The filed record
Amending Item 2021.TE25.3 - 111 to 125 River Street - Zoning Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Final Report - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
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The decision
2026-03-25 · Toronto City Council · adopted
As filed
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2021.TE25.3 by deleting Part 6.d. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the five (5) existing rental dwelling units located at 111-125 River Street after all the following have occurred: Part to be deleted: d.
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the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; 2. City Council request the applicant to explore an interim community use for 111 to 125 River Street in consultation with the local City Councillor.
On the agenda
As the city filed it
At its meeting of June 8 and 9, 2021, Toronto City Council adopted Item 2021.TE25.3 approving Zoning Amendments and a Rental Housing Demolition Application to demolish five rental dwelling units located at 111 to 125 River Street, which included conditions that must be met prior to issuance of the rental housing demolition permit. The dwelling units at 111 to 125 River Street are currently vacant. Due to health and safety concerns, the applicant would like to demolish the dwelling units located at 111 to 125 River Street immediately.
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While the demolition is appropriate, market conditions have left some sites who have received prior approval to permit demolition ahead of construction as empty lots. Rather than leaving the lot fenced and vacant until construction can occur, the applicant has agreed to explore options for an interim community use in consultation with my office. Requires Re-opening: Toronto and East York Community Council 2021.TE25.3 (June 8 and 9, 2021 Council Meeting) only as it pertains to Part 6d.
Staff recommended
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll, recommends that: 1. City Council amend its previous decision on item 2021.TE25.3 by deleting Part 6.d. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the five (5) existing rental dwelling units located at 111-125 River Street after all the following have occurred: Part to be deleted: d.
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the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; 2. City Council request the applicant to explore an interim community use for 111 to 125 River Street in consultation with the local City Councillor.
On the record
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