3431 to 3449 St. Clair Avenue East and 67 Elfreda Boulevard - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposal conforms with the Official Plan, as it intensifies a site primarily designated Mixed Use Areas in a way that is compatible with the existing and planned context. The 13-storey building conforms to appropriate mid-rise performance standards. It provides the necessary transition to adjacent low-scale land uses while introducing additional housing options within a contextually appropriate built form. Through revisions to the proposal, the application has been reduced in height and density to conform to the applicable Official Plan policies and the City's Mid-rise Guidelines. The proposed development would intensify lands by providing an appropriate range and mix of uses including housing on a currently underutilized commercial site. The proposed development would also include a base building of an appropriate height and scale to create a pedestrian street wall that will support and animate the public realm along a major street. This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to address outstanding functional servicing matters set out in the memorandum from Development Engineering to City Planning dated May 24, 2023, to the satisfaction of Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.