510 Jarvis Street - Proposed Designation By-Law under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - Consideration of Objection

510 Jarvis Street was constructed circa 1888 and designed in the Annex architectural style, which was popular in Toronto from the 1880s up to 1900 and combined design elements of the Romanesque and the Queen Anne styles. Together with the adjacent heritage properties on the block, 510 Jarvis Street contributes to maintaining and supporting the character of the Upper Jarvis neighbourhood and the Cawthra Square - Jarvis Street - Gloucester Street block frontage, which is comprised of a collection of 19th century house form buildings that reflect the evolution of Upper Jarvis from a subdivision of private homes located on a landscaped avenue to a high-density residential and institutional arterial corridor within downtown Toronto. The property at 510 Jarvis Street was first recognized for its cultural heritage value when it was listed on the City's Heritage Register on June 20, 1973. City Council has until February 8, 2026, 90 days from the date of the end of the objection period, to make a decision on this objection as per the timeline under the Act. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the owner and remain of the opinion that despite these objections, the property at 510 Jarvis Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act under 4 of 9 criteria for its design/physical, and contextual values. As the property has cultural heritage value or interest and meets the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that the property should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.