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		Retaining Planner for Ontario Municipal Board Hearing 2055-2069 Lawrence Avenue East Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December 3, 1998) from the City Solicitor: Purpose: Authority and funding are required to retain an independent planning consultant to present evidence at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting this matter commencing January 7, 1999. Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement: Professional fees of a planning consultant could be paid from a Contingency Account. Recommendations: It is recommended that: (1)the City Solicitor retain an independent planning consultant to provide evidence at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of refusal of an application for a zoning by-law amendment to allow a restaurant to be established at 2055-2069 Lawrence Avenue East; and (2)the planning consultant's fees, not to exceed $15,000.00 for a two-day hearing, be paid from a Contingency Account. Council Reference/Background/History: At its meeting of June 25, 1996, Scarborough City Council considered a preliminary evaluation report and refused an application for a zoning by-law amendment to allow a restaurant to be established at 2055-2069 Lawrence Avenue East. The owners appealed the refusal in March 1998, and the Ontario Municipal Board has scheduled a hearing of the appeal for January 7 and 8, 1999. Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification: I have consulted with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development, who advises it will be necessary to retain an independent planning consultant to present evidence supporting the refusal. I am recommending authority be granted to do so, in order that evidence may be put to the Board. At the time this report is being written, I have not contacted potential planning witnesses. If further information is available in time, I will be able to update Scarborough Community Council or City Council. Contact Name: John A. Paton Legal Services Tel: 392-7230 jpaton@city.toronto.on.ca
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