KPRI Results

The following is a sample of the results that KPRI has achieved  representing the interests of  residents in the Kingsway-Sunnylea Community.

 
 

Development

  • KPRI member Dejan Bojic was successful at challenging a neighbour's attempt to apply for construction variances at the Committee of Adjustments.  Utilizing information provided by KPRI and other online resources,  Mr. Bojic crafted a comprehensive presentation that won the day.  Details can be found in the Current Topics section of this website by tapping here.

  • The containment of the 6 storey building at Montgomery and Bloor was influenced by the Ratepayers and also by a smaller local residents association (The Thompson Orchard Community Association) who persuaded the developer that if he rezoned the houses acquired behind the site into the larger parcel, he would face a guaranteed trip to the ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD and a fierce fight.  As a result, a rear garden was installed instead, and the building was moved back from Bloor Street and graced with the double avenue of trees, so greatly admired today. 

  • On Bloor St. in The Kingsway district, Urban Design Guidelines were developed after KPRI, with community support, filed an application to the OMB restricting the height of  local development.   A  Bloor Street bylaw was incorporated into Toronto's official plan that caps building height at 6 stories along Bloor St. with 45 degree angular plane in the back to protect abutting residential properties.  These initiatives resulted in The Bloor Kingsway Avenue Study, which can be viewed by clicking here.

  • Lobbied for 'Heritage  Designation' for Kingsway Park area. Although supported by a majority of residents and staff, Heritage Designation was struck down by Council.

  • MPP Donna Cansfield for Etobicoke Centre presented KPRI President Fiona Campbell and former President Mary Campbell (no relation) with the Community Recognition Award 2009 for their many contributions of time and effort to our Kingsway-Sunnylea area.

  • Challenged numerous unreasonable Variance Requests in the Kingsway and Sunnylea areas at the Committee of Adjustments level, creating important precedents for containing the spread of 'Monster Home' development.

  • Supported local residents opposed to the installation by some homeowners of tall fences on City owned right of way. City staff have recently upheld existing City bylaws pertaining to the building of tall fences (of a closed board variety over 3 meters) on the City owned right of way.

  • Supported amendments to the Fence Bylaw on maximum height requirements for fences located in front yards on single residential properties.

  • Made recommendations to Planning staff re new Bloor Street Rooftop Patio Bylaw.

  • Participated in the DUNDAS STREET AVENUE STUDY.

  • Organized the successful ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING during the municipal election.

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Roads

  • Successfully challenged City plans to widen Royal York Road from Mimico Creek to Dundas St.

  • Prince Edward Drive North and South were narrowed for calming traffic, protecting trees and property values. Successfully challenged City plans to widen this tree lined road.

  • Working with Councillor to significantly REDESIGN the expressway-like condition of Royal York Rd. at the DUNDAS OVERPASS.

  • Supported residents on Parklawn Road south of Berry Rd. with recommendation for Treed Center Median to add beauty. It was rejected by City staff and Councillor for the upcoming reconstruction.

 

 

Traffic

  • Helped lobby to bring TRAFFIC CALMING to Etobicoke.

  • Achieved 40 KM designation for local side streets in Sunnylea to help calm traffic and improve safety on unique Sunnylea roadways shared by vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.

  • Successfully worked with Councillor, the plaza owner and Central Park Lodges to install traffic lights.at Bruno's Plaza on Dundas Street

  • Successfully challenged plans to move pedestrian traffic lights at Grenview and Bloor.

  • Successfully challenged plans to install traffic lights at Kingsgrove Boulevard. and Royal York Road. and to remove the concrete island at Usher Avenue.