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April 2012 Newsletter Editor: Judi Codd 416-225-5162
Email [email protected]
ATTENTION ALL BAYVIEW VILLAGE RESIDENTS
YOUR ATTENDANCE IS NEEDED AT
THE DEVELOPER’S PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF 1200, 1210 AND 1220 SHEPPARD AVE EAST
THIS REDEVELOPMENT WILL HAVE AN
EXTREMELY NEGATIVE EFFECT ON OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
WHEN: Wednesday , April 18, 2012 7 pm to 9 pm WHERE: Bayview Middle School (25 Bunty Lane)
Amexon, the developer, proposes to demolish the building (1200 Sheppard Ave. E.) closest to Sheppard and replace it with a mixed-use development with 2,098 units in six additional residential buildings on three separate podium bases. The podium bases will be 8-9 stories high, the six new towers will range from 27 to 43 stories in height. Both 1210 and 1220 Sheppard Ave. E. buildings will be renovated. Your Bayview Village Association (BVA) has received briefings on this proposed development from the City of Toronto’s planning department and from the developer. The developer will present their plan at the April 18 meeting. Your BVA believes this proposal is so seriously flawed, and excessively contravenes City development rules, that it is essential Village residents attend this meeting and articulate their concerns both at the meeting and in follow up letters to the planning department ([email protected]).
Our major concerns about this project are: • Density (4.1 FSI according to developer, but actually 5+ when correctly calculated). This is more than
double the 2.5 FSI in the City of Toronto Sheppard Subway Corridor Plan for this site. • Tower heights and density significantly exceeds anything comparable along north side of Sheppard Ave. E. • The tower heights will significantly decrease amount of sunlight on some Village homes • Vehicle congestion and pedestrian safety will be adversely affected. • The East Don ravine will be threatened environmentally. • The development is on the site of a former garbage dump and lumberyard.
YOU CAN POSITIVELY INFLUENCE THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. Attending April 18 and voice your concerns Send emails stating your concerns and objections to 1200 Sheppard Ave E. redevelopment to: City Planner: [email protected] Councillor Shiner: [email protected]
www.bayviewvillage.org
' It's better in Bayview Village '
Bayview Village Association
Newsletter SPECIAL EDITION
Bayview Village Spring Clean Up Sat. April 21, 2012 - 10:00 am to 1 pm Meet us at the Forest Grove ravine entrance (near church) at 10am for our annual community Spring Clean Up. Please bring your own gardening gloves (or heavy duty gloves) we will have garbage bags.
We can sign volunteer-service hours sheets for highschool students.
For details: Contact Simin Molookzadeh at: [email protected] or 416-730-0927 Friends and family welcome!
Doug’s Notes BAYVIEW VILLAGE'S NIGHTMARE continues Folks, we have been keeping you updated on the long list of development that is coming our way. Your Bayview Village Association needs you to get involved now. We may not be able to stop what’s coming but we can work together to have the city follow existing plans and regulations, and to respect existing communities. Together we can work to influence the shape of our future community. • Be at the developer’s presentation regarding 1200 Sheppard Ave E.: Bayview M.S. on
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 7 to 9 pm • Send emails to: Councillor David Shiner: [email protected] City Planner: [email protected] • Attend our BVA Social on Friday, April 27 7:30 pm at Forest Grove United Church. Where we will
update you on local development and more action to be taken.
Doug DOUG STEPHENS President – BVA [email protected]
DESSERT & COFFEE SOCIAL Join us for another Bayview Village dessert and coffee event on Friday, April 27 7:30 pm in the Hearth Room at Forest Grove United Church. A fun opportunity to meet your neighbours, learn more about our community, talk about local issues, and have a good time. WE ARE GOING TO USE THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO UPDATE YOU ABOUT DEVELOPMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY – Please stop by and join us!!
BAYVIEW VILLAGE MAH JONGG CLUB The BVA Mahjong Group: Call Jane Robertson 416-226-1390 or [email protected] for details. Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and is terrific to way to keep work on your analyst skills.
BAYVIEW VILLAGE BOOK CLUB – Mon, April 23 at 8 pm At 37 Heathview Ave. We will be discussing Bride of New France by Suzanne Desrochers. The book is a historical fiction about French women in the 1600s who were sent by the French King to New France (Quebec) to promote the increase in population there. The protagonist, Laure, is one of those women; she goes through various ordeals and suffering. For more details contact Jane Robertson 416-226-1390 or [email protected]
PERENNIAL SWAP: SATURDAY, MAY 12 10AM TO 12NOON Too many ferns in your garden? Is your Hosta in serious need of thinning?
Then come to our 4th annual Perennial Swap in the Bayview Middle School parking lot (thanks again to the school for their support).
What is a Perennial Swap?: It is for anyone interested in swapping their bright and beautiful perennials for another. It is a chance to divide a favourite plant that has grown too large – or hand-off one you have tired of and willing to share with others. Remember you can take home as many perennials as you bring. Or come to the Toonie Table where Perennials are just $2 each.
So bring your ‘old perennials’ or $2 and find something new. It is helpful to bring along a box to help carry home what you swap. If you
can label what you bring (or dig up) that would be wonderful and also please note whether it will grow in sun or shade or both.
For details contact Mary at 416-229-0094 email: [email protected]
FROM MARY’S GARDEN Busy time for your BVA Garden Committee. We have both the Perennial Swap coming up on May 12 and then the BVA Garden Tour. The Bayview Village planters are also on our agenda. If you would like to get involved or have your garden be on our tour please contact Mary at 416-229-0094 email: [email protected]
Mark your calendars: 4th Annual Perennial Swap Saturday, May 14 7th Annual BVA Garden Tour is Sunday, June 24.
GARDEN CLEANUP Just to remind you that Leaf and yard waste collection is picked up every other week, on garbage collection day, from mid-March into December.
Tree limbs, trunks and stumps This type of waste is not collected or accepted at City's Drop-off Depots if the diameter of the wood exceeds 7.5 cm (3 inches).
EARTH HOUR WALK SUCCESS We had a Great turnout for the 2nd Annual BVA Earth Hour Walk on March 31. Almost 70 people joined this year’s walk enjoying each other’s company, clear skies and hot chocolate. BVA’s own resident Astronomer-Educator Cathy McWatters kept our focus on the night sky during the walk and helped us find planets and stars. Gord McWatters brought along a very large telescope that was available both before and after the walk – Both of these keen observers worked hard to make our night under the stars very special. We are already thinking of another event on a warmer night in order to share our love of astronomy.
Look Up - Look Way Up!! Cathy (on the rock) pointing out key markers in the night sky
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – BY RON CHOI Toronto Police have asked us to update you on the increase in the area in: Distraction Thefts. In one incident a victim was getting into her car after visiting a bank, when a man approached her and told she had dropped some cash. When the victim looked
down, she saw some American paper money blowing around her feet. She bent down to pick it up and the man left the scene. The victim got into her car to drive away, and discovered that her purse had been stolen. (taken while she picked up the American money) In this type of incident, there are usually 2 culprits, while one distracts the victim with a ploy as in this example, a second culprit steals a purse or wallet from the victim’s car. There are many variations on this scam, including letting air out of the tires on a victim’s car, and then distracting the victim while starting to help change the flat tire (while an accomplice steals a purse or wallet). These often happen after victims have come from the bank. Be alert – be on guard!
BAYVIEW VILLAGE 1961 MY HOW WE’VE GROWN! The pictures here are from Doug Webster. They show the building of Forest Grove church. Of particular interest in the first two pictures is the lack of trees
in– even the slope down to the ravine was bare –
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR HISTORY? Then you will want to read: Bayview Village: Our History In Print: From Farmland to One of Canada’s Most Picturesque Communities. Enjoy the written history of Bayview Village and surrounding area from the earliest settlers to modern day times. Over 120 pages, with many pictures ,the book is available for just $20 (tax included). To order your copy contact: Bayview Village Association c/o Doug Webster, 7 Sutcliffe Drive, Toronto, ON M2K 2A5 or Call: 416-221-5870
Check our website at: www.BayviewVillage.org
Foundation in - basement walls under construction
Sign for Forest Grove church construction. Note the mention of Elkhorn School.
Services were held at the school every Sunday until construction was complete.
Walls up, roof on, no windows.
SPECIAL EDITION See front page
