78-90 Queen's Park - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The application proposes a compact built form on a site that is appropriate for further intensification, within a built-up area, that would take advantage of existing infrastructure, conserve heritage resources, provide new institutional uses, allocate approximately 50 percent of the site as open space and contribute to the vitality of the campus and surrounding area. This application proposes to permit a nine-storey institutional building with an overall height of approximately 43 metres and a gross floor area of approximately 14,770 square metres for the property at 78-90 Queen's Park. Falconer Hall and the Edward Johnson building are proposed to be retained and integrated into the development while the McLaughlin Planetarium is proposed to be demolished. Three vehicle parking spaces and 83 bicycle spaces are proposed. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The application proposes a compact built form on a site that is appropriate for further intensification, within a built-up area, that would take advantage of existing infrastructure, conserve heritage resources, provide new institutional uses, allocate approximately 50 percent of the site as open space and contribute to the vitality of the campus and surrounding area.