Toronto Preservation Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 8 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.
PB18.1received
Proposed New Ontario Heritage Act Regulations
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning will provide an overview of recently released regulations related to changes to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 108). Changes to the Act and associated regulations will come into force on January 1, 2021. Comments on the draft regulations must be provided to the Province by November 5, 2020.
The Toronto Preservation Board received the Item for information.
PB18.2adopted
Alterations to a Property Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act - 1067 Yonge Street
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the heritage building at 1067 Yonge Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property contains a 2½-storey detached house-form brick masonry building that dates to 1913-14. It is located within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) and is noted within this study as a Category "B" building. Category "B" buildings "are noteworthy for their overall quality and have citywide significance'. The proposal involves the demolition of an existing three-storey rear addition that was constructed in the early 1950s, a two-storey wing to the south-east of the house-form building (date of construction unknown) and a small part of the rear of the original house. A new four-storey rear addition is proposed which would be set behind the existing hipped roof of the heritage building. A new one-storey side addition is also proposed which would provide access to the below grade parking garage. The additions although large and contemporary in design are considered appropriate from a heritage point of view given the context of this property along Yonge Street. As part of the scheme a comprehensive conservation strategy for the heritage building is proposed. This would involve replacing the existing (altered) roof with one that matches the original and includes the use of slate, the reinstatement of the original flared edge to the roof and new chimneys to match the originals. In addition the modern windows and doors would be replaced by with new wood units that would be designed to match the originals. The existing office use of the property would continue. Heritage Planning has worked with the applicant to ensure that the proposed alterations meet the general intent of the South Rosedale HCD Study's guidelines and would not have a negative impact on the existing heritage building and existing context within the South Rosedale HCD. The applicant still needs approval under the Planning Act (minor variance and site plan approval) and therefore this application relates solely to the approval that is required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1067 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Dewson Architects, dated September 16, 2020 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated May 14, 2020 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to theSenior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 1067 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 14, 2019 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, Urban Design, City 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, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1067 Yonge 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, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. 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.1. 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, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in recommendation 1.a.3 the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1067 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Dewson Architects, dated September 16, 2020 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated May 14, 2020 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., 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 final Site Plan Approval for the property at 1067 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 14, 2019 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 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. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1067 Yonge 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. 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.1. 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. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in recommendation 1.a.3 the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
PB18.3adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 165 Stanley Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. St Leo's Catholic School, originally called St Leo's Separate School, is a Collegiate Gothic style school that was constructed in 1926 on the south side of Stanley Avenue between Royal York Road and Elizabeth Street. It was opened by the Mimico Separate School Board with the assistance of the congregation of St Leo's Catholic Church, and it is the oldest Separate School in Etobicoke that is still open. The building is two-storeys and originally contained four classrooms and an auditorium. The architect is not known. Following an increase in the Catholic population in Etobicoke after WWII and a surge in enrollment at St Leo's Catholic School, several additions of interconnected buildings were made from 1956-76. The property at 165 Stanley Avenue was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006 and was originally listed on the former City of Etobicoke Inventory of Heritage Properties. A Site Plan Approval application was submitted on January 3, 2019 for the property at 165 Stanley Avenue (Application No. 19 100745 WET 03 SA). A Memorandum was issued by Heritage Planning on August 29, 2019, which identified conditions of approval, including the request for an Interpretation Plan, the production of a detailed Conservation Plan and that the owner enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement, following consultation with the Toronto Preservation Board and if approved by Council. The Site Plan Approval application remains under review. The applicant proposes to retain the original 1926 school building, connected to a new three-storey wing at the rear by a one-and-a-half storey glazed pedestrian connection. Modifications to the heritage building include the introduction of window wells on the lower levels of the north, west and east elevations, a new sunken courtyard on the west elevation, and the enlargement of an existing opening in the rear (south) elevation to accommodate the new connection. The rear (south) wall is proposed to be over clad in stucco. Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, which sets out the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for its design/physical, historical/associative and contextual value. The Province and the City's policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Designation supports conservation as it enables City Council to review alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Etobicoke York Community Council that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 165 Stanley Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 165 Stanley Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property. 5. City Council authorize the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 165 Stanley Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 165 Stanley Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 165 Stanley Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 165 Stanley Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 3. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property. 5. City Council authorize the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 165 Stanley Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 165 Stanley Avenue.
PB18.4adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed heritage properties that contains significant built heritage resources at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (including the entrance addresses at 39, 47A, 49, 49A, 53 and 53A Fraser Avenue and 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue), formerly known as E. W. Gillett Co. Ltd. factory complex, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Originally developed as a single property known as 41 Fraser Avenue, the properties occupy the north end of the block and are bound by Fraser Avenue, Liberty Street and Pardee Avenue on the west, north and east sides respectively. They contain a large complex of industrial buildings including the original, four-storey factory, two-storey office building and one-storey powerhouse, all constructed in 1911-12. The employee welfare building of 1922 and the single-storey, garage-storage building of 1941-2 were later additions. 41 Fraser Avenue was severed in 2004 and is now known as three properties identified as 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street. In 2005, the properties were listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register as 41 Fraser Avenue. The properties are located within historic Liberty Village which following the Great Fire of 1904 developed as a significant industrial and manufacturing hub in the City of Toronto. Following city staff's additional research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the properties at 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street merit designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. The additional research identified the powerhouse, which is not currently included in the listing as a heritage attribute on the property at 41 Fraser Avenue. The designation of the former E. W. Gillett Co. Ltd. factory complex on the properties at 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street would identify all of the properties' cultural heritage values and heritage attributes which shall be conserved. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the properties, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council amend the listing of the property at 41 Fraser Avenue to include the Powerhouse as a heritage attribute on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 41 Fraser Avenue including the entry addresses at 39, 49, 49A, 53, 53 A Fraser Avenue and 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 47 Fraser Avenue, including the entry address 47A Fraser Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 135 Liberty Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 6. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 7. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the properties.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council amend the listing of the property at 41 Fraser Avenue to include the Powerhouse as a heritage attribute on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 41 Fraser Avenue including the entry addresses at 39, 49, 49A, 53, 53 A Fraser Avenue and 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 47 Fraser Avenue, including the entry address 47A Fraser Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 135 Liberty Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 6. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 7. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the properties.
PB18.5adopted
This report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed demolition of all heritage structures on the property at 33 Avenue Road (the property includes municipal addresses 33-41 & 45-49 Avenue Road and 142-148 Yorkville Avenue), which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law No. 0052-2015, enacted by City Council on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014. Under the Section 34 of the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the application within 90 days of issuing a Notice of Receipt the application is deemed to be permitted. The Notice of receipt was issued on October 6, 2020 and therefore the City has until January 4, 2021 to notify the applicant of its decision regarding the proposed demolition of the designated cultural heritage resources at 33 Avenue Road.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the protected heritage property at 33 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 33 Avenue Road, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the protected heritage property at 33 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 33 Avenue Road, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in opposition to the appeal.
PB18.6adopted
This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, state its intention to designate the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the proposed alterations to the heritage properties located within the proposed development site at 60 -64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street, linked with the proposed redevelopment of the site, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties. Together, the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street remain one of the last intact groups of contiguous 19th and early-20th century buildings along the east side of Church Street in the Garden District neighbourhood. These properties, located on what was once one of the city's most desirable streets, were originally occupied by professionals, including doctors, lawyers and Toronto's 21st Mayor, Angus Morrison. The proposed development comprises a three-storey podium and 57-storey tower for mixed-use development with residential space and commercial space, including both office and retail uses. The proposal entails demolition of 64 Queen Street East and the partial retention of 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street. The west elevations of the three buildings on Church Street and south elevation of the building on Queen Street East will be retained in situ with partially retained common walls and returns to retain the three dimensional character of the buildings.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statements of Significance: 60 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation), 131 Church Street (Reasons for Designation), 133 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) and 135 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachments 5-8 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, 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. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 57-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 60 Queen Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 31st, 2020 prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 31st 2020, prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated January 25, 2018, with an addendum dated June 12, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City 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, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 60 Queen Street East, the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City 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 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, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 60 Queen Street East, including a heritage 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, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.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, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. 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, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.2, 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 and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statements of Significance: 60 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation), 131 Church Street (Reasons for Designation), 133 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) and 135 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachments 5-8 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, 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. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 57-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 60 Queen Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 31st, 2020 prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) 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 the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 31st 2020, prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Urban Design/Heritage, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated January 25, 2018, with an addendum dated June 12, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.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, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 60 Queen Street East, the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.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 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. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of 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. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 60 Queen Street East, including a heritage 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: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.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. 2. 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, and approved Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.2, 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 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. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street.
PB18.7amended
In her presentation of December 2, 2019, the Senior Manager Heritage Planning invited the Toronto Preservation Board to make recommendations about improvements to the advisory capacity and more timely input of Board members. The presentation also included discussion about the significant impact of Bill 108 as it affects heritage decision making. Since that meeting, board members have written to the Chair of the Board with thoughts and suggestions. At the January 27, 2020 meeting of the Board, a working group comprising five members of the Toronto Preservation Board and one staff member from Heritage Planning was struck to discuss the issues and suggestions and make recommendations that would address these concerns. The working group met several times over a seven month period, consulted with heritage consultants and other professionals and discussed the thoughts and suggestions outlined in the letter from the Chair of the Toronto Preservation Board dated January 20, 2020. (attached) Four critical concerns are detailed in the report which must be addressed to ensure preservation of the city's cultural heritage landscape: Minimal participation by heritage professionals during early project discussions and peer project reviews Narrow focus on project review limiting discussion of heritage and the cultural landscape Incomplete and graphically poor project information provided to the Toronto Preservation Board Lack of opportunity for public comments and deputations Immediate changes are necessary to strengthen heritage oversight of development proposals. Ideally these can occur within the current framework of the planning process and implemented within the statutory mandate of the Board not requiring Council approval. Inaction or lengthy delays in procedural approvals will result in a loss of heritage attributes and the cultural landscape in our city.
The Toronto Preservation Board directed that the recommendations contained in the Letter (September 26, 2020) from Elizabeth Sisam, Working Group Member be forwarded to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning for consideration and further discussion, and for a report back to the Toronto Preservation Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The working group proposes the following recommendations for consideration by the Toronto Preservation Board: 1. Allow for early participation in pre-application consultations by Heritage Planning with discussion including broader contextual concerns. For some projects, members of the Toronto Preservation Board, independent heritage professionals or other professionals with a track record in conservation and planning of cultural heritage resources might also be asked to participate. This will provide an overview of important heritage concerns at an early stage in the project. 2. Identify issues in the pre-application discussion and include discussion of them in the heritage impact assessment and in the staff report to the Toronto Preservation Board when the project is considered for approval. 3. Increase opportunities for local community participation by expanding the role of the Community Preservation Panels to include the review of redevelopment proposals. 4. Establish a Heritage Review Panel of heritage professionals made up of a roster of heritage preservation professionals and other professionals with a track record in conservation and planning of cultural heritage resources. Members of the Panel would be called on to: a. provide expertise at Community Preservation Panels, b. participate as members of the Design Review Panel to increase heritage presence, and c. review projects that are not scheduled for review by the Design Review Panel. 5. Expand the membership of the Design Review Committee to include additional heritage professionals to ensure that all projects with potential heritage impacts will have the benefit of this expertise. Heritage Planning should collaborate with other Planning and Urban Design staff in the preparation and presentation to the Design Review Panel. Minutes of the meeting should be given to the Preservation Board at the time of their issuance. 6. Expand opportunities for early and frequent public participation. This should occur with the preparation of heritage impact assessment, discussion of the project at the Community Preservation Panels, and public consultation meetings. 7. The working group further recommends that a pilot Heritage Preservation Panel should be established for a two year period to: participate in early project discussions at Community Preservation Panels when heritage resources are being considered, participate in early pre-application Planning discussions, and review projects that are not scheduled for the Design Review Panel. The two year "pilot" project not requiring major committee or inter-departmental staff reorganization would be introduced to test recommendations. An evaluation of the pilot initiative could provide some helpful insights for a more robust and longer-term re-structuring of the heritage review process that the current Toronto Preservation Board considers is necessary. 8. Complete the city-wide survey of heritage resources. Heritage preservation requires a comprehensive up to date heritage inventory of listed and designated properties. Acceleration of this initiative will provide Heritage Planning with the necessary tools to do their work.
PB18.8received
Preservation Panel Minutes
The Toronto Preservation Board received the following Minutes, for information: 1. North York Community Preservation Panel from the meeting held on July 27, 2020. 2. Scarborough Community Preservation Panel from the meeting held on September 1, 2020. 3. North York Community Preservation Panel from the meeting held on September 28, 2020.