2157 to 2183 Lawrence Avenue East - Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

City Planning staff have reviewed the proposal and are recommending approval in an amended form with a maximum building height of 28-storeys for Tower A; and a reduced height of 11 storeys for Tower B so that it is entirely under the applicable angular plane along Lawrence Avenue East and separated from Tower A by at least 20 meters. The amended form continues to incorporate a 6 storey base building. The amended proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms with the Growth Plan, while advancing Official Plan direction for Mixed Use Areas on a Major Street by intensifying an underutilized site on Lawrence Avenue East with residential uses. The amended proposal would retain non-residential uses on site while adding to the range and mix of housing options in a compact built form that is contextually appropriate and ensures limited shadow impact on the public realm to the north of Lawrence Avenue east. It will contribute to the emerging mixed-use context along Lawrence Avenue East, joining recent and existing approvals now under construction in this area. This report reviews and recommends City Council amend the Zoning By-law to secure the amended form of the application and include a Holding (H) provision which will ensure that outstanding engineering issues are resolved to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services prior to permitting development on the subject lands.