Toronto City Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 20 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
BL50.1adopted
Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and a Confirming Bill
City Council will introduce and enact General Bills and a Confirming Bill.
City Council on September 28, 2022 enacted By-laws 1214-2022 to 1245-2022.
CC50.1adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of June 15 and 16, 2022 (CC45.5) stating its intention to designate the properties at 47-59, 63-65 Huntley Street; 16-18 Linden Street; 1-3, 7-11 Selby Street (the subject properties) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate from the property owners. The subject properties are located on the eastern portion of the city block bound by Huntley Street on the west, Selby Street to the north and Linden Street to the south. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of the owners and remain of the opinion that these properties hold cultural heritage value or interest. The properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As the properties have cultural heritage value or interest and meet the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that these properties should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the properties, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. City Council has until October 19, 2022, 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.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in its previous decision on Item 2022.CC45.5 on June 15 and 16, 2022 for the following the properties at: a. 47 Huntley Street (including the entrance address at 2 Linden Street) in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 47 Huntley Street (2 Linden Street) (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 2 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. 49 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. 51 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. 53 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. 55 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. 57 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. 59 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. 63 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 4 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. 65 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 4 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; j. 16 Linden Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 5 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; k. 18 Linden Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 5 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; l. 1 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 6 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; m. 3 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 6 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; n. 7 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 7 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; o. 9 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 7 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and p. 11 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 7 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills in City Council designating the properties in Part 1 above under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item CC45.5 on June 15 and 16, 2022 for the following the properties at: a. 47 Huntley Street (including the entrance address at 2 Linden Street) in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 47 Huntley Street (2 Linden Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2 to this Report; b. 49 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to this Report; c. 51 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to this Report; d. 53 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to this Report; e. 55 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to this Report; f. 57 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to this Report; g. 59 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 49-59 Huntley Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to this Report; h. 63 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to this Report; i. 65 Huntley Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 63-65 Huntley Street (1A-1B Selby Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to this Report; j. 16 Linden Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 5 to this Report; k. 18 Linden Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 16-18 Linden Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 5 to this Report; l. 1 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to this Report; m. 3 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1-3 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to this Report; n. 7 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to this Report; o. 9 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to this Report; and p. 11 Selby Street in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 7-11 Selby Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills in City Council designating the above properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
RM50.1adopted
- O Canada - Moment of Silence
CALL TO ORDER: 9:49 a.m. Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order. The meeting opened with O Canada. September 28, 2022 Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mayor Tory addressed City Council and acknowledged that September 8, 2022 marked the sad loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's Head of State after 70 remarkable years on the throne. Mayor Tory remarked that Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in British history, was the longest reigning female monarch as well as the second longest reigning monarch in world history. Mayor Tory spoke of Her Majesty's long, extraordinary life that she gave to public service. Mayor Tory noted that Her Majesty was a role model of a strong and enduring female leader and was an example of stability and continuity in a world of increasingly rapid change. Mayor Tory spoke of how Her Majesty visited Toronto seven times between 1951 and 2010 and often referred to Canada as her second home. Mayor Tory spoke of the various events attended and places visited by Her Majesty during her stay in Toronto. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council and the residents of Toronto, honoured Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her great life of service and expressed condolences to His Majesty, King Charles III and the Royal Family on the passing of the Queen. Mayor Tory introduced a video highlighting the many visits to Toronto Her Majesty made during her reign. Members of Council observed a moment of silence on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II followed by the playing of God Save the King. Speaker Nunziata called upon Mayor Tory to address City Council about the passing of Constable Andrew Hong, Toronto Police Service. Mayor Tory acknowledged Constable Hong's wife and children who were present in the Chamber. Mayor Tory spoke of Constable Hong's exemplary career as a 22 year veteran and member of the Traffic Service Unit of the Toronto Police Service. Mayor Tory remarked that Constable Hong was a good person who was well respected. Mayor Tory spoke of Constable Hong's dedication and service and thanked his family for the sacrifices they made in allowing him carrying out his service to the City. Mayor Tory, on behalf of City Council and the residents of Toronto, expressed profound sympathy and gratitude for Constable Andrew Hong's service. Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered Constable Andrew Hong. Members of Council also observed a moment of silence and remembered: Donald (Don) Adams Audrey Lucas Peter Oliver, and Morris Polansky Speaker Nunziata acknowledged that City Council was meeting on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Speaker Nunziata also acknowledged that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit. Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following: For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council. This meeting is being held as a hybrid meeting. Members of Council, staff and the public are participating in today's meeting remotely and in person, and the meeting is being streamed live on YouTube. I'd like to welcome the public who are with us here today, and who are watching the meeting online. Today's special meeting of Council is for the following purposes: 1. to consider deferred Item PH35.12 from the July 19 to 22, 2022 meeting; 2. to consider urgent New Business Heritage matters; and 3. to introduce and enact General Bills and a Confirming Bill for this special meeting. Members of Council, this is a special meeting. Under Council's Procedures, no new business items, such as Member Motions may be introduced. This rule cannot be waived.
CC50.2adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of July 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2022 (CC47.39) stating its intention to designate the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street (the subject properties) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of Woodcliffe Landmark Properties Limited within the statutory timeline. The subject properties are located on the west side of Yonge Street directly north of Birch Avenue within the Summerhill neighbourhood and adjacent to the Deer Park, Ramsden Park and South Rosedale neighbourhoods. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of Woodcliffe Landmark Properties Limited and remain of the opinion that these properties hold cultural heritage value or interest. The properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As the properties have cultural heritage value or interest and meet the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that these properties should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the properties, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. City Council has until November 23, 2022, 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. Additionally, on August 26, 2022 the City of Toronto received applications to demolish the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street under Section 34 of the Act. These applications are currently under review by staff to determine if they are complete applications in accordance with the Act and the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 103 - Heritage. Staff will consult with the Toronto Preservation Board and report to Council with recommendations on this application under the cover of a separate report.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the properties at 1196 (including entrance addresses at 1198 Yonge Street and 2 Birch Avenue), 1202 and 1204 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in its previous decision on Item 2022.CC47.39 on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022. 2. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the properties at 1206, 1208 and 1210 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in its previous decision on Item 2022.CC47.39 on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills in City Council designating the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the properties at 1196 (including entrance addresses at 1198 Yonge Street and 2 Birch Avenue), 1202 and 1204 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item CC47.39 on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022; 2. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the properties at 1206, 1208 and 1210 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item CC47.39 on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022; 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills in City Council designating the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
RM50.2adopted
City Council will confirm the Minutes from special meetings 48 and 49 held on August 15, 2022.
City Council confirmed the Minutes of Council from the two special meetings on August 15, 2022.
CC50.3adopted
This report recommends that City Council affirm its decision of July 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2022, (PH35.11) stating its intention to designate the properties at 79 and 81 Granby Street (the subject properties) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (The Act). The City has received an objection to the notice of intention to designate on behalf of AIMCo Realty Advisors. The subject properties are located on the south side of Granby Street, between Church and Yonge Street. Staff have reviewed the objections raised on behalf of AIMCo Realty Advisors LP and remain of the opinion that these properties hold cultural heritage value or interest. The properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As the properties have cultural heritage value or interest and meet the prescribed criteria pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff are of the opinion that these properties should be designated. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the property, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act which included amendments to the listing and designation processes. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Act came into force on July 1, 2021. City Council has until November 23, 2022, 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.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the properties at 79 Granby Street and 81 Granby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in its previous decision on Item 2022.PH35.11 on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in City Council designating the properties at 79 Granby Street and 81 Granby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council affirm its decision to state its intention to designate the properties at 79 Granby Street and 81 Granby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as set out in City Council Decision Item PH35.11 on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in City Council designating the properties at 79 Granby Street and 81 Granby Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
RM50.3adopted
Introduction of New Business from City Officials
Deferred Committee Item: Item PH35.12 New Business submitted by City Officials
New Business was presented to City Council for consideration.
CC50.4adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for The Page House and Grocery Store at 505 Balliol Street (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) in connection with the development of the subject property. The Page House and Grocery Store is a one-and-a-half storey, gable-roofed classic 19th-century Ontario house completed by 1889 and adapted to function as a neighbourhood store from 1924 to 1951. The development of the property requires approval of the Committee of Adjustment and propose the severance of the property into two residential lots, the demolition of the existing rear addition, the relocation of the original building to the centre of the lot and the construction of an addition with two new semi-detached residential dwellings to the rear. The proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage property and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 505 Balliol Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the demolition of the existing rear addition, the relocation of the original building and the construction of two new semi-detached residential dwellings on the lands known municipally in 2022 as 505 Balliol Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 20, 2022, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 505 Balliol Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 505 Balliol Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 20, 2022, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 8. withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 505 Balliol Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Ontario Land Tribunal; and b. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.a.7 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 505 Balliol Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 505 Balliol Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 505 Balliol Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the demolition of the existing rear addition, the relocation of the original building and the construction of two new semi-detached residential dwellings on the lands known municipally in 2022 as 505 Balliol Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 20, 2022, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 505 Balliol Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 505 Balliol Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 20, 2022, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 8. Withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 505 Balliol Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the Ontario Land Tribunal. b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.a.7, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 505 Balliol Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 505 Balliol Street.
RM50.4received
Members of Council will declare interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
There were no declarations of interests.
CC50.5adopted
14 Rosemary Lane - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 14 Rosemary Lane on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value. Situated on the south side of Rosemary Lane southeast of Eglinton Avenue West and Bathurst Street in Forest Hill, the property at 14 Rosemary Lane contains a two-and-a-half-storey, Tudor Revival house built in 1935. Designed by Page and Steele, the property is one of several architect-designed homes (as mandated by Forest Hill's early by-laws) in the area, including a small collection of other homes designed by the firm (including the architect's residence) along Rosemary Lane. The subject property is a fine, representative example of the type of architect-designed, Period Revival style homes that are characteristic of Forest Hill's early twentieth-century development. In December 2021, the property was nominated for inclusion on the Heritage Register and designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. In July 2021, the Committee of Adjustment rejected an application for minor variances that involved the demolition of the existing house to allow for the construction of a new three-storey house. An appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body, heard March 2022, was not successful. In July 2022, City Council requested that 14 Rosemary Lane be evaluated for possible inclusion on the Heritage Register. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council include the property at 14 Rosemary Lane on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 14 Rosemary Lane on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
RM50.5received
Members of Council may file petitions.
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
CC50.6amended
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1233-1235 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. The property at 1233-1235 Queen Street East comprises a factory complex located at the southeast corner of Queen Street East and Leslie Street. Constructed in 1920-1921, the earliest structure on the property is a two-storey main street mixed-use/commercial building that originally housed a billiards room and barber with apartments at the second storey. After Yeat Lum Lee purchased the property in 1947 the principle structure was converted for use as the headquarters and factory of Lee Food Products Ltd. The food product manufacturing company operated at its Leslieville location for more than 70 years. Additions from 1948, 1950, and c.1956, as well as a steel tank from 1960, reflect the expansion of this significant Canadian company. Known especially for their widely distributed China Lily brand of soy sauce, Lee's company helped to popularize Chinese ingredients among Canadian households, beginning at a time when Chinese residents continued to face systemic barriers in many aspects of Canadian society. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 1233-1235 Queen Street East and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, on the basis of its design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. In March 2022, the City of Toronto received Site Plan Approval, Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to facilitate the redevelopment of 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street for an 8-storey mixed-use building. The proposed development would include the demolition of all structures at 1233-1235 Queen Street East. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. The property owner provided a waiver to extend the 90-day timeline to September 30, 2022 so this Notice of Intention to Designate report must be considered by City Council before that date. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on listing the property on the Heritage Register, including preparing Reasons for Listing, and to secure the incorporation of a commemorative strategy for acknowledgement of the contribution of the Lee family, the significance of this industry for the east Toronto Chinese Community as well as any culturally significant architectural features based on the listing should the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan applications be approved.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1233-1235 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 1233-1235 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (September 12, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
RM50.6received
Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
Various presentations and announcements will be made at the City Council meeting.
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on September 28, 2022. Mayor Tory recognized Councillor Rose Milczyn. Mayor Tory acknowledged this was both Councillor Milczyn's first meeting and her last meeting. Mayor Tory thanked Councillor Milczyn for her service and noted that Members were grateful that Councillor Milczyn put her name forward for such a brief period of time. Mayor Tory recognized Councillor Mike Layton who is not seeking re-election and thanked him for his years of service to the public. Mayor Tory acknowledged Councillor Layton for his leadership on Initiatives on the environment and climate change. Mayor Tory also acknowledged the work Councillor Layton did with the City's Indigenous communities regarding housing and his efforts in creating the first Indigenous Office in the City of Toronto, as well as helping to move the Reconciliation report forward. Mayor Tory thanked Councillor Mike Layton for his dedication and wished him well going forward. Mayor Tory also recognized that this was the last meeting of City Council for Marilyn Toft, Manager of City Council, Special Committees and By-laws. Mayor Tory thanked Marilyn for her years of service to the City. Mayor Tory commented that it would not be same having a meeting without her sitting at the centre table, and wished her good luck in her retirement.
CC50.7adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road (including the active entrances at 549, 553 and 555 Mount Pleasant Road) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. Constructed in 1927 to the designs of architect Murray Brown as a vaudeville theatre and cinema for Famous Players Canada, the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road is located on the east side of Mount Pleasant Road, north of Belsize Drive. The property is a fine and surviving example of an early 20th-century purpose-built theatre along a neighbourhood main street, a typology that was once common but is becoming increasingly rare. In addition to the association with Murray Brown and his designs for a series of atmospheric theatres in Ontario, Saskatoon and Halifax, the property has significant historical associations with the Crest Theatre, an influential repertory theatre company founded in 1953 with a mandate to "contribute to the cultural life of Canada by providing opportunities for the development of Canadian artistic directors, playwrights, designers, managers and technicians."[1] For the thirteen consecutive seasons that the Crest Theatre leased the property at 551 Mount Pleasant, they presented a full range of dramatic productions, including classical, contemporary, and original works. The property has been a landmark in the Mount Pleasant Village neighbourhood for nearly a century and is beloved for its cultural heritage as a theatre. The property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on May 28, 1984, and contributes to the intact historic village streetscape of this section of Mount Pleasant Road, as identified in the Midtown in Focus Planning Study. On May 2, 2017, Toronto and East York Community Council requested Heritage Planning staff to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on the possibility of designating The Regent Theatre at 551 Mount Pleasant Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application. An application under the Ontario Building Code to partially but substantially demolish the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road was submitted on June 13, 2022 and, as of the date of this report, is incomplete. No planning application has been submitted. A Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report (CHER) dated August 26, 2022 was completed by ERA Architects Inc. in advance of any planning application and was submitted to support the demolition permit. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is required for all development applications that affect listed and designated properties and will be considered when determining how a heritage property is to be conserved. Designation also enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road (including the active entrances at 549, 553 and 555 Mount Pleasant Road) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 551 Mount Pleasant Road (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 551 Mount Pleasant Road (including the active entrances at 549, 553 and 555 Mount Pleasant Road) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 551 Mount Pleasant Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report, September 19, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
RM50.7adopted
City Council will review the Order Paper.
City Council adopted the September 28, 2022 Order Paper and all Items not held on consent.
CC50.8adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the property at 183 Avenue Road under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for this property. This is in connection with a Zoning By-law Amendment application for properties at 183-189 Avenue Road and 109-11 Pears Avenue that was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT"). The settlement offer included in-situ retention of the west elevation of 183 Avenue Road and partial in-situ retention of the north and south walls. The applicant is now proposing an alternative conservation approach that includes the removal and reconstruction of the south elevation; due to access difficulties on the south side making in-situ conservation of the south wall problematic. In mitigation of this loss of original fabric additional conservation measures are proposed for the heritage building. Located on the east side of Avenue Road north of Davenport Road, the property at 183 Avenue Road contains a three storey, late Victorian era, red brick house-form building that was constructed in 1901. The building is amongst the earliest surviving house-form buildings on this portion of the east side of Avenue Road and represents the earliest period in the historical evolution of Avenue Road. It was designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 805-2021) by Council on October 4, 2021.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 183 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 10-storey building, with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with architectural drawings dated June 30, 2021 prepared by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Ltd dated March 8, 2018 and Heritage Impact Assessment Memorandum prepared by ERA Architects August 25, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. below satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order being issued in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 183-189 Avenue Road and 109-11 Pears Avenue the owner shall complete the following matters all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 183 Avenue Road substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects dated June 30, 2021 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated March 8, 2018 along with an Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 25, 2022 and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 183 Avenue Road prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated March 8, 2018, Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA architects Inc. dated August 25, 2022 and the architectural plans and drawings prepared by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects dated June 30, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties at 183-189 Avenue Road, City Council require that the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage features to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 183-189 Avenue Road, including a heritage permit, a building permit or a demolition permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.c.3. above, City Council require that the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 183 Avenue Road in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property 183 Avenue Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 183 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 10-storey building, with such alterations to be substantially in accordance with architectural drawings dated June 30, 2021 prepared by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Ltd dated March 8, 2018 and Heritage Impact Assessment Memorandum prepared by ERA Architects August 25, 2022 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order being issued in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for 183-189 Avenue Road and 109-11 Pears Avenue the owner shall complete the following matters all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 183 Avenue Road substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects dated June 30, 2021 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated March 8, 2018 along with an Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated August 25, 2022 and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 183 Avenue Road prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated March 8, 2018, Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum prepared by ERA architects Inc. dated August 25, 2022 and the architectural plans and drawings prepared by Brisbin Brook Beynon Architects dated June 30, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. Prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties at 183-189 Avenue Road, City Council require that the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the property to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage features to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. Prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 183-189 Avenue Road, including a heritage permit, a building permit or a demolition permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2., including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.c.3., City Council require that the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 183 Avenue Road in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property 183 Avenue Road.
CC50.9adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve alterations to a "C" rated building within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD). The alterations include the demolition of a single storey conservatory and its replacement with a three storey side addition and a new front porch roof. This property is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and the building on the subject property at 31 Maple Avenue has a "C" rating within the SRHCD Plan. Category "C" rated buildings are noted as having contextual value and contributing to the heritage character of South Rosedale. Heritage Planning considers that the proposed alterations meet the general intent of the SRHCD Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context. The South Rosedale Residents' Association however does not support the application, objecting to the demolition of the existing single storey conservatory and to the proposed three storey side addition. The addition was the subject of a minor variance application that was approved by the Toronto Local Appeal Board (TLAB) in 2021. Despite the granting of the minor variance, the alterations to the property require Council approval in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage building at 31 Maple Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. the final plans and drawings submitted for both building and heritage permits shall be substantially in accordance with approved plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Goudar Architects, dated July 25, 2022 on file with, and to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and b. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 31 Maple Avenue, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "C" rated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning: 1. final building permit drawings for the proposed alterations consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Goudar Architects, dated July 25, 2022.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage building at 31 Maple Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following: a. The final plans and drawings submitted for both building and heritage permits shall be substantially in accordance with approved plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Goudar Architects, dated July 25, 2022 on file with, and to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 31 Maple Avenue, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing "C" rated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning: 1. Final building permit drawings for the proposed alterations consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Goudar Architects, dated July 25, 2022.
CC50.10adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Portland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. Located on the southwest corner of Niagara Street and Portland Street in the King-Spadina neighbourhood, the former Portland Street Toronto Hydro-Electric System Substation, or Portland Substation, was once owned and operated by Toronto Hydro-Electric Systems Ltd. - a precursor to Toronto Hydro. The Portland Substation, completed in 1925 as a two-storey, factory/warehouse type structure, was designed by the public utility's in-house architect Albert E. Salisbury (1887-1955) and is part of a collection of more than twenty such substations by the architect built across the city between 1921 and 1950. The Portland Substation, like others by Salisbury, was designed in the Beaux-Arts tradition with Edwardian Classical influences. Identified by a prominent metal entablature and sign band upon its principal (east) elevation which reads, "TORONTO HYDRO-ELECTRIC SYSTEM," the former substation is further defined by its symmetrical façade, red-brick exterior, factory type windows, and a flat roof with parapets capped with terracotta coping. In close proximity to other early twentieth-century factory/warehouse type buildings, including several listed and Part IV designated properties, the Portland Substation is an important part of the industrial history of the King-Spadina neighbourhood. Staff have completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 18 Portland Street and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under the following criteria: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. In June 2019, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108) received Royal Assent. Schedule 11 of this Act included amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. The Bill 108 Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act came into force on July 1, 2021, which included a shift in Part IV designations related to certain Planning Act applications. Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act now restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days after the City Clerk gives notice of a complete application for development submitted under the Planning Act. The property municipally known as 18 Portland Street and 1-9 Niagara Street is currently subject to a Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 232793 STE 10 OZ) and an application to amend the City's Official Plan (22 151499 STE 10) under the Planning Act to allow for the construction of a new 23-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes the retention and integration of the principal (east) façade and portions of the north and south facades of the former Portland Substation at 18 Portland Street into the development. The rezoning application is currently under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City Clerk issued a complete application notice for the official plan amendment application on July 29, 2022. Should Council decide to designate the properties under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act the Clerk must give notice of its intention in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act by October 27, 2022, 90 days from the issuance of the complete application notice. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for 18 Portland Street was submitted to the City as a component of the development application. It has been reviewed as part of the Staff evaluation of this property, and will be further considered when determining how the heritage property is to be conserved. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Portland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 18 Portland Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Portland Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 18 Portland Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report, September 19, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
CC50.11adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 Weatherell Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value. Anchoring the southwest corner of Weatherell Street and Armadale Avenue within the Bloor West Village neighbourhood, the property at 1 Weatherell contains a one-storey house-form building completed in 1923. Designed by the prolific Toronto-born architect Henry Simpson, the Craftsman-style dwelling served as Simpson's private home in the final years of his life. On April 20, 2022 the owner of the subject property submitted an application to the Committee of Adjustment for variances to allow for the construction of a new three-storey single family home. At its hearing of July 17, 2022, the Committee of Adjustment conditionally approved the application. The existing Henry Simpson house will be demolished as part of the application. Heritage Planning staff wrote to the Committee of the Adjustment requesting that the application be deferred at its meeting of July 17, 2022 to allow staff to expedite the research and evaluate of the property for cultural heritage value. Despite not being granted the deferral request, staff completed the Research and Evaluation Report for the property at 1 Weatherell Street and determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act under all three categories of design, associative and contextual value. As such, the property is a significant built heritage resource. The Province and the City's planning policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Designation supports conservation of the property as it will require the owner to obtain permission from City Council under the Ontario Heritage Act prior to altering or demolishing the property.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 Weatherell Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1 Weatherell Street (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 3 to the report (September 19, 2022) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 1 Weatherell Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance; 1 Weatherell Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3, to the report, September 19, 2022, from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
CC50.12adopted
544 and 550 Queen Street East - Request for Directions
The owner of the property municipally known as 28 River Street and 544 and 550 Queen Street East applied for amendments to former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438‑86 solely in respect of the property at 28 River Street in order to facilitate a 15-storey mixed-use building containing 162 dwelling units and 458 square metres of ground floor commercial space with a total gross floor area of 11,752 square metres (the "Original Application"). On April 26, 27 and 28, 2017, City Council adopted the recommendations of Community Planning staff to refuse the Original Application. The Applicant appealed City Council's decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT"). The appeal was assigned Case No. PL170622 and is now filed as OLT-22-03289. On June 8, 2022, the Applicant submitted a with prejudice settlement offer to the City, set out in Appendix "A" to this Report (the "Revised Proposal"). The Revised Proposal expands the proposed development site to include the property at 544 and 550 Queen Street East (the "Site"). It also requests placing a holding provision in the zoning by-law that requires the Site to have been designated pursuant to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act ("OHA"). The owner must also apply for alterations to the heritage property and to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement as a condition for lifting the holding provision on the zoning for the lands. Council accepted the offer at its meeting dated June 15 and 16, 2022. On August 9, 2022, the OLT issued a decision and order approving the Revised Proposal's zoning by-law amendment portions subject to issuance of a final order. The Tribunal issued an order effective August 11, 2022 amending the zoning by-law in accordance with the Revised Proposal. The purpose of this report is to request further instructions regarding related to the heritage aspects of the development.
City Council on September 28, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor, were adopted by City Council and are now public as follows: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 544 and 550 Queen Street East in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new multi-storey mixed-use development on the lands known municipally as 544 and 550 Queen Street East and 28 River Street with such alterations substantially in accordance with the revised with prejudice settlement offer dated June 8, 2022 (the "Revised Proposal") including plans and drawings dated May 6, 2022 prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and in Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor; and with the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects, dated August 9, 2021, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. should the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold the issuance of the final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as: i. the owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan for the property at 544 and 550 Queen Street East prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared ERA Architects, dated August 9, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 544 and 550 Queen Street East, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by dated May 6, 2022 prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited and with the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.i. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. prior to Final Site Plan approval for the Lands, or any part of the Lands, the owner shall: i. provide final site plan drawings, including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.i. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; ii. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and iii. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the buildings on the subject heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. City Council direct that prior to the issuance of any permit for all, or any part of the Lands, including a heritage permit, demolition permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: i. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.a.i. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and d. City Council direct prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.c.ii. above the owner shall: i. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation, lighting and interpretation has been completed in accordance with the relevant approved plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and ii. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 544 and 550 Queen Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Confidential Appendix A to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council). The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains advice and information that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment 1 and Confidential Appendix "A" to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (September 21, 2022) from the City Solicitor is to remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.