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Planning and Growth Management Committee


Meeting No. 39   Contact Merle MacDonald, Committee Administrator
Meeting Date Wednesday, June 16, 2010
  Phone 416-392-7340
Start Time 9:30 AM
  E-mail pgmc@toronto.ca
Location Committee Room 1, City Hall
  Chair   Councillor Norman Kelly  

PG39.1

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 42 

8304 Sheppard Avenue East – Official Plan & Rezoning Applications – Final Report
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 8304 Sheppard Avenue East, substantially in accordance with the draft official plan amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (May 28, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

2.         City Council amend the Employment Districts Zoning By-law No. 24982, as amended, of the former City of Scarborough, for the lands at 8304 Sheppard Avenue East, substantially in accordance with the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Attachment 9 to the report (May 28, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 

 

3.         City Council amend the Scarborough Site Plan Control By-law No. 2319 substantially in accordance with the draft site plan control by-law attached as Attachment 10 to the report (May 28, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

4.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft official plan amendment, draft zoning by-law amendment and draft site plan control by-law as may be required.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 16, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

These applications were made on or after January 1, 2007, and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

These applications propose a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Maintenance and Storage Facility at 8304 Sheppard Avenue East. The facility is a key part of the Transit City Plan and is intended to maintain and store LRVs on the Sheppard East Light Rail Transit line, as well as other Transit City lines in the future.

 

The project is also subject to the Transit Project Assessment (TPA) process which includes opportunities for public consultation and an assessment of the potential environmental effects associated with the project and recommended mitigative measures.   The required Environmental Project Report has been prepared and a Notice of Study Commencement issued.

 

The same support studies required as part of the Transit Project Assessment have also  informed the City’s assessment of the proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments. Public consultation during both the TPA and the City planning process have provided a number of opportunities for the public to understand and comment on the proposal.

 

Support studies submitted to date related to noise and vibration, lighting and glare and views from the Toronto Zoo lands north of the site, have shown that the proposed facility will not pose unacceptable adverse effects to nearby uses provided specific mitigative measures are used. Additional detailed studies will be required during the site plan approval process and recommended mitigative measures will be secured.

 

Natural Heritage related matters have also been addressed, and despite the intensity of development proposed, the most sensitive environmental features on site, which includes the existing valley system and mature forest in the northeast portion of the site, will be protected. Further, a comprehensive ecological restoration plan, which secures improvements to the natural heritage system in the area, both on and off site, will be required as part of both the City’s and the TRCA’s  permit processes. 

 

Matters related to the detailed design, including access and servicing, among others, will be resolved as part of the site plan approval process and/or through the various applicable City permit processes.

 

Accordingly, this report reviews and recommends approval of these applications to amend the official plan and zoning by-law.

Background Information
8304 Sheppard Avenue East - Official Plan & Rezoning Applications - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30748.pdf)

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

PG39.2

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

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

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee referred the item back to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for further consideration and consultation with stakeholders (including the school boards), and requested that further recommendations be submitted to the Planning and Growth Management Committee in 2011 in conjunction with the upcoming Official Plan Review and the Living Downtown Study.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 16, 2010, 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 - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-29733.pdf)

Decision of Planning and Growth Management Committee on November 4, 2009
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-29734.pdf)

Communications
(October 15, 2009) E-mail from Benjamin C. Rosillo (PG.Main.PG39.2.1)
(October 29, 2009) Fax from Pat Berne, Pemberton Group (PG.Main.PG39.2.2)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Ronny Yaron (PG.Main.PG39.2.3)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Howard Cohen and Lewis Poplak, Context (PG.Main.PG39.2.4)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Paula J. Tenuta, Building Industry and Land Development Association (PG.Main.PG39.2.5)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (PG.Main.PG39.2.6)
(November 3, 2009) E-mail from Katarzyna Sliwa, Davies Howe Partners (PG.Main.PG39.2.7)
(November 4, 2009) E-mail from Tyler Greenleaf (PG.Main.PG39.2.8)
(November 4, 2009) Submission from Alan Vihant, Concord Adex (PG.Main.PG39.2.9)
(April 16, 2010) E-mail from Eileen Shannon, Program Director, St. Stephen's Community House (PG.New.PG39.2.10)
(May 12, 2010) Letter from Trustee Chris Bolton, Toronto District School Board (PG.Main.PG39.2.11)
(May 31, 2010) Submission from Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) (PG.New.PG39.2.12)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/comm/communicationfile-15600.pdf)

(June 16, 2010) Submission from Chris Glover, Save Ontario Schools (PG.New.PG39.2.13)
Motions
Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

That the Official Plan Amendment and policy work to facilitate housing for families in the downtown be referred to the Chief Planner for further consideration and consultation with stakeholders (including the school boards), and requested that further recommendations be submitted to the Planning and Growth Management Committee in 2011 in conjunction with the upcoming Official Plan Review and the Living Downtown Study.


2a Revised Official Plan Amendment to Encourage the Development of Units for Households with Children
Origin
(May 20, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

The Planning and Growth Management Committee, at its meeting of November 4, 2009, considered the report of the Chief Planner and Executive Director on the development of units suitable for households with children. The report provided an overview of the items identified during two prior consultation phases and presented a draft Official Plan Amendment intended to encourage this type of housing, particularly in the downtown area.

 

The Committee requested that a further report be prepared on a number of specific issues and directed that additional consultation be undertaken.  Subsequently, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) held two focus group sessions and has submitted a report on their findings and recommendations for further action.  This Planning report analyzes the specific issues identified by the Committee, in the context of previous staff reports, and comments on BILD’s submission.  Based on staff’s assessment of issues and the industry submission, a revised Official Plan Amendment has been prepared and is appended to the report for the Committee’s consideration.

Background Information
Revised Official Plan Amendment to Encourage the Development of Units for Households with Children
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30751.pdf)


PG39.3

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 1 

Official Plan Amendment for the Etobicoke - Finch West Light Rail Transit Line – Final Report
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council amend the Official Plan, Map 5, Surface Transit Priority Network, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the report (May 28, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to provide for the approved alignment of the Etobicoke-Finch West Light Rail Transit Line, specifically the portion of the line west of the intersection of Highway 27 and Humber College Boulevard to a terminal at the campus of Humber College.

 

2.         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 June 16, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

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

 

This reports recommends an amendment to the Official Plan, Map 5, Surface Transit Priority Network, to provide for the approved alignment of the Etobicoke – Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, specifically the portion of the line west of the intersection of Highway 27 and Humber College Boulevard to a terminal at the campus of Humber College, located at 203 to 207 Humber College Boulevard.

 

The Official Plan Amendment will enable the City to protect, and/or require property dedications for the LRT alignment through the development review process.

Background Information
Official Plan Amendment for the Etobicoke - Finch West Light Rail Transit Line - Final Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30752.pdf)

Communications
(May 29, 2010) E-mail from Andrew Dhanipersad (PG.Main.PG39.3.1)
Motions
Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

PG39.4

ACTION

Referred 

 

Ward: All 

Signage on Construction Hoarding - Phase II
Public Notice Given
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee referred the item back and requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Committee on:

 

1.         an appeal mechanism that would allow local Community Councils to over-ride staff approval for hoarding advertising; and

 

2.         a fee structure to ensure full cost recovery for inspection and processing costs associated with this policy.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 16, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Origin
(May 3, 2010) Report from General Manager, Transportation Services
Summary

The Planning and Growth Management Committee of April 14, 2009 requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with appropriate staff to report further on:

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

Background Information
Signage on Construction Hoarding - Phase II
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30598.pdf)

Attachment 1 - Signage on Contruction Hoarding
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30599.pdf)

Motions
1 - Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

That:

 

1.         Staff report to Council on an appeal mechanism that would allow local Community Councils to over-ride staff approval for hoarding advertising.

 

2.         Staff report on a fee structure to ensure full cost recovery for inspection and processing costs associated with this policy.


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

Amend Motion 1 of Councillor Vaughan by deleting the word "Council" and inserting the words "Planning and Growth Management Committee".


PG39.5

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Amendments to Chapter 694 of the Toronto Municipal Code with respect to Signs for Institutional Uses
Public Notice Given
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 Chapter 694, Signs, General substantially in accordance with the administrative design features attached as Appendix A to the report (June 1, 2010) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building.

 

2.         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.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 16, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

 

Origin
(June 1, 2010) Report from Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building
Summary

This report recommends minor amendments to Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the Municipal Code to ensure uniformity in the signage permissions related to certain institutional land uses throughout the City.

 

Using the Official Plan as the guiding document, Chapter 694 established Sign Districts across the City. Each of these Sign Districts contains signage permissions in accordance with the underlying land uses envisioned by the Official Plan. Although the Official Plan does contemplate a separation of certain land uses from others, certain institutional uses are intended to be much more integrated into a wide variety of land uses and communities.

 

This report recommends that Chapter 694 be amended so that schools, places of worship, hospitals, nursing homes and community centres located in Residential and Residential Apartment Sign Districts are provided the same signage permissions as similar uses
located in Institutional Sign Districts.

Background Information
Amendments to Chapter 694 of the Toronto Municipal Code with respect to Signs for Institutional Uses
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30772.pdf)

Appendix A - Administrative Design
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-31056.pdf)

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

PG39.6

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 41 

Sign By-law Amendment to Introduce a Signage Master Plan for 3250 Midland Avenue
Public Notice Given
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve an amendment to Chapter 694, Signs, General, to adopt a Signage Master Plan for the property municipally known as 3250 Midland Avenue, substantially in accordance with the administrative design features set out in Appendix A to the report (June 2, 2010) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building.

 

2.         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.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 16, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Origin
(June 2, 2010) Report from Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building
Summary

This report is to describe and recommend the adoption of a Signage Master Plan for 3250 Midland Avenue.

 

This Signage Master Plan is based on a Sign Uniformity Plan that was approved prior to the enactment of the new Sign By-law. As part of that Sign Uniformity Plan, a number of signs not yet constructed, are no longer permitted under the New Sign By-law. The adoption of this Signage Master Plan will allow for the signage on the premises to be erected and displayed as previously approved.

 

As part of the new Sign regulations contained in Chapter 694, Signs, General, the City has introduced the ability for individuals to obtain site-specific amendments to implement a Signage Master Plan for a specific development.   Signage Master Plans are intended to set out specific regulations for the location, arrangement, type and design of signs for a specific location or area and to ensure that any signage on the site serves to enhance the development.

Background Information
Sign By-law Amendment to Introduce a Signage Master Plan for 3250 Midland Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30775.pdf)

Appendix A - Administrative Design
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-31059.pdf)

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

PG39.7

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: 28 

Sign By-law Amendment to Introduce a Signage Master Plan for 15 York Street
Public Notice Given
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve an amendment to Chapter 694, Signs, General, to adopt a Signage Master Plan for the property municipally known as 15 York Street, substantially in accordance with the administrative design features as set out in Appendix B to the report (June 1, 2010) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, City Building.

 

2.         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.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a public meeting on June 16, 2010, and notice was given in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Origin
(June 1, 2010) Report from Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building
Summary

This report reviews and makes recommendations on a request by Chris Ziannis of A-Tek Signs, on behalf of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to amend Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to implement a Signage Master Plan for development known as Maple Leaf Square located on the property known municipally as 15 York Street as described on the map provided herein. 

 

As part of the new Sign regulations contained in Chapter 694, Signs, General, the City has introduced a framework for site-specific amendments to implement a Signage Master Plan for a specific development or site. Signage Master Plans are intended to set out specific regulations for the location, arrangement, type and design of signs for a specific location or area.  An amendment to Chapter 694 is required where the proposed sign is of sign class or a sign type that is not permitted in the sign district where the sign is proposed to be erected or where an applicant wishes to implement a Signage Master Plan on specific premises or within a defined area. 

 

On September 15, 2009, the Toronto and East York Community Council previously approved the variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code required to implement the proposed Signage Master Plan for Maple Leaf Square, with a total of thirty five illuminated first party signs including ground signs, wall signs, projecting signs and overhanging structure signs.  However, the Applicants were unable to meet the transition provisions provided for Chapter 694, to rely upon the previous permissions granted by the City as sign permit applications for each of these thirty five signs were not submitted prior to April 6, 2010, as required by Subsection 694-42A. of Chapter 694.

 

Staff recommends approval of the application for a Sign By-law amendment to introduce a Signage Master Plan for the property municipally known as 15 York Street.  The Signage Master Plan is in accordance with the specific permissions previously contemplated by City staff and approved by Toronto and East York Community Council.  Additionally, the proposed comprehensive signage program for 15 York Street generally meets the intent and purpose of Chapter 694, Signs, General, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code and the site-specific Zoning and Official Plan amendments approved by Toronto City Council.

Background Information
Sign By-law Amendment to Introduce a Signage Master Plan for 15 York Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30776.pdf)

PG39.7 Appendix A
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-31207.pdf)

PG39.7 Appendix B
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-31208.pdf)

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

PG39.8

Information

Withdrawn 

 

Ward: All 

Final Report and Statutory Public Meeting on the Draft Zoning By-law
Decision Advice and Other Information

The Planning and Growth Management Committee cancelled the Statutory Public Meeting and withdrew the item from the agenda.

Summary

Item PG39.8 on the New Zoning By-law has been withdrawn and will be resubmitted to a future meeting.

 

Accordingly, the Statutory Public Meeting scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on June 16, 2010 in the Council Chamber on the New Zoning By-law has been cancelled.

 

The Statutory Open House and Public Meeting will be rescheduled at a later date and notice will be given.

Background Information
Notice of the withdrawal of Item PG39.8
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-31423.pdf)

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

That the Statutory Public Meeting be cancelled and the item be withdrawn from the Agenda.


PG39.9

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: All 

Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study and Action Plan

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         The Map contained in Attachment 1 of the supplementary report (June 1, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be amended to designate the Avenue segments on Dundas Street West, between Royal York Road and the Humber River, and Bloor Street West, between the Humber River and Mimico Creek, as character areas.

 

2.         Attachment 2 of the supplementary report (June 1, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, be amended to have the remaining Avenue section on Yonge Street, north of Lawrence Avenue, designated as an Avenue, excluded from the retail study.

 

3.         Attachments 6 and 7 in the report dated May 4, 2010 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning be deleted and replaced with revised Attachments 1 and 2 in the supplementary report (June 1, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

 

4.         City Council request staff to use the "Mid-Rise Building Performance Standards" contained in Section 3 of the report entitled "Avenues & Mid-Rise Buildings Study (May 2010)" and appended as Attachment 5 to the report (May 4, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in the evaluation of all new and current mid-rise development proposals on the Avenues and in the implementation of future Avenue studies so that the Avenues “vision” can be realized more quickly and effectively, subject to Recommendation 8.

 

5.         The effectiveness of the Mid-Rise Performance Standards referred to in Recommendation 4 above be monitored by staff during a ‘monitoring’ period of approximately two years.

 

6.         Staff report as soon as possible, and prior to the end of the ‘monitoring’ period, respecting the implementation of the Mid-Rise Building Performance Standards to the Planning and Growth Management Committee.

 

7.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, incorporate the following matters into the 2011 statutory 5‑Year review of the Official Plan:

 

a.         a review and potential expansion of the Avenues identified on Map 2, Urban Structure Map, of the Official Plan and their underlying Land Use Designations;

 

b.         a review of Map 4, Higher Order Transit Corridors and Map 5, Surface Transit Priority Map, in light of any changes to Map 2 and Transit City;

 

c.         a review of the Avenue policies in Section 2.2.3 of the Official Plan and identification of any Official Plan amendments required to implement the recommendations of the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study, including the future role of Avenue Studies and segment studies;

 

d.         a review of the Built Form policies of Section 3.1.2 of the Official Plan to include the creation of new policies for mid-rise buildings and public realm improvements to implement the recommendations of the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study;

 

e.         a review of policies relating to the preservation and enhancement of public lanes on the Avenues;

 

f.          a review of Secondary Plans and Site and Area Specific Policies relating to areas that overlap with Avenues to identify any appropriate amendments to implement the recommendations of the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study where necessary; and

 

g.         a review of the Housing policies of Section 3.2.1 of the Official Plan and the thresholds for demolition and conversion of rental housing units in the implementing By-law 885-2007.

 

8.         The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in considering development applications on Avenues, be directed not to apply the principles respecting Enhancement Zones as set out in the Consultants' Study and reports from the Chief Planner dated May 4, 2010 and June 1, 2010.

 

9.         The Mid-Rise Buildings Interdivisional Team maintain an ongoing role during the two year phase in period.

Origin
(May 4, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

The purpose of this report is to update the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the status of the ‘Avenues and Mid-Rise Building Action Plan’.

 

The Action Plan consists of a number of components to encourage the reurbanization of Toronto’s Avenues.  It includes the Avenues & Mid-Rise Buildings Study prepared by Brook Mcllroy Planning + Urban Design/Pace Architects with E.R.A. Architects, Quadrangle Architects Limited and Urban Marketing Collaborative, and consultations with members of the Mid-Rise Buildings Interdivisional Team, various stakeholders and the public. This report provides updates on these initiatives and makes recommendations related to implementation.

 

Toronto's Avenues are an integral part of the urban fabric.  Avenues serve as social and commercial centres and are intimately linked to the identity and vitality of the neighbourhoods that surround them.  They are also part of Toronto's Official Plan growth management strategy and therefore it is important to anticipate and set the stage for an appropriate, typically mid-rise, form of development.  In the City of Toronto, mid-rise buildings are defined in relation to the adjacent street or Avenue and can rise no taller than the street ‘right-of-way’, which is generally between 4 and 11 storeys.

 

The Official Plan vision for Toronto's Avenues is one of vibrant, tree-lines streets, wide sun-lit sidewalks, framed by well designed and contextually sensitive mid-rise buildings that support an active street life by providing a variety of retail and community uses at the ground floor level.  Mid-rise buildings are an integral part of the City’s past, present and future built form and they also help to achieve the growth targets while enhancing and revitalizing existing neighbourhoods.

 

The implementation of the Avenues’ vision has been dependant on individual Avenues Studies, sixteen of which have been completed across the city to date. Even with new as-of-right zoning in those areas, there has been a slow response from the development community. A faster and more pro-active ‘Action Plan’ was deemed appropriate to put new housing and jobs close to existing transit and infrastructure.  This report, the Consultant study, the ongoing work of the Mid-Rise Building Interdivisional Team, and other related city initiatives together form the ‘Action Plan’.

 

The consultant’s Avenues & Mid-Rise Building Study provides guidance about the future built form of the Avenues through suggested Performance Standards which will provide the foundation for new zoning regulations and urban design guidelines for mid-rise buildings that respect individual characteristics.

 

This report recommends that staff use the Mid-Rise Performance Standards in reviewing proposals for a two year monitoring period. During the monitoring period, an implementation strategy will be developed which will include a review of existing zoning, the statutory 5 year review of the Official Plan, and the new Urban Design Handbook, in order to incorporate the Performance Standards in guidelines, policies or new as-of-right zoning.

 

By the end of the two year monitoring period, staff will report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the effectiveness of the Performance Standards and potential implementation measures as appropriate and necessary.

 

Background Information
Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study and Action Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30538.pdf)

Performance Standards for Mid-Rise Buildings Part 1
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30539.pdf)

Performance Standards for Mid-Rise Buildings Part 2
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30540.pdf)

Communications
(May 19, 2010) E-mail from Eileen Denny, President, Teddington Park Residents Association Inc. (PG.Main.PG39.9.1)
(June 16, 2010) E-mail from Eileen Denny, Teddington Park Residents Association Inc. (PG.New.PG39.9.2)
(June 16, 2010) Letter from John R. R. Dawson, McCarthy Tetrault (PG.New.PG39.9.3)
Motions
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

Amend Attachment 2 of the supplementary report dated June 1, 2010 to have the remaining Avenue section on Yonge Street north of Lawrence Avenue (light blue in Att. 2) designated as an Avenue excluded from the retail study (area to be shown in grey in Att. 2).


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

That the Map contained in Attachment 1 of the supplementary report (June 1, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning be revised to designate the Avenue segments on Dundas Street West between Royal York Road and the Humber River and Bloor Street West between the Humber River and Mimico Creek as character areas.


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

That Recommendation 5 of the report (June 1, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning be deleted and that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in considering development applications on Avenues, be directed not to apply the principals respecting Enhancement Zones as set out in the Consultants report and reports from the Chief Planner dated May 4, 2010 and June 1, 2010.


4 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor John Filion (Carried)

5 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Lost)
That consideration of the item be deferred so that staff can include the Avenues and Mid Rise Buildings Study Action in the review of the Official Plan and to bring forward the recommendations as part of a comprehensive City-wide process.

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

That Recommendation 5 of the supplementary report (June 1, 2010 from the Chief Planner be amended to insert after the word "criteria" the words "involving Community Councils" so that the Recommendation now reads:

 

"5.        The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning develop a process and criteria - involving Community Councils -for indentifying Avenues or portions of Avenues where further study is needed to determine if Enhancement Zones or other appropriate solutions or applications should be considered."


9a Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study and Action Plan – Supplementary Report
Origin
(June 1, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

On May19, 2010, the Planning and Growth Management Committee deferred the Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study and Action Plan report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The report dated May 4, 2010, included the Avenues & Mid-Rise Buildings Study prepared by a consultant team led by Brook Mcllroy Planning + Urban Design/Pace Architects. The report recommended that staff use the Performance Standards for Mid-Rise Buildings contained in Section 3 of the Consultant’s Study when reviewing mid-rise building proposals for a two-year monitoring period and identified matters that should be incorporated into the 2011 statutory five-year review of the Official Plan. 

 

This supplementary report responds to recommendations made by the Planning and Growth Management Committee on May 19, 2010, that the study should emphasize the stability of neighbourhoods and recommends that Recommendation 5 included in the May 4, 2010 report be amended to provide Community Council greater control over the potential use of Enhancements Zones on the Avenues.  This report also recommends that Attachments 6 and 7 of the May 4, 2010 report be replaced with the updated Attachments 1 and 2 in this report.

Background Information
Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study and Action Plan - Supplementary Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30801.pdf)


PG39.10

ACTION

Amended 

 

Ward: 10 

1755 Steeles Avenue West Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Preliminary Report

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee:

 

1.         Directed Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

 

2.         Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and be extended to include all landowners, residents and condominium corporations east to G. Ross Lord Park, including all properties along Fisherville Road from its western boundary to the park, and all properties on Festival Drive and Carnival Court; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.

 

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

Origin
(May 28, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

This application was submitted on February 19, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. 

 

The northern portion of 1755 Steeles Avenue West is currently occupied by Sanofi Pasteur and is used for medical research and vaccine manufacturing.  The southern portion of the property is mostly undeveloped despite being designated Neighbourhoods and zoned for medium density residential uses dating back to a previously approved Plan of Subdivision.  This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit employment uses across the entire property to facilitate the expansion of the existing industrial campus.

 

The lands at 1755 Steeles Avenue West that are currently designated Employment Areas by the Official Plan are identified on the Plan’s Urban Structure Map  (Map 2) as part of an Employment District.  The proposed redesignation of the southern portion of the property from Neighbourhoods to Employment Areas could alter the boundary of the identified Employment District.
This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Planning and Growth Management Committee’s direction on the further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

 

It is intended that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by staff in consultation with the Ward Councillor for June, 2010. A Final Report and Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider this application is targeted for the first quarter of 2011 provided the required information is submitted by the applicant in a timely manner.

Background Information
1755 Steeles Avenue West Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Preliminary Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30803.pdf)

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

That Recommendation 2 of the staff report be amended to read:

 

2.         Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and be extended to include all landowners, residents and condominium corporations east to G. Ross Lord Park, including all properties along Fisherville Road from its western boundary to the park, and all properties on Festival Drive and Carnival Court; and that the applicant pay the City for the costs associated with extending the notice area.


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

PG39.11

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Revised Report - Short-Term Delegation of Authority to Deal with Applications under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act During and After the 2010 Municipal Election

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:

 

1.         Approval of the report (May 11, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning by the Toronto Preservation Board, contained in its report dated May 28, 2010, shall be considered to be consultation with the Toronto Preservation Board for all purposes under the Act, including subsections 29(2), 32(2), 33(4), 33(15), 34(2) and 42 (4.1).

 

2.         Except for permits that must be or are deemed to be issued under Article IV of the Municipal Code, Chapter 103, Heritage, City Council direct the Chief Planner to refuse applications made under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act that have not been considered by Council at or prior to its last regularly scheduled meeting before the October 2010 municipal election and for which the ninety-day period in which Council must respond will expire before Council's first regularly scheduled meeting in 2011, unless the applicant or owner agrees to extend this period to allow Council to consider the application at its first regularly scheduled meeting in 2011.

 

3.         City Council direct the Chief Planner to express Council’s intention to designate listed properties, after the last City Council meeting of the term until the resumption of regular City Council meetings following the October 2010 municipal election when an application to alter or demolish a listed property is submitted.

 

4.         City Council direct the Chief Planner to report back to City Council through the Toronto Preservation Board and respective Community Councils at the next available meeting after the resumption of regular City Council meetings following the October 2010 municipal election with a list of the applications received and the decisions made during the delegation period.

Origin
(May 11, 2010) Report from Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
Summary

City Council at its meeting held May 11, 2010, referred this report back to staff.  This report has been revised based on additional information received from the City’s Legal Services Division.

 

This report recommends that City Council delegate authority to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to make decisions in relation to applications to repeal designating By-laws and applications to erect, alter or demolish buildings or structures on properties designated under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act, (the “Act”) and to give notice of intention to designate listed properties, after the last City Council meeting of the term, until the resumption of regular City Council meetings following the October 2010 municipal election.

Background Information
Revised Report - Short-Term Delegation of Authority to Deal with Applications under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act During and After the 2010 Municipal Election
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30804.pdf)

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

11a Revised Report - Short-Term Delegation of Authority to Deal with Applications under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act During and After the 2010 Municipal Election
Origin
(May 28, 2010) Report from Toronto Preservation Board
Summary

The Toronto Preservation Board on May 28, 2010, considered the report (May 11, 2010) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning on Short-Term Delegation of Authority to Deal with Applications under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act During and After the 2010 Municipal Election.

Background Information
Letter (May 28, 2010) from Toronto Preservation Board
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30810.pdf)


PG39.12

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Provincial Development Projects – Implications of Not Requiring Indemnities, Letters of Credit or Deposits on Provincial Projects

Committee Recommendations

The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends to City Council that, given the Province's advisement that it will not be providing indemnities or financial security for Provincial projects in the City of Toronto being undertaken by the Province, Ontario Realty Corporation or Infrastructure Ontario, City Council direct that City staff apply the following policies to any subdivision agreements, site plan agreements or other agreements required to facilitate proposed Provincial projects:

 

1.         All development is to be constructed and new infrastructure and relocated  infrastructure is to be installed  in accordance with all City standards and specifications.

 

2.         No provisions will be included requiring indemnification of the City or financial security in the form of letters of credit or cash deposits.

 

3.         Enhanced insurance provisions, especially in respect of civil liability for third party bodily  injury and property damage arising from construction of the project and installation of infrastructure, will be provided to the satisfaction of the Manager of Insurance and Risk Management.

 

4.         For subdivision approvals, future public roads may be shown as blocks on the Draft Plan of Subdivision, and such blocks may not to be conveyed to and/or assumed by the City until such time as they are constructed, inspected, accepted and the two year maintenance period has expired.

Origin
(June 2, 2010) Report from City Solicitor
Summary

At its meeting of February 22 and 23, 2010, City Council adopted a Planning report recommending approval of an application by the Province for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval for lands at 1201 Wilson Avenue ("Provincial Campus").  In adopting the report, Council directed the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director of Technical Services, and other appropriate staff, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the City-wide implications of Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) advising the City that ORC and Infrastructure Ontario will not be able to provide indemnities, letters of credit or deposits on any Provincial projects. This report responds to that direction.

Background Information
Provincial Development Projects - Implications of Not Requiring Indemnities, Letters of Credit or Deposits on Provincial Projects - Staff Report
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30787.pdf)

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

PG39.13

ACTION

Received 

 

 

2008 APTA Rail Audit Updates

Committee Decision

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

Origin
(May 10, 2010) Letter from General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission
Summary

At is meeting on Thursday May 6, 2010, the Commission considered the report entitled, "2008 APTA Rail Audit Updates".

Background Information
Letter May 10, 2010 from TTC re 2008 APTA Rail Safety Audit
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30812.pdf)

Report 2008 APTA Rail Audit Updates
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30813.pdf)

Attachment to Report 2008 APTA Rail Audit Updates
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-30814.pdf)

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

PG39.14

ACTION

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Report Request - School Sites

Committee Decision

The Planning and Growth Management Committee directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to remove the sections of the Draft Zoning By-law that pertain to school sites for further consultation with the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and other stakeholders, and requested staff to report back to the Planning and Growth Management Committee in August, 2010.

Origin
(June 16, 2010) Memo from Councillor Vaughan
Summary

Report request from Councillor Vaughan that the Chief Planner be directed to remove the sections of the Draft Zoning By-law that pertain to school sites for further consultation with the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and other stakeholders.

Motions
Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Carried)

That the Chief Planner be directed to remove the sections of the Draft Zoning By-law that pertain to school sites for further consultation with the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board and other stakeholders and that staff be requested to report back to Planning and Growth Management Committee meeting in August.


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

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Growth Management Committee held on May 19, 2010, be confirmed.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Councillor Norman Kelly, Chair, Planning and Growth Management Committee
Meeting Sessions
Session Date Session Type Start Time End Time Public or Closed Session
2010-06-16 Morning 9:45 AM 10:04 AM Public
2010-06-16 Morning 10:24 AM 12:12 PM Public
Attendance
Members were present for some or all of the time period indicated.
Date and Time Quorum Members
2010-06-16
9:45 AM - 10:04 AM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Vaughan
Not Present: Thompson
Also present (non-members): Jenkins
2010-06-16
10:24 AM - 12:12 PM
(Public Session)
Present Present: Di Giorgio, Filion, Kelly (Chair), Milczyn, Vaughan
Not Present: Thompson
Also present (non-members): Jenkins