Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Final Report: 56 And 60 St. Clair Avenue West And 55, 55R, 57, 59 And 61 Delisle Avenue - Application No. 12372 - Official Plan And Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval (Midtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)adopted the report (February 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, as amended by her further report dated (February 16, 1999);

(2)recommended the adoption of the report (January 4, 1999) from Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, such recommendation to be forwarded to Council for consideration when the draft by-laws are submitted to Council;

(3)recommended that the funds raised from the parks levy for this development be expended in the Midtown Ward, such recommendation to be forwarded to Council for consideration when the draft by-laws are submitted to Council;

(4)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the General Manager of the Toronto Transit Commission, to report to the Toronto Community Council, when the draft by-laws are submitted, on Recommendation No. (19) contained in the report (February 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;

(5)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to report, at the same time as the submission of the draft by-laws to the Toronto Community Council, on:

(a)rents in the existing units to be lost; and

(b)the estimate of the range of rents and costs associated with the new development;

(6)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Community and Neighbourhood Services, to report to the Toronto Community Council, at the same time as the submission of the draft by-laws to the Toronto Community Council, on the possible social, recreational and educational needs of residents in the 153 condominium units, and how the City and the developer plan to address those needs; and

(7)requested the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services to continue to discuss with the developer, strategies to assure the affordability of a portion of the units:

(i)(February 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 56 and 60 St. Clair Avenue West and 55, 55R, 57, 59 and 61 DeLisle Avenue - Application No. 12372 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval (Midtown) and submitting final recommendations respecting an application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval for a building consisting of two 12 storey towers at 56 and 60 St. Clair Avenue West and 55, 55R, 57 and 61 DeLisle Avenue;

(ii)(February 16, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services - Further Report;

(iii)(January 4, 1999) from Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism respecting Removal of One City-Owned Tree and Three Trees situated on Private Property (Midtown).

The following persons appeared before the Toronto Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Ms. Daphne E. M. Wagner, Barrister & Solicitor;

-Mr. George Miller, Outerbridge & Miller; and

-Mr. Michael Birchard, Executive Vice-President, Rolex Watch Company

(b)55 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Application No. 999001: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report sine die:

(February 1, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting 55 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Application No. 999001: Request for Approval of Variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the Former City of Toronto Municipal Code (Downtown), and recommending that City Council refuse Application No. 999001 respecting minor variances from Chapter 297, Signs, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit six illuminated fascia signs and one (LED) fascia sign at 55 Lake Shore Blvd. East.

(c)Intention to Designate Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act -- 11 King Street West (Montreal Trust Tower) (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on April 28, 1999:

(i)(November 20, 1998) from the Managing Director, Toronto Historical Board respecting Intention to Designate Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act - 11 King Street West (Montreal Trust Tower) (Downtown), and recommending:

(1)That City Council state its intention to designate the property at 11 King Street West (Montreal Trust Tower) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and

(2)That the appropriate officials be authorized to take whatever action is necessary to give effect hereto; and

(ii)(January 26, 1999) from Mr. John A. R. Dawson, McCarthy Tétrault obo OMERS Realty Management Corporation

(d)Removal of Tree - 63 Wolfrey Avenue (Don River).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999:

(November 25, 1998) from the Commissioner, Economic Development, Culture & Tourism respecting Removal of Tree - 63 Wolfrey Avenue (Don River), and recommending that City Council:

(1)refuse to issue a permit for tree removal; OR

(2)issue a permit for tree removal conditional on the applicant agreeing to plant a replacement tree to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

(e)Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 481 Bloor Street West, Brunswick Avenue Flankage (Downtown).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999:

(January 28, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 481 Bloor Street West, Brunswick Avenue Flankage (Downtown), and recommending:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Brunswick Avenue flankage of 481 Bloor Street West; OR

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Brunswick Avenue flankage of 481 Bloor Street West, notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(f)Appeal of Denial of Application for Commercial Boulevard Parking - 373 Front Street East (Don River).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report until its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999:

(January 29, 1999) Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for Commercial Boulevard Parking - 373 Front Street East (Don River), and recommending that City Council deny the application for commercial boulevard parking fronting 373 Front Street East.

(g)Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 1438A Gerrard Street East, Ashdale Avenue Flankage (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report and having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to conduct a further poll in the area in English, Chinese and Hindi:

(January 28, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting Appeal of Denial of Application for a Boulevard Cafe - 1438A Gerrard Street East, Ashdale Avenue Flankage (East Toronto), and recommending that:

(1)City Council deny the application for a boulevard cafe on the Ashdale Avenue flankage of 1438A Gerrard Street East; or

(2)City Council approve the application for a boulevard cafe on the Ashdale Avenue flankage of 1438A Gerrard Street East, notwithstanding the negative result of the public poll, and that such approval be subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

(h)Preliminary Report on Application No: 199002 to Amend By-law 1996-0278 to Permit an Increase in Maximum Building Height of the Townhouse Units in Blocks 169 to 173 in Phase 2 of the Woodbine Park Subdivision Plan (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(January 29, 1999) Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on Application No: 199002 to Amend By-law 1996-0278 to Permit an Increase in Maximum Building Height of the Townhouse Units in Blocks 169 to 173 in Phase 2 of The Woodbine Park Subdivision Plan (East Toronto), and recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the local area to discuss both applications and to notify tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(i)Preliminary Report on Application No: 198019 to Amend By-law 438-86 and Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 1996-0279 to Permit Minor Modifications to the Site Plans and the Designs of all Single and Semi Detached Houses and Town Houses in Phases 1 and 2 of the Woodbine Park Subdivision (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having adopted the following preliminary report:

(January 28, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services on Application No: 198019 to Amend By-law 438-86 and Site Specific Zoning By-law No. 1996-0279 to Permit Minor Modifications to the Site Plans and the Designs of all Single and Semi Detached Houses and Town Houses in Phases 1 and 2 of The Woodbine Park Subdivision (East Toronto), and recommending that I be requested to hold a public meeting in the area to discuss both applications and to notify tenants and owners within 120 metres of the site and the Ward Councillors.

(j)Traffic Study - Castlefield Avenue from Rosewell Avenue to Avenue Road (North Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council report having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to conduct a traffic management study on Castlefield Avenue from Rosewell Avenue to Avenue Road, and report thereon to the Toronto Community Council:

(January 27, 1999) from Councillor Walker

(k)Parking on Mulock Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999 on the possibility of:

(1)moving permit parking to the west side of Mulock Avenue, north of Lloyd Avenue; or

(2)because of the nature of the street, exempting the east side of Mulock Avenue, north of Lloyd Avenue from the front yard parking by-law.

(January 29, 1999) from Councillor Disero

(l)Prohibiting St. Clair Avenue West from Dufferin Street to Caledonia Road from being Closed During the Summer Of 1999 (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999 on closing St. Clair Avenue West from Dufferin Street to Caledonia Road during the summer of 1999:

(January 20, 1999) from Councillor Betty Disero

(m)Intersection of Dorothy Street and Hiltz Avenue - Impact of All-Way "Stop" Sign Control on Traffic Operation (East Toronto).

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following report for information:

(September 28, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1 respecting the Intersection of Dorothy Street and Hiltz Avenue - Impact of All-Way "Stop" Sign Control on Traffic Operation (East Toronto), and recommending that this report be received for information.

(n)Request for Speed Bumps - Area Bounded by Davenport Road, Dupont Street (Railway Tracks), Christie Street and Ossington Avenue (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(September 1, 1998) from Councillor Disero

(o)Request for Traffic Counts.

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Service to submit to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999, traffic counts for the following areas:

(1)block bounded by Dupont Street, Dufferin Street, Dovercourt Road and Bloor Street West;

(2)block bounded by Dupont Street, Dovercourt Road, Ossington Avenue and Bloor Street West; and

(3)block bounded by Dupont Street, Ossington Avenue, Shaw Street and Bloor Street West:

(February 11, 1999) from Councillor Disero

(p)Blackthorn Avenue - "One Way" Street Signage (Davenport).

The Toronto Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to report to the Toronto Community Council, at its meeting to be held on March 30, 1999, on the possibility of installing a planter at the intersections of Rockwell Avenue and Blackthorn Avenue, and St. Marks' and Calvary Parking Lot and Blackthorn Avenue to prevent motorists from travelling the wrong way down Blackthorn Avenue:

(February 16, 1999) from Councillor Disero

(q)Extension of Fort York Blvd. - Amendments to the Bathurst/Strachan Part II Plan and Zoning By-law (Trinity Niagara)

The Toronto Community Council reports having:

(1)adopted the following report; and

(2)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, to report on the design and functionality of Fort York Boulevard, given the Queen's Quay streetcar line extension to Exhibition Place and the need to make the Lakeshore Boulevard/Bathurst Street/Fleet Street intersection an urban and transit friendly place.

(i)(February 3, 1999) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services respecting Extension of Fort York Boulevard - Amendments to the Bathurst/Strachan Part II Plan and Zoning By-law (Trinity-Niagara), and recommending that:

(1)the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services be requested to conduct the studies and public consultation necessary to amend the Bathurst/Strachan Part II Plan and related Zoning By-laws to extend Fort York Boulevard between Fleet Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West; and

(2)the City Solicitor prepare the necessary by-law amendments;

(ii)(February 17, 1999) from Councillors Pantalone and Silva.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR KYLE RAE,

Chair

Toronto, February 17, 1999

Frances M. Pritchard

Tel: (416) 392-7033