470 Wilson Avenue Minor Variance Permission Request - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

Thermal performance of the building envelope is a critical requirement in the Toronto Green Standards per GHG 1.2 Building Energy Performance. Detailed design has revealed that the applicant requires relief on the rear setbacks of the building on the ground and second floor by a range of 0.27 metres and 0.28 metres, and separation distances between the facades of the building by 0.20 metres to 0.30 metres to accommodate building materiality request by Urban Design and wall assemblies necessary to meeting the stringent requirements of Tier 2 in Version 3 of the Toronto Green Standards. Extensive energy modelling has been done on this project where different mechanical systems along with cladding assemblies have been tested in order to meet Toronto Green Standards Tier 2. The requested relief on the setback and separation distances range from 0.20 metres to 0.30 metres. No additional gross floor area will be secured by accommodating these amended setbacks and stepbacks. As the proposal would not result in increased development density or otherwise modify the remaining development standards established through the rezoning of this property, City Council's authorization for submission of a minor variance application at this time is warranted as the zoning by-law was issued last year and the 2 year Minor Variance Moratorium remains in place. This is an urgent matter as excavation is underway and compliance with the site specific By-law is required to secure foundation permits in April 2021. A delay in the issuance of permits will delay the provision of the replacement rental units, the majority of which are designated as affordable housing.