Extension of Interim Control By-law respecting Properties
Abutting the Nordheimer Ravine (Midtown)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 14, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services:
Purpose:
This report recommends that City Council request the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to
continue a study of policies appropriate for the lands abutting the Nordheimer Ravine, pursuant to Section 38 of the
Planning Act. The report also recommends Council approve an extension of the Interim Control By-law (By-law
1997-0371, passed by the former City of Toronto Council on July 14, 1997) for lands within 10 metres of the Nordheimer
Ravine, as shown on the attached map, and that this By-law be in force for a further period of one year.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
There are no requirements for any municipal expenditure associated with this approval.
Recommendations:
(1) That the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of
Economic Development, Culture and Tourism be directed, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, to complete a review
of the land use policies appropriate for the lands within 10 m of the Nordheimer Ravine.
(2) That, in connection with the review of the land use policies recommended above, Council pass a By-law extending the
Interim Control By-law No. 1997-0371, for lands within the Nordheimer Ravine for a further period of one year.
(3) That the authority be granted for the introduction of the necessary bill in Council to implement Recommendation 2
above.
Background:
As I previously reported on July 14, 1997, the properties known as Nos. 11 and 15 Glen Edyth Drive were subject to
building permit applications to allow the construction of new houses at these addresses. The proposed building sites were
immediately adjacent to the designated ravine. The building permit application was sufficiently far advanced that despite
the Interim Control By-law, permits were issued for three buildings on the lands currently known as Nos. 11, 17 and 19
Glen Edyth Drive. These properties consist of relatively large and heavily treed lots with a substantial slope across the 15.2
m (49.9 ft.) width of the property.
The development of these lots has had a significant impact on the existing natural character of the ravine slope adjacent to
the new houses and its appearance when viewed from adjacent open space. The review of the planning controls which
should apply to the lands within 10 metres of the designated ravine still needs to be undertaken so as to limit the possibility
of other development in areas which might impact negatively on the adjacent ravine.
Comments:
I am recommending that the Interim Control By-law, applying to the lands within 10 metres of the Nordheimer Ravine be
extended for a further period of one year to prohibit all uses of the lands during this period.
Contact Name:
Angus Cranston
Telephone (416)392-0425
Fax: (416-392-7536)
E-Mail: acransto@city.toronto.on.ca