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THE CITY OF TORONTO
Clerk's Department
Minutes of The East York Community Council
Wednesday, September 16, 1998
The East York Community Council met on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, in the True Davidson
Council Chamber, East York Civic Centre, East York, commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Members Present:
Councillor Michael Prue, Chair
Councillor Case Ootes
Regrets: Mayor Mel Lastman
Confirmation of Minutes.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the
Minutes of the Meeting of the East
York Community Council held on July
22, 1998 be confirmed.
163. Request to Waive the Penalties
Due to Late Payment of Taxes
Regarding 2 Druid Court.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (August 5, 1998)
from Councillor M. Prue, East York, advising that the owner of 2 Druid Court is
requesting that City Council consider waiving the penalty associated with the late
payment of taxes on compassionate grounds and also advising that Ms. Prandovszky
will appear before the East York Community Council to discuss this matter.
Ms. Prandovszky, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in
connection with the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council as
follows:
(1) that City Council waive the penalty of
$37.50 associated with the late payment of
taxes on compassionate grounds; and
(2) receive the aforementioned communication
(August 5, 1998) from Councillor M. Prue,
East York.
(Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; Director of
Treasury and Financial Services; Manager, Revenue
Services, East York; Councillor M. Prue; Councillor
C. Ootes; Ms. Prandovsky, East York - October 6,
1998) (Clause No. 12, Report No. 13)
164. Request for Alternate Side
Overnight Permit Parking on
Airdrie Road between Heather
Road and Bessborough Drive:
Traffic Poll Results.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 6, 1998) from the City Clerk,
advising of the results of the traffic poll conducted with respect to the implementation
of alternate side overnight permit parking on Airdrie Road between Heather Road and
Bessborough Drive which was referred back to the East York Community Council for the
hearing of deputations and recommending that the report be received for information.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications expressing
opposition to the implementation of alternate side overnight permit parking on Airdrie
Road between Heather Road and Bessborough Drive.
- (September 1, 1998) from Mr. Jaroslav Zemanek and Ms. Dobrohila Zemanek, East
York, questioning the need for further discussion on the aforementioned matter.
- (September 2, 1998) from Mr. Richard J. Parton and Ms. Elizabeth J. Parton, East
York, expressing their negative position in connection with the aforementioned
matter.
- (September 2, 1998) from Mr. Robert Finalyson and Ms. Shelagh Finalyson, East
York, expressing opposition to the aforementioned matter.
- (September 2, 1998) from Mr. Dudley Lansdowne and Ms. Cathy Lansdowne, East York,
strongly opposing permit parking on Airdrie Road.
- (Undated) from L. S. Holloway, East York, advising of change in position from
opposing the request for alternate side overnight permit parking on Airdrie Road
between Heather Road and Bessborough Drive to being in favour of the
aforementioned request.
- (September 3, 1998) from Ms. Ann Yeoman, East York, advising of opposition to the
request for alternate side overnight permit parking on Airdrie Road between
Heather Road and Bessborough Drive.
- (September 8, 1998) from Ms. Thelma Telford and Ms. Bonnie Telford, East York,
expressing opposition to the request for alternate side overnight permit parking
on Airdrie Road between Heather Road and Bessborough Drive.
- (September 15, 1998) from Mr. Mike Minnich and Ms. Carol Minnich, East York,
advising of change in position from supporting the request for alternate side
overnight permit parking on Airdrie Road between Heather Road and Bessborough
Drive to being opposed to the aforementioned request.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. Gary W. Gardiner, East York;
- Ms. Dobrohila Zemanek, East York;
- Ms. Ann Yeoman, East York; and
- Ms. Bonnie Telford, East York.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York Community
Council recommended, as follows:
(1) requested the Commissioner of Works and
Emergency Services to report on the
following:
(a) the result of discussions with Mr. Gardiner
and interested residents on Airdrie Road to
develop an acceptable solution to the problem
of starlings residing in trees directly
overhead of private driveways;
(b) the feasibility of implementing a special
permit system to allow parking for longer
than the three hour limit;
(2) received the aforementioned report (July 6,
1998) from the City Clerk; and
(3) received the aforementioned communications:
(September 1, 1998) from Mr. Jaroslav Zemanek
and Ms. Dobrohila Zemanek, East York;
(September 2, 1998) from Mr. Richard J.
Parton and Ms. Elizabeth J. Parton, East
York; (September 2, 1998) from Mr. Robert
Finalyson and Ms. Shelagh Finalyson,
East York; (September 2, 1998) from Mr.
Dudley Lansdowne and Ms. Cathy Lansdowne,
East York; (Undated) from L. S. Holloway,
East York; (September 3, 1998) from Ms. Ann
Yeoman, East York; (September 8, 1998) from
Ms. Thelma Telford and Ms. Bonnie Telford,
East York; and (September 15, 1998) from
Mr. Mike Minnich and Ms. Carol Minnich,
East York.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(City Clerk; Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General
Manager, Transportation Services; Mr. Gary Gardiner, East York; and
All Interested Parties - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No.14(b), Report No. 13)
165. Sewer Easement between
53 and 55 Douglas Crescent.
The East York Community Council had before it the matter of a sewer easement between 53
and 55 Douglas Crescent as requested by Councillor Case Ootes, East York - Ward 1.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Ms. Catherine Henderson, East York; and
- Mr. Simon Winston, East York.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York
Community Council recommended that the matter
regarding the sewer easement between 53 and 55
Douglas Crescent be referred to the City Solicitor
and Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services for
a report to the October 14, 1998, meeting of the
East York Community Council after having met with
the Ward One Councillors, the owners of 53 and 55
Douglas Crescent and appropriate staff.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Mr. Chuck Loopstra,
Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East York;
Councillor C. Ootes; Councillor M. Prue; Ms. Catherine Henderson,
East York; and Mr. Simon Winston, East York - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(h), Report No. 13)
166. Parking Restrictions
on Gough Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 2, 1998) from the
Director, District One, Transportation Services, advising that the Works and Emergency
Services Department received a request from Mr. Lakis Boulougouris, 187 Gough Avenue,
requesting the removal of the present Overnight Permit Parking space available on the
East York portion of Gough Avenue and recommending that:
(1) By-law No. 20-96, entitled To provide for overnight permit parking on Borough
streets of the former Borough of East York, be amended to remove overnight
permit parking on the east side of Gough Avenue, between the south Borough
limit and the north end of Gough Avenue;
(2) By-law No. 92-93, entitled To regulate traffic on roads in the Borough of
East York of the former Borough of East York, be amended to remove the
existing Two Hour Parking restriction on the east side of Gough Avenue,
between the south Borough limit and the north end of Gough Avenue;
(3) By-law No. 92-93, entitled To regulate traffic on roads in the Borough of
East York of the former Borough of East York, be amended to implement a
No Parking Anytime restriction on the east side of Gough Avenue, between the
south Borough limit and the north end of Gough Avenue; and
(4) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
Mr. F. Rutland, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection
with the foregoing.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Director, District
One, Transportation Services; General Manager, Transportation
Services; Mr. Lakis Boulougouris, East York; Mr. F. Rutland, East
York; All Interested Parties - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 4, Report No. 13)
167. Request for Financial Support for
an East York Athlete who represented
Canada and participated in the Commonwealth
Fencing Championships.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (July 30, 1998) from
Mr. Matthew Peros, East York, requesting the East York Community Council to provide
financial support to assist in covering expenses associated with his participation in the
Commonwealth Fencing Championships as there was no funding available from the Canadian
Fencing Association and all expenses were the personal responsibility of the fencers.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; Director of Treasury and
Financial Services; Mr. Matthew Peros, East York - October 6, 1998
)
(Clause No. 14(a), Report No. 13)
168. Request for Exemption From Noise
By-law No. 71-89 in conjunction with
the Resurfacing of the Don Valley
Parkway.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (August 28, 1998) from the
Manager, Road Resurfacing Program, Works and Emergency Services Department, requesting the
City Council to approve an exemption to the former Borough of East York Noise By-law No.
71-89 to allow road resurfacing on the Don Valley Parkway in accordance with a proposed
revised schedule.
The East York Community Council also had before it a report (September 14, 1998) from the
Director, Quality Control and System Planning, Works and Emergency Services Department,
requesting the City Council to approve an exemption to the former Borough of East York
Noise By-law No. 71-89 to allow road resurfacing on the Don Valley Parkway in accordance
with a proposed revised schedule.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report (September 14,
1998) from the Director, Quality Control and System
Planning, Works and Emergency Services Department,
in accordance with the schedule contained in the
aforementioned communication (August 28, 1998) from
the Manager, Road Resurfacing Programme, Works and
Emergency Services Department.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency
Services; General Manager, Transportation
Services; Manager, Road Resurfacing
Programme; Works and Emergency Services
Department; and Environmental Engineer, East
York - October 6, 1998)
(Clause
No. 1, Report No. 13)
169. Issues regarding Private Roads and
Freehold Development within the
City of Toronto.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (August 10, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising that the City Council at its meeting held on July 29, 30, and 31,
1998, considered Clause No. 7, Report No. 9 of the Urban Environment and Development
Committee and a supplementary report from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and
Development Services concerning the issues regarding private roads and freehold
development within the City of Toronto and recommending that the communication be received
for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
communication.
(City Clerk; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; Executive Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning and
Development Services - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(c), Report No. 13)
170. Issues with respect to the
Building Permit Application
for 85 Leroy Avenue and
Processing of the Zoning By-law
Amendment Application for
90 Leroy Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (undated) from
Mr. David Quirke, Toronto, expressing concern with respect to the processing of the
building permit application for 85 Leroy Avenue and the Zoning By-law Amendment
application for 90 Leroy Avenue.
The East York Community Council also had before it a communication (Undated) from Mr. John
F. Benczkowski (Architect), Sol-Arch Limited, Toronto, requesting a proper and efficient
procedure be used for obtaining a building permit in connection with the above mentioned
property.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community
Council received the aforementioned communications (undated)
from Mr. David Quirke, Toronto; and (undated) from Mr. John
F. Benczkowski, Sol-Arch Limited, Toronto.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Executive Director
and Chief Planner, Urban Planning and Development Services; Director of
Planning, East York; Mr. David Quirke, Toronto; and Mr. John F. Benczkowski,
Sol-Arch Ltd., Toronto - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(d), Report No. 13)
171. Process for the Disposal of City of
Toronto Property.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (August 18, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Corporate Services, advising the Community Councils of the process for the
disposal of City property as requested by the Budget Committee and recommending that the
report be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community Council
received the aforementioned report.
(Chief Administrative Officer; Commissioner of Corporate Services;
and Director of Real Eastate Services and Facilities Management -
October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(e), Report No. 13)
172. Release of Agreements regarding
930-952 Millwood Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (July 29,1998) from the
City Solicitors, East York, requesting the City Council to release two agreements
registered on title concerning 930-952 Millwood Road and recommending that:
1. That City Council authorize the release of the two agreements registered on title as
Instrument Nos. East York 185238 and East York 203761;
2. That the City Solicitors for the East York Office be directed to prepare and register
on title two Releases of Agreement; and
3. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take such actions and execute
such documents as may be necessary to give effect to Recommendations Nos.1 and 2.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(City Clerk; Mr. Chuck Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish,
Solicitors for East York; and All Interested Parties - October 6,
1998)
(Clause No. 3, Report No. 13)
173. Policy for Renaming of Parks.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (July 15, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising the Community Councils of the City s policy with respect to the
renaming of parks and recommending that the communication be received for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community Council
received the aforementioned communication.
(City Clerk; Chief Administrative Officer; Commissioner of Economic
Development, Culture and Tourism; and Executive Director of Parks
and Recreation - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(f), Report No. 13)
174. Request for a Pedestrian Crossover on
Mortimer Avenue at Durant Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 2, 1998) from the
Director, District One, Transportation Services, advising of the results of a pedestrian
volume and delay study with respect to a request received to install a pedestrian
crossover on Mortimer Avenue at Durant Avenue and recommending that the report be received
for information.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community
Council received the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; General Manager,
Transportation Services; Director, District One, Transportation
Services; Transportation Engineer, East York; Ms. Christine Purdy,
East York; Mr. Brian Barron, East York; and Mr. Mario Manserra,
Principal R. H. McGregor School, East York - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(g), Report No. 13)
175. Disabled Parking Space Request
at 89 Aldwych Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 2,
1998) from the Director, District One, Transportation Services, advising
that the Works and Emergency Services Department was in receipt of a
letter from Mr. John McDermott, 89 Aldwych Avenue, dated June 17, 1998,
requesting the installation of a disabled parking space adjacent to 89
Aldwych Avenue and recommending that:
(1) the necessary by-laws be amended to implement an alternate-
side disabled parking space on the south side of
Aldwych Avenue, from a point 57.1 metres east of
Woodycrest Avenue to a point 62.9 metres east of
Woodycrest Avenue, and on the north side of
Aldwych Avenue, from a point 66.2 metres east of
Woodycrest Avenue to a point 72.0 metres east of
Woodycrest Avenue;
(2) this disabled parking space be removed when Mr. John McDermott
ceases to reside at 89 Aldwych Avenue; and
(3) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to
take the necessary action to give effect thereto."
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East
York Community Council recommended to City
Council the adoption of the aforementioned
report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Director, District
One, Transportation Services; General Manager, Transportation
Services; Transportation Engineer, East York; Mr. John McDermott,
East York; and All Interested Parties - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 5, Report No. 13)
176. Traffic Concerns at Hanna Road
and Millwood Road.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 2, 1998) from the
Director, District One, Transportation Services, advising that the Works and Emergency
Services Department was in receipt of a letter from an East York resident, dated
September 9, 1997, requesting the installation of a traffic control device at the
intersection of Hanna Road and Millwood Road and recommending that:
(1) Schedule XIX of By-law No. 92-93, entitled To regulate traffic on roads in
the Borough of East York be amended to implement all-way stop control at the
intersection of Hanna Road and Millwood Road; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the
necessary action to give effect thereto.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council the
adoption of the aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Director, District
One, Transportation Services; General Manager, Transportation
Services; Transportation Engineer, East York; Mrs. Lyla Livins,
East York; and Mr. Ray Camball, East York - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 6, Report No. 13)
177. Zoning By-law Amendment Application
submitted by LZA Architect Inc. in
connection with 206 Laird Drive.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 3, 1998) from the
Director of Community Planning, East District Office, advising that a Zoning By-law
Amendment Application was submitted by LZA Architect Inc. in connection with
206 Laird Drive to permit a five storey mixed-use residential and commercial building and
recommending that the East York Community Council
convene an evening public
meeting for this application in the fourth quarter of 1998,
and request the City Clerk to provide public notice by
circulation.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council concurred with the recommendation
contained in the aforementioned report.
(City Clerk; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; Executive Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning and
Development Services; Director of Community Planning, East District
Office; Director of Planning, East York; and LZA Architect Inc.,
East York - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(j), Report No. 13)
178. Road Conditions on Rivercourt
Boulevard and Staghill Drive.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 4, 1998) from the
Director of Transportation Services, informing the East York Community Council of the
proposed schedule for the resurfacing of Rivercourt Boulevard and Staghill Drive.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council received the aforementioned
report.
(Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services; Director, District
One, Transportation Services; General Manager, Transportation
Services; Transportation Engineer, East York; and
Mr. John Papadakis, East York - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 14(i), Report No. 13)
179. Request for Endorsement of
an Event to Celebrate the
Inauguration of the Sculpture
at Taylor Creek Park.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (September 1, 1998) from Mr.
Faris Shammas, Executive Director, Canadian Plastics Industry Association, advising the
City Council of the inauguration of the ecological, plastic-based sculpture at
Taylor Creek Park on October 1, 1998, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. hosted by the Canadian
Plastics Industry Association and recommending that:
(1) the inauguration be declared an event of municipal and/or community
significance; and
(2) the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario be advised that it has no objection to the
Inauguration Event on October 1, 1998, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in
Taylor Creek Park.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council, as
follows:
(1) that the Inauguration Event for the Sculpture
at Taylor Creek Park be declared of municipal
and/or community significance;
(2) that the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario be
advised that it has no objection to the
Inauguration Event on October 1, 1998 from
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Taylor Creek Park;
and
(3) receipt of the aforementioned communication
(September 1, 1998) from Mr. Faris Shammas,
Executive Director, Canadian Plastics
Industry Association, Toronto.
(City Clerk, Mr. Clare Lewis, Chair, Liquor Licence Board of
Ontario, Toronto; and Mr. Faris Shammas, Executive Director,
Canadian Plastics Industry Association, Toronto - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 13, Report No. 13)
The East York Community Council recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 11:16 a.m. with
Councillor Ootes and Councillor Prue present.
180. Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board
regarding Zoning By-law No. 484-1998 in
connection with 1150 Woodbine Avenue.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 8, 1998) from the
City Clerk, advising the East York Community Council that an appeal was received in
connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment in respect of 1150 Woodbine Avenue and
recommending that this report be received for information.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York
Community Council recommended to City Council, as
follows:
(1) that the City Solicitor be requested to
attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in
connection with 1150 Woodbine Avenue and to
hire an independent planner to defend the
City Council s decision adopted on July 29,
30 and 31, 1998;
(2) that the City Clerk be requested to inform
the interested parties who were in attendance
at the public meeting held on July 22, 1998,
of the appeal which has been received and
the decision to defend the City Council s
position taken on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998;
and
(3) received the aforementioned report
(September 8, 1998) from the City Clerk.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(City Clerk; Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development
Services; Executive Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning and
Development Services; Director of Planning, East York; Mr. Chuck
Loopstra, Loopstra, Nixon and McLeish, Solicitors for East York;
Mr. Paul B. Jeffery, PBJ Associates Ltd., Scarborough; and All
Interested Parties - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 11, Report No. 13)
The East York Community Council recessed at 11:27 a.m. and reconvened at 2:05 p.m. with
Councillor Ootes and Councillor Prue present.
181. Introduction of new Directors
Works and Emergency Services Department.
Mr. Barry Gutteridge, Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, introduced the
following Directors for the Works and Emergency Services Department:
- Mr. Steve Whitter, Director, Solid Waste Collections - Districts One and Two;
- Mr. Andy Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services - District One;
- Mr. Tom Denes, Executive Director, Works and Emergency Services;
- Ms. Kathleen Llewellyn-Thomas, Director, Engineering Services - Districts One and Two;
- Mr. Mike Price, General Manager, Works and Emergency Services ; and
- Mr. David Parrish, Director, Water and Wastewater Operations - Districts One and Two.
The East York Community Council reports having received the presentation of the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
182. Public Meeting in accordance
with the Planning Act with respect to
a Zoning By-law Amendment Application
to Change the Parking Requirement for
Restaurants in Commercial Zones on
Broadview Avenue.
The East York Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on
September 16, 1998, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, and appropriate
notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the regulations
thereunder.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 3, 1998) from the
Director of Planning, East York, advising of a City initiative to amend Zoning
By-law No. 6752 to change the parking requirement for restaurants in commercial zones on
Broadview Avenue and recommending that City Council approve amendments to Zoning By-law
No. 6752 to change the minimum parking requirement for restaurants on lands zoned
Commercial on Broadview Avenue to one parking space per 47 square metres of gross floor
area, and request the Chief Planner to bring forward a by-law amendment for enactment.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community
Council, based on the findings of fact and conclusions,
recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, Executive
Director, Urban Planning and Development Services; Director of
Planning, East York, All Interested Parties - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 7, Report No. 13)
183. 1999 Toronto Transit Commission
Service Plan.
The East York Community Council had before it a communication (August 20, 1998) from the
General Secretary, Toronto Transit Commission, requesting that the 1999 Toronto Transit
Commission Service Plan be considered by the East York Community Council and that any
comments be forwarded to the Toronto Transit Commission by October 28, 1998.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
- Mr. Pat Scrimgeour, Toronto Transit Commission;
- Ms. Donna-Lynn McCallum, East York;
- Mr. Gord Crann, East York; and
- Ms. Androulla Haalboon, East York.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York Community Council
recommended to City Council, as follows:
(1) that the Toronto Transit Commission be
advised that the East York Community Council
strongly objects to the change in scheduling
of the 62 Mortimer Bus Route and the 88 South
Leaside Bus Route;
(2) that the Toronto Transit Commission be
encouraged to take action to enhance
ridership on the 62 Mortimer Bus Route; and
(3) that the Toronto Transit Commission be
requested to review the feasibility of having
the Don Mills Road Bus Route travel along
Thorncliffe Park Drive to compensate for the
Saturday evening schedule reduction along the
88 South Leaside Bus Route.
(General Secretary,Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto;
Mr. Pat Scrimgeour, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto;
Ms. Donna-Lynn McCallum, East York; Mr. Gord Cann, East York;
Ms. Androulla Haalboon, East York - October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 2, Report No. 13)
The East York Community Council recessed at 3:23 p.m. and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. with
Councill Ootes and Coucillor Prue present.
184. Public Meeting in accordance
with the Planning Act with respect to
Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications submitted by
Martin Rendl Associates on behalf of
the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto
in connection with 86 Overlea Boulevard.
The East York Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on
September 16, 1998, in accordance with Section 17, Section 22 and Section 34 of the
Planning Act, and appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the
Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 3, 1998) from the
Director of Planning, East York, advising that the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto
submitted Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 86 Overlea Boulevard
to convert approximately 1,815 m
2
portion of an existing 3,472 m
2 office building at 86
Overlea Boulevard to a theological school with living accommodations for up to 20
theological students, one residential suite for the Greek Orthodox Church s Archbishop and
a small museum and chapel and recommending that City Council approve the Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications by Martin Rendl Associates on behalf of the Greek
Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, to permit the use of existing premises at 86 Overlea
Boulevard, currently operating as a religious and administrative headquarters of the Greek
Orthodox Church, for the following additional uses:
one 300 m2 maximum gross floor area residential suite located on the fourth floor of
the premises and intended for the exclusive use of the church s religious and
administrative chief;
a 775 m2 maximum gross floor area, theological seminary located on the second floor of
the premises and capable of accommodating up to 20 seminarians; and,
a 740 m2 maximum gross floor area chapel and museum.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
(a) Mr. Christopher Tzekas, Weir and Foulds, Toronto, on behalf of the Greek
Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, expressed support of the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment applications and the recommendations contained in the
staff report; and
(b) Mr. Murray Goldman, Toronto, expressing support for the Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment applications.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council, after considering the deputations
and based on the findings of fact and conclusions,
recommended to City Council the adoption of the
aforementioned report.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services;
Executive Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning and
Development Services; Director of Planning, East York; The Greek
Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, Toronto; Mr. Martin Rendl, Martin
Rendl Associates, Toronto; Mr. Christopher Tzekas, Weir and Foulds,
Toronto; and Mr. Murray Goldman, The Goldman Group, Toronto -
October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 8, Report No. 13)
185. Public Meeting in accordance
with the Planning Act with respect to
Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications to Implement
the O Connor Business Area Secondary
Plan.
The East York Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on
September 16, 1998, in accordance with Section 17 and Section 34 of the Planning Act, and
appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the
regulations thereunder.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 3, 1998) from the
Director of Planning, East York, informing the East York Community Council of the findings
of the O Connor Business Area Study and recommending that:
. City Council pass amendments to the East York Official Plan and Zoning By-law
No. 6752 subject to permitting the following additional land uses in the interior
lands of the O Connor Business Area:
) small commercial uses of up to 2,500 m2 per lot as-of-right provided, that
no restaurant patio or restaurant drive-through is located within 70 metres
of Northdale Boulevard;
) places-of-worship subject to holding zoning provisions in the by-law for
the preparation of satisfactory traffic and parking studies by applicants;
and,
) automobile repair, as-of-right, provided that it is not less than 20 metres
away from existing residential development (70 metres for auto body repair)
and that such uses must have proper storage and screening of vehicles and
parking; and
. City Council pass amendments to the East York Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 6752
subject to permitting the following additional land uses on the lands fronting on the
O Connor Business Area between St. Clair Avenue and Dohme Avenue and from 70 metres
north of the southerly road allowance of Bermondsey Road north to the former Borough
Boundary to a depth of 140 metres from O Connor Drive:
) commercial uses of up to 5,000 m2 as-of-right, with a holding provision for
larger floor areas, subject to satisfactory traffic studies and provided
that no commercial parking be permitted on the O Connor Road frontage;
) places-of-worship, subject to holding zoning provisions in the by-law for
the preparation of satisfactory traffic and parking studies by applicants;
) residential uses, subject to holding zoning provisions for the preparation
of satisfactory servicing studies and subject to the following:
) that residential uses generally shall only be permitted to a depth of
90 metres from O Connor Drive. However, where a 90 metre depth
renders the remainder of lands un-developable, a depth of up to
140 metres may be considered;
) that residential uses must be subject to appropriate screening and
buffering from the industrial land uses to the rear;
) that the majority of the ground floor of any residential building
fronting on O Connor Drive be devoted to commercial uses;
) that no industrial uses be permitted within a building also being used
for residential purposes;
) that the maximum height of residential buildings be restricted to four
storeys on an as-of-right basis, with a maximum height of up to seven
storeys on a bonus zoning basis under Section 37 of the Planning Act;
) that any residential building over three storeys in height shall be
designed without windows on any floor higher than the third floor on
the north facade overlooking the industrial area; and,
) that there shall be no direct access or parking areas adjacent to the
O Connor street frontage.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (September 3, 1998) from Signe Klein, Surrey Plaza Limited, Toronto; and
- (September 16, 1998) from Ms. Dawn Adams, Property Management and Development,
Toronto District School Board, North York.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
(a) Mr. Murray Goldman, The Goldman Group, Toronto, expressed support for the
O Connor Business Area Study which will keep Toronto as a vibrant, growing and
attractive municipality. Mr. Goldman expressed reservations of the changes to the
industrial buffer zone from 140 metres to 90 metres as his property is 110 metres
at its deepest point. Mr. Goldman stated that he has been involved in several
live/work projects in Toronto and feels that this type of mainstreeting will allow
Torontonians to remain in the City and minimize urban sprawl and increased taxes
for transit systems such as GO Transit. Mr. Goldman opposed the Economic
Development Departments s comments that the proposed uses were a waste of land
and Mr. Goldman felt these were sterilized lands which he is helping to
revitalize.
(b) Mr. Gordon Cann, East York, expressed opposition to the recommendations with
respect to permitting residential uses in the area. He felt it was very important
to preserve and encourage existing industries to remain in East York rather than
attempt to find new businesses. Mr. Cann felt that residential uses were
incompatible with the industrial area. Mr. Cann questioned the availability of
space in schools to accommodate additional children, the safety of children when
crossing a major arterial road to access schools and parks and recreation
facilities. Mr. Cann feels the area is becoming attractive for big box retail of
various sizes so long as parking and traffic matters have been accommodated. He
is concerned that noise and odour problems may put residential owners against
industrial land owners.
(c) Mr. Dennis Trinaistich, on behalf of Nabisco Limited, owner of Peek Freans,
Toronto, advised that the Christie Brown location at 5 Bermondsey Road employs 650
people with three shifts, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. He acknowledged it is
a vibrant industry with increased production of 30% since 1994. The staff report
stated the area is stagnant and in decline; however, Mr. Trinaistich challenged
this statement in that he felt it was doing well and vital to the new City and
should be protected as industrial use. On behalf of his client, he advised that
their concerns were with the residential and frontage lands on O Connor Drive.
Mr. Trinaistich suggested a wider range of uses, but feels there is no need for
residential uses. Mr. Trinaistich requested the East York Community Council to
refer the matter back to staff for further review and consideration.
(d) Mr. David Rechtsman, Wild Oak Bay Home Corporation, Toronto, agrees with the staff
report; however, White Rose needs the flexibility of zoning to revitalize O Connor
Drive. Mr. Rechtsman supports the residential uses in this area.
(e) Ms. Deanna Speranza, East York, felt the place of worship uses was an excellent
idea to introduce to the area which can accommodate vehicles and traffic. Ms.
Speranza opposed the automobile repair use in the O Connor Business Area as it is
difficult to control waste removal and property standards issues such as vehicles
being left out, etc. Ms. Speranza feels this use should be in main commercial
areas of the City where they can be better controlled and which are located away
from children. Ms. Speranza feels that industrial uses will move away from the
area if residential uses are introduced. Ms. Speranza felt the introduction of
residential use into the area would impact the necessary services of schooling,
healthcare, police, recreation facilities and traffic. Ms. Speranza felt the
current issues need to be resolved before introducing new residential uses which
would greater impact the existing services.
(f) Mr. Allen Gaw, East York, identified minor inconsistences in the staff report and
was opposed to allowing the bonus zoning principle which would permit seven
storeys in the area. Mr. Gaw supports a six storey maximum.
On motion by Councillor Ootes, the East York
Community Council after considering the deputations
and based on the findings of fact and conclusions,
recommended to City Council, as follows:
(1) the adoption of the aforementioned report
(September 2, 1998) from the Director of
Planning, East York Office, subject to the
following amendments:
(a) that Recommendation No. 2 be amended by
striking out the figure 70 and inserting
in lieu thereof the figure 100 so that
Recommendation No. 2 now reads as follows:
2. It is recommended that City Council
pass amendments to the East York
Official Plan and zoning by-law
subject to permitting the following
additional land uses on the lands
fronting on the O Connor Business
Area between St. Clair Avenue and
Dohme Avenue and from 100 metres
north of the southerly road allowance
of Bermondsey Road north to the
former Borough Boundary to a depth of
140 metres from O Connor Drive:
(b) that Recommendation No. 2(c)(v) be amended
by striking out the phrase with a maximum
height of up to 7 storeys on a bonus zoning
basis under Section 37 of the Planning
Act, so that Recommendation No. 2(c)(v)
now reads as follows:
2(c)(v) that the maximum height of
residential buildings be
restricted to 4 storeys on an
as-of-right basis ; and
(2) receipt of the aforementioned communications
(September 3, 1998) from Signe Klein, Surrey
Plaza Limited, East York; and (September 16,
1998) from Ms. Dawn Adams, Toronto District
School Board, North York.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Executive
Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning and Development
Services; Director of Planning, East York, All Interested Parties -
October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 9, Report No. 13)
The East York Community Council recessed at 10:02 p.m. and reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with
Councillor Ootes and Councillor Prue present.
186. Public Meeting in accordance
with the Planning Act with respect to
Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications submitted by
Katmandu Investment Corporation
in connection with 1590 O Connor Drive.
The East York Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on
September 16, 1998, in accordance with Section 17, Section 22 and Section 34 of the
Planning Act, and appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the
Planning Act and the regulations thereunder.
The East York Community Council had before it a report (September 3, 1998) from the
Director of Planning, East York, advising that Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications were submitted by Katmandu Investment Corporation in connection with
1590 O Connor Drive to develop the vacant site with a 94 unit housing project comprised of
townhouse units, semi-detached units and main street commercial residential units located
along the site s O Connor Drive frontage and recommending that:
1. City Council approve the applications by Katmandu Investment Corporation to
develop the lands at 1590 O Connor Drive with up to 55 townhouse dwellings, a
minimum of eight semi-detached dwellings, up to 31 mixed commercial-residential
buildings and a 1,125 m2 public park; and
a) City Council amend the East York Official Plan by redesignating this site
from Light Industrial to Main Streets Commercial/Residential along
the site s O Connor Drive frontage and Low Density Residential on the
balance of the site;
b) City Council amend Zoning By-law 6752 by rezoning the site from High
Performance Industrial (HPI) to Mixed Residential-Commercial (MR-C) Site
Specific along the site s O Connor Drive frontage and Residential (R.2.A) -
Site Specific on the balance of the lands;
c) City Council set out appropriate site specific Official Plan and Zoning By-
law policies and standards; and,
. City Council grant authority for the introduction of the necessary Bills in
Council.
The East York Community Council also had before it the following communications:
- (August 31, 1998) from Mr. Paul Morale, President, Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch
Products Ltd., Toronto;
- (September 3, 1998) from Signe Klein, Surrey Plaza Limited, Toronto;
- (September 16, 1998) from Ms. Dawn Adams, Property Management and Development,
Toronto District School Board, North York; and
- (September 16, 1998) from Mr. John Mastoras, Parkview Hills Community Association,
Toronto.
The following persons appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with
the foregoing:
(a) Mr. Murray Goldman, The Goldman Group, Toronto, as the applicant, advised that he
agreed with the staff recommendations and also that a warning clause would be
placed on every deed for every home within the development acknowledging that
there is industry in the area. Mr. Goldman then proceeded to introduce his
consulting team.
(b) Ms. Andrea A. Gabor, Urban Strategies Inc., Toronto, on behalf of the applicant,
requested flexibility to allow the live-work properties fronting on O Connor Drive
to be converted to strictly residential use by potential future owners. Ms. Gabor
advised that the units are designed so that main floor is not conducive to
residential use thereby encouraging a live-work use. Ms. Gabor pointed out that a
signalized intersection on O Connor Drive currently exists to serve the
development. Ms. Gabor also advised that a sound consultant would be hired to
ensure potential residents are protected from noise emanating from the industrial
area. Finally, Ms. Gabor projected that this development is a catalyst for the
revitalization of O Connor Drive.
(c) Mr. Patrick Devine, Goodman and Carr, Toronto, on behalf of the applicant,
clarified the standard procedure for putting warning clauses on title.
(d) Mr. Justin Van Dette, Director, Parkview Hills Community Association, East York,
advised the Community Council that the Parkview Hills Community Association held a
Board meeting on September 15, 1998, to discuss the Official Plan and Zoning By-
law Amendment applications regarding 1590 O Connor Drive and adopted a motion
requesting the Community Council to defer its consideration of this application
pending broader dialogue with local communities and receipt of information on the
impact of local schools and employment. Mr. Van Dette also advised that the
Association requested the East York Community Council to convene a meeting with
the community and planning staff to further canvass the issues.
(e) Mr. Gordon Cann, East York, advised that he is in favour of a deferral of this
application and that if he is the successful candidate in the upcoming East York
By-election, he will raise the issue at the October 1, 1998 Council meeting and
vote in favour of a deferral.
(f) Mr. Dennis Trinaistich, McMillan Binch, on behalf of Nabisco Limited, owner of
Peek Freans, Toronto, questioned the seriousness of the live-work application
since the applicant requested the flexibility to alter the live-work use to
strictly residential uses for potential future owners. Mr. Trinaistich feels that
by allowing semi-detached and townhouse units, the integrity of industry in the
area will be destroyed. Mr. Trinaistich feels it is difficult to protect
residents from industrial related issues in their outdoor living space. Mr.
Trinaistich advised that accepting warning clauses on title is only allowed if the
Planning Act specifically permits it and only for the first purchaser of each
property. Any subsequent deeds will not have a warning clause attached to them.
The warning clause will not prevent a resident from making a complaint and the
municipality or the Province of Ontario would be obligated to initiate an
investigative process should a complaint be received. Mr. Trinaistich, on behalf
of his client, advised that a depth buffer is required for Peak Freans and for the
industrial properties at the rear of the applicant s property.
(g) Mr. Allen Gaw, East York, expressed his concerns with respect to the ability to
adequately school the children emanating from the homes as a result of the
development of this application.
(h) Mr. David Rechtsman, Wild Oak Bay Home Corporation, Toronto, expressed his support
of the residential uses and the proposed site plan.
(i) Ms. Deanna Speranza, East York, expressed her opinion with respect to live-work
properties in that they are new and wanted by the public as they help people to
live and work out of the same property while eliminating the need for daycare for
those families who have children. Ms. Speranza expressed concern in connection
with the potential increase in traffic emanating from this proposed development.
Ms. Speranza indicated that there is only one set of traffic lights in the
vicinity of this development. Ms. Speranza is also concerned with the ability of
schools in the area to accommodate a potential influx of children and advised
daycare needs in this area are atrocious. Ms. Speranza advised that recreational
activities for children, such as baseball and hockey programs are full to capacity
and that healthy alternatives for these programs must be provided so that the
children from this development have somewhere to be involved in these activities.
(j) Ms. Sandra Evan-Jones, East York, advised the Community Council that Presteign
Heights School is at capacity and that a junior kindergarten class is being held
in the corner of the library as there is no space in a classroom for these
children.
Councillor Prue appointed Councillor Ootes Acting Chair, and vacated the Chair.
On motion by Councillor Prue, the East York
Community Council after considering the deputations
and based on the findings of fact and conclusions,
recommended to City Council, as follows:
(1) the adoption of the aforementioned report
(September 3, 1998) from the Director of
Planning, East York Office;
(2) receipt of the aforementioned communications
(August 31, 1998) from Mr. Paul Morale,
President, Fil-Mor Automotive & Clutch Products
Ltd., East York; (September 3, 1998) from Signe
Klein, Surrey Plaza Limited, East York;
(September 16, 1998) from Ms. Dawn Adams,
Toronto District School Board, North York; and
(September 16, 1998) from Mr. John Mastoras,
Parkview Hills Community Association, Toronto;
and
(3) the Chair of the East York Community Council be
requested to correspond with the Minister of
Education expressing concern with respect to
the inadequate comments from the Toronto
District School Board in responding to requests
for comments on development applications.
Councillor Prue resumed the Chair.
(Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services; Executive
Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning and Development
Services; Director of Planning, East York, Councillor M. Prue,
Chair, East York Community Council; and All Interested Parties -
October 6, 1998)
(Clause No. 10, Report No. 13)
The East York Community Council adjourned its meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at
11:45p.m..
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Chair.
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