quote:

'Dear Residents, On Monday, January 26, the new owners of Future Bakery and the Labyrinth Lounge, in cooperation with the Harbord Village Residents' Association (HVRA) and Councillor Vaughan, will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the establishments' patios. The new owners would like an opportunity to meet with the community to listen to concerns about the patios and brainstorm strategies to mitigate noise. Date: Monday, January 26, 2009 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: The Walmer Centre, 188 Lowther Ave In order to use the patios, the new owners of Future Bakery and the Labyrinth lounge must apply for a transfer of the patio licences. In the fall, the owners applied for a patio licence for the Labyrinth Lounge, and Councillor Vaughan objected to the transfer. As a result, City staff denied the application and notified the applicant. Once the Councillor refuses an application, it is up to the applicant to file an appeal with the City. Once an appeal is filed, Toronto and East York Community Council (TEYCC) considers the request at a public meeting and will decide whether or not to approve the patio. Councillor Vaughan is aware of the local neighbours' ongoing concerns about the operation of this patio and the concentration of activity at Brunswick and Bloor. We have been clear with the applicant that the Councillor will not support his application until the local neighbours are satisfied. Documented feedback from the community will be necessary when and if an appeal is presented to TEYCC. This information is also important for coming to a common understanding with the business owner/applicant. Those who are unable to attend the meeting on January 26 are invited to send their comments to our office at [email protected]'

Kind of late for the public meeting for those that live in the area.

I really hope this isn't true. Future's is one of my favourite places to hang out in Toronto.

We can once again applaud the chief of the fun & noise police Adam Vaughan for this.