RIOCAN

RIOCAN Decision July 4, 2007 (RIOCAN)

Please see the attached file further details.

Confidential Information & Recommendations (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Notice of Motion - Traffic Report for RioCan Project (RIOCAN)

On Tuesday May 1st, Community Council approved a Motion moved by Councillor Stintz to ask Transportation staff to prepare a report for the May 29th Community Council regarding traffic attenuation measures that were agreed to by ... (more) RioCan and the Ratepayer Associations. Please open the link below for a copy of the Notice of Motion.
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Notice of Motion - May 1 (PDF, 697 KB)

Ontario Municipal Board Update - RIOCAN - April 13, 2007 (RIOCAN)

At its meeting held on February 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2007, City Council considered a report from the City Solicitor dated January 25, 2007, regarding an upcoming OMB prehearing. The directions given by Council included one which, in ... (more) accordance with normal practice, remained confidential as it authorised the City Solicitor to negotiate a settlement. The City Solicitor has now determined that Riocan has modified the proposed development in accordance with that direction and has therefore negotiated Minutes of Settlement with Riocan that will be presented to the OMB upon the commencement of the hearing on April 16, 2007.
Please open the attached Briefing Note and Minutes of Settlement for more information.
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OMB Update April (PDF, 2.6 MB)
Minutes of Settlement (PDF, 1.1 MB)

UPDATE - RIOCAN development application at the OMB (RIOCAN)

On October 10th, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) held a pre-hearing to review the relevant issues pertaining to the RIOCAN development application on Avenue Rd. As a result of this meeting, a number of dates have been scheduled ... (more) in order for the OMB to make a decision.

- a three week OMB hearing has been scheduled, starting on Monday April 16, 2007, through Friday May 4, 2007, including.

- An evening meeting will be held on the evening of Wednesday April 25/07 starting at 7:00 pm (In this regard the OMB has directed that members of the public who wish to attend this evening session must, in advance of the hearing, provide me with a statement outlining their issues, opinions and the reasons for those opinions - they can be mailed to Mr. Stephen Bradley at Metro Hall, Legal Services Division, 26th floor, 55 John Street, Toronto M5V 3C6);

- There will also be a further prehearing before the OMB on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the OMB offices at 655 Bay Street 16th floor.

* This schedule will provide the City Solicitor with sufficient time to defend the community against this application.

We will keep this website updated with the latest information on this important community issue.
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City Council opposes RIOCAN development application on Avenue Road - Sept 27 (RIOCAN)

After a full morning session debate about the RIOCAN development application on Avenue Road, City Council overwhelmingly supported Community Council’s recommendation to oppose the application (attach). The City Solicitor and an ... (more) outside planner will now be attending the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to defend the community against this application.

There will be a preliminary hearing at the OMB on October 10th. Please open the following website link for details: http://www.omb.gov.on.ca/ea-cgi/dtchttp.dll?OMB_ESTATUS_CASE_DETAIL:CASE_NO=PL060411&lang=eng

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the residents who took the time to express their opinion about the application and those who attended the meeting. I would also like to acknowledge the Resident Association members from BPRO, NARRA, Old Orchard Grove and SARA who dedicated so much of their time to assist us in this effort.

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City Council Vote - RIOCAN (PDF, 261 KB)

RIOCAN Development Application - Update (RIOCAN)

On Friday May 19th, RIOCAN appealed their residential application for 1717 Avenue Road to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). City planning staff were working on a report to be tabled and debated at Community Council which would ... (more) have provided a democratic forum for deputations and comment from you and your neighbours, however the appeal to the OMB will minimize the community's input.
I will be meeting with City planning staff later this week to discuss next steps. We have no further information at this time. We will update our website regularly with the latest news on this issue.
OMB hearings usually take place approximately 3 to 4 months after the appeal date, so we are expecting a battle in the Fall.



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RIOCAN Development Application Meeting - Feb 15 (RIOCAN)

On Feb 15th, over 300 local residents attended a public meeting held by Councillor Stintz to discuss the resubmitted application from RIOCAN for their site located at 1717 Avenue Road. An overwhelming majority of residents have ... (more) voiced their opposition to this proposal and Councillor Stintz will be opposing this application when it is debated at a Community Council meeting in the Spring. (date has not been confirmed)
Attached is the Briefing Note and the powerpoint presentation that was provided at the meeting.
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Briefing Note (PDF, 751 KB)
Powerpoint Presentation (Unknown document type, 2.3 MB)