Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision -

1947-1997 Bloor Street West (High Park)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following motion, placed by Councillor Miller and seconded by Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:

"WHEREAS the Committee of Adjustment denied an application made by Ontario Limited for variances at 1947-1997 Bloor Street West; and

WHEREAS this application is a very serious issue to local residents as a result of the history of the site, previous OMB decisions with respect to this lot, the proximity to High Park, and the soil contamination and related water issues; and

WHEREAS the Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association and local residents oppose the application and support the decision of the Committee of Adjustment; and

WHEREAS the OMB has set a hearing date in August, 1998 without the input of the City or local residents; and

WHEREAS it is it the interest of the City of Toronto to uphold the decision of the Committee of Adjustment;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

(1)the City Solicitor be instructed to attend the OMB hearing in support of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment, and that he be authorized to retain outside planning advice, if necessary;

(2)the City Solicitor be requested, at the earliest possible time, to apply to the OMB for a hearing date in September or October, when residents will be available for the hearing; and

(3)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services and the City Solicitor report on the progress of the OMB Hearing to the meeting of the Toronto Community Council to be held on July 22, 1998.

The Toronto Community Council reports for the information of Council, also having had before it, during consideration of the foregoing matter, a communication (June 23, 1998) from Ms. Dawn Napier, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.