3838 Bloor Street West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

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2026-05-20 · Toronto City Council · amended

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City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 3838 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (April 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 3838 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Second Revised Attachment 7 to the report (April 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.

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3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

The vote

Adopt Item as Amended · Carried, 21-2

Against (2)James Pasternak, Stephen Holyday

Absent (3)Josh Matlow, Mike Colle, Neethan Shan

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This report recommends the approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to allow for an addition to an existing building, resulting in a four-storey municipal shelter, providing approximately 60 beds. The project is part of the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS). While a municipal shelter is already permitted on the site, an Official Plan amendment is needed to remove the requirement for retail at-grade along the Bloor Street West frontage.

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A Zoning By-law amendment is needed to bring the site into Zoning By-law 569-2013 and to facilitate certain elements of the proposed built form. The amendments have also been drafted to ensure the site could become supportive or affordable housing as community needs evolve in the future.

Staff recommended

The Interim Executive Director, Development Review recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 3838 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 3838 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report.

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3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.

Considered

2026-05-07 · Planning and Housing Committee · adopted
Decision as filed
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 3838 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (April 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 3838 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (April 24, 2026) from the Interim Executive Director, Development Review.
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3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Clerk’s note
The Planning and Housing Committee held a Statutory Public Meeting on May 7, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
2026-05-20 · Toronto City Council · amended

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