Absurd Committee of Adjustment Application — 33 Randolp Road in Leaside

According to results of a recent survey in the Leaside neighbourhood, this particular application for 15 so called ‘Minor Variances” are not minor at all.

In fact, the proposition has been unanimously commented as EGREGIOUS and downright Absurd as the proposed build has also been determined as Safety Hazards.

Information

• Application Number: 24115069NNY15MV
• File Number: A0079/24NY

Description: To construct a new 2 storey detached dwelling and a Garden Suite, in the rear yard.

Here is the plan, not only the build is from border to border with almost Zero Setback the proposition seeks to destroy all existing including many matured trees (and an Award Winning Garden), it’s also  potentially posing Life Risks to the general public as it’s determined not complaint to Building Code/Fire Code, as well as Sightline Obstruction as the proposed garages are located right next to Crosswalk (pedestrian crossing)!

And this is the Garden Suite, which is a “Motel with Swimming Pool” by definition:-

Dictionary

mo·tel /mōˈtel/

noun

1. a roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in a low building with parking directly outside.

How did such a egregious proposition even get passed the City Planning/Building, the residents are flabbergasted and furious, to say the least.

Below is commentary from the Leaside Residents Association:

Leaside Residents Association Inc.

1601 Bayview Avenue P.O. Box 43582, Toronto, Ontario M4G 3B0

The Committee of Adjustment

North York Civic Centre 5100 Yonge Street
North York, ON
M2N 5V7

Re: 33 Randolph Rd.
      File No.A079/24/NY

Attn: Mr. Sai-Man Lam,
         Manager & Deputy Secretary Treasurer, North District Panel

Dear Sai-Man Lam,

The Leaside Residents Association (LRA) provides this correspondence to express our strong opposition to the above captioned application for the following reasons:

1. The number of variances is excessive. The cumulative effect of ten variances for the new dwelling and five variances for the new garden sweet is not minor.
2. The magnitude of the variances related to massing, (FSI, lot coverage), is excessive. This is the second garden suite in Leaside and if approved with variances to angular plane and side yard set backs will be precedent setting.

The variances requested are shown in the table below.

(See embed hereafter)

In closing, the number of proposed variances is too great. The size of the proposed dwelling and the garden suite is too big for the lot. This proposal is not in keeping with the intent of the existing zoning by-laws or the Official Plan and does not meet the four tests for approval of minor variances.
The LRA appreciates your consideration of our comments and requests that the application for variances be denied.

Yours truly,

Agnes Vermes
Director on behalf of
Carol Burtin Fripp and Geoff Kettel, Co-Presidents, LRA

cc. Councillor Jaye Robinson
     Emily Greco

A hearing is scheduled as below:-

Date: Apr 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual Hearing / Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, M2N 5V7

Let’s hope the City of Toronto will do the right thing this time around, but don’t hold your breath.

Meanwhile, explore come comments from concern citizens HERE — More Letters of Objection to Egregious Proposed Build at 33 Randaolph