INDEX TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES #11/08. Friday, January 16, 2009

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1 INDEX TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES #11/08 Friday, January 16, 2009 MINUTES Minutes of Meeting #10/08, held on December 12, PRESENTATIONS Kendall, Peter, Executive Director, Earth Rangers Centre re: Earth Rangers Foundation 1068 EARTH RANGERS FOUNDATION Request for Lease Amendment, CFN SOCCER FIELDS Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, CFN CITY OF BRAMPTON Request for a permanent easement for a stormwater management facility located south of Queen Street East and west of The Gore Road, in the Claireville Conservation Area, City of Brampton, Region of Peel, CFN ADVERTISING VENDORS Preferred Vendor List ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06 5 Mountain Ash Court, City of Toronto Bevan Road, City of Vaughan Oneida Avenue, City of Toronto Bakerdale Road, Town of Markham Alderbroke Drive, City of Toronto Beaucourt Road, City of Toronto Ridgevalley Crescent, City of Toronto Russell Hill Road, City of Toronto The Bridle Path, City of Toronto Fallingbrook Drive, City of Toronto 1098

2 43 Greenhalf Drive, Town of Ajax Strathearn Road, City of Toronto Proctor Avenue, Town of Markham Copping Road, City of Toronto Cook's Mill Crescent, City of Vaughan Hilldale Road, City of Toronto Gray Park Drive, Town of Caledon Bonnydon Crescent, City of Toronto Park Road, City of Toronto Worthview Drive, City of Vaughan Wallace Street, City of Vaughan Burndean Court, Town of Richmond Hill Humbercrest Boulevard, City of Toronto Strathgowan Avenue, City of Toronto Grandvista Crescent, City of Vaughan Burbank Drive, City of Toronto Keewatin Avenue, City of Toronto Judlea Court, Town of Richmond Hill Riverside Drive, City of Toronto Birchmount Road, City of Toronto Warden Avenue, City of Toronto Beechgrove Side Road, Town of Caledon Bramalea Road, City of Brampton 1109 Bell Canada 1082 Brampton, City of 1122 Granite Club 1122 Markham, Town of 1118 Mattamy (Hoover Park) Ltd Regional Municipality of York 1102, 1107, 1116, Roybridge Holdings Limited 1104 Scarborough Golf & Country Club 1095 Wood-Haven Homes Inc PORT UNION WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 2) 1126 OUT OF COUNTRY TRAVEL Green Jobs National Conference 1127 PastPerfect Artifact Software Training Program, Exton, Pennsylvania, January 19-20, LOWEST BID NOT ACCEPTED Region of Peel Spills Response Decision Support System 1130 NEW BUSINESS Coxwell Sanitary Trunk Sewer 1134

3 MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE #11/08 January 16, 2009 The Executive Committee Meeting #11/08, was held in the Victoria Room, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, January 16, The Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.. PRESENT Suzan Hall Jack Heath Colleen Jordan Reenga Mathivanan Ron Moeser Gerri Lynn O'Connor Anthony Perruzza Maja Prentice Richard Whitehead ABSENT Maria Augimeri David Barrow Member Member Member Member Member Chair Member Member Member Vice Chair Member RES.#B170/08 - Moved by: Seconded by: MINUTES Reenga Mathivanan Suzan Hall THAT the Minutes of Meeting #10/08, held on December 12, 2008, be approved. CARRIED PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Peter Kendall, Executive Director, Earth Rangers Centre, in regard to item Earth Rangers Foundation. 1068

4 RES.#B171/08 - Moved by: Seconded by: PRESENTATIONS Suzan Hall Ron Moeser THAT above-noted presentation (a) be heard and received. CARRIED SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION RES.#B172/08 - Moved by: Seconded by: EARTH RANGERS FOUNDATION Request for Lease Amendment, CFN The Earth Rangers Foundation has requested the leased area be amended. Jack Heath Suzan Hall THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS The Earth Rangers Foundation (Earth Rangers) entered into a lease of certain lands within the Kortright Centre for Conservation, City of Vaughan, with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the construction and operation of a wildlife veterinary and rehabilitation centre; WHEREAS TRCA is in receipt of a request from Earth Rangers to amend the leased area. THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the leased area be amended as follows: (1) add 2,949 square metres to the leased area as shown on the survey sketch prepared by MMM Group dated December, 2008; (2) delete 3,907 square metres from the leased area as shown on the survey sketch prepared by MMM Group dated December, 2008; THAT Earth Rangers be responsible for all costs related to amending the lease; THAT an archaeological review is to be completed at the expense of Earth Rangers with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA; THAT the granting of the lease be subject to any Planning Act approvals that may be required; THAT the granting of the lease be subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act. R.S.O. 1990, chapter C.27 as amended; 1069

5 AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may be required to implement the lease amendment, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the signing and execution of any documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #6/01, held on July 27, 2001, under Resolution #A139/01, the Authority directed staff to enter into a lease of certain lands within the Kortright Centre for Conservation, City of Vaughan, with The Earth Rangers Foundation for the construction and operation of a wildlife veterinary and rehabilitation centre. The lease was signed on August 1, At Authority Meeting #6/02, held on June 21, 2002, under Resolution #A153/02, the Authority approved the building, site plan and trail plan associated with the Earth Ranger Centre (ERC). The Earth Rangers Foundation completed the construction of the ERC and veterinarian residence in 2004 and began operations. The ERC building is a landmark in Canada for energy efficiency and has been recognized for outstanding leadership and design related to sustainable energy practices. In May of 2006, the Earth Rangers Centre received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold designation from the Canada Green Building Council. The Earth Rangers mission is to inspire children with a lasting passion to build a better future. In order to achieve this they are focusing on three areas: school programs featuring Animal Ambassadors (features non-releasable animals), outdoor leadership camps and environmental technologies at the ERC. In the Fall of 2006, The Earth Rangers Foundation decided to transfer their wildlife hospital to the Toronto Wildlife Centre and focus the ERC programs on living responsibly and transforming the ERC into a showcase for sustainable technologies and practices. The ERC will continue to house their Animal Ambassadors and provide educational opportunities. At Authority Meeting #1/07, held on February 23, 2007, under Resolution #A17/07, staff was directed to submit a bid to the World Green Building Council to develop and support a Secretariat to be located in The Living City Campus at Kortright. TRCA's bid was successful. As part of the efforts to transform the ERC, The Earth Rangers Foundation agreed to lease approximately 4,200 square feet of the ERC to the World Green Building Council, to support a Secretariat. Earth Rangers programming has grown to the point where their parking is no longer adequate and TRCA is in receipt of a request to increase the size of their parking lot. As a result, it is proposed that 2,949 square metres be added to their current leased area. In exchange, Earth Rangers is prepared to remove 3,907 square metres from the leased area as shown on the attached sketch. The parking lot will be enhanced with a ground source heat pump loop, four 10kw solar photovoltaic trackers and the surface will be permeable pavers. The design will minimize tree and earth removal. A tree relocation and replacement plan will be prepared to the satisfaction of TRCA. The Humber Watershed Alliance, at its meeting held on October 21, 2008, adopted resolution #G45/08 as follows supporting the proposed parking lot expansion: 1070

6 THAT the Humber Watershed Alliance members support the proposal by Mr. Schad to expand the parking facility at Earth Rangers, in a northerly direction, by 1,500 square metres in exchange for 4,500 square metres of TRCA land which will be removed from the existing lease agreement; THAT solar panels be installed in the parking lot to generate education opportunities and energy which will be used in the Earth Rangers facility; THAT permeable pavement be used in the parking lot as a preferred sustainable building practice; THAT replanting and landscaping be undertaken in all disturbed areas to the satisfaction of TRCA; AND FURTHER THAT the expansion of geothermal heating at the facility be endorsed to further reduce heating and cooling costs. FINANCIAL DETAILS Earth Rangers is responsible for all costs related to amending the leased area and for all the construction, planting compensation and maintenance costs related to the expanded parking lot. All terms and conditions of the 2001 lease, including rent, remain unchanged. Report prepared by: Ron Dewell, extension s: rdewell@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension s: rdewell@trca.on.ca Date: November 05, 2008 Attachments:

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8 RES.#B173/08 - Moved by: Seconded by: SOCCER FIELDS Bruce's Mill Conservation Area Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, CFN Request from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to extend the existing lease for soccer fields located within the Bruce s Mill Conservation Area, south of Stouffville Sideroad, east of Warden Avenue, Rouge River watershed, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York. Jack Heath Reenga Mathivanan THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has requested an additional extension to the lease for soccer fields within the Bruce s Mill Conservation Area, south of Stouffville Sideroad and east of Warden Avenue; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the lease with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for soccer fields at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area be extended until December 31, 2010; AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take whatever action is necessary to finalize the lease extension, including the obtaining of any approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #2/07, held on March 30, 2007, Resolution #A46/07 was approved as follows: THAT WHEREAS the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has requested an additional extension to the lease for soccer fields within the Bruce s Mill Conservation Area, south of Stouffville Sideroad and east of Warden Avenue; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the existing lease be extended for an additional 2 year period; AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to finalize the transaction, including the obtaining of any approvals and signing and execution of documents. In 2001, TRCA entered into a lease for a three year period with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for the use of a parcel of land in the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area for four mini-soccer fields. In 2003 the lease was extended for an additional 3 year period and in 2007 the lease was extended for an additional 2 years. 1073

9 The master plan for Bruce's Mill Conservation Area was initiated in 2004 and it is anticipated that it will be completed early this year. The soccer fields are located in an area that has been designated as a public use zone in the draft master plan. The public use management zone allows for recreational and educational uses, facilities or services and may accommodate low, moderate or high intensity public use. Through the Public Use and Recreation Plan component of the draft master plan, the site is further designated to be used as an active, nature-based recreation area. The intent is to use these open fields on the west side of the property for an active recreational use, such as a campground, equestrian facility, bike facility, etc.. No specific opportunity or use has yet been specified. Given that the eventual plan for this area is conversion to a larger, active use area, staff is recommending that the period of the extension be kept to a minimum. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville staff has requested an extension until December 31, A map showing the lands subject to this proposal is attached. FINANCIAL DETAILS The lease rate for 2008 was $6,300. Staff is proposing a lease rate of $6,500 for the first year of the extension and $6,700 for the second year. Report prepared by: Mike Fenning, extension s: mfenning@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Mike Fenning, extension 5223 or Ron Dewell, extension s: mfenning@trca.on.ca or rdewell@trca.on.ca Date: December 16, 2008 Attachments:

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11 RES.#B174/08 - Moved by: Seconded by: CITY OF BRAMPTON Request for a permanent easement for a stormwater management facility located south of Queen Street East and west of The Gore Road, in the Claireville Conservation Area, City of Brampton, Region of Peel, CFN Receipt of a request from the City of Brampton and Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. to provide a permanent easement for a stormwater management facility located south of Queen Street East and west of The Gore Road, in the Claireville Conservation Area, City of Brampton, Humber River watershed. Jack Heath Maja Prentice THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from the City of Brampton for a stormwater management facility which will assist Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. with their development in this vicinity; WHEREAS it is in the opinion of TRCA that it is in the best interests of TRCA in furthering its objectives, as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to cooperate with the City of Brampton and Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. in this instance; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing 6.03 acres (2.44 hectares), more or less, be granted to the City of Brampton for a stormwater management facility to facilitate the development of adjacent lands owned by Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc., said land being part of Lot 4, Concession 9, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The easement price is $1,203, which is to be paid by Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. to TRCA, plus all legal and survey costs incurred to complete the transaction; (b) In addition, Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. will provide the following restoration enhancements; (i) buffer planting along the west limit of the subdivision; (ii) tertiary wetland enhancement; and (iii) development and construction of an off-site wetland and restoration project; (c) All disturbed areas are to be restored to the satisfaction of TRCA as soon as possible after completion of construction; (d) Sediment control measures in a manner satisfactory to TRCA are to be practiced during construction; (e) Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. shall monitor the effectiveness of the facility for a two year period following construction; 1076

12 (f) The City of Brampton is to be responsible for all repairs and/or maintenance of the stormwater management facility which may be required in perpetuity and for indemnifying TRCA from any and all claims arising from the construction and payment of all taxes; (g) An archaeological investigation is to be conducted before any site disturbance with any mitigative measures required being carried out all at the expense of Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. to the satisfaction of TRCA; (h) Any additional considerations as deemed appropriate by TRCA staff or its solicitor. THAT said easement be subject to an Order in Council being issued in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27 as amended; AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take whatever action may be required to implement the easement agreement, including the obtaining of necessary approvals and the signing and execution of any documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND The proposed stormwater management facility will service lands owned by Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. located south of Queen Street East and west of The Gore Road, in the Claireville Conservation Area of the City of Brampton, Humber River watershed. In addition, an adjacent industrial subdivision which was developed prior to implementation of stormwater management best practices, will be connected and treated by the facility. In accordance with TRCA guidelines ''Use of Authority Owned Lands For Storm Water Management" approved at Authority Meeting #11/92, held on January 22, 1993, the proponent has demonstrated that the proposed location on TRCA-owned land is reasonable and all technical requirements of TRCA staff has been satisfied. A detailed design will be carried out prior to construction of the pond, and a permit will be required under Ontario Regulation 166/06. The Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. hosted a Community Information Session to explain the proposed application on June 7, 2005 and the City of Brampton held a public meeting on December 11, Also, the proposal was reviewed by at the Claireville Subcommittee on September 3, The Minutes of the subcommittee meeting were received by the Humber Watershed Alliance at Meeting #4/02, held on October 22, The subject land is part of a larger parcel acquired from the Favorite Construction Company Ltd. under the Claireville Dam & Reservoir Project on November 1st, Staff has carried out negotiations with representatives of the developer and respectfully submit that the compensation package relating to the 6.05 acres (2.44 hectares) easement, is fair and reasonable. 1077

13 The total compensation package includes $1,203, for purchase of the permanent easement and restoration enhancements estimated to cost $118,000. The enhancements will include: (i) buffer planting along the west limit of the subdivision; (ii) tertiary wetland enhancement; and (iii) development and construction of an off-site wetland and restoration project. It is proposed that Orchard Ridge (Brampton) G.P. Inc. carry out terms (i) and (ii) based on plans approved by TRCA and that item (iii) will be a cash payment to TRCA at the time the permit under O. Reg. 166/06 is issued. FINANCIAL DETAILS It is proposed that the compensation obtained from this easement be utilized for the purchase of priority properties under the 'Greenlands Acquisition Project for '. Report prepared by: Edlyn Wong, extension 5711, Mike Fenning, extension, 5223 Ron Dewell, extension s: ewong@trca.on.ca, mfenning@trca.on.ca, rdewell@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Ron Dewell, extension 5245, Mike Fenning, extension s: rdewell@trca.on.ca, mfenning@trca.on.ca Date: December 16, 2008 Attachments:

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15 RES.#B175/08 - Moved by: Seconded by: ADVERTISING VENDORS Preferred Vendor List Preferred vendor list for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's 2009 roster of preferred advertising vendors. Ron Moeser Reenga Mathivanan THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the roster of preferred advertising vendors for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) advertising requirements from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 be established; THAT the total cost of services contracted to the preferred advertising vendors not exceed $300,000, plus applicable taxes; AND FURTHER THAT staff conduct a review of the performance of the individual vendors to determine any changes to the roster and budget allocation in CARRIED BACKGROUND TRCA uses many advertising vendors for the promotion of activities and communication with key audiences. TRCA's criteria for selecting vendors includes the ability to reach target audiences effectively, price, reliability, quality of service and opportunities for value added promotion. The proposed roster of preferred advertising vendors consists of the following companies: Metroland Today's Parent Frugal Bride Today's Bride Wedding Essentials Astral Media (EZ Rock) Get out there communications NOW magazine Rogers Publishing St. Joseph Media The Globe and Mail GTA Perspectives Menu Palace METRO SPACING RENEW Trailer Life CAA Woodalls Campground Toronto Star Halls.com Toronto4kids.com Toronto.com Google 1080

16 These vendors provide advertising services to promote facilities, events, initiatives, public meetings and awareness of environmental issues. If it is determined that these vendors do not supply the best combination of reach, quality, service and price for a particular product, staff may use the purchasing policy to source vendors. FINANCIAL DETAILS The cost of services with this roster of vendors is not to exceed $300,000 plus applicable taxes and is identified in the respective 2009 Preliminary Operating budgets. Report prepared by: Adrienne Langston, extension s: alangston@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Rick Sikorski, extension s: rsikorski@trca.on.ca Date: December 09, 2008 SECTION II - ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION RES.#B176/08 - APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06 Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06, written permission from the Authority is required for: a) straightening, changing, diverting or interfering in any way with the existing channel of a river, creek, stream or watercourse, or for changing or interfering in any way with a wetland; b) development, if in the opinion of the authority, the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches or pollution or the conservation of land may be affected by the development. A permit may be refused through a Hearing Process, if in the opinion of the Authority, the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution or the conservation of land is affected. Moved by: Seconded by: Jack Heath Suzan Hall THAT permits be granted in accordance with Ontario Regulation 166/06 for the applications ( , with the exception of Roybridge Holdings Limited which was withdrawn), which are listed below. CARRIED 1081

17 CITY OF BRAMPTON BELL CANADA To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Queen Street East, West of Centre Street, in the City of Brampton, Etobicoke Creek Watershed as located on the property owned by Bell Canada. The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the installation of an underground utility corridor associated with a municipal Road Occupancy and Access Permit. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Plan 401, prepared by Plantec Consulting Engineers, dated March 10, 2008, Revision No. 3, revised on December 12, 2008, stamped received by TRCA Planning & Development staff on December 19, 2008; Plan 402, prepared by Plantec Consulting Engineers, dated March 10, 2008, Revision No. 3, revised on December 12, 2008, stamped received by TRCA Planning & Development staff on December 19, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The purpose of this application is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the installation of an underground utility corridor on Queen Street East, west of Centre Street, in the City of Brampton. The utility corridor will consist of the installation of conduit portions on both the east and west side of the Etobicoke Creek under an existing sidewalk and will utilize an existing utility corridor located on the Queen Street bridge in order to cross Etobicoke Creek. The installation of the utility corridor will be installed via directional drilling within an existing telecommunications manhole. As such, there are no ecology, geotechnical, hydrogeological, or flooding concerns with this application. Control of Flooding: The proposed works will utilize an existing telecommunication manhole for installation. As such, there will be no impacts to the storage and/or conveyance of flood waters. Pollution: Appropriate sediment and erosion controls will be installed and maintained on the subject property during all phases of construction. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: There are no geotechnical and/or slope stability concerns anticipated with this project. 1082

18 Conservation of Land: No significant vegetation will be removed as a result of construction. All disturbed areas will be restored with a native, non-invasive seed mix in accordance with TRCA's guidelines. Plantings As no vegetation is to be removed by the proposed works, plantings are not required. Policy Guidelines: This proposal is in conformity with Section Infrastructure and Servicing - of the Authority's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Plan (VSCMP). CFN: Application #: 598/08/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: January 7, WOOD-HAVEN HOMES INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 118, Plan 43M-1778, (26 Scotchmere Crescent), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Wood-Haven Homes Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake works in a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a square metre (2,950 sq. ft.) single family dwelling associated with a minor variance application and building permit. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Sheet No. 118, Siting and Grading Plan, prepared by Hunt Design Associates Inc., dated September 5, 2008, stamped received by TRCA Planning& Development staff on December 12, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The purpose is to undertake works in a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a square metre (2,950 sq. ft.) single family dwelling located at 26 Scotchmere Crescent, in the City of Brampton. The subject property is located within an approved residential subdivision (Plan 43M Riverstone Phase II) for which a TRCA permit was previously issued (Permit #C06-625). This previous permit was for the subdivision grading and infrastructure works only and not for the construction of the dwelling associated with this application. The implementing Zoning By-law for the subject property requires a 7.5 metre (24.61 ft.) structural setback for all buildings and structures adjacent to the buffer block and valleylands to the rear of the subject property. As requested 1083

19 through an associated Minor Variance Application (City File #A08-207), a 7.0 metre (22.96 ft.) setback is proposed to the adjacent buffer block at the rear of the subject property. Though the 0.5 metre setback is considered by TRCA staff to be minor in nature in this instance, a new permit is required as the requested setback differs from the agreed setback outlined in both the previous permit and the implementing Zoning By-law. There are no geotechnical, ecology, or flooding concerns associated with this application. This application is considered to be one of three separate applications currently on the January 16, 2009 TRCA Executive Committee agenda (i.e., CFN and CFN 41770). Control of Flooding: TRCA staff has confirmed that the proposed works are located outside of the Regional Storm Floodplain. As such, no impacts to the storage and/or conveyance of flood waters are anticipated. Pollution: Appropriate erosion and sediment controls (i.e., silt fence) have been proposed with this application, and will be maintained throughout all phases of construction. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: No geotechnical concerns are anticipated with this proposal. Conservation of Land: No significant vegetation will be removed as a result of construction. There are no fisheries related concerns associated with this project. Plantings As no significant vegetation is being removed, enhancement plantings are not required. Policy Guidelines: This proposal is in conformity with Section New Urban Development - of the Authority's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Plan (VSCMP). CFN: Application #: 1004/08/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: January 7, WOOD-HAVEN HOMES INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 171, Plan 43M-1778, (56 Riverglen Street), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Wood-Haven Homes Incorporated. 1084

20 The purpose is to undertake works in a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a square metre (4,102 sq. ft.) single family dwelling associated with a minor variance application and building permit. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Sheet No. 171, Siting and Grading Plan, prepared by Hunt Design Associates Inc., dated September 5, 2008, stamped received by TRCA Planning& Development staff on December 12, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The purpose is to undertake works in a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a square metre (4,102 sq. ft.) single family dwelling located at 56 Riverglen Street, in the City of Brampton. The subject property is located within an approved Plan of Subdivision (Plan 43M-1778 Riverstone Phase II) for which a TRCA permit was previously issued (Permit #C06-625). The previous permit was associated with the subdivision grading and infrastructure works and did not include the construction of the proposed dwelling associated with this application. The implementing Zoning By-law for the subject property requires a 7.5 (24.61 ft.) metre structural setback for all buildings and structures adjacent to the buffer block and valleylands to the rear of the subject property. As requested through an associated Minor Variance Application (City File #A08-208), a 7.0 (22.96 ft.) metre setback is proposed to the adjacent buffer block at the rear of the property. Though the 0.5 metre setback is considered by staff to be minor in nature in this instance, a new permit is required as the requested setback differs from the agreed setback outlined in both the previous permit and the implementing Zoning By-law. There are no geotechnical, ecology, or flooding concerns associated with this application. This application is considered to be one of three separate applications currently on the January 16, 2009 TRCA Executive Committee agenda (i.e., CFN and CFN 41768). Control of Flooding: TRCA staff has confirmed that the proposed works are located outside of the Regional Storm Floodplain. As such, no impacts to the storage and/or conveyance of flood waters are anticipated. Pollution: Appropriate erosion and sediment controls (i.e., silt fence) have been proposed with this application, and will be maintained throughout all phases of construction. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: No geotechnical concerns are anticipated with this proposal. 1085

21 Conservation of Land: No significant vegetation will be removed as a result of construction. Plantings As no vegetation is to be removed by the proposed works, plantings are not required. Policy Guidelines: This proposal is in conformity with Section New Urban Development - of the Authority's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Plan (VSCMP). CFN: Application #: 1005/08/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: January 7, WOOD-HAVEN HOMES INC. To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 117, Plan 43M-1778, (28 Scotchmere Crescent (Lot #117, R.P. 43M-1778)), in the City of Brampton, Humber River Watershed as located on the property owned by Wood-Haven Homes Incorporated. The purpose is to undertake works in a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a square metre (3,044 sq. ft.) single family dwelling associated with a minor variance application and building permit. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Sheet No. 117, Siting and Grading Plan, prepared by Hunt Design Associates Inc., dated September 5, 2008, stamped received by TRCA Planning& Development staff on December 12, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The purpose is to undertake works in a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a square metre (3, 044 sq. ft.) single family dwelling located at 28 Scotchmere Crescent, in the City of Brampton. The subject property is located within an approved Plan of Subdivision (Plan 43M-1778 Riverstone Phase II) for which a TRCA permit was previously issued (Permit #C06-625). The previous permit was associated with the subdivision grading and infrastructure works and did not include the construction of the proposed dwelling associated with this application. The implementing Zoning By-law for the subject property requires a 7.5 (24.61 ft.) metre structural setback for all buildings and structures adjacent to the buffer block and valleylands to the rear of the subject property. As requested through an associated Minor Variance Application, a 7.0 (22.96 ft.) metre setback is proposed to the adjacent buffer block at the rear of the property. Though the 0.5 metre 1086

22 setback is considered by staff to be minor in nature in this instance, a permit is required as the requested setback differs from the agreed setback outlined in both the previous permit and the implementing Zoning By-law. There are no geotechnical, ecology, or flooding concerns associated with this application. This application is 1 of 3 similar applications (i.e., CFN and CFN 41768). Control of Flooding: TRCA staff has confirmed that the proposed works are located outside of the Regional Storm Floodplain. As such, no impacts to the storage and/or conveyance of flood waters are anticipated. Pollution: Appropriate erosion and sediment controls (i.e., silt fence) have been proposed with this application, and will be maintained throughout all phases of construction. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: No geotechnical concerns are anticipated with this proposal. Conservation of Land: No significant vegetation will be removed as a result of construction. There are no fisheries related concerns associated with this project. Plantings As no significant vegetation is being removed, enhancement plantings are not required. Policy Guidelines: This proposal is in conformity with Section New Urban Development - of the Authority's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Plan (VSCMP). CFN: Application #: 1006/08/BRAM Report Prepared by: Jason Wagler, extension 5743 For information contact: Quentin Hanchard, extension 5324 Date: January 7, 2009 CITY OF TORONTO (ETOBICOKE YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA) RIDGEVALLEY CRESCENT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 13, Plan 3515, (30 Ridgevalley Crescent), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey single family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. 1087

23 The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Drawing No. A1.2, Site Plan, Landscape Calculations and Servicing Plan, prepared by Richard Wengle Architect Inc., dated November 10, 2008, received on December 4, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The purpose of this application is to develop within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey single family detached dwelling. The existing dwelling is to be demolished. The subject site is located east of Islington Avenue and south of Eglinton Avenue West backing onto St. George's Golf and Country Club in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). Control of Flooding: The subject site is not located within a regional storm flood plain and the proposal will have no impact on the storage and/or conveyance of floodwaters. Pollution: A temporary sediment control fence will be installed to prevent construction debris from entering the ravine corridor. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: A geotechnical slope stability report has been reviewed and approved by TRCA geotechnical engineering staff and the proposal will be constructed in accordance with the recommendations of this report. Conservation of Land: The proposed works are located no further than the existing limit of development. TRCA staff are satisfied that there will be no geotechnical/slope stability issues associated with the completed works. There are no other significant natural features on, or adjacent to, the site that would be negatively impacted by the project. Plantings Native plantings will be provided as per Urban Forestry Protection Services Guidelines. Recommendations pertaining to tree protection and maintenance during construction will be implemented. Policy Guidelines: This proposal is consistent with Section (D) - Development Guidelines for Replacement Structures within Non-Established/Highly Urbanized Areas of the TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. 1088

24 CFN: Application #: 991/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5284 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: January 7, MOUNTAIN ASH COURT To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure on Lot 132, Plan M-944, (5 Mountain Ash Court), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Etobicoke Creek Watershed. The purpose is to facilitate the construction of a second storey addition and covered porch to the existing single family detached dwelling. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Drawing unnumbered, Proposed Site Plan, prepared by Lorne Rose Architect, dated September 6, 2008, received on October 7, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The purpose of this application is to develop within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Etobicoke Creek Watershed in order to facilitate the construction of a second storey addition and covered porch to the existing single family detached dwelling. The subject site is located west of The West Mall and south of Bloor Street West backing onto Markland Wood Country Club and Etobicoke Creek in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). Control of Flooding: The subject site is not located within a regional storm flood plain and the proposal will have no impact on the storage and/or conveyance of floodwaters. Pollution: A temporary sediment control fence will be installed to prevent construction debris from entering the watercourse. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: There are no geotechnical concerns associated with this application. 1089

25 Conservation of Land: The proposed works are located no further than the existing limit of development. As the watercourse will not be impacted by the proposal, no fisheries concerns will result. There are no other significant natural features on, or adjacent to, the site that may be negatively impacted by the project. Plantings Native plantings will be provided as per Urban Forestry Protection Services Guidelines. Recommendations pertaining to tree protection and maintenance during construction will be implemented. Policy Guidelines: This proposal is consistent with Section (B), Development Guidelines for Minor Additions within Non-Established/Highly Urbanized Areas, of the TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. CFN: Application #: 857/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5284 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: January 7, HILLDALE ROAD To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Part Lot 6, 7, Plan 1982, (68 Hilldale Road), in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area), Humber River Watershed. The purpose is to acknowledge works that have taken place within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed without the benefit of a municipal or TRCA permit. The works involved the construction of a two-storey addition to the rear of the existing two-storey single family detached dwelling. The proposed addition was constructed over top of the existing concrete slab verandah. A penalty fee (additional 25% of the current fee) has been received for the subject works. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Drawing No. A-1, Site Plan, prepared by Epic Designs Inc., dated June 28, 2008, revised December 4, 2008, received on December 8, 2008; Drawing No. A-5, West Elevation, prepared by Epic Designs Inc., dated June 18, 2008, revised December 4, 2008, received on December 8, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: 1090

26 Proposal: The purpose of this application is to acknowledge works that have taken place within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Humber River Watershed without the benefit of a municipal or TRCA permit. The works involved the construction of a two-storey addition to the rear of the existing two-storey single family detached dwelling. The proposed addition was constructed over top of the existing concrete slab verandah. A penalty fee (additional 25% of the current fee) has been received for the subject works. The subject site is located within the Rockcliffe Park: Black Creek Special Policy Area, north of St. Clair Avenue West and east of Weston Road in the City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area). Control of Flooding: The subject property is located within the Regional Storm Floodplain of the Humber River Watershed. The new addition has been flood proofed to the 350-year flood elevation and is consistent with the minimum requirements of Special Policy Areas. TRCA staff have determined that proposed addition is not expected to impact on the storage and/or conveyance of flood waters. Pollution: A sediment control fence was maintained during construction to prevent construction debris from entering the watercourse. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: There are no geotechnical concerns associated with this application. Conservation of Land: No significant vegetation will be removed as a result of construction. Plantings No plantings are required as part of this project. Policy Guidelines: This proposal is consistent with Section (B) - Development Guidelines for Development/Redevelopment within Designated Two-Zone Areas or Special Policy Areas of the TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. CFN: Application #: 774/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Nicole Moxley, extension 5284 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: January 7,

27 CITY OF TORONTO (NORTH YORK COMMUNITY COUNCIL AREA) ALDERBROOK DRIVE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Lot 19, Plan 5455, (24 Alderbrook Drive), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement dwelling with a walk-out basement. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Unnumbered Drawing, Proposed Site Plan, prepared by Lorne Rose Architect, dated September 29, 2008, received October 7, 2008, red-line revised by TRCA staff January 6, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The applicant proposed to demolish an existing two-storey dwelling and construct a replacement two-storey dwelling with a walk-out basement on roughly the same footprint. The property is located across the street from the Wilket Creek Ravine, west of Leslie Street and North of Lawrence Avenue East, and slopes very mildly towards the street. Control of Flooding: The proposed works are not within a Regional Storm floodplain, and therefore will not impact the storage or conveyance of flood flows. Pollution: A silt fence will be secured around all construction areas to prevent the migration of construction-generated sediment into the watercourse, as per the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area Conservation Authorities' Erosion and Sediment Control Guideline for Urban Construction, Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. Erosion: There are no geotechnical/slope stability issues with the proposed works. Conservation of Land: No significant vegetation will be affected by the proposed works. Plantings No plantings are required. 1092

28 Policy Guidelines: This proposal is consistent with Section D) - Replacement Structures - of the TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. CFN: Application #: 863/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Leah Weller, extension 5250 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: January 6, THE BRIDLE PATH To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure, change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units and temporarily or permanently place, dump or remove any material, originating on the site or elsewhere on Lot 9, Plan 5320, (42 The Bridle Path), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling, and reconfigure an existing in-ground pool with a pool house and associated patio space. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Drawing No. L1 Landscape Plan, prepared by NAK Design Group, dated October 3, 2007, revised December 1, 2008, received December 3, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The applicant proposes to construct a replacement dwelling and pool house, and to reconfigure an existing in-ground pool, on a terraced property backing on to the Wilket Creek Ravine. The property is located north of Lawrence Avenue East, and east of Bayview Avenue. The proposed works do not extend beyond the existing limit of development. Control of Flooding: The proposed works are not located within a Regional Storm flood plain, and therefore will not impact the storage or conveyance of flood waters. Pollution: A sediment fence will be installed and maintained throughout construction activities. Dynamic Beaches: Not applicable. 1093

29 Erosion: There are no geotechnical/slope stability concerns with the proposed works. Conservation of Land: No significant vegetation will be removed as a result of the proposed works. Plantings No plantings are required. Policy Guidelines: The proposed works are consistent with Section D) - Replacement Structures - of the TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. CFN: Application #: 697/08/TOR Report Prepared by: Leah Weller, extension 5250 For information contact: Steve Heuchert, extension 5311 Date: January 7, STRATHGOWAN AVENUE To construct, reconstruct, erect or place a building or structure and change a building or structure so that it alters its use or potential use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units on Part Lot , 128, Plan 511E, (174 Strathgowan Avenue), in the City of Toronto (North York Community Council Area), Don River Watershed. The purpose is to construct a replacement dwelling on similar footprint to the existing dwelling. The permit will be issued for the period of January 16, 2009 to January 15, 2011 in accordance with the following documents and plans which form part of this permit: Drawing No. SKA 0.1 Site Plan, prepared by form architecture & design inc., dated February 2008, received November 7, RATIONALE The application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information: Proposal: The proposed replacement dwelling is located across the street from the Burke Brook ravine. The property slopes gently towards the street, and is in a manicured condition. Control of Flooding: The proposed works are not located within a Regional Storm flood plain and will therefore not impact the storage or conveyance of flood waters. Pollution: The proposed works are located a minimum of 58 metres from the watercourse, and are separated by woodland vegetation and Strathgowan Avenue. Given this, it is expected that the proposed works will not have an impact on the watercourse. 1094