofing with structural work, raise roof structure” would also apply to stand alone modifications to create a green roof, such amendment to come into effect upon adoption of the Toronto Green Roof By-law.

 

k.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor be authorized to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto;

 

3.         referred all communications, including the letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone, to the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for consideration, and a report to the Committee at the May 6, 2009 public meeting, which shall include an implementation option.

 

Origin
(March 27, 2009) Report from Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report recommends that consideration of the Green Roof By-law be deferred to a public meeting scheduled for the May 6, 2009 meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee.

 

The proposed Toronto Green Roof By-law, enacted under the authority of Section 108 of the City of Toronto Act (COTA) requires green roofs on certain types of new buildings and regulates the design and construction of green roofs in Toronto. Toronto will become the only city in North America with a By-law that both requires green roofs and establishes the construction standards for them.

 

In October 2008, Toronto Building and City Planning reported on a draft proposal to require green roofs and to provide design requirements for green roofs and recommended a focused public consultation. This report provides an update on the public consultations that took place in November and December 2008 and February 2009. The results of the consultation process are reflected in the content of the draft Green Roof By-law for the City of Toronto and the proposed recommendations for consideration in this report.

Background Information
Construction of Green Roofs
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19920.pdf)

Attach 1 Green Roofs
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-20203.pdf)

Attach 2 Green Roofs
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-20204.pdf)

Communications
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from Paula J. Tenuta, MCIP, RPP, Drector, Municipal Government Relations (PG.Main.PG24.2.1)
(April 13, 2009) e-mail from Steven W. Peck, President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - North America Inc. (PG.Main.PG24.2.2)
Speakers

Mr. Steven Peck, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (Submission Filed)
Ms. Beata Domanska, Breen Committee
Ms. Camila Troughton
Mr. Bill Corrigan, Tremco Canada
Mr. Scott Wylie, Green Roofs for Healthy Chapters - Ontario Chapter
Mr. Steve Daniels, Deltere Inc.
Mr. Mark Bales, Minto
Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Ward 19, Trinity-Spadina

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That the item be adopted, as amended.

 


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That all communications, including the letter from Deputy Mayor Pantalone, be referred to the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for consideration, including an implementation option.


2a By-law to Require and Govern the Construction of Green Roofs in Toronto
Summary

Requesting that the Planning and Growth Management Committee consider and adopt the recommendations in the Member Motion.

Background Information
Member Motion from Deputy Mayor Pantalone
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-21020.pdf)


PG24.3

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Signage on Construction Hoarding
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         deferred the item and requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with appropriate staff to report further on:

 

a.         a definition of hoarding specifying that it must be a continuous enclosure;

 

b.         a provision which regulates the timing of the erection of construction hoarding in relation to the applicant obtaining demolition and building permits, so that hoarding cannot be erected prematurely or remain when no construction activity is taking place;

 

c.         information on the market value of first party advertising on hoarding, to assist the Committee and Council in the event that it wishes to increase revenue for the use of City property for first party advertising on construction hoarding; and

 

2.         requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate staff, to report on the statutory zoning notice signs required by the Planning Ac, which are placed on construction hoardings, the report to include the scheduling of the erection and the dismantling of these notice signs.

 

Origin
(March 23, 2009) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services
Summary

This report recommends amendments to Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code implementing a harmonized, City-wide approach to permit first party project specific graphics and information on construction hoarding erected within the public right-of-way.

Background Information
Signage on Construction Hoarding
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19913.pdf)

Attachment 1 Signage on Construction Hoarding
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19914.pdf)

Speakers

Councillor Howard Moscoe, Ward 15, Eglinton-Lawrence

Motions
Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

That the item be deferred.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with appropriate staff, report on the statutory zoning notice signs required by the Planning Ac, which are placed on construction hoardings, the report to include the scheduling of the erection and the dismantling of these notice signs.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

That the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with appropriate staff report further on:

 

1.         a definition of hoarding specifying that it must be a continuous enclosure;

 

2.         a provision which regulates the timing of the erection of construction hoarding in relation to the applicant obtaining demolition and building permits, so that hoarding cannot be erected prematurely or remain when no construction activity is taking place;

 

3.         information on the market value of first part advertising on hoarding, to assist the Committee and Council in the event that it wishes to increase revenue for the use of City property for first part advertising on construction hoarding.


PG24.4

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

New Sign By-law Second Interim Report
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         referred the report, together with all communications received, and the motion from Councillor Vaughan on behalf of Councillor Moscoe, to the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, for consideration in the development of the new City-wide Sign By-law, to be submitted to the June 4, 2009 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting, as directed by City Council;

 

2.         requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to include in her final report, to be submitted on June 4, 2009:

 

            a.         the resources and structure required to adequately enforce the new signs by-law; and

 

b.         alternative models to govern the process of obtaining signs by-law variances for third-party signs.

 

3.         requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to provide to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on June 4, 2009, a comparative analysis of stakeholder submissions and draft by-law proposals;

 

4.         requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the Sign By-law Consultant to host a meeting of all interested stakeholders, on or before April 28, 2009,  to address questions and discuss issues relating to the draft sign by-law, and then submit the draft by-law to the Planning and Growth Management Committee for the statutory meeting on June 4, 2009.

 

Origin
(March 24, 2009) Report from Chief Building Official and Executive Director
Summary

The Planning and Growth Management Committee at a Special Meeting on December 8, 2008, requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building and the Sign By-law Project Team to provide a second interim report on the status of the Sign By-law Project and to consider a series of motions adopted by the Committee prior to introducing a draft of the new Sign By-law.  This report is a response to the motions adopted by Committee Members and provides the results of Public Consultations held in January 2009 as well as Stakeholder Consultations held in January and March 2009.

 

The new Sign By-law is expected to be presented to the Planning and Growth Management Committee in June 2009.

Background Information
New Sign By-law Second Interim Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19916.pdf)

Communications
(April 14, 2009) e-mail from Devon Ostrom (PG.Main.PG24.4.1)
(April 14, 2009) submission from Rosanne Caron, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (PG.New.PG24.4.2)
(April 14, 2009) submission from Stephen McGregor, CBS Outdoor Canada (PG.New.PG24.4.3)
(April 14, 2009) submission from Peter Irwin, Outdoor Broadcast Network (PG.New.PG24.4.4)
(April 14, 2009) submission from Lisa McKeon, Titan Outdoor Canada Company (PG.New.PG24.4.5)
Speakers

Ms. Roseanne Caron, Out of Home Marketing (Submission Filed)
Mr. Stephen McGregor, CBS Outdoor (Submission Filed)
Mr. Steve Wolowich, Astro Media Outdoor
Mr. Sid Catalano, Pattison Outdoor
Mr. Peter Irwin, Outdoor Broadcast Network (Submission Filed)
Ms. Lisa McKeon, Titan Outdoor Canada Company (Submission Filed)
Mr. Devon Ostrom, Beautifulcity (Submission Filed)
Mr. Jonathan Goldsbie, Toronto Public Space Committee
Mr. Rami Tabello, Illegal Signs
Mr. Dan Starnino, IMA Outdoor
Ms. Diane Dyer, ABC Resident's Association

Motions
Motion to Refer Motion moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the report (March 24, 2009) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, together with all communications received, and the motion from Councillor Vaughan, on behalf of Councillor Moscoe, be referred to the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, for consideration in the development of the new City-wide Sign By-law, to be submitted to the June 4, 2009 Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting, as directed by City Council.

 


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

That the Chief Building and Executive Director, Toronto Building include in her final report, to be submitted on June 4, 2009:
 

a.         the resources and structure required to adequately enforce the new signs by-law; and

 

b.         alternative models to govern the process of obtaining signs by-law variances for third-party signs.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Referred)

That:

 

1.         a copy of the report also be referred to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, Heritage Division, with a request that he report briefly on the need and benefit of specific sign regulations for each heritage conservation district;

 

2.         if specific sign regulations are required for heritage conservation districts, staff take the necessary measures to recommend amendments to the provisions of the heritage designation by-laws to accommodate these new regulations;

 

3.         the consultant report on the permit issuing system and on the feasibility of building into it an accountability mechanism whereby:

 

a.         the individual who processes the permit application is accountable for the follow-up inspection of the sign; and

 

b.         there be a requirement for future verification.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That the Chief Building Official and Executive Director provide to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on June 4, 2009, a comparative analysis of stakeholder submissions and draft by-law proposals.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the Chief Building Official and Executive Director and Sign Consultant host a meeting of all interested stakeholders, on or before April 28, 2009,  to address questions and discuss issues relating to the draft sign by-law, and then submit the draft by-law to the Planning and Growth Management Committee for the statutory meeting on June 4, 2009.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the item be adopted, as amended.


PG24.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Operation of the Committee of Adjustment

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that City Council:

 

1.         adopt a policy such that, if an applicant requests postponement of a hearing after public notice has been given, and if time permits, written notice of postponement be sent to all applicable residents and that notice of the new hearing date be issued at the expense of the applicant such that the direct cost of both mailings be recovered; and

 

2.         direct staff to notify the Ward Councillor of new applications for consent to create new lots, as soon as possible at the time of receipt.

 

Origin
(March 16, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report responds to two outstanding issues regarding operations of the Committee of Adjustment.  The report addresses the Notice of Motion (MM.24.20) adopted by City Council at its meeting of September 24 and 25, 2008, regarding establishing a policy to impose costs to an applicant as it relates to a request for postponement after public notice has been given; and it responds to a request from Planning and Growth Management Committee, at its meeting of October 14, 2008 (PG 19.10), regarding additional resources required to achieve notification to Councillors on all severance applications at the time they are received.

Background Information
Operation of the Committee of Adjustment
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19868.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the item be adopted.


PG24.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 3, 5 

Official Plan Amendments for Proposed New Roads and Road Widenings Associated with the West District Design Initiative – Request for Direction
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee directed:

 

1.         the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to prepare Official Plan Amendments that would provide for the approved reconfiguration of the Six Points Interchange and provide for the proposed new north/south road linking Eva Road with Civic Centre Court, to be considered at a statutory public meeting to be held as part of the June 4, 2009 meeting of Planning and Growth Management Committee.

 

2.         that Notice for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

 

3.         Staff to schedule a Public Information Meeting, together with the affected Ward Councillors, to present the draft Official Plan Amendments prior to the statutory public meetings under the Planning Act.

Origin
(March 26, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report seeks Council's authorization for the preparation of City-initiated Official Plan Amendments 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
Proposed New Roads and Road Widenings
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19919.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That the item be adopted.


PG24.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Update - Official Plan Conformity to the Growth Plan
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.

 

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

Origin
(March 25, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

On June 16, 2006 the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe came into effect under the authority of the Places to Grow Act,2005 (the Act). Under the Act, municipalities within the Greater Golden Horseshoe are required to bring their respective Official Plans into conformity with the Growth Plan by June 2009. In order to bring the Official Plan into conformity, policy amendments to the Official Plan are required (Attachment 1).

 

At its meeting of February 4, 2009, Planning and Growth Management Committee directed staff to consult with interested parties and members of the public regarding the City's proposed actions to bring the Official Plan into conformity with the Growth Plan.
This report provides a summary of the results of the consultation process and seeks Planning and Growth Management Committee's direction to give notice on the attached proposed Official Plan Amendment.

Background Information
Update Official Plan Conformity to the Growth Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19888.pdf)

Speakers

Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Frank Di Giorgio (Carried)

That the item be adopted.


Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Out of Order)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee at the time of the Statutory Public Meeting to address the impact of Section 4.6.3 on employment lands outlining:

 

1.         the criteria for denying a retail application;

2.         identification of employment districts that should be exempt from Section 4.6.3 due to size and configuration;

3.         the maximum percentage of retail that could be allowed in employment districts under Section 4.6.3;

4.         the scope of traffic impacts to be considered; and

5.         the implications of eliminating Section 4.6.3.

 


Ruling by Councillor Norman Kelly
That the nature of the motion was beyond the authority of the Committee.

PG24.8

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

2009 Avenue Studies

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that City Council endorse the following studies for study in 2009:

 

a.         Avenue Study for Sheppard Avenue East between the former Hydro Corridor lands to Bay Mills Road/Aragon Avenue; and

 

b.         Avenue Study/Land Use Review for St. Clair Avenue West between Scarlett Road and Keele Street.

 

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

This report recommends an Avenue Study be undertaken on Sheppard Avenue East between the former Hydro Corridor lands to Bay Mills Road/Aragon Avenue and that an Avenue Study/Land Use Review be undertaken for St. Clair Avenue West between Scarlett Road and Keele Street.

Background Information
2009 Avenue Studies
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19869.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That the Item be adopted.


PG24.9

Information

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Building Permit Fees - 2008 Annual Report
Decision Advice and Other Information

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

Origin
(March 26, 2009) Report from Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building
Summary

The attachment to this report contains the "Building Permit Fees 2008 Annual Report" for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2008.

 

Under the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, the City is required to report on the 2008 budget year outlining how new revenues collected have been used to cover the direct and indirect costs of administering and enforcing the Building Code Act and the Building Code.

Background Information
Building Permit Fees 2008 Annual Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19912.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Frank Di Giorgio (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

(Deferred from February 4, 2009 - 2009.PG23.6)
PG24.10

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: All 

An Evaluation of a Free Residential Home Plumbing Inspection Program
Decision Advice and Other Information

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

Origin
(January 19, 2009) Report from General Manager, Toronto Water
Summary

The Planning and Growth Management Committee requested that the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Chief Building Official, report to the Committee on the costs of a free home plumbing inspection program for residential owners engaged in minor home plumbing projects.  This report outlines that there is no evidence that the cost of obtaining a building permit has any effect on minimizing the number of cross connections of sanitary flows to storm sewers.  Moreover, within the Ontario Building Code Act and City of Toronto Act, there are legal limitations to providing free plumbing permits. The continued monitoring of the storm outfalls by Toronto Water is still the most appropriate and effective method of locating and minimizing cross connections.

Background Information
Evaluation of Free Residential Home Plumbing Inspection Program
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-18913.pdf)

Speakers

Councillor Arian Heaps, Ward 35, Scarborough Southwest

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

(Referred from City Council on January 27 and 28, 2009 - MM30.7)
PG24.11

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Developing a “Made in Toronto” Building Code
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee deferred this item until its meeting on May 6, 2009.

Origin
(January 29, 2009) Member Motion from City Council
Summary

Despite the significant legislative independence and latitude gained by the City of Toronto as a result of the new City of Toronto Act, there remain some areas in which the City of Toronto should be able to exercise more autonomy.

 

One of these areas is the Ontario Building Code.  As by far the largest urban area in Ontario, the City of Toronto faces unique challenges and has unique opportunities (such as the opportunities and challenges that result from density) that can only be realized through certain Building Code provisions tailored to Toronto's needs.  Greener building standards and code provisions that deal with reducing noise between semi-detached buildings and row houses are just some examples of the many areas that Toronto residents' interests and balancing of priorities may not always align entirely with other municipalities in Ontario.

 

A mechanism for City Council to amend by by-law or recommend to the Minister, Toronto-specific Building Code amendments and adjustments would be of great benefit for addressing these unique challenges and seizing these opportunities.

 

(Submitted to City Council on January 27 and 28, 2009 as MM30.7)

Background Information
Transmitted from City Council - Referral of Member Motion MM30.7
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19358.pdf)

Speakers

Councillor Cesar Palacio, Ward 17, Davenport

Motions
Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)
That consideration of the item be deferred until May 6, 2009.

(Referred from City Council on January 27 and 28, 2009 - MM30.3)
PG24.12

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Development and Site Plan Applications – Safety In Numbers
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to add the requirement to display a municipal number to the checklist of items that must be considered when processing a development and/or site plan application.

Origin
(January 29, 2009) Member Motion from City Council
Summary

The Toronto Municipal Code requires that every home and business in the City must display a municipal number.  The Chief Surveyor estimates that 3-5 percent of the homes and businesses are not in conformity with the by-laws.

 

Last year City Council approved a pilot project to ensure that every house and business in the City was properly numbered and the pilot project is going well.  The working group will be reporting on this matter later this year.

 

When an applicant submits a development or site plan application, they are presented with a checklist of matters that they must address during the application process.  It would be a simple matter to add the municipal number requirements to that checklist so that all future homes and buildings will be numbered in conformity with the by-law.

 

(Submitted to City Council on January 27 and 28, 2009 as MM30.3)

 

Background Information
Transmitted from City Council - Referral of Member Motion MM30.3
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19357.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning add the requirement to display a municipal number to the checklist of items that must be considered when processing a development and/or site plan application.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

 

 

 


(Referred from City Council on January 27 and 28, 2009 - IA30.3)
PG24.13

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Funding Sources for the City Planning Division
Decision Advice and Other Information

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

Origin
(January 27, 2009) Letter from City Council
Summary

Administrative Inquiry from Councillor Walker and Answer from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster "B". 

Background Information
Administrative Inquiry (January 15, 2009) from Councillor Walker and Answer (January 15, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster "B".
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19359.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

(Referred from City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009 - IA31.1)
PG24.14

ACTION

Received 

 

Ward: All 

New City Corporation - Build Toronto
Decision Advice and Other Information

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

Origin
(February 26, 2009) Letter from City Council
Summary

Administrative Inquiry from Councillor Michael Walker, Ward 22, St. Paul's, and the Answer from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning about the new City Corporation Build Toronto. 

Background Information
Administrative Inquiry (February 12, 2009) from Councillor Walker and Answer (February 19, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Exectutive Director, City Planning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-19390.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Frank Di Giorgio (Carried)
That the item be received for information.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Councillor Norman Kelly, Chair, Planning and Growth Management Committee
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-04-14 Morning 9:40 AM 10:10 AM Public
2009-04-14 Morning 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Public
2009-04-14 Afternoon 1:45 PM 7:25 PM Public
Attendance
Date and Time Quorum Members
2009-04-14
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly, Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan
Also present (non-members):Heaps, Holyday, Jenkins, Minnan-Wong, Moscoe, Palacio, Pantalone, Walker
2009-04-14
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly, Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan
Also present (non-members):Heaps, Holyday, Jenkins, Moeser, Moscoe, Pantalone, Walker
2009-04-14
1:45 PM - 7:25 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly, Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan
Also present (non-members):Fletcher, Heaps, Holyday, Jenkins, Palacio, Pantalone, Parker, Perks, Walker