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Planning and Growth Management Committee


Meeting No. 33   Contact Merle MacDonald, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Wednesday, November 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  

PG33.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 41 

2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard – Rezoning Application – Request for Direction Report

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council refuse the rezoning application in its current form as the proposal, which includes the lands at 175 Commander Boulevard, does not conform to the Official Plan, and conflicts and does not conform with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

 

2.         If the applicants exclude the 175 Commander Boulevard lands from the proposed shopping centre redevelopment, City staff and the applicant work together on a rezoning proposal which would conform to the policies of the Official Plan and conform and not conflict with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the rezoning application in its current form.

 

Origin
(September 18, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

This application proposes to amend the existing zoning in order to allow for the redevelopment and expansion of the existing Chartwell Shopping Centre located at 2301 Brimley Road and 2329-2361 Brimley Road. This neighbourhood shopping centre has served the Agincourt and Agincourt North communities since the 1970s.  The proposed redevelopment includes the expansion of the centre onto lands located to the south at 175 Commander Boulevard by way of the conversion of an existing industrial building to a large scale, stand-alone retail use in the form of a supermarket, along with retail, service commercial and office uses.

 

The lands at 175 Commander Boulevard are 1.56 hectares in area and only have frontage on Commander Boulevard.  These lands have historically been used for industrial related uses, independent from the shopping centre lands to the north.  The proposed large scale, stand-alone retail use on this site does not conform to the policies of the Official Plan as Commander Boulevard is not a major street as shown on in the Plan. An official plan amendment is required in order to permit this part of the development proposal. Such an amendment, however, is not supportable given it does not conform and conflicts with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The proposed use on these lands is considered to be a conversion of lands within an Employment Area to a non-employment (major retail) use.

 

Opportunities to redevelop and revitalize the existing shopping centre and to ensure its ongoing viability exist on the lands that have historically been used for retail commercial purposes.

 

This report seeks Council direction on the application. The report recommends refusal of the application in its current form and that City staff continue working with the applicants subject to the proposed large scale, stand-alone retail use on the 175 Commander Boulevard lands being excluded from the proposed redevelopment.

 

Background Information
2301 Brimley Road, 2329-2361 Brimley Road, and 175 Commander Boulevard Rezoning Application Request for Direction Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24275.pdf)

Communications
(October 6, 2009) E-mail from Steven A. Zakem, Aird & Berlis LLP (PG.Main.PG33.1.1)
Speakers

Steven Zakem, Aird and Berlis LLP, Barristers and Solicitors
Murray  McLeod

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

Vote (Adopt Item)

Nov-04-2009

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 6 Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan 
No: 0  
Absent: 0  

PG33.2

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Commercial Floorspace Requirements in Mixed Use Areas
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee referred the report back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for further consideration and report, as soon as possible, having regard for concerns expressed during the consideration of the item by the Committee.

Decision Advice and Other Information

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

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

This report brings forward an Official Plan Amendment to address instances where redevelopment proposals involving the reduction or elimination of existing commercial space in Mixed Use Areas may have a relatively large local impact, especially those for shopping centres upon which local residents have relied to meet their day-to-day convenience needs.

 

The proposed policy would require that these impacts be considered through the rezoning process, using criteria set out in the policy, with the possibility that some or all of the existing space be replaced or retained in the new development.

 

Consultations on the proposal showed general support for the proposed policy and did not lead to any substantive changes to it.

Background Information
Commerical Floorspace
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24364.pdf)

Communications
(November 4, 2009) Letter from Ron Richards, R.G. Richards & Associates (PG.New.PG33.2.1)
Motions
Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Referred)

on behalf of Councillor Feldman

 

That the Item be referred back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning for further consideration and report, having regard for concerns expressed during the consideration of the item by the Committee.


PG33.3

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Commercial Floorplate Size in New Buildings
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend Attachment 1 of the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, by adding a 4 h) as follows:

 

h)       in commercial heritage conservation districts, these guidelines must be followed.”.

 

2.         City Council amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 1 as amended, of the report (October 14, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

3.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft official plan amendment as may be required.

Decision Advice and Other Information

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

 

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

This report brings forward an Official Plan Amendment to address instances where large stores in new neighbourhoods and on pedestrian shopping strips may take away opportunities for small start-up businesses, and reduce the safety, comfort and amenity of the pedestrian environment.

 

The proposed policy would allow zoning by-laws to limit the size of new stores as a means to lessen these impacts. The policy would also require that existing stores and other opportunities for new businesses in the area be taken into account when developing size limits.

 

Consultations on the proposal showed general support for the proposed policy.

Background Information
Commercial Floorplate
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24365.pdf)

Communications
(November 4, 2009) Letter from Ron Richards, R.G. Richards & Associates (PG.New.PG33.3.1)
Motions
1A - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

That Attachment 1 be amended:

 

1.         by adding a 4h. as follows:

 

h.        in commercial heritage conservation districts, these guidelines must be followed.”


1B - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Lost)

That Attachment 1 be amended as follows:

 

2.         by deleting 4b) as follows:

 

b)       other indicators of opportunities for small business, such as vacancies in existing stores and commercial units;”.


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

PG33.4

ACTION

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Final Report - Official Plan Amendment to Encourage the Development of Units for Households with Children
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         deferred consideration of the item to its meeting on April 21, 2010; and

 

2.         requested staff to meet with BILD (Building Industry and Land Development Association), members of the Committee, Children Services staff and representatives from the Boards of Education, consult with families currently living in condominiums, review and propose changes to the recommendations concerning:

 

-           threshold where policy applies;

-           make the policy citywide or tie targets to school districts where child populations are in decline;

-           address possible funding strategies;

-           amenity space requirements;

-           knockout panels between units;

-           exempt rental housing projects; and

-           explore zoning options;

 

and that BILD be requested to consider financing the needed study.

Decision Advice and Other Information

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

Origin
(October 13, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

At its meeting of June 4, 2009, the Planning and Growth Management Committee considered a draft Official Plan Amendment to encourage the development of dwelling units suitable for households with children.  The Committee directed City Planning staff to circulate the staff report containing the amendment to stakeholders and other respondents for comments, and hold a community consultation meeting on the matter. 

 

This report provides an overview of the comments that were offered by interested parties during the Community Consultation meeting and via e-mail. The revised draft policies, which include a number of minor refinements, are shown in Attachment A of this report.

Background Information
Development of Units for Households with Children
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24366.pdf)

Communications
(October 15, 2009) E-mail from Benjamin C. Rosillo (PG.Main.PG33.4.1)
(October 29, 2009) Fax from Pat Berne, Pemberton Group (PG.New.PG33.4.2)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Ronny Yaron (PG.New.PG33.4.3)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Howard Cohen and Lewis Poplak, Context (PG.New.PG33.4.4)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Paula J. Tenuta, Building Industry and Land Development Association (PG.New.PG33.4.5)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (PG.New.PG33.4.6)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (PG.New.PG33.4.7)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Tyler Greenleaf (PG.New.PG33.4.8)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Alan Vihant, Concord Adex (PG.New.PG44.3.9)
Speakers

Chris Bolton, Trustee, TDSB, Ward 10 Trinity-Spadina
Pat Berne, Pemberton Group (Submission Filed)
Kathryn Holden, Bay Corridor Community Association
Alan Vihant, Concord Adex (Submission Filed)
Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (Submission Filed)
Steve Deveaux, Toronto Chapter, BILD
Ronny Yaron (Submission Filed)

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

1.         That the item be deferred to April 21, 2010.

 

2.         That staff meet with BILD, members of the committee, children services staff and representatives from the Boards of Education, consult with families currently living in condominiums, review and propose changes to the recommendations concerning:

 

-           threshold where policy applies;

-           make the policy citywide or tie targets to school districts where child populations are in decline;

-           address possible funding strategies;

-           amenity space requirements;

-           knockout panels between units;

-           exempt rental housing projects; and

-           explore zoning options;

 

and that BILD be requested to consider financing the needed study.

 


PG33.5

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Draft Zoning By-law: Results of the Public Consultation Process

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to:

 

1.         Bring forward the new draft Zoning By-law in a report to the Committee at its meeting on February 11, 2010, for consideration as a deputation item, prior to the scheduling of a Statutory Public Meeting which will occur as early as March, 2010.

 

2.         Conduct a Statutory Open House prior to the Statutory Public Meeting explaining the purpose and intent of the draft new zoning by-law and providing an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and receive answers about the draft new zoning by-law.

 

3.         Continue to address concerns raised in public forums, in written submissions and by Members of City Council, with a view to minimizing conflict on issues which are more related to “harmonization” than to the previously stated staff objective to “create a common language for expressing the existing zoning permissions”, and that this be done, as much as possible, prior to presentation of a proposed by-law.

 

4.         Schedule Councillor briefing sessions on the proposed zoning by-law.

 

5.         Provide a detailed response to the letter (October 28, 2009) from Matthias Schlaepfer (PG33.5.2) in the form of a report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee at its meeting on February 11, 2010, for public consideration as a deputation item, prior to any decision on the scheduling of a statutory public meeting.

 

6.         Give consideration to the following in his final report:

 

a.         Making educational uses as of right in residential areas. And draft minimum space requirements for indoor and outdoor instructional capacity.

 

b.         Making geo-thermal installations as of right on all school properties.

 

c.         Making musical instruction as of right in all residential or mixed residential areas regardless of the configuration of the building with a limit of one class at a time.

 

d.         Making Home Occupation a permitted use in all residential areas providing no chemicals listed in the Community Right to Know by‑law are used or stored on site as part of the commercial operation, and further that the City’s Noise By-law is adhered to.

 

e.         Proposing a FSI index in areas formerly zoned RA.

 

f.          Imposing a restriction on night clubs (entertainment facilities) that restricts permission to the first floor only:  Cannot be located in or next to residential properties; set parking limits, with minimum number of spots on site for staff and customers.

 

g.         Exploring a minimum lot size requirement for Day Nurseries, and limit capacity of daycares to an indoor/outdoor space requirement on a per student basis.

 

h.         Proposing side yard soft/hard requirements.

 

i.          Excluding the surface water area of swimming pools from the calculation of rear yard landscaping requirements.

 

j.          Retention of maximum height of eaves in residential zones in Etobicoke.

 

k.         Maintaining the 6.5m maximum height for flat roofs in residential zones in Etobicoke.

 

7.         Bring forward a detailed report and analysis of the new requirements on the use and storage of Hazardous Chemicals to explain the rationale for the criteria selected.

 

8.         Consult with the General Manager of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for input in the draft Zoning By-law process.

Origin
(October 21, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

At its meeting held on April 14, 2009, the Planning and Growth Management Committee instructed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to consult with the public about the draft new zoning by-law. The draft zoning by-law was introduced for public consultation in May 2009 via the internet on the City’s website. In addition, eight Open Houses and six ward meetings (at the request of Councillors) were held. The comments received have been summarized and are presented in this report. As a result of these comments, changes to the draft zoning by-law are recommended. It is also recommended that a Statutory Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting be held, in accordance with the Planning Act, in February 2010 for the purposes of considering the draft new zoning by-law.

Background Information
Draft Zoning By-law
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24425.pdf)

Communications
(October 27, 2009) E-mail from George Milbrandt and Peter Baker, Co-Chairs, FoNTRA (PG.New.PG33.5.1)
(October 28, 2009) E-mail from Matthias Schlaepfer (PG.New.PG33.5.2)
(October 28, 2009) E-mail from Richard D.W. Howson, Don Howson Holdings Limited (PG.New.PG33.5.3)
(November 2, 2009) Fax from Patrick Berne, St. Joseph and Bay Land Corporation (PG.New.PG33.5.4)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Linda Rygiel (PG.New.PG33.5.5)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Mary Wahl, Glenorchy Residents' Association (PG.New.PG33.5.6)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Simon Burke, Village of York Resident's Association (PG.New.PG33.5.7)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from David C. Rich, WZMH Architects (PG.New.PG33.5.8)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Michael Lui & Family (PG.New.PG33.5.9)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Susan Stock (PG.New.PG33.5.10)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Cathie Macdonald (PG.New.PG33.5.11)
(November 2, 2009) Submission from John Bossons (PG.New.PG33.5.12)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Kevin Beattle, West Lansing Homeowners Association (PG.New.PG33.5.13)
(November 3, 2009) Letter from David Fleming, Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association (PG.New.PG33.5.14)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Stephen F. Waque, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (PG.New.PG33.5.15)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from John F. Nicholls, York Mills Gardens Community Association (PG.New.PG33.5.16)
(November 2, 2009) Letter from William Braverman, William Braverman Barrister & Solicitor (PG.New.PG33.5.17)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Jason Park, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (PG.New.PG33.5.18)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Jason Park, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (PG.New.PG33.5.19)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Brian Athey, Leaside Property Owners Association Incorporated (PG.New.PG33.5.20)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Terry West, Don Mills Residents Inc. (PG.New.PG33.5.21)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (PG.New.PG33.5.22)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (PG.New.PG33.5.23)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (PG.New.PG33.5.24)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Brian Maguire, Forest Hill Homeowners' Association (PG.New.PG33.5.25)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Brian Maguire, Confederation of Resident and Ratepayer Associations in Toronto (PG.New.PG33.5.26)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Signe Leisk Cassels Brook & Blackwell LLP (PG.New.PG33.5.27)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Signe Leisk, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (PG.New.PG33.5.28)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from W. Robert Wood, Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PG.New.PG33.5.29)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Hessie Rimon, PGM Planning Consultants (PG.New.PG33.5.30)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from George Milbrandt, FoNTRA (PG.New.PG33.5.31)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Andrew Judge, The Toronto Industry Network (PG.New.PG33.5.32)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Al Brezina, South Etobicoke Industrial Employers Association (PG.New.PG33.5.33)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from David Godley (PG.New.PG33.5.34)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Hilde Reis-Smart (PG.New.PG33..5.35)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Steven J. O'Melia, Miller Thomson LLP (PG.New.PG33.5.36)
(November 3, 2009) Submission from Steve J. O'Melia, Miller Thomson LP (PG.New.PG33.5.37)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Mary Wahl, Glenorchy Residents' Association (PG.New.PG33.5.38)
Speakers

David Godley (Submission Filed)
Robert Wood, Executive Director, Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (Submission Filed)
Bill Howson
George Milbrandt, Co Chair, FoNTRA (Submission Filed)
Brad Butt, Greater Toronto Apartment Association
Mary Wahl, Glenorchy Residents Association (Submission Filed)
Lorne Ross, Lorne Ross Planning Services Inc.
Barbara Hall, Ontario Human Rights Commission
Cathie MacDonald, People Plan Toronto (Submission Filed)
Andrew Judge, The Toronto Industry Network (Submission Filed)
Al Brezina, South Etobicoke Industrial Employers Association (Submission Filed)
Susan Keir, Keir Corp
Eileen Denny, Teddington Park Residents' Association
Hilde Reif-Smart (Submission Filed)
John McDermott, McDermott & Associates Limited
Stephen Waque, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Submission Filed)
John Bossons (Submission Filed)
Brian Athey, Leaside Property Owners' Association (Submission Filed)
Signe Leisk, Cassels Brock, o/b University of Toronto and TDL Group (Submission Filed)
Robert Amaron, Bedford Park Residents Organization
Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (Submission Filed)
Tim Williams, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol
Roger Brook
Todd Kostal, Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.

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

That:

 

1.         The Chief Planner be requested to bring forward the new draft Zoning By-law in a report to the Committee at its meeting in February, 2010, for consideration as a deputation item, prior to the scheduling of a statutory public meeting which will occur as early as March, 2010.

 

2.         Planning staff continue to address concerns raised in public forums, in written submissions and by Members of City Council, with a view to minimizing conflict on issues which are more related to “harmonization” than to the previously stated staff objective to “create a common language for expressing the existing zoning permissions” and that this be done, as much as possible, prior to presentation of a proposed by-law.

 

3.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director be requested to schedule Councillor briefing sessions on the proposed zoning by-law.

 

4.         The Chief Planner be requested to provide a detailed response to the letter (October 28, 2009) to the Committee from Matthias Schlaepfer (PG33.5.2) in the form of a report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee at its meeting in February 2010, for public consideration as a deputation item, prior to any decision on the scheduling of a statutory public meeting.


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

That the Chief Planner give consideration to the following in his final report:

 

-           Make educational uses as of right in residential areas. And draft minimum space requirements for indoor and outdoor instructional capacity.

 

-           Make geo-thermal installations as of right on all school properties.

 

-           Make musical instruction as of right in all residential or mixed residential areas regardless of the configuration of the building with a limit of one class at a time

 

-           Make Home Occupation a permitted use in all residential areas providing no chemicals listed in the Community Right to Know by‑law are used or stored on site as part of the commercial operation, and further that the City’s Noise By-law is adhered to.

 

-           Propose a FSI index in areas formerly zoned RA.

 

-           Impose a restriction on night clubs (entertainment facilities) that restricts permission to the first floor only:  Cannot be located in or next to residential properties; set parking limits, with minimum number of spots on site for staff and customers.

 

-           Explore a minimum lot size requirement for Day Nurseries, and limit capacity of daycares to an indoor/outdoor space requirement on a per student basis

 

-           Propose side yard soft/hard requirements

 


3 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

The Chief Planner and Executive Director:

 

1.         Consider the following amendments to the proposed Zoning By-law:

 

a.         Exclude the surface water area of swimming pools from the calculation of rear yard landscaping requirements.

 

b.         The retention of maximum height of eaves in residential zones in Etobicoke.

 

c.         Maintain the 6.5m maximum height for flat roofs in residential zones in Etobicoke.

 

2.         Bring forward a detailed report and analysis of the new requirements on the use and storage of Hazardous Chemicals to explain the rationale for the criteria selected.


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

That the Chief Planner be requested to consult with the General Manager of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism for input in the draft Zoning By-law process.


5 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Lost)

That Motion 4 by Councillor Filion be amended by deleting at the end the words "prior to any decision on the scheduling of a statutory public meeting". 


PG33.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Approval of 2009 Toronto Heritage Grant Awards

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve awards for the 2009 Toronto Heritage Grant Program for the 42 heritage properties in the City of Toronto, as set out below, to assist in funding the scope of restoration work generally described in Attachment No. 1 of the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Toronto Heritage Grant Program previously approved by City Council:

 

a.         252-64 Adelaide Street East, Bank of Upper Canada, commercial, $15,000;

b.         49 Alcina Avenue, house, $5,000;

c.         84 Bedford Road, house, $4,500;

d.         2 Berkeley Street, Berkeley Castle, commercial, $15,000;

e.         95 Brunswick Avenue, house, $500;

f.          283 Carlton Street, house, $5,000;

g.         285 Carlton Street, house, $5,000;

h.         65 Church Street, St James Cathedral Parish House, $30,000;

i.          194 Dowling Avenue, apartment block/recreation centre, $25,000;

j.          15 Draper Street, house, $5,000;

k.         17 Draper Street, house, $5,000;

l.          14 Elm Street, Arts and Letters Club, $10,000;

m.        181 First Avenue, house, $2,000;

n.         558 Gerrard Street East, Governor’s House, Don Jail, Institutional, $10,000;

o.         34 Isabella St. house now Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archive, $5,000;

p.         152 King Street East, Daniel Brooke Building, commercial, $10,000;

q.         12 Laurier Avenue, row housing, $500;

r.          14 Metcalfe Street, house, $2,500;

s.          70 Old Kingston Road, Melville Church, $5,000;

t.          56 Queen Street East, Metropolitan United Church, $6,000;

u.         414 Queen Street West, commercial, $10,000;

v.         580 Queen Street West, commercial, $15,000;

w.        21 Rose Avenue, house, $7,000;

x.         46 Rose Avenue, house, $2,500;

y.         378 Sackville Street, house, $2,000;

z.         380 Sackville Street, house, $2,000;

aa.        43 Salisbury Avenue, house, $2,000;

bb.       118 Spruce Street, house, $3,500;

cc.        120 Spruce Street, house, $2,000;

dd.       1 St Andrew’s Road, Thomson Bonese house, $1,000;

ee.        30 Tiverton Avenue, house, $2,000;

ff.        10 Toronto Street, Seventh Post Office, commercial, $5,000;

gg.       37 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

hh.       56 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

ii.         58 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

jj.         59 Tranby Avenue, house, $1,000;

kk.       60 Tranby Avenue, house, $2,500;

ll.         62 Tranby Avenue, house, $4,500;

mm.     64 Tranby Avenue, house, $4,500;

nn.       419 Wellesley Street East, house, $1,500;

oo.       421 Wellesley Street East, house, $1,500;

pp.       97 Winchester Street, house, $2,000.

 

2.         Use of the grant awards outlined in Recommendation (1) of the report (October 19, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be limited to only the proposed restoration work approved by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and that issuing of the grant award be subject to the grant recipient satisfying all conditions as set out in the Letter of Understanding between the City and the grant recipient.

 

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

This report recommends that City Council approve the recommended grant awards for the 2009 Toronto Heritage Grant Program as set out in this report.

Background Information
2009 Toronto Heritage Grant
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24369.pdf)

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

PG33.7

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Design Review Panel: Pilot Project Evaluation and Related Recommendations

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend Attachment 2:  Private Development Thresholds of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as follows:

 

Modify threshold 2) to read:

 

“The application is located along an “Avenue” as identified in the OP Map 2, or a planned Transit City Line and contains significant public realm impacts as a result of location, scale, form or architectural quality.”

 

Remove threshold 3) and replace with:

 

“3)       The application is for:

 

a.         a large development site, fronting on a Major Street identified on Map 3 of the Official Plan, with three or more buildings and one or more new public streets;

 

b.         a large retail development fronting on a Major Street identified on Map 3 of the Official Plan.”

 

2.         City Council approve the Design Review Panel as a permanent component of the development approvals process to be implemented according to procedures outlined in Attachments 3 and 4 of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

3.         City Council approve expansion of the Design Review Panel process for public capital projects and for private development as outlined in Attachments 1 and Attachment 2 as amended, of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

4.         All Agencies and Divisions which conduct capital projects with significant public realm impacts, as identified in Attachment 1 of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, include early consultation with the Design Review Panel as part of undertaking those projects.

 

5.         City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including incorporating an outline of the Design Review Panel process, as per the Attachments of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, into the Toronto Development Guide.

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

The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation of the Design Review Panel Pilot Project and recommendations about how the design review process should continue beyond the pilot period.  The Design Review Panel Pilot Project was a proposal to test the feasibility of a permanent Design Review Panel by reviewing private and public development in selected Pilot Areas of the City for a period of two years. Implementing the Design Review Panel in this manner provided sufficient opportunity to test the initiative, consult with and respond to stakeholder concerns, and refine the process of integration into the development assessment process.  Consultation with stakeholders has shown that the review process is seen as being a largely positive addition to development approvals process.  No major objections to the process were provided throughout the pilot period.  Subsequently, the report recommends permanent continuation of the Design Review process subject to the conditions contained within.  These conditions include targeted expansion for private development, significantly increased expansion for public capital projects, and continued monitoring of the process to allow procedural refinements.

Background Information
Design Review Panel
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24383.pdf)

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

That Attachment 2 – Private Development Thresholds of the report (October 15, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director be amended as follows:

 

Modify threshold 2 as follows:

 

“The application is located along an “Avenue” as identified in the OP Map 2, or a planned Transit City Line and contains significant public realm impacts as a result of location, scale, form or architectural quality.”

 

Remove threshold 3 and replace with:

 

“The application is for a large development site, fronting on a Major Street identified on Map 3 of the Official Plan, with 3 or more buildings and one or more new public streets.

 

The application is for a large retail development fronting on a Major Street identified on Map 3 of the Official Plan.”

 

 


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

PG33.8

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Provision of TTC Passes for Units in New Residential Condominium Buildings

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council endorse the provision of a TTC adult Metropass pass during the first year of occupancy for each new condominium unit as a condition of condominium approval in all buildings with 20 or more units located in the City’s targeted mixed use growth areas comprising the Downtown, the Central Waterfront, the Centres and the Avenues.

 

2.         The policy be extended incrementally to targeted mixed growth areas and avenues as they evolve through the planning process.

 

3.         The passes be provided on the basis that they will be at no cost to the purchaser.

 

4.         City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning  to evaluate and report on the policy after it has been fully operational for two years.

 

5.         City Council forward the report for information to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ontario), the Minister of Transportation (Canada), the FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities), CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association) and APTA (American Public Transit Association).

Origin
(October 13, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report responds to a motion placed before City Council which proposes that developers provide TTC Metropasses to purchasers of new condominium units in certain areas of the City during their first year of occupancy.

 

The proposal to provide Metropasses to purchasers of new condominium units is consistent with Provincial policies and the objectives of the City’s Official Plan to increase transit use and reduce auto dependency. This report recommends that the requirement for each condominium unit to be supplied with a Metropass for a 12-month period be secured as condition of condominium approval. This requirement would extend to all new condominium buildings with 20 or more units located in the targeted mixed use growth areas comprising the Downtown, the Central Waterfront, the Centres and the Avenues (see attached map).

 

The recommended Metropass program is consistent with the underlying direction of the new proposed parking standards for multi-unit residential developments. The standards are lower in the growth areas where transit service levels are or will be higher. Providing a Metropass during the first year of occupancy of a new condominium unit will reinforce the goal of encouraging greater transit use and add to the assurance that the new, proposed parking standards are adequate to meet the expected levels of residential parking demand in the growth areas.

Background Information
TTC Passes
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24384.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

1.         That the policy be extended incrementally to targeted mixed growth areas and avenues as they evolve through the planning process.

 

2.         That the passes be provided on the basis that they will be at no cost to the purchaser.

 

3.         That the Chief Planner and Executive Director of Planning evaluate and report out on the policy after it has been fully operational for two years.

 

4.         That this report be forwarded for information to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ontario), the Minister of Transportation (Canada), the FCM, CUTA and APTA.


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

PG33.9

Information

Deferred 

 

Ward: All 

Proposed Zoning Regulations for Rooming Houses: Status Report

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee deferred consideration of the item until January 6, 2010.

Origin
(October 21, 2009) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This report provides an update on the Proposed Zoning Regulations for Rooming Houses report. The final report will be submitted to the Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting to be held on January 6, 2010.

Background Information
Zoning Regulations for Rooming Houses
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24421.pdf)

Communications
(November 2, 2009) Letter from William Braverman, William Braverman Barrister & Solicitor (PG.New.PG33.9.1)
Motions
Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)
That consideration of the item be deferred until January 6, 2010.

PG33.10

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

New Sign Regulation and Revenue Strategy for the City of Toronto
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code substantially in accordance with the draft by-law in Appendix A to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to add the proposed Chapter 694, Signs, General, to the City of Toronto Municipal Code regulating the installation of signs on buildings and property, such amendment to come into effect on April 6, 2010.

 

2.         City Council direct that Schedule ‘A’ - Sign Districts, of the proposed Chapter 694, be forwarded directly to City Council by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director Toronto Building, in a form which is substantially consistent with Appendix B to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer.

 

3.         City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, by repealing 27‑152 B. (8) (a) to remove from Community Councils the delegated power regarding sign by-law amendments and minor variances, leaving within the jurisdiction of the Community Councils appeals of refusals of applications for temporary sign permits under 693-17B(5) and (6) and appeals of revocations of  temporary sign permits under 693-17C(2) of Chapter 693, Signs.

 

4.         City Council establish a City board named the Sign Variance Committee, as described in Appendix H to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to make final decisions on first-party sign variance application appeals and on third party sign variance applications as set out in Recommendation 7, with Appendix H amended as follows:

 

Adding to Bullet Point 3 of the Qualifications Section the words:

 

"and not be an owner, employee or agent of an advertising agency, communications or media relations agency or be an employee, agent or owner of a business which owns, controls or has shares in a media outlet.".

 

5.         City Council amend the Public Appointments Policy by incorporating Appendix H, as amended by Recommendation 4, to the report as Appendix E.8 to the Policy and authorize the City Clerk to begin the advertised recruitment process to select the first members of the Sign Variance Committee using the qualifications and process described in the Public Appointments Policy, as so amended.

 

6.         City Council delegate to the Chief Building Official the legislative authority, which is deemed to be minor in nature, to grant variances to the provisions of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, dealing with first party signs in accordance with the criteria for evaluating applications for variances set out in Appendix A to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, subject to a provision for the Ward Councillor(s), the applicant, or any party who received notice in accordance with the provisions in the Sign By-law, to appeal the decision of the Chief Building Official to the Sign Variance Committee, such delegation to come into effect on April 6, 2010.

 

7.         City Council delegate to the Sign Variance Committee the authority to make final decisions on the hearing of appeals of the Chief Building Official’s decisions on first party sign variance applications and to make decisions on third party sign variance applications in accordance with the criteria for evaluating applications for variances set out in Appendix A to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, such delegation to come into effect on April 6, 2010.

 

8.         City Council repeal Subsection 1 (f) (i) of the Schedule “B” to By-law No. 22980 of the former City of Scarborough; Subsections 297-12N and 297-13 of Chapter 297, Signs, of the Municipal Code of the former City of Toronto, as amended; Sections 835.5.2.42.1, (Sign Review Committee- defined), 835.5.8 (Application for minor variance), and 835.5.9 (Application – minor variance – review) of Chapter 835, Sign, of the Municipal Code of the former City of York, as amended; and, Subsections 215-8B,C and 215-31 of Chapter 215, Signs, of the Municipal Code of the former City of Etobicoke, as amended, such repeal to take effect on April 6, 2010.

 

9.         Council adopt an annual Third Party Sign Tax (the “TPST”), payable by all Third Party Sign Owners on each Third Party Sign owned by them, to be effective July 1, 2010, in accordance with the design features set out in Appendix E to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, with the exception of the rates.

 

10.       City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, by adding 27-126 C. (2)(d) to delegate the hearing of any TPST appeals to the Government Management Committee and designate the Government Management Committee as the City’s appeal and dispute resolution body under the TPST by-law.

 

11.       City Council adopt the fees as set out in Appendix F to the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer,  and authorize Chapter 363, Building Construction and Demolition, and  Chapter 441, Fees and Charges of the Municipal Code to be amended to include such fees.

 

12.       City Council authorize the inclusion within the Toronto Building 2010 interim operating budget of an amount of $205,000 to fund the start-up of the dedicated Sign Unit until April 30, 2010 and forward the full budget for the dedicated Sign Unit, outlined in this report to be funded from the TPST, to the 2010 Operating Budget process for consideration.

 

13.       City Council allocate $1,004,400 in 2010 and $1,158,100 in 2011 from the revenues of the TPST to the dedicated Sign Unit in Toronto Building to fund the administration and enforcement of the sign by-law and the administration and collection of the TPST.

 

14.       City Council authorize an increase in the 2009 Toronto Building Base Budget of $470,600 to secure the space and equipment for the dedicated Sign Unit required to support the administration of the unit, and that such amount be withdrawn from the Public Realm Reserve Fund as a one-time draw, and to be repaid from the revenues of the TPST.

 

15.       City Council allocate $1, 413,600 from the revenues of the TPST towards repayment of the Public Realm Reserve Fund for the cost to secure space and equipment and program development costs and refer the remainder of the net revenues to the 2010 budget cycle to offset funding for City beautification and arts and culture initiatives, with a particular emphasis on visual and community arts.

.

16.       If City Council does not adopt Recommendation 9 and the TPST it recommends, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, be directed to consider and report back to Executive Committee no later than April 2010, with recommendations to adopt an annual fee on all Third Party Sign Owners for the purpose of recovering the costs of the administration and enforcement of the City’s sign regulations.

 

17.       City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary Bills for introduction in Council to implement the above recommendations, subject to such stylistic and technical changes to the draft bills as may be required.

 

18.       City Council request the City Manager to review the regulatory program after one full year of operation to ensure that it has sufficient resources to effectively and vigorously enforce the Sign By-law in all of its aspects.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         Referred the following motions to the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building for consideration and report directly to City Council:

 

a.         Electronic fuel pump signs be limited in their application to no more than 50% of the fuel pumps on any particular property.

 

b.         Each of the following potential changes to the proposed New Sign By-law:

 

-           Including in the Definition of "Modification" changes to lighting modes or levels.

 

-           Adding to Appendix A, Subsection 694-5 Permits,  on the understanding that these are available for public inspection.

 

-           Extending the prohibition of signs on railway bridges to all bridges.

 

c.         The notification provisions in the by-law which are proposed for owners be also extended to business and residential tenants, the expense for which be paid by the applicant.

 

d.         All reference to 100 metre distance separation between third party signs be amended to read 150 metres.

 

e.         Appendix A, Subsection 694-24A (26) be amended to change “Avenue Road” to read “Bathurst Street”.

 

f.          The effective date of the tax as set out in Recommendation 9 of the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer be amended to be the same date as the Sign By-law goes into effect.

 

g.         Appendix A, Subsection 694.21 A.(2) Home Occupation Ground Signs in ‘R’ Districts be deleted and that such signs be specifically prohibited.

 

h.         All illuminated third party signs as identified in the by-law be required to install timer devices, and that staff bring forward to Council, as part of the by-law, proposed shut-off/on times by district with provisions to accommodate special sign districts.

 

2.         Requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, to report directly to City Council on the following:

 

a.         an estimate of the additional tax revenues that would be generated if 694-2 Scope, article (2) of Appendix A of the report (October 20, 2009) from the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, were deleted;

 

b.         a review of alternative methods of ensuring that taxes will be paid including, but not limited to, security deposits, letters of credit or consideration of transferring the responsibility for the tax to the owner of the property which would subsequently be reflected in the rent paid by the owner of the billboard; and

 

c.         a detailed economic analysis to determine the proposed tax rates and also a  comparative analysis of sign taxes levied in other North American jurisdictions, in order for City Council to determine appropriate tax rates.

 

3.         Requested  the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, to consider any new recommendations for changes to the by-law presented by the deputants, and report directly to City Council on any proposed amendments.

 

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on November 4, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Municipal Code and City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Origin
(October 20, 2009) Report from Deputy City Manager, Cluster B and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Summary

This strategy will establish up-to-date and consistent regulations for newly erected signage throughout the City.

 

This report also describes and recommends the implementation of a third party sign tax, under the authority of Section 267 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to support the administration and enforcement of the new Sign by-law, as wells as city beautification and ongoing investment in arts and culture in response to council’s direction of October 2007.

 

Improvements to the administration of sign regulation in the City are recommended, including: the creation of a dedicated sign unit to consolidate the responsibility for sign regulation across the City; and, changes to the delegation of responsibility for decisions on sign variance applications and Sign By-law amendments.

Overall, these decisions will:

 

-           update and improve the regulation of signage;

-           enable the City to more effectively enforce the Sign By-law through the creation of a dedicated sign unit that would assume all responsibility for sign regulation in the City;

-           provide capacity to track all third party sign installations through the maintenance of an inventory of third party signs to assist in proactive enforcement; as well as,

-           provide a source of revenue for City priorities by the collection of the proposed tax on third party advertising installations.

Background Information
New Sign Regulations
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24387.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24741.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24742.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix C
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24743.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix D
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24744.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix E
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24745.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix F
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24746.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix G
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24747.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix H
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24748.pdf)

Sign By-law Appendix I
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24749.pdf)

Communications
(May 22, 2009) Letter from Kevin Paul, Ontario Real Estate, Canadian Pacific Railway Company (PG.Main.PG33.10.1)
(May 22, 2009) Letter from Jeffrey P. Peters, Base-Land Developments Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.2)
(May 25, 2009) Letter from Eli Dadouch, Firm Capital Properties Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.3)
(May 25, 2009) Letter from Manor Haas, Endodontics at Yonge & Lawrence (PG.Main.PG33.10.4)
(May 25, 2009) Letter from Elliot Strashin, S. Strashin & Sons Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.5)
(May 26, 2009) Fax from Yvette Chmielnik, Contours 2000 Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.6)
(May 26, 2009) E-mail from A. Iquagni and Max Sellouk (PG.Main.PG33.10.7)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Morley Zisckind, Zisckind Enterprises (PG.Main.PG33.10.8)
(May 26, 2009) Fax from Jim Apostolopoulos, Triple Properties Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.9)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Franco Prevedello, 547429 Ontario Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.10)
(May 26, 2009) Fax from Gary Fine, 536231 Ontario Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.11)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Mark Bertoia, Sorbara Group (PG.Main.PG33.10.12)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Erez Karp, 1495068 Ontario Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.13)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Graham Lute, Kids Help Phone (PG.Main.PG33.10.14)
(May 26, 2009) Letter from Carlos Valente (PG.Main.PG33.10.15)
(May 27, 2009) Fax from Chris Dorscht, Mirvish Productions (PG.Main.PG33.10.16)
(May 27, 2009) Fax from Chris and Frances Mergelos (PG.Main.PG33.10.17)
(May 27, 2009) Letter from Max Mirhosseini (PG.Main.PG33.10.18)
(May 27, 2009) Letter from Chi Cheung, Milyin Corporation (PG.Main.PG33.10.19)
(May 28, 2009) E-mail from Garth Douglas, gsdmedia (PG.Main.PG33.10.20)
(May 28, 2009) Letter from Mimi Yung, Connium Management Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.21)
(May 28, 2009) Letter from Alfio Pasquarelli, Pizza Pizza Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.22)
(May 28, 2009) Fax from Robert Desai, Advance Safety World Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.23)
(May 28, 2009) Fax from C.M. Stickley, The Royal Canadian Legion, Mount Dennis Branch 31 (PG.Main.PG33.10.24)
(May 29, 2009) Fax from Jogindee Singh, Ajmer Dollar Discount Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.25)
(May 29, 2009) Fax from Gary Clementi, 1503279 Ontario Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.26)
(May 30, 2009) Fax from Betty Feder, Labriza Properties (PG.Main.PG33.10.27)
(May 29, 2009) Fax from Neville Woolf, Woolf Property Management (PG.Main.PG33.10.28)
(June 1, 2009) E-mail from Rocco Forgione, Rexton Developments Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.29)
(May 26, 2009) E-mail from Tony Ciamarra (PG.Main.PG33.10.30)
(June 2, 2009) Fax from Paul Kim, Adelaide Simcoe Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.31)
(June 11, 2009) Letter from Dani Cohen, King Financial Holdings Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.32)
(June 12, 2009) Letter from Rosanne Caron, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (PG.Main.PG33.10.33)
(August 1, 2009) E-mail from Spero Bassil, High Point Investments Limited (PG.Main.PG33.10.34)
(August 27, 2009) Fax from Peter Dimakos, Dimakos Holdings Inc. (PG.Main.PG33.10.35)
(September 25, 2009) Letter from Discount Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. (PG.Main.PG33.10.36)
(September 25, 2009) Letter from Howard Macklin, Weston Tile (PG.Main.PG33.10.37)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Josephine Chan (PG.New.PG33.10.38)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Alexa Hatanaka (PG.New.PG33.10.39)
(October 30, 2009) E-mail from Mark Sherman (PG.New.PG33.10.40)
(November 1, 2009) E-mail from Stan Krzyzanowski (PG.New.PG33.10.41)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Andrew Davies, No. 9 Contemporary Art & the Environment (PG.New.PG33.10.42)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Jani Yates, Institute of Communication Agencies (PG.New.PG33.10.43)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Terra Fisher, Daktronics (PG.New.PG33.10.44)
(November 2, 2009) E-mail from Devon Ostrom, BeautifulCity.ca (PG.New.PG33.10.45)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (PG.New.PG33.10.46)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Josh Harrower (PG.New.PG33.10.47)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Sue Cohen, SKETCH (PG.New.PG33.10.48)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Stephen McGregor, CBS Outdoor (PG.New.PG33.10.49)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Mike Reid, Resource Development (PG.New.PG33.10.50)
(November 4, 2009) Letter from Les Abro, Abcon Media and Viktor Lang, Mega Poster (PG.New.PG33.10.51)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Ross Burns (PG.New.PG33.10.52)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Russ Riseley, Melaine Communications Group Inc. (PG.New.PG33.10.53)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from George Fortounas (PG.New.PG33.10.54)
(November 2, 2009) Fax from Eros G. Fiacconi, Tunnel Vision Marketing Limited (PG.New.PG33.10.55)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from Heather Hurst and Vince Rice, West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation (PG.New.PG33.10.56)
(November 3, 2009) Fax from John Provenzano, Parkinson Society Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.57)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Just Cole, Sign Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.58)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Bill Houston, Sign Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.59)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Blair Murdoch, Allvision Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.60)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Stephen McGregor, CBS Outdoor Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.61)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from John Van Burek, Pleiades Theatre (PG.New.PG33.10.62)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Alejandra Bravo, Art Starts (PG.New.PG33.10.63)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Dr. Frank A. Clayton, Altus Group (PG.New.PG33.10.64)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Tim Whalley, Scarborough Arts Council (PG.New.PG33.10.65)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Rosanne Caron, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.66)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Lisa McKeon, Out-of-Home Marketing Association of Canada (PG.New.PG33.10.67)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Robert Reaume, Association of Canadian Advertisers (PG.New.PG33.10.68)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Janet Callaghan, Canadian Media Directors' Council (PG.New.PG33.10.69)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Kristian Clarke, Canadian Artists Representation/le front des artistes canadiens Ontario (PG.New.PG33.10.70)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Sid Catalano, Pattison Outdoor Advertising (PG.New.PG33.10.71)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Ross Muzylo, Outdoor Opportunities Inc. (PG.New.PG33.10.72)
Speakers

Just Cole, Sign Association of Canada (Submission Filed)
Rami Tabello, Co-ordinator, IllegalSigns.ca
Wendy Ng, Art Gallery of Ontario
Syrus Marcus Ware, Art Gallery of Ontario
Alejandra Bravo, Board Chair, Art Starts (Submission Filed)
Claire Hopkinson, Executive Director, Toronto Arts Council
Jonathan Goldsbie, Toronto Public Space Committee
Dennis Glasgow
Frank A. Clayton, Altus Group (Submission Filed)
Devon Ostrom, Beautifulcity.ca Alliance (Submission Filed)
Che Kothari, Executive Director, Manifesto Community Projects
Robert Blyth, Daktronics Canada
Rosanne Caron, President, OMAC (Submission Filed)
Bill Houston, President, Twilight Signs & Neon (Submission Filed)
Danny Starnino, Vice President, Real Estate, IMAOutdoor Inc
Lisa McKeon, Titan360.com (Submission Filed)
Ron Hutchinson, Astral Media Outdoor
Bob Reaume, Vice President Policy Reasearch, Association of Canadian Advertisers (Submission Filed)
Janet Callaghan, Executive Director, Canadian Media Directors' Council (Submission Filed)
Sid Catalano, Pattison Outdoor (Submission Filed)
Jani Yates, Institute of Communication Agencies (Submission Filed)
Michael Hurwich
Karin Eaton, Mural Routes
Stephen McGregor, CBS Outdoor (Submission Filed)
Ross Muzylo, Outdoor Opportunities Inc. (Submission Filed)
Mary March
Frederik Snel, Springdale Electric Ltd.
Ilio Dinardo, Grant Sign Group of Companies
Len Maile
Chris Dockrill, Mega Posters & Abcon Media (Submission Filed)
Will Thomson, Grant Sign Imaging
Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler
Domenic Ianni, Pattison Sign Group
Stephen F. Waque, Borden Ladner Gervais
Josue Salazar, Manifesto.web
Lia Grimanis, Up With Women
Blair Murdoch, Allvision Canada (Submission Filed)
Charles Gerditschke
Sue Cohen, SKETCH (Submission Filed)
Brett Smith
Roy Dzeko, CBS Outdoor
Dane Grgas

Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Frank Di Giorgio (Carried)

On behalf of Councillor Moscoe.

 

That:

 

1.         The City Manager review the regulatory program after one full year of operation to ensure that it has sufficient resources to effectively and vigorously enforce the sign by-law in all of its aspects.

 

2.         Recommendation 15 be amended with the addition of “with a particular emphasis on visual and community arts”.

 

3.         Staff report directly to Council on an estimate of the additional tax revenues that would be generated if 694-2 Scope, article (2) were deleted.

 

4.         Electronic fuel pump signs be limited in their application to no more than 50% of the fuel pumps on any particular property.

 

5.         Staff report directly to City Council on each of the following potential changes:

 

a.         Including in the Definition of MODIFICATION changes to lighting modes or levels.

 

b.         Adding to 694-5 Permits on the understanding that these are available for public inspection.

 

c.         Extending the prohibition of signs on railway bridges to all bridges.

 

6.         Staff review alternative methods of ensuring that taxes will be paid including, but not limited to, security deposits, letters of credit or consideration of transferring the responsibility for the tax to the owner of the property which would subsequently be reflected in the rent paid by the owner of the billboard and report these directly to City Council.

 

7.         The notification provisions in the by-law which are proposed for owners be also extended to business and residential tenants, the expense for which be paid by the applicant.


3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Frank Di Giorgio (Carried)

On behalf of Councillor Mihevc.

 

That:

 

1.         All reference to 100 metre distance separation between third party signs be amended to read 150 metres.

 

2.         Subsection 694-24A (26) be amended to change “Avenue Road” to read “Bathurst Street”.

 

3.         The effective date of the tax as set out in Recommendation 9 be amended to be the same date as the Sign By-law goes into effect.


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

That:

 

1.         That Subsection 694.21 A.(2) Home Occupation Ground Signs in ‘R’ Districts be deleted and that such signs be specifically prohibited.


5A - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That:

 

1.         Recommendation 9 of the report be deleted and substituted with the following:

 

“Council adopt an annual Third Party Sign Tax (the “TPST”), payable by all Third Party Sign Owners on each Third Party Sign owned by them, to be effective July 1, 2010, in accordance with the design features set out in Appendix E to the report with the exception of rates.”

 


Vote (Amend Item)

Nov-04-2009

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 4 Di Giorgio, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Thompson 
No: 2 Filion, Vaughan 
Absent: 0  

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

On behalf of Councillor Davis.

 

That any new recommendations for changes to the by-law presented by deputants be referred to the Chief Building Official for consideration and report directly to Council with any proposed amendment.


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

1.         That the Qualifications Section of Appendix H (proposed appendix E-8) to the Public Appointments Policy) bullet point 3, be amended  by adding "and not be an owner, employee or agent of an advertising agency, communications or media relations agency or be an employee, agent or owner of a business which owns, controls or has shares in a media outlet.

 

2.         That all illuminated third party signs as identified in the by-law be required to install timer devices and that staff bring forward to Council, as part of the by-law, proposed shut-off/on times by district with provisions to accommodate special sign districts.


8 - Motion to Refer Motion moved by Councillor Norman Kelly (Carried)

That the following motions be referred to staff for consideration and report directly to City Council:

 

1.         7.2 from Councillor Vaughan.

2.         Motion 4 from Councillor Milczyn

3.         Motion 3 from Councillor Di Giorgio (on behalf of Councillor Mihevc)

4.         Motion 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 from Councillor Di Giorgio (on behalf of Councillor Moscoe)


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

5B - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Carried)

That:

 

2.         The Chief Building Official and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer report directly to City Council providing a detailed economic analysis to determine the proposed tax rates and also a  comparative analysis of sign taxes levied in other North American jurisdictions, in order for City Council to determine appropriate tax rates.


Vote (Amend Item)

Nov-04-2009

Result: Carried Majority Required
Yes: 6 Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan 
No: 0  
Absent: 0  

10a Referral of the Sign By-law Review to the Planning and Growth Management Committee
Origin
(October 5, 2009) Letter from Executive Committee
Summary

 

The Executive Committee on October 5, 2009 considered a letter (October 2, 2009) from Mayor David Miller and directed that, in accordance with Appendix B. Section I.2.B of Council's Procedures By-law, the Executive Committee refer to the Planning and Growth Management Committee all aspects of the City's Sign By-law Policy Review, including any proposal for additional fees, charges or taxes which may be considered as part of the Review.
Background Information
Letter from Executive Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24595.pdf)

Letter from Mayor David Miller
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24596.pdf)


PG33.11

Information

Received 

 

Ward: All 

Resignation of Member, Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee

Committee Decision

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

Origin
(September 25, 2009) Letter from Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee
Summary

The Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee informs the Planning and Growth Management Committee of the resignation of Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee Citizen Member Sonia Khan, and that Donald Wiedman, the next Alternate Candidate, as appointed by City Council on September 26 and 27, 2007, will now fill vacancy created, until November 30, 2010, or until a success is appointed.

Background Information
Letter from Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-23786.pdf)

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

PG33.12

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: 15 

1100-1150 Caledonia Road – Interpretation of the Official Plan

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee referred the letter to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for consideration.

Origin
(October 20, 2009) Letter from North York Community Council
Summary

North York Community Council, at its meeting on October 13, 2009, during consideration of the report (August 19, 2009) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, referred the following motion, moved by Councillor Moscoe, to the Planning and Growth Management Committee, for consideration:

 

"1.         That the Planning and Growth Management Committee, in reviewing the Official Plan as it applies to employment areas, give consideration to:

 

a.         excluding main streets that bisect employment areas, as areas permitting big box retail; and

 

b.         excluding from consideration as the “boundary” of employment areas that abut residential zones or whose access is limited by physical barriers, like railways, and limited access highways."

 

Background Information
Letter from NYCC
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24388.pdf)

Report August 19, 2009 from Planning
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-24389.pdf)

Motions
Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Frank Di Giorgio (Referred)

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

That the Minutes of the meeting held on October 7, 2009, be confirmed.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Councillor Norman Kelly, Chair, Planning and Growth Management Committee
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2009-11-04 Morning 9:42 AM 12:04 PM Public
2009-11-04 Afternoon 12:16 PM 3:50 PM Public
2009-11-04 Afternoon 4:05 PM 11:10 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2009-11-04
9:42 AM - 12:04 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan
Also present (non-members): Davis, Feldman, Lee, Jenkins, Moscoe, Perks, Walker
2009-11-04
12:16 PM - 3:50 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan
Also present (non-members): Jenkins, Perks, Walker
2009-11-04
4:05 PM - 11:10 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Thompson, Vaughan
Also present (non-members): Carroll, Davis, Mihevc, Moeser, Moscoe, Stintz