Committee of Adjustment UDCA-98-547 - Toronto French School -

294 Lawrence Avenue East - Ontario Municipal Board Appeal -

Retention of Outside Planning Consultant - North York Centre South

The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following Resolution from Councillor Flint, North York Centre South:

WHEREAS on September 17, 1998, the North York Committee of Adjustment refused a variance requested by the owner of 294 Lawrence Avenue East to permit a portion of the existing dwelling located in lands zoned G (Greenbelt) to be used as a school; and

WHEREAS this was an unanimous decision by the Committee members; and

WHEREAS the applicant has appealed the Committee of Adjustment decision to the Ontario Municipal Board; and

WHEREAS a hearing date has been set for 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 8, 1999; and

WHEREAS there is a great community interest and significance in this application;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City retain the services of a planning consultant to defend the Committee of Adjustment decision at the Ontario Municipal Board at a maximum cost of $5,000.00 to be provided from the Corporate Contingency Account.