8-26 Jopling Avenue South - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti

The applicant seeks to increase the number of permitted dwelling units to 750, constructing a mixed-use development consisting of a 29-storey mixed use tower (Tower A) and a 38-storey mixed-use tower (Tower B) connected by a 6-storey base with amenity space above. On November 9, 2023, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment approved the requested minor variances, with conditions including an agreement pursuant to s. 45(9) of the Planning Act securing a cash contribution of $484,500 (Decision in Attachment 1). In its report dated November 2, 2023, City Planning Staff noted concerns with six of the ten variances relating to the proposed increase in height and gross floor area and the reduction in amenity space. Staff recommended that an agreement pursuant to s. 45(9) of the Planning Act be entered into, should the Committee of Adjustments approve the minor variance. (Staff Report in Attachment 2). This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to appeal and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment's decision. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding Application A0269/23EYK respecting 8-26 Jopling Avenue South and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Councillor, Ward 2, and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.