5855, 5865, 5875, 5945, 5951, and 5955 Steeles Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

As part of this application, an extension of State Crown Boulevard will be required to be constructed to connect Steeles Avenue East and Select Avenue on the west frontage of the subject property. The proposed development will contribute to employment intensification on an underutilized site and will generate approximately 300 jobs on lands that are identified Employment Areas by the Official Plan. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Growth: Growth Place for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and with the City of Toronto Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law into which it is recommended that a Holding provision (H) be included. This Holding provision to remain in place and restrict development of the site until such time as the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has provided an appropriate servicing solution (including the potential relocation of the servicing easement that bisects the site) and implements the necessary transportation improvements, including the extension of State Crown Boulevard.