Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council amend former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 for the lands at 3400-3422 Dundas Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4.

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

This application proposes to delete the site specific by-law that governs the existing commercial plaza, shopping centre and private club at 3400-3422 Dundas Street West, and revert to the general provisions of the Commercial Employment zoning regulations under the former City of York By-law 1-83, which also apply to the lands. Permission is also sought to allow a place of worship in the basement of the shopping centre, occupying the former location of the private club.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council adopt the revised Zoning By-law for 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West, attached as Attachment 1 of the report (March 4, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, subject to the draft Zoning By-law being amended to reflect a maximum unit count of 410 rather than 408, consistent with the February 19, 2010 report from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.

2.            City Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward the Bill for enactment.

3.            City Council adopt the revised Section 37 provisions, attached as Attachment 1 of the report (February 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, for the lands at 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West. 

4.            City Council adopt the revised Official Plan Amendment, attached as Attachment 2 of the report (February 19, 2010) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, with respect to 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

5.            City Council direct that no further public notice of the proposed changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning by-law amendments is required, pursuant to the Planning Act.

At its meeting of October 26 and 27, 2009, City Council adopted the Final Report that recommended approval of a mixed-use residential commercial development at 2157 Lake Shore Boulevard West.  The report addressed the need to finalize the Section 37 contributions and cash-in-lieu payments as the parkland dedication appraisal had not been completed at the time of the report.

Community Council is in receipt of a Supplementary Report dated February 19, 2010 which recommended minor changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and Section 37 contributions.  It was noted in the report that a further report would be submitted to Council under separate cover, which would include the revised draft site-specific zoning amendment.  The revised draft amendment is attached to this report. 

Etobicoke Community Council:

1.            Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting, together with the Ward Councillor, for the lands at 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 33, 35 and 45 Zorra Street.

2.            Directed that Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and expanded in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with the additional costs to be borne by the applicant.

3.            Directed that Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend site-specific Zoning By-law 747-2006 of the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code which applies to the western portion of the lands located south of The Queensway, near Zorra Street and west of St. Lawrence Avenue to permit a comprehensive redevelopment of these lands for residential and commercial uses and a public park.  The zoning by-law amendment proposes to: incorporate two properties fronting Zorra Street in order to redistribute the building massing on the site; to realign and regularize the configuration of the proposed park block for the development; and to incorporate the City’s new parking stall size dimensions and standards into the existing site specific by-law.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommended that:

1.            City Council approve, in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment 4 to this report to permit the construction of a new detached dwelling for the lands at 66 Baby Point Road. 

2.            City Council delegate back to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.

This application proposes to construct a new three-storey detached dwelling at 66 Baby Point Road.

The subject property abuts the Humber Valley Ravine system, therefore the proposed development is subject to Site Plan Control.  The proposed development was analysed and evaluated in light of the City’s Official Plan policies, Zoning By-law regulations, and technical/physical constraints associated with development abutting a ravine. 

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption to erect a 2.1 metres high chain link fence and gates, equipped with 3 strands of barbed wires on top, mounted on metal brackets inclined outwards at a 60 degrees angle from horizontal, along the north, east and west side of the property municipally known as 40 Old Burnhamthorpe Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council receive the Traffic Management Plan.

2.            City Council approve the closing of Islington Avenue to vehicle traffic from Eglinton Avenue West to The Kingsway, for the period from July 10, 2010, to July 30, 2010.

3.            City Council approve the introduction of temporary parking and stopping regulations on the streets in the vicinity of St. George’s Golf and Country Club, as described in Appendix A of the report (March 4, 2010) from the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke District.

4.            City Council direct that all costs associated with the road closings, including the costs of restoring and cleaning the streets following each event, as well as installing/removing temporary parking restrictions, shall be completed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association to the satisfaction of the Transportation Services Division, and at no cost to the City.

The purpose of this report is to present the Traffic Management Plan prepared by IBI Group on behalf of the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), relating to the full closure of Islington Avenue, between Eglinton Avenue West and The Kingsway, for a period up to three weeks, from Saturday, July 10, 2010, to Friday, July 30, 2010.

The purpose of this report is to supplement the report to Community Council dated January 20, 2010 titled “2010 Canadian Open – Temporary Road Closings and Parking Regulation Amendments”.  This report is prepared further to two public meetings held on March 2, 2010 and March 3, 2010 with Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby and area residents.  As a result of these meetings, and discussions with staff from the Toronto Police Service, additional streets are proposed for parking regulations during the Tournament week (July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010). 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Deferred consideration of the item indefinitely.

The purpose of this report is to provide the results of an assessment for the need to install a pedestrian crossover on Emmett Avenue, in the vicinity of York Humber High School, at 100 Emmett Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Did not approve the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Rustic Road and Liscombe Road as the warrant requirements have not been met.

The purpose of this report is to present the results of a study regarding the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Rustic Road and Liscombe Road.  A staff assessment concludes that the criteria for installing an all-way STOP at this location are not achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Deferred consideration of the item until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting of April 27, 2010.

This report summarizes the results of the traffic calming survey undertaken between August 31 and September 29, 2009, for owners and occupants on Falstaff Avenue, between Culford Road and Keele Street.  The survey exhibits a response rate of just 48 percent.  As a result, installing speed humps is not recommended since the minimum survey response rate of greater than 50 per cent is not achieved.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the installation of Traffic calming on Medland Street, between Dundas Street West and Annette Street with the following conditions:

a.         The City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) survey eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Medland Street, between Dundas Street West and Annette Street to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

b.         Subject to favourable results of the survey;

i.          the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the road on Medland Street, between Dundas Street West and Annette Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached drawing EY10-001, dated January 2010, and circulated to residents during the polling process; and

ii.         Transportation Services take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Medland Street, between Dundas Street West and Annette Street, when the speed humps are installed.

This report summarises the results of an investigation into installing speed humps on Medland Street, between Dundas Street West and Annette Street.  The staff review shows that the criteria for installing speed humps are not satisfied.

1.         Approved the application for front yard parking at 236 Willard Avenue with the following conditions:

a.         The front yard parking pad shall maintain a width of 2.4 metres and a length of 5.7 metres.

b.         The applicant shall surface the front yard parking area with permeable materials such as ecostone pavers, interlocking pavers, or an equivalent paving treatment that is acceptable to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

c.         The applicant shall pay all applicable fees and comply with all other criteria described in the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

d.         The applicant shall plant a tree in their front yard, or fund the planting of a tree in the neighbourhood, to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Services Division.

e.         The applicant is responsible for obtaining an encroachment agreement, including the payment of all associated fees, for the retaining walls situated within the Willard Avenue road allowance, to the satisfaction of the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division, Etobicoke York District.

f.          The applicant satisfies these conditions at no expense to the municipality by February 28, 2011.

The purpose of this report is to inform Etobicoke York Community Council on an application for front yard parking at 236 Willard Avenue.  This application is an appeal and is scheduled as a deputation item.

This report addresses a request made by the Etobicoke York Community Council at its meeting of October 13, 2009 for the Directors of Community Planning and Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District to report to the November 10, 2009 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on matters of driveway widths for townhouse units with double garages and on-street parking issues on Mendota Road, Gala Lane and Dalesford Road as they relate to the subject site.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the enactment of a 40 km/h speed limit on Edenvale Crescent, between Royal York Road and Allanhurst Drive (east intersection).

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Edenvale Crescent, between Royal York Road and Allanhurst Drive (east intersection) from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the enactment of  a “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.” regulation on both sides of Waterford Drive, between Wincott Drive and a point 91 metres east of Wincott Drive.

2.            Approved the enactment of a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on both sides of Wincott Drive between Eglinton Avenue West and Waterford Road.

The purpose of this report is to request approval of a “No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.” regulation on both sides of Waterford Drive, from Wincott Drive to a point 91 metres east of Wincott Drive, and to implement a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on both sides of Wincott Drive, between Eglinton Avenue West and Waterford Drive.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the enactment of a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the east side of Michael Power Place, between Dundas Street West and the south limit of the road.

2.            Approved the enactment of a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the north and west sides of Resurrection Road, between Michael Power Place and Bloor Street West.

The purpose of this report is to request approval to install “No Parking Anytime” regulations on the east side of Michael Power Place and the on north and west sides of Resurrection Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation of an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Chartwell Road and Ambleside Avenue.

2.            Authorized the City Clerk to conduct a poll of eligible residents, on Chartwell Road, between Norseman Street and The Queensway, to determine public support for the proposed speed hump plan.

3.            Directed that, subject to favourable results of the poll:

a.            The City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Chartwell Road, between Norseman Street and The Queensway, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing EY10-011, dated January 2010, and circulated to residents through the polling process.

b.            Transportation Services take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Chartwell Road, between Norseman Street and The Queensway, when the speed humps are installed.

The purpose of this report is to describe the results of an investigation into a request for speed humps on Chartwell Road and an all-way STOP control at the intersection of Chartwell Road/Ambleside Avenue.  A staff assessment concludes that the criteria for installing speed humps are met on Chartwell Road, between Norseman Street and The Queensway, and the warrants for all-way STOP controls are achieved at the intersection of Chartwell Road/Ambleside Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council exempt the applicant at 3010 and 3012 Bloor Street West from the parking requirement of ten parking stalls, subject to a $147,000.00 payment-in-lieu of parking.

2.            City Council direct the applicant to sign a Payment-In-Lieu of Parking Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

This report seeks Council's approval to exempt the applicant from a requirement to provide ten additional parking stalls.  Instead of accommodating the parking on-site, the applicant requests a payment-in-lieu of parking to the City in the amount of $147,000.00.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications on Sheppard Avenue near Rivalda Road, as indicated in Appendix “A”, and generally as shown on the attached drawing M 6699-016.

2.            City Council approve the alterations and modifications on Weston Road and on Mainshep Road, as indicated in Appendix “A”, and generally as shown on the attached drawing M 952-022.

3.            City Council enact a regulation that the northbound curb lane on Weston Road at Mainshep Road be designated for right turning vehicles only, buses excepted, from Mainshep Road to a point 30.5 metres further south.

The purpose of this report is to recommend enacting highway alteration by-laws to widen Sheppard Avenue on both sides of the Rivalda Road intersection.  This widening is required to provide left-turn storage lanes into the new residential development on the south side of Sheppard Avenue, east of Weston Road, and a left turn storage lane for traffic turning onto Rivalda Road.  This alteration also includes a new intersection approach at Rivalda Road, south of Sheppard Avenue West, and a new in-right/out right turning movements only intersection located approximately 150 metres west of Rivalda Road, on the south side of Sheppard Avenue West.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Weston Road and Fern Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for installing traffic control signals at the Weston Road/Fern Avenue intersection.

The installation of traffic control signals is justified as the Pedestrian Crossover Warrant requirements are achieved; however, this form of crossing protection fails to meet several key environmental standards at this location.  Installing traffic control signals at this intersection provides safe and convenient access for pedestrians and vehicles accessing Fern Avenue, but will result in increased delay to through vehicles on Weston Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved removing the “No Right-Turn Anytime” prohibition for southbound traffic on Old Stock Yards Road at West Toronto Street. 

The purpose of this report is to propose removing the right-turn prohibition for southbound traffic on Old Stock Yards Road at West Toronto Street.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the enactment of a “No Standing Anytime” prohibition on both sides of Uphill Avenue, between Pelmo Crescent and Woodward Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to remove the “No Parking Anytime” prohibition on Uphill Avenue, replacing it with a “No Standing Anytime” regulation on both sides of the street, between Pelmo Crescent and Woodward Avenue.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to introduce amendments to the parking and traffic regulations on St. Clair Avenue West, from Caledonia Road/Caledonia Park Road to Gunns Road/Old Stock Yards Road.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the installation of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities at the locations, identified in the attached Appendix A.

The purpose is to obtain approval for the installation of a number of on-street parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved rescinding the “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the south and west side of Milford Avenue, from the east limit of Keele Street to the north limit of Densley Avenue.

2.            Approved the enactment of a “No Parking, 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.” regulation on the south side of Milford Avenue, from Keele Street to a point 60 metres east of Keele Street.

The purpose of this report is to amend the existing “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the south side of Milford Avenue, to allow parking on the south side of the street between Keele Street and a point 60 metres east of Keele Street, for the period from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.  This regulation will be reviewed six months after the signs are installed to determine if the regulation should remain, or if any amendments are required, including reinstating the “No Parking Anytime” signs.

Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting of April 27, 2010.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to reduce the speed limit on Grenadier Heights, between the north intersection of Ellis Avenue, and the south intersection of Ellis Avenue, from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the enactment of a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the east side of Alberta Avenue, between a point 31.8 metres south of Tyrrel Avenue and a point 24.2 metres further south.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the installation of a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the east side of Alberta Avenue, between a point 31.8 metres south of Tyrrel Avenue and a point 24.2 metres further south.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                  Deferred consideration of the item until the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting of April 27, 2010, to allow the Ward Councillor to meet with residents and City staff.

The purpose of this report is to comment on a number of requests from Councillor Palacio relating to the existing signs posted on St. Clair Avenue West, between Lansdowne Avenue and Westmount Avenue.

Etobicoke York recommends that:

1.            City Council approve the removal of the on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, between a point 78.3 metres north of Geary Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north.

The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the removal of an on-street parking space for persons with disabilities on the east side of Dovercourt Road, north of Geary Avenue.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council approve a special permit for the Village of Islington BIA for their 2010 Paint the Street event, and allow the placement of temporary promotional signage, providing that they remove all signage within 12 hours of the event’s closure; and that the Village of Islington BIA submit a list of specific signage locations and details of sign size/type to Municipal Licensing and Standards, Licensing Services, at 850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd floor, and it be reviewed in advance with Staff, to ensure that any sightline issues and concerns of Staff are resolved.

The Village of Islington BIA has held its annual “Paint the Street!” festival in Ward 5 for the past three years.  This event raises funds for the Islington Mosaic Heritage Murals project; a partnership of Islington BIA and the Heritage Etobicoke Foundation.  The Village of Islington BIA “Paint the Street!” festival is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application for an exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, to maintain an existing close board wooden fence at 148 Spears Street.

This staff report is in response to an application for a Fence Exemption submitted by the property owner’s daughter to maintain an existing close board wooden fence, part of which with a lattice top, with a height ranging from 2.16 metres to 2.41 metres, at the rear north side of the property municipally known as 148 Spears Street.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                 Approved the application to maintain the encroachments within the road allowance subject to the following conditions:

a.         The City Solicitor be authorized to prepare an Encroachment Agreement for the proposed encroachment.

b.         The owner enters into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto and pays all fees associated with the preparation of the agreement. Should an annual fee/s be charged in the future, the owner shall be responsible for payment of the fees.

c.         The signed Agreement is to be returned to the City with the required Certificate of Insurance, evidencing a third party bodily injury and property damage insurance in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) or such other coverage and greater amount as the City may require, and naming the City of Toronto as an additional insured party under the policy. The Certificate of Insurance shall be renewed on an annual basis for the life of the encroachments.

d.         The owner is to install guards at the top of the retaining walls, in accordance with the Ontario Building Code regulations, where the grade separation is more than 0.60 metres (2.0 feet).

This report is in connection to an application submitted by the owner of 116 Eileen Avenue for an Encroachment Agreement for permission to maintain existing concrete retaining walls, with an encroachment area of approximately 2.2 square metres within the Eileen Avenue road allowance.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.          Granted authority to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the Licensees regarding the Encroachment on the City’s watermain easement substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” of this Report, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

2.           Granted authority to the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Encroachment Agreement, including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination provided that the Chief Corporate Officer may, at any time, refer consideration of such matter (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.

The purpose of this Report is to obtain authority to enter into an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Toronto (the “City”) and Mr. Atthiligoda Gunaratne and Mrs. Elaine Gunaratne, the owners of 312 Martin Grove Road (the “Licensees”), to encroach on the City’s watermain easement.  The encroachment consists of a flagstone landing and steps of approximately 8.6 s.m., and armour stone and shrubs of approximately 15.6 s.m. (the "Encroachment"), and defined as Part 1 on Registered Plan No. 66R-17192.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.                 Approved the Encroachment application, subject to the following conditions:

a.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to negotiate and enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the Owner on such terms and conditions as may be required by the General Manager of Toronto Water and the City Solicitor.

b.         The Owner shall indemnify the City against all claims for loss or damage which may occur to the proposed work as a result of a leak or break to the City’s infrastructure.  The Owner shall also indemnify the City against all claims for loss or damage which may occur to the Services for any future construction activity upon, or within the City easement to repair, install, modify, or replace the existing City infrastructure by City staff or by contractors retained by the City to carry out said work.

c.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

d.         In the event of sale or transfer of the “Property”, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the General Manager, Toronto Water.

e.         The Owner(s) pay all applicable fees.

To obtain Community Council’s authority to negotiate and enter into an Encroachment Agreement with 18 Wendigo Way (the “Owner”) to permit the Owner to encroach on the City’s sewer easement located on 18 Wendigo Way (the “Property”) for the purpose of installing a carport (the “Services”).

This report is in regard to direction from Etobicoke York Community Council to report back on the non-conforming status, property standards, waste issues and by-law matters within Municipal Licensing and Standards purview, for the properties municipally known as 32 and 36 Caledonia Road, and 1536 St. Clair Avenue West.

This report outlines Toronto Water’s findings of New Sabby Concrete and Supplies Inc., located at 32 & 36 Caledonia Road related to storm and sanitary sewer discharges.

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1.            City Council accept the Offer to Purchase from Andrew M. Ceccato to purchase the City-owned parcel of vacant land, located between 117 and 121A Evans Avenue, legally described as being Lot 24, Plan 2171, Etobicoke, City of Toronto  (the “Property”), in the amount of $256,200.00, substantially on the terms and conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to this report.

2.            City Council authorize each of the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to accept the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the City.

3.            City Council grant authority to direct a portion of the proceeds of closing to fund the outstanding expenses related to the completion of the sale transaction.

4.            City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the transaction on behalf of the City, including paying any necessary expenses, amending the closing, due diligence and other dates, and amending and waiving terms and conditions, on such terms as she considers reasonable.

The purpose of this report is to authorize the sale of the City-owned parcel of vacant land between 117 and 121A Evans Avenue.

The property was listed for sale on the open market, and the Offer to Purchase from Andrew M. Ceccato is being recommended for acceptance by the City.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Approved the deletion of one director from the  Emery Village BIA Board of Management, as set out in Attachment 1.

2.            Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended to reflect the changes to the BIA Board of Management.

The purpose of this report is to recommend Etobicoke York Community Council approve the deletion of one member from the Emery Village BIA Board of Management. The Etobicoke York Community Council has delegated authority to make final decisions regarding BIA appointments.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the application to demolish the subject two storey residential building, with the following conditions:

a.         a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

b.            all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; and

c.         any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill. 

On September 11, 2009, Toronto Building received a demolition permit application to demolish a two storey residential building located at 154 Park Lawn Rd. Toronto Building has not received a building permit application to replace the building to be demolished as of this date.

Request for extension of an existing liquor licence for a Beer Garden on Canada Day, July 1, 2010.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to erect a new 2 panels “V” shaped illuminated third party tri-vision roof sign at 1795 St Clair Avenue West.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Ken Neufeld with Allvision Canada, on behalf of Canadian National Railway, Ernie Longo, Manager of BD & RE.  The request is to permit to erect a new, V-shaped, illuminated double sided third party ground sign having trivision displays with a face area of 18.60 sq. m (200 sq.ft) each and an overall height of 9.14 m (30ft).

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code, from Sundeep Gupta, president of 7238304 Canada Inc.  The request is to permit to erect a V-shaped illuminated first party roof sign 7.62 meters above the roof line facing the F. G. Gardiner Expressway, having a face area of 4.26 m x 6.0 m (14 ft x 20 ft) each consisting of static and LED digital displays located at 83 Queen Elizabeth Blvd. 

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refused the request for variance at 44 Zorra Street for the reasons outlined in the report (February 18, 2010) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Mr. Rick Taddeo of Supersign Lambda Inc., on behalf of Stanley Colliny of1127792 Ontario Ltd., the property owners.  The request is to allow to replace an existing double face illuminated first-party ground at 44 Zorra Street with a new third party ground sign containing LED digital displays and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refused the request for variance at 2-4 Mendota Rd. for the reasons outlined in the report (February 14, 2010) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Tony Romanelli of RCC Media Inc., on behalf of Pino Spano of Canadian Mini Warehouse Properties Limited, the property owners.  The request is to permit to erect one 3.0m x 6.0m (10’-0” x 20’-0”) illuminated double sided third party ground sign containing LED digital displays and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway located at 2-4 Mendota Rd.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Mr. Rick Taddeo of Supersign Zeta Inc., on behalf of Rui Marcelono of Calssada 2000 Holdings Inc., the property owners. The request is to allow to replace an existing double face illuminated third party ground at 16 Arnold Street with a new third party ground sign containing LED digital displays and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Roy Dzeko of CBC Outdoor, on behalf of Martin McCarthy of RJ McCarthy Holdings Inc., property owners.  The request is to permit to erect a second third party illuminated ground sign with a single face consisting of trivision displays and a total sign face area of 18.6 sq. m (200.0 sq. ft) with an overall height of 7.62 m (24 ft) located at 360 Evans Avenue and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Dominic Rotundo, on behalf of George Jackson of Eldebron Holdings LTD, property owners.  The request is to permit installation of one third party V-shaped ground sign containing LED digital displays located at 476 Evans Avenue and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Article I of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Dominic Rotundo, on behalf of Toni Lionetti of Norampac Inc., property owners.  The request is to permit installation of one third party V-shaped illuminated ground sign consisting of trivision and static displays on both sides with a total sign face area of 167.22 sq. m (1800.0 sq. ft) and an overall height of 19.8 m (65 ft) located at 450 Evans Avenue and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, from Steve Wolowich of Astral Media Outdoor, on behalf of John Carinci of Jet Hot Coin Car Wash Inc., property owners.  The request is to permit the replacement of an existing 3.0 m wide by 6.0 m high (10 ft x 20 ft) third party double sided roof sign containing static displays with a new illuminated 6.0 m wide by 3.0 m high (20 ft x 10 ft) double sided roof sign consisting of trivision display panels located at 611 Keele Street.

The request is to permit to erect a new V-shaped illuminated double sided third party ground sign containing LED digital displays with a face area of 32.51 sq. m (350 sq.ft) each and an overall height of 10.66 m (35ft) and within 400 meters of the limit of Highway 27 from Highway 401 to Steeles Avenue located at 10 Marmac Drive.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to remove an existing leasing/sale sign to the north of the proposed new sign and then erect a new non-illuminated first party leasing/sale sign with a single copy panel approximately 4.57m x 6.1m (15ft x 20ft) at 0 Galaxy Boulevard (CON 3 FTH PT LT19 RP 64R11968 PTS 4 5 & 6).

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to install two first party, illuminated wall signs for "Hasty Market" and "Country Style" on north elevation of the building containing units 1 & 2 at 670 Rexdale Boulevard.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 215, Signs, of the former City of Etobicoke Municipal Code to remove existing ground sign and erect a new illuminated, third party ground sign with back to back panels on existing industrial property at 1357 Martin Grove Road.

The request is to permit to erect a new V-shaped illuminated double sided third party ground sign containing LED digital displays with a face area of 32.51 sq. m (350 sq.ft) each with an overall height of 10.66 m (35ft) and within 400 meters of the limit of Highway 27 from Highway 401 to Steeles Avenue located at 15 City View Drive.

The request is to permit installation of one third  and first party double sided ground sign containing LED digital displays with a total sign face area of 62.43 m² (672.0 ft²) and an overall height of 16.45 m (54 ft) located at 923 Oxford Street and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

The request is to permit to erect two first party facia signs containing LED message boards 6.32 m wide and 12.2 m high (21 ft x 40 ft) with a face area of 75.90 m² (817 ft²) each and 32.56m (107.0ft) above grade located at 871 Islington Avenue.

The request is to permit installation of one third party V-shaped ground sign containing LED digital displays with a total sign face area of 233.00 m² (2400.0 ft²) and an overall height of 23.3 m (76 ft) located at 855Oxford Street and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refused the requested variance for the reasons outlined in the report (February 26, 2010) from the Director and Deputy Chief Building Official for 16 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard.

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of Variance from Article 1 of Chapter 693, Signs, of the Toronto Municipal Code, from Ms. Sylvia Aiello, on behalf of 2047276 Ontario Inc., owner of the property.  The request is to convert the existing third party trivision roof top billboard sign to an electronic digital LED sign.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refused the requested variance at 833 The Queensway for the reasons outlined in the report (February 23, 2010) from the Director and Chief Building Official.

The request is to permit to replace an existing third party roof sign having static displays with a new V-shaped third party illuminated roof sign consisting of trivision displays with a total sign face area of 18.6 sq. m (200.0 sq. ft) located at 833 The Queensway and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

The request is to modify an existing, illuminated double sided third party ground sign with static displays by replacing one face on the north elevation with a tri-vision display, the static display on the south elevation will remain. The total face area of each face is 18.60 sq. m (200 sq.ft) and the overall height of this sign is 10.66 m (35ft).

The sign is located on CN Rail Lands on the east side Browns Line and 120 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard West.

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.         Approved the variance from Article 1, Chapter 693 of the Toronto Municipal Code, to permit replacement of an existing double faced illuminated third party ground sign with a new V-shaped ground sign containing LED digital displays, at 660 Evans Avenue.

2.         Directed the City Clerk’s Office to advise the applicant:

a.         upon approval of a variance, of the requirement to obtain the necessary sign permits from the Chief Building Official; and

b.           the sign permit application related to this approval to be filed with the Toronto Building Division prior to April 6, 2010.

(Note:  At its meeting on April 27, 2010, during the Confirmation of Minutes from the March 9, 2010 meeting, the Etobicoke York Community Council amended Item EY35.61 by deleting Recommendation 2:

“2.       Directed that the applicant be advised that approval from MTO is required.”

The Committee Decision noted above has been updated to reflect this change.)

The request is to allow an existing double face illuminated third-party ground sign to be replaced with new illuminated v-shaped ground sign containing LED digital displays located at 660 Evans Avenue and within 400 meters of the limit of the F. G. Gardiner Expressway.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect one digital third party ground sign that will have the panels configured in a "V" shape.  Each sign panel will be approximately 5.49m x 15.85m (18ft x 52ft) at 1919 Wilson Avenue.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect one double sided, illuminated, third party digital ground sign that will have a sign face of  3.05m x 6.1m (10ft x 20ft) at 2201 Finch Avenue West.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No 30788 to erect a third party digital roof sign that will have 2 panels back to back.  The panels will be approximately 50 ft x 16 ft at the north end of the roof. at  2201 Finch Avenue West.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect a third party single faced illuminated trivision roof sign at 3227 Weston Road.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to remove the existing ground sign for “Speelman’s” and erect single faced 4.27 m x 14.63 m (14ft x 48 ft) third party, illuminated digital ground sign that will have a static messages changing every 6-10 seconds at 1950 Wilson Avenue.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect a double sided, illuminated, third party tri-vision roof sign that will have a sign face 3.05 m x 6.1 m (20ft x10ft)  at  2501 Finch Avenue West.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect a illuminated third party triangular roof sign at 2250 Sheppard Avenue West The panels will be approximately 3.05m x 6.1m (10 ft x 20 ft), 2 of the panels will be tri-vision panels and the third panel will be a static single copy panel.

Request for approval of variances from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect 1 double sided illuminated third party digital ground sign that will have a sign face 3.05m x 6.1m (20ft x 10ft) at 9 Milvan Drive.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to remove existing billboard signs that are located along the CN Rail property line that are adjacent to lands at 1613 St Clair Ave W.  These signs are to be replaced by a new double sided 3.05m x 10.67 (10ft x 35ft) "V" shaped digital third party ground sign that will project static messages every 6 seconds. The sign will be located just east of the existing rail line on CN Rail lands at St. Clair Avenue West west of Caledonia Road.

Request for approval of variance from the former City of North York Sign By-law No. 30788 to erect a back to back illuminated third party roof sign that will display a single static copy on a 3.05m x 6.1m (10ft x 20ft) panel and be located immediately adjacent to an existing illuminated third party tri-vision back to back roof sign with display areas of 3.05m x 6.1m (10ft x 20ft) that was approved under permit 08 182479 SGN at 2266 Keele Street.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to replace an existing roof sign at 2410 Bloor Street West with a single faced LED billboard having a sign area of approximately 22.01m² (237ft²).

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.            Refused the requested variances for a sign at 2400 Bloor Street West for the reasons outlined in the report (February 18, 2010) of the report from the Director and Deputy Building Official.

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to erect a third party double sided roof sign at 2400 Bloor Street West with upward illumination for sign panels displaying static copy. 

Request for approval of variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to replace the existing illuminated third party single copy roof sign at 2420 Bloor Street West with a new third party illuminated tri-vision roof sign that will have a single panel of 4.88m x 3.66m (16ft x 12ft).

Toronto Building received a Request for Approval of a Variance from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, from Suzanna Afonso of Runnymede Healthcare Centre., property owners.  The request is to permit erect two identification ground signs and one facia sign the located at 625 Runnymede Road.