Request for Relief from the By-law Requirements of Site Specific Zoning By-law 1618-2019 (LPAT) for 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court and 289-291 The Kingsway - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford

With regards to the proposed development at 1, 3, 5 and 7 St. Stevens Court and 289-291 The Kingsway, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issued its order enacting the By-law on September 4, 2019, with minor corrections enacted by an amending Order issued October 8, 2019. By-law 1618-2019 (LPAT) was certified by the City Clerk on November 13, 2019, to permit the development of four new residential buildings ranging in height from 6 to 9 storeys. Since that time, the owner submitted and received approval for a Site Plan Control Application. The applicant is seeking to make a minor modification, where one variance will be requested for an 80 centimeter height increase for the height of Building 'C'. The applicant consulted the local resident association, Humber Valley Village Residents' Association. Under the Planning Act as amended, however, this owner will not be able to file for a minor variance application for zoning relief on these matters until September 4, 2021. This matter is urgent as the development includes provision of replacement rental housing units, and the applicant is anxious to proceed with the development.