Extension of Interim Control By-law 1997-0321 to Allow For

The Completion of a Study of Parking Standards for

Medical Clinics

 The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 14, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services:

 Purpose:

 To seek authority to extend an existing Interim Control By-law in place for St. Clair Avenue West between Dufferin Street and Lansdowne Avenue, in order to allow for the completion of a study respecting parking requirements for clinics.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 N/A

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that Interim Control By-law 1997-0321 be extended for a period of four months.

 Comments:

 At its meeting of June 23, 1997 City Council passed Interim Control By-law 1997-0321 prohibiting medical clinics along St. Clair Avenue West between Dufferin Street and Lansdowne Avenue and authorized funds for the hiring of a transportation consulting firm to conduct a study of parking requirements for clinics outside the Central Area. A consulting firm has been retained and the study is expected to be completed in May.

 Following submission of this study, staff will be preparing a final report recommending amendments to the Zoning By-law to introduce a parking requirement for clinics outside the Central Area. In order to allow for completion of the study, the preparation of a final planning report and to provide the required legal notification for a new by-law, the Interim Control By-law will need to be extended for a short period of time so that no new clinics are established in the area prior to the new standard being in place.

 It is anticipated that amending Zoning By-laws could be before City Council at a meeting in July 1998.

 Contact Name:

 Michael Major

Telephone: (416) 392-0760

Fax: (416) 392-1330

E-Mail: mmajor@city.toronto.on.ca

  The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having also had before it, during consideration of the foregoing matter the following communications, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk:

 -(July 7, 1997) from Assistant City Clerk forwarding the action of the former City of Toronto Council of June 23 and 24, 1997, respecting Interim Control By-law To Prohibit Clinics On St. Clair Avenue West Between Lansdowne Avenue And Westmount Avenue;

-(May 6, 1998) from Mr. Barry Horosko, Bratty and Partners; and

-(May 6, 1998) from Mr. Barnet H. Kussner, Weir & Foulds.