There is a proposal to bring an electronic monster sign to Eglinton Ave. near the rail overpass east of Leslie Street. The variance request suggests the sign would be three times the size (more than 60 metres across) over what might normally be allowed there. Just who is asking for this is unclear at the moment though it should not be. The request apparently asks for a location within the rail corridor so it may be the railway.
IS METROLINX BEHIND IT?
Notes taken at a 2012 meeting about such a sign on York Mills says the presentation was led by Allvision Canada on behalf of Metrolinx, who, souces said, now own the CN corridor land in the GTA. But, this is the CP corridor. The proposed sign would face west and greet eastbound drivers There is a community meeting set for Monday, March 14 2016 at Thorncliffe Public Llibrary, 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive and the Sign Variance Committee meeting is Tuesday. March 22, 2016 at 9 a.m. in committee room 2 at City Hall.
OFFICIAL PLANNER?
Much smoke has been blown by City officials and others about the grand Eglinton Connects Plan done a couple of years ago. Apparently it also connects us with signs the size of City Hall.
