Naming of the Private Lane - 50 Maitland Street

Luscombe Lane (Downtown)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April6,1999) from the Executive Director, Technical Services Division, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

This report recommends that the proposed private lane at the development at 50 Maitland Street be named "Luscombe Lane."

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The estimated costs of $300.00 are to be paid by the applicant.

Recommendations:

(1)That the proposed private lane at 50 Maitland Street, illustrated on the attached Map A, be named "Luscombe Lane";

(2)That Crown Royal Estates Limited be required to pay the costs, estimated to be in the amount of $300.00, for the fabrication and installation of the appropriate signage; and

(3)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

Background:

I have a request from Richard Weldon of Crown Royal Estates Limited (124 Merton Street, Suite 300, Toronto, M4S 2Z2) to name the proposed private lane for the rowhouse development at 50 Maitland Street. Councillor Kyle Rae has suggested that the lane be named after George Luscombe. Richard Weldon has been advised of and concurs with the suggested name.

Mr. George Luscombe was the founder and artistic director of Toronto Workshop Productions from 1959 until 1986 and recently received the Barbara Hamilton Award for his contribution to theatre. The Toronto Workshop moved to 12 Alexander Street in 1967 and is near the lane to be named. Mr. Luscombe recently passed away at the age of 72. Mr. Luscombe's widow has been advised of and concurs with the proposal.

Comments:

The proposed name has been circulated and approved by City Planning, staff of Heritage Toronto, Toronto Fire Services and the Church Street Village Business Association. The proposal has also been circulated to Councillor Olivia Chow.

Naming the private lane "Luscombe Lane" is consistent with the policy for naming streets and lanes approved by the former Toronto City Council on July 11, 1988 (Clause 4, Executive Report No. 22).

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Desmond Christopher

Telephone: (416)392-1831

Fax:(416)392-0081

E-mail: dchristo@toronto.ca

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