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55 to 75 Brownlow Avenue - Construction Staging, by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
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The decision
2026-03-25 · Toronto City Council · amended
As filed
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to negotiate and execute any agreements necessary with 55-57 Brownlow Inc. to use the on-site parkland dedication lands at 55-75 Brownlow Avenue for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, and for construction staging and construction access for nominal consideration, following the conveyance
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of the on-site parkland dedication lands to the City for a term of up to 5 years, commencing on approximately May 1, 2026 , on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
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As the city filed it
On June 27, 2024, City Council approved a development proposal for two residential buildings at 59 and 55-storeys, with 1,374 dwelling units at 55-75 Brownlow Avenue ( Agenda Item History - 2024.TE14.7 ). The proposal includes an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 571 square metres. The development will occur in two phases with the park located adjacent to the second phase. The Owner will be conveying the entire 571 square metre parkland dedication prior to the first above grade permit for the first phase, which is earlier than required for the parkland dedication related to the second phase of the development.
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Because of this, the Owner has requested to be permitted to use the parkland area for construction staging and access, at nominal consideration, for the entirety of the staging length following conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication to the City. This motion will authorize the use of the on-site parkland dedication for construction staging, at nominal consideration, for the entirety of the staging length following the conveyance of the lands to the City. This motion is urgent as the project is currently under construction and this matter requires imminent resolution.
Staff recommended
Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the on-site parkland dedication be permitted to be used for the stockpiling of any soils or materials, or as an interim construction staging area for the development and construction access for nominal consideration, for the entirety of the staging length following the conveyance of the on-site parkland dedication,
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subject to agreements with the City outlining the insurance requirements, extent of area and use permitted, tree removal and replacement (if any), duration, and restoration plan and costs (including any necessary environmental remediation), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation.
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