Toronto Preservation Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 7 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.
PB20.1adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the Dr. Charles Sheard House at 314 Jarvis Street (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act), in connection with the development of the subject property and that Council grant authority to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property. The Dr. Charles Sheard House was damaged extensively by two fires. The remaining portions of the building will be retained and the missing portions will be reconstructed. A rear addition will connect the heritage building to a 34-storey mixed-use building to the west with a ten-storey base fronting onto Jarvis Street.
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 314 Jarvis Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use development incorporating the heritage building on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 308, 310, 312, 314 Jarvis Street and 225 Mutual Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated August 21, 2020, prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations has been enacted by the City Council and has 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. Amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 314 Jarvis Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated August 21, 2020, prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and in accordance with the Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such amending agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 308, 310, 312, 314 Jarvis Street and 225 Mutual Street the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Obtain 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. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to 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. 6. Submit a Signage 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 314 Jarvis 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. Obtain 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 Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage 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 Reconstruction Plan, 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 CD 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, Urban Design, City Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in 1.d.3 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 Reconstruction 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. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 314 Jarvis Street, Instrument No. CA70417, dated January 12, 1990 and amended Heritage Easement Agreement, Instrument No. CA183852, dated March 31, 1992 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement.
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 314 Jarvis Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use development incorporating the heritage building on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 308, 310, 312, 314 Jarvis Street and 225 Mutual Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated August 21, 2020, prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations has been enacted by the City Council and has 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 Division, 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. Amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 314 Jarvis Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated August 21, 2020, prepared by Turner Fleischer Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and in accordance with the Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such amending agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 308, 310, 312, 314 Jarvis Street and 225 Mutual Street the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Obtain 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. 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. Submit a Signage 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 314 Jarvis 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. Obtain 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 Reconstruction Plan prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 2, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, 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 Reconstruction Plan, 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 CD 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. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in 1.d.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 and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Reconstruction 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 City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 314 Jarvis Street, Instrument No. CA70417, dated January 12, 1990 and amended Heritage Easement Agreement, Instrument No. CA183852, dated March 31, 1992 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement.
PB20.2adopted
The property at 130 Bloor Street West includes an apartment on its 13th and 14th floors that is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and subject to a Heritage Easement Agreement (HEA). The purpose of the HEA is to conserve the "historical, architectural, contextual, aesthetic, scenic and cultural heritage characteristics and conditions" of the property in perpetuity. The "Torno" apartment, named for its original owners, is one of very few residential properties in Toronto to include interior features as heritage attributes. The subject apartment was constructed in 1960 and is a rare example of Modern architecture associated with the internationally-recognized architect Philip Johnson and, as noted in the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) by ERA Architects Inc., it is "a landmark of Toronto residential architecture." Philip Johnson is best known for his work within the periods of Modern and Post-modern architecture and the Torno apartment is a rare example of his design aesthetic in Canada. The apartment is also a unique example of residential design reflecting a Modern aesthetic as expressed through interior heritage attributes. The applicant proposes to alter the subject apartment and remove a number of the interior attributes identified in the HEA. The HEA requires that the City make a decision in respect to the proposed changes within 90 days of receiving all the information. City Council authority is also required under s.33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and City staff do not have delegated authority to approve or deny these alterations under the Municipal Code Chapter 103 - Heritage. Heritage Planning staff recommend limited approval of the proposed alterations.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council approve specified alterations to the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West in accordance with Section 2.1 of the Heritage Easement Agreement to allow proposed changes to the foyer; changes to the wood panel doors of the dayroom, master bedroom and living room; the removal of the southwest bathroom with its stone cladding and countertops and the replacement of bedroom and living room glass doors all as shown on "Existing and Proposed Overlay Showing Alterations to Heritage Attributes" Plans by ERA Architects Inc. dated November 2, 2020 subject to the following condition: a. prior to specified alterations taking place the owner shall provide a Conservation Plan that includes revised drawings, including notes and specifications that detail how the heritage attributes set out in the Reasons for Identification in Schedule C of the Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West, Instrument No. AT1381354 dated February 20, 2007 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning are being conserved and details of certain works including finishes associated with changes to the foyer and the new doors (both interior and exterior) all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and that the approved alterations be substantially in accordance with the approved Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 25, 2020 from ERA Architects Inc. 2. Apart from the alterations permitted in Recommendation 1 above, City Council not permit any of the other alterations to the living room, library, master bedroom and southeast bathroom as noted in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 25, 2020 from ERA Architects Inc. as the alterations materially and substantially affect the heritage features and appearance of the Torno Apartment as set out in the Reasons for Identification in Schedule C of the Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West, Instrument No. AT1381354 dated February 20, 2007 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West, Instrument No. AT1381354 dated February 20, 2007 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, if deemed necessary by Heritage Planning, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in City Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
1. City Council approve specified alterations to the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West in accordance with Section 2.1 of the Heritage Easement Agreement to allow proposed changes to the foyer; changes to the wood panel doors of the dayroom, master bedroom and living room; the removal of the southwest bathroom with its stone cladding and countertops and the replacement of bedroom and living room glass doors all as shown on "Existing and Proposed Overlay Showing Alterations to Heritage Attributes" Plans by ERA Architects Inc. dated November 2, 2020 subject to the following condition: a. prior to specified alterations taking place the owner shall provide a Conservation Plan that includes revised drawings, including notes and specifications that detail how the heritage attributes set out in the Reasons for Identification in Schedule C of the Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West, Instrument No. AT1381354 dated February 20, 2007 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning are being conserved and details of certain works including finishes associated with changes to the foyer and the new doors (both interior and exterior) all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and that the approved alterations be substantially in accordance with the approved Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 25, 2020 from ERA Architects Inc. 2. Apart from the alterations permitted in Recommendation 1, City Council does not permit any of the other alterations to the living room, library, master bedroom and southeast bathroom as noted in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 25, 2020 from ERA Architects Inc. as the alterations materially and substantially affect the heritage features and appearance of the Torno Apartment as set out in the Reasons for Identification in Schedule C of the Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West, Instrument No. AT1381354 dated February 20, 2007 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement, registered on the title for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West, Instrument No. AT1381354 dated February 20, 2007 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, if deemed necessary by Heritage Planning, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce any necessary bill in City Council to amend the Heritage Easement Agreement for the heritage property at 130 Bloor Street West.
PB20.3adopted
Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register- 22 Rose Park Drive
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 22 Rose Park Drive on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value. The subject property is north of St. Clair Avenue East and west of Mount Pleasant Road, situated on the north side of Rose Park Drive, between Inglewood Drive and Clifton Road in the Moore Park neighbourhood. It contains a two storey stucco-clad house constructed in c.1909, designed in the Dutch Colonial Revival style. The building is a rare and unique example of the style within the neighbourhood, and is amongst the earliest houses built within the Moore Park neighbourhood, representing the earliest period in the historical land development of the area. The Reverend Joseph Locke House (c.1909) is among the first houses developed as part of the Moore Park subdivision envisioned by the politician, businessman and land speculator John Thomas Moore, and has associations with both the Locke and Moore families. A Heritage Property Nomination was submitted to Heritage Planning in fall 2020 to protect one of the few wood frame dwellings within the Moore Park Neighbourhood. City staff undertook further research and evaluation and determined that the property at 22 Rose Park Drive meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, which the City of Toronto also applies when evaluating properties for its Heritage Register. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council include the property at 22 Rose Park Drive on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 14, 2021) from 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 include the property at 22 Rose Park Drive on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 14, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
PB20.4adopted
Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register- 103 Heath Street West
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 103 Heath Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value. The subject property is situated on the south side of Heath Street West, between Yonge Street and Avenue Road. It contains a two and a half storey late Victorian-era red brick house constructed in c.1892-1893. The building is amongst the earliest houses built on this section of the south side of Heath Street West in the late 19th century, representing the earliest period in the historical evolution of the street and the Deer Park Neighbourhood. The James Hobbs House (c.1892-1893) is among the few surviving houses developed as part of Registered Plan 365 in the early 1880s-1890s. Following further research and evaluation, it has been determined that the property at 103 Heath Street West meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, which the City of Toronto also applies when evaluating properties for its Heritage Register. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. A Site Plan Control application (No. 20 152778 STE 12 SA) was submitted on June 5, 2020 which includes two parcels located at 103 and 101 Heath Street West and is currently under review. A minor variance application is anticipated but not yet submitted. The Site Plan Control application proposes a 3-storey apartment building.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that: 1. City Council include the property at 103 Heath Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 8, 2021) from 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 include the property at 103 Heath Street West on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 8, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
PB20.5adopted
Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register- 324 Old Yonge Street
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 324 Old Yonge Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for its cultural heritage value. The subject property is situated on the west side of Old Yonge Street, north of York Mills Road, east of Yonge Street, and south of the 401. It contains a three-storey brick house and a detached two-storey brick garage and was constructed in c.1930-37 in the Georgian Revival style. 324 Old Yonge Street is among the original seven grand mansions situated in an exclusive enclave that was constructed on the west side of Old Yonge Street in York Mills backing onto Yonge Street and across from St Andrew's Estate and Golf Course (1927) and north of St John's Anglican Church (1843). These elaborate mansions are defined by lots with large frontages and setbacks, circular driveways, and expansive landscaped grounds. Three of these properties have been demolished and three are listed or designated on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. Following further research and evaluation, it has been determined that 324 Old Yonge Street meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, which the City of Toronto also applies when evaluating properties for its Heritage Register. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. A Committee of Adjustment Application for Consent was submitted on May 19, 2020 and is currently under review.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the North York Community Council that: 1. City Council include the property at 324 Old Yonge Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 8, 2021) from 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 include the property at 324 Old Yonge Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 3 to the report (January 8, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
PB20.6adopted
Preservation Panel Minutes
The Toronto Preservation Board received the following Minutes, for information: 1. North York Community Preservation Panel from the meeting held on November 23, 2020.
PB20.7adopted
Update on the Implications for the City of Toronto of the Province’s delay in Implementing Bill 108
A brief update on the implications for the City of Toronto of the Province's delay in implementing Bill 108, Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Toronto Preservation Board received the Item, for information.