350 Vaughan Road - Amendment to By-law Nos. 108-2017 and 109-2017

Since the date of approval, the applicant has worked to satisfy a number of conditions prior to building permit issuance, including the aforementioned conveyance of a lane widening. The owner is undertaking environmental remediation works on portions of the site so the lane conveyances meet City standards. The owner of the site has requested they be permitted to develop the site in phases, allowing building on the western portion of the site while the remainder undergoes further remediation. City staff are willing to review this request, but have determined that such phased build-out will require an amendment to the previously approved by-laws, as well as public consultation. Staff should be directed to report to a future meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council regarding any recommended amendments to the by-laws, any required amendments to the section 37 agreement, or other matters that may be required to respond to this request. Since becoming the local councillor, I have heard from many members from the community that this vacant site is an eyesore and would benefit from a plan that would lead to its restoration and usability. I support working towards a pragmatic solution recommended by city staff to allow this approved proposal to move forward.

2. Notice for the community consultation meeting shall be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to interested parties of Toronto and East York Community Council Item TE13.4, with all mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.