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Amending TE26.4 - 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

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2023-10-11 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.TE26.4 by adding the following Parts: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek an off-site parkland dedication, in respect of the Application, and should an acceptable off-site parcel be identified, and City Council approve the conveyance prior to one year after the first above grade building permit in respect of the Application in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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2. In the event that satisfactory off-site parkland cannot be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, then City Council accept cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act; timing of the conveyance or cash-in-lieu shall be in accordance with Chapter 415-28 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

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On June 24, 2021 Toronto East York Community Council received a Final Report (Item TE26.4 ) regarding an application to amend the Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for a 29-storey mixed use development (the "Application") on lands located at 33-49 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue (the "Lands"). Through a detailed review of the proposal, staff identified that cash-in-lieu of land would be required. The Owner of the Lands has indicated a desire to pursue off-site parkland dedication instead of cash-in-lieu.

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Staff are working with the Owner and the Ward Councillor to identify potential sites that would meet Parks, Forestry and Recreation requirements. This Motion will authorize and direct the City staff to seek an off-site park dedication and accept an off-site parkland dedication or, in the alternative, cash-in-lieu, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act.

Staff recommended

Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on Item 2021.TE26.4 by adding the following Parts: 1. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to seek an off-site parkland dedication, in respect of the Application, and should an acceptable off-site parcel be identified, and City Council approve the conveyance prior to one year after the first above grade building permit in respect of the Application in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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2. In the event that satisfactory off-site parkland cannot be secured to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, then City Council accept cash-in-lieu of parkland in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act; timing of the conveyance or cash-in-lieu shall be in accordance with Chapter 415-28 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.

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