Request for Direction
Minor Variance and Consent Appeal
53 Minnacote Avenue, West Hill
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December 4, 1998) from
the Director of Community Planning, East District:
Purpose:
This report seeks direction from Council as to the City Solicitor's role at a pending Ontario Municipal Board hearing on a
current appeal, as further detailed below.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in support of
the Director of Community Planning, East District, decision and the Committee of Adjustment's decision with respect to
Consent Application B59/97 and Minor Variance Application SA197/98 and SA198/98.
Comments:
Consent Application B59/97
Variance Application SA197/987 and SA198/98
Joanne Mizzi
53 Minnacote Avenue
Lot 91, Registered Plan 2441
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
Agincourt Design Service on behalf of Joanne Mizzi has applied to the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Toronto
for a variance from the provisions of the West Hill Community Zoning By-law No. 10327, as amended, to permit two
single-family dwellings to be erected on two separate parcels to be created, each having a minimum lot area of 470 square
metres (5,059 square feet), whereas the Zoning By-law permits one single-family dwelling per parcel of land having a
minimum lot area of 557 square metres (5,995 square feet).
In addition, Agincourt Design Service on behalf of Joanne Mizzi has submitted a Consent Application to divide the
property into two separate parcels of land each having a lot frontage of approximately 15.24 metres (50 feet) and a lot area
of approximately 470 square metres (5,059square feet).
The proposed lots do not conform to the Zoning By-laws minimum lot area requirement. The proposed lots are smaller
than other lots in the area and would not be compatible with nor maintain the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Conclusion:
The City Solicitor should be directed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing in support of the Committee's
decision regarding this variance.
Contact Name:
Victor Gottwald, Acting Senior Planner
Community Planning Division
Phone: (416) 396-5004
Fax: (416) 396-4265
E-mail: gottwald@city.scarborough.on.ca
