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Housing Now - 140 Merton Street - Zoning Amendment - Final Report

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2019-12-17 · Toronto City Council · amended

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City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 140 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (November 22, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

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3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to assess the feasibility of including a grocery store at 140 Merton Street provided that no affordable housing or community space will be lost in its inclusion.

The vote

Adopt Item as Amended · Carried, 22-0

For (22)Ana Bailão, Anthony Perruzza, Brad Bradford, Cynthia Lai, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Gary Crawford, Gord Perks, Jennifer McKelvie, Jim Karygiannis, Joe Cressy, John Filion, John Tory, Josh Matlow, Mark Grimes, Michael Ford, Mike Colle, Mike Layton, Paul Ainslie, Paula Fletcher, Shelley Carroll, Stephen Holyday
Absent (4)James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Michael Thompson
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This report recommends approval of a City-initiated amendment to Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the City-owned property at 140 Merton Street, as part of the Housing Now Initiative. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment 4) will facilitate the development of approximately 180 new rental units on the site, with a minimum of 50 percent affordable rental units and an overall target of 100 percent affordable rental units The recommended amendment would permit an 18-storey building including a five-storey base building with approximately 2,150 square metres of community space on the ground and second floors.

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The existing designated heritage structure is identified for retention in situ and, through alteration, will be incorporated into the proposed development. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment would enable redevelopment of the site consistent with the development concept prepared by CreateTO and refined through public consultation and the City's review process. The development's residential and community space is proposed to focus on seniors' needs. The development of 140 Merton Street in accordance with this report's recommendations will ensure this City-owned property is optimized for the development of affordable rental housing and supports the achievement of a complete, inclusive, livable community. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment takes advantage of its transit-oriented location, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019), the City of Toronto Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. The proposed base building respects the established pedestrian scale along Merton Street. The tower portion of the development fits within the existing and planned building height context, providing appropriate separation distances from neighbouring properties and preserving skyview and access to sunlight from the public realm, neighbouring properties and new residential units. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment ensures that on site future development will not encroach on the visual integrity of the designated heritage building through front yard setbacks and building stepbacks and by locating the tower element of the development well behind the conserved portion of the heritage building. The amendment also protects for a mid-block connection and outdoor social spaces. These features serve to contribute to a safe, varied and dynamic public realm on Merton Street. City Council's decision regarding the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment will set the stage for the next phase of the Housing Now Initiative for this site including the procurement by the City of a non-profit partner to construct and operate a mixed-use, mixed-income development at 140 Merton Street. The development partner will be responsible for submitting a Site Plan Control application in 2020 to finalize development plans. The City will secure the terms of construction and housing operation through a 99-year lease with the selected partner.

Staff recommended

The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 140 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report dated November 22, 2019, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

Considered

  • 2019-12-10 · Planning and Housing Committee · adopted

    Decision as filed

    The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 140 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (November 22, 2019) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

    Clerk’s note

    The Planning and Housing Committee held a statutory public meeting on December 10, 2019, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

  • 2019-12-17 · Toronto City Council · amended

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