250 The East Mall - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

The application proposes a mixed-use development containing new roads, blocks, commercial and residential uses. The development would consist of 8 towers ranging in height from 24-storeys to 48-storeys; 3 mid-rise buildings ranging from 7 to 12-storeys and a 2-storey building. The buildings would have overall heights ranging between 11.3 m and 154 m. The proposed development would have a total gross floor area of approximately 362,000 m2, which would result in a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 3.0 times the area of the lands. A total of 4,047 residential units are proposed with a gross floor area (GFA) of 333,733 m2. Also proposed is a retail GFA of 25,337 m2 to be located at the base of various buildings centred around a retail main street. An 11,392 m2 public park and a 3,593 m2 Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Space (POPS) is proposed to be located at the centre of the site, adjacent to The East Mall. A community space of 2,043 m2 is proposed to be located adjacent to these public spaces. Vehicular parking and loading spaces are proposed to be accommodated in underground parking garages. All loading is located below grade and accessed from one central driveway located at the southwest corner of the site. Ten ramps to the underground parking are proposed to be located within the base buildings and accessed from the proposed road network. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.

3. Staff undertake the initial review of the applications at 250 The East Mall and 2 and 10 East Mall Crescent in tandem. Individual applications, or portions thereof, may be advanced for decision if deemed appropriate by staff.