Toronto Preservation Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 6 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 under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street in connection with the redevelopment of the site. Located in the McGill-Granby Village community, the properties at 414-418 Church Street, known as the Stephen Murphy Houses and Store, contain two house form buildings adjoining a commercial unit. The properties at 79 and 81 Granby Street, known as the Robert Kidney Houses, contain two semi-detached residential house-form buildings. The proposal involves the construction of a new 32-storey mixed-use development with retail uses at grade and residential uses in the upper storeys. The Stephen Murphy Houses and Store will be altered and rehabilitated for commercial uses while the Robert Kidney Houses will be conserved for residential uses. The proposed alterations conserve the heritage attributes of the properties, and the impact of the new development is sufficiently mitigated to be consistent with the existing policy framework.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by bKL Architecture Inc. dated March 22, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 26, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions: a. That the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by bKL Architecture Inc. dated March 22, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 26, 2024, both on file with the Sr. Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City 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 consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 26, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby 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 of the subject property shall: 1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above for the properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.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, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street 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. 5. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their 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. 6. 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 Interpretation Plan. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.6 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 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement agreement for the property at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by bKL Architecture Inc. dated March 22, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 26, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage is also subject to the following conditions: a. That the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by bKL Architecture Inc. dated March 22, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 26, 2024, both on file with the Sr. Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 below, 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 consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 26, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby 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 of the subject property shall: 1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.b.1 for the properties at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.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. 4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their 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. 6. 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 Interpretation Plan. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.6 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 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into a Heritage Easement agreement for the property at 414, 416 and 418 Church Street and 79 and 81 Granby Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB20.2adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage property at 20 Front Street West (with an entrance address of 22 Front Street West) in connection with the redevelopment of the site. Located within the Union Station Heritage Conservation District which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, the property contains the Gowns-Kent Building, an eight-storey Classically influenced commercial building which was constructed in 1923. The property is also designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and subject to a Heritage Easement Agreement which requires amendment in connection with approval of the proposal. The proposal involves the construction of a new 52-storey tower for residential and retail uses and incorporates the south (Front Street) façade into a new base building. The upper portion of the south wall will be demolished to allow for construction access and subsequently reconstructed while the lower portion will be conserved in situ with select alterations. The proposed alterations conserve the majority of the heritage attributes of the property and the Union Station HCD, and the impact of the new development is sufficiently mitigated to be consistent with the existing policy framework.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 20 Front Street West with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Core Architects dated May 3, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 8, 2024 also 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. 2. City Council direct that its consent of the application to alter the designated property at 20 Front Street West under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. That the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by City Council and have come into full force and effect. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Amend the Heritage Easement Agreement registered on title as Instrument No. CT920105 on December 21, 1987 with the City for the property at 20 Front Street West in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 8, 2024 and the Conservation Plan required in Recommendations 1 above and Recommendation 2.b.2 below 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 consistent with the conservation and demolition/reconstruction strategies set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 8, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 20 Front Street West, 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 of the subject property shall: 1. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 20 Front Street West 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. 2. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 20 Front Street West 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. 3. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.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, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. 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 Interpretation Plan. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.5 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 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement registered on title for the property at 20 Front Street West as Instrument No. CT920105 on December 21, 1987 and introduce the necessary Bill in Council. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property at 20 Front Street West with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Core Architects dated May 3, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 8, 2024 also 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. 2. City Council direct that its consent of the application to alter the designated property at 20 Front Street West under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. That the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by City Council and have come into full force and effect. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Amend the Heritage Easement Agreement registered on title as Instrument No. CT920105 on December 21, 1987 with the City for the property at 20 Front Street West in accordance with the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 8, 2024 and the Conservation Plan required in Recommendations 1 and 2.b.2 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 consistent with the conservation and demolition/reconstruction strategies set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated May 8, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 20 Front Street West, 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 of the subject property shall: 1. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 20 Front Street West 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. 2. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 20 Front Street West to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.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. 5. 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 Interpretation Plan. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.5 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 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement registered on title for the property at 20 Front Street West as Instrument No. CT920105 on December 21, 1987 and introduce the necessary Bill in Council. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB20.3adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property at 105 Maitland Street under Part IV Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property, known as the National Ballet School, includes buildings with entrance addresses of 99-101, 103-105, 111 Maitland Street and 113 Maitland Street. The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act under Designation By-law 688-2001 for their design and physical value. 99-101 Maitland Street was constructed in 1888 as semi-detached houses, 103 and 105 Maitland Street date to 1872 and 1871, and 113 Maitland Street was constructed in 1871. 111 Maitland Street was constructed in 1911 as the Society of Friends Meeting House. The proposal involves the replacement of the existing single pane wooden windows with new double glazed units with wood frames and sashes that match the dimensions and profiles of the existing windows being replaced. The original stained glass transoms will be incorporated into the new units. Original segmental-headed windows that have been modified will be reinstated. The large arched windows at 111 Maitland Street will be retained, repaired and repainted. New removable wooden storms will be constructed and installed to match the existing windows. The proposed replacements are consistent with the standard for in-kind replacement of deteriorated character defining elements within the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada and are consistent with the policy framework for the conservation of significant heritage resources. The impacts of the replacement windows are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations proposed to the heritage buildings at 99-113 Maitland Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of original single pane wooden windows in accordance with the technical specifications, plans and drawings dated June 24, 2022 by Reid Jones Christoffersen Ltd (RJC), received May 15, 2024 and the Condition Assessment document prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 5, 2022 and revised March 7, 2023 and a separate Condition Assessment document prepared by Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC), dated November 10, 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations proposed to the heritage buildings at 99-113 Maitland Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of original single pane wooden windows in accordance with the technical specifications, plans and drawings dated June 24, 2022 by Reid Jones Christoffersen Ltd (RJC), received May 15, 2024 and the Condition Assessment document prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 5, 2022 and revised March 7, 2023 and a separate Condition Assessment document prepared by Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC), dated November 10, 2023.
PB20.4adopted
101 Mason Boulevard - Alterations to a Heritage Property and Demolition of a Building
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property at 101 Mason Boulevard under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. It also recommends that the City approve the demolition of a small garage building at the rear of the property under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act. These approvals are being sought in conjunction with Site Plan Approval Application (22178545NNY08SA), which proposes a large side addition to allow for the school to expand. Located on the east side of Mason Boulevard south of Wilson Avenue and west of Yonge Street, the subject property contains Loretto Abbey, an institutional complex that was constructed in 1928. Additions were constructed to the north wing and the chapel in 1952. The subject property is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The development proposes a large addition to the north end of the heritage building. This would provide additional classroom and service uses to allow for the school to increase its capacity to 1,200 pupils. It has been designed to be visually compatible with, yet subordinate to, the existing built form and surrounding landscape. The existing E-shaped Abbey building will be retained in-situ. Some new windows are proposed while other window openings are proposed to be blocked in to accommodate the new addition. The scheme would include the removal of a small single storey room on the north side of the Abbey, the removal of the existing Infirmary and the demolition of a garage from the rear of the property. None of these are heritage attributes. The proposed alterations and the demolition of the detached garage conserve the heritage values and attributes of the Loretto Abbey complex consistent with the existing policy framework and the impact of the new development is being appropriately mitigated.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. The alterations to the designated heritage property at 101 Mason Boulevard, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of an addition to the north wing with the alterations to the designated property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 29, 2023, prepared by Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc. and Diamond Schmitt Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment by ERA Architect Inc., dated July 6, 2022 on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum, dated June 8, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan dated May 22, 2024 by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the conditions set out below. b. The demolition of a garage building at the designated heritage property at 101 Mason Boulevard under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of an addition to the north wing with the alterations to the designated property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 29, 2023, prepared by Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc. and Diamond Schmitt Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment by ERA Architect Inc., dated July 6, 2022 on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum, dated June 8, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan dated May 22, 2024 by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the conditions set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 101 Mason Boulevard under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of the garage building at 101 Mason Boulevard under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 101 Mason Boulevard, 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 of the subject property shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan 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. b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.a.2 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 has been completed in accordance with the Conservation 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve a. The alterations to the designated heritage property at 101 Mason Boulevard, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of an addition to the north wing with the alterations to the designated property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 29, 2023, prepared by Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc. and Diamond Schmitt Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment by ERA Architect Inc., dated July 6, 2022 on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum, dated June 8, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan dated May 22, 2024 by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the conditions set out below. b. The demolition of a garage building at the designated heritage property at 101 Mason Boulevard under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of an addition to the north wing with the alterations to the designated property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 29, 2023, prepared by Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc. and Diamond Schmitt Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment by ERA Architect Inc., dated July 6, 2022 on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum, dated June 8, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan dated May 22, 2024 by ERA Architects Inc., on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the conditions set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 101 Mason Boulevard under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of the garage building at 101 Mason Boulevard under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 101 Mason Boulevard, 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 of the subject property shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan 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. b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.a.2 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 has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
PB20.5adopted
The owner has submitted Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Heritage Permit applications proposing alterations and demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 200 University Avenue to allow for a mixed-use development that included office, residential and retail uses. The proposal included a 35-storey addition above the existing 16-storey heritage building and a two-storey addition for retail uses on the east side of the heritage building, fronting along University Avenue. The owner appealed its Heritage Permit applications under Section 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the subject property at 200 University Avenue. The owner has submitted a with prejudice settlement offer which seeks consent to alterations to and demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 200 University Avenue. Council requires the advice of the Toronto Preservation Board in respect of matters which may impact a designated heritage property. The City Solicitor requires further directions for upcoming OLT proceedings relating to the zoning and site plan appeals.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2024) from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (June 21, 2024) 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 (June 21, 2024) 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Solicitor recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report from the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 1, if adopted by City Council. 3. City Council direct that all other information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to this report 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.
PB20.6adopted
15 Elm Street - Demolition of a Designated Property
This report recommends that City Council refuse an application under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the heritage building at 15 Elm Street. On May 10, 2023 City Council stated its intention to designate the subject property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. At its meeting on July 20, 2023 City Council considered an objection to the designation and affirmed its intention to designate the property at 15 Elm Street and passed Designation By-law 742-2023. The Designation By-law is currently under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Located on the south side of Elm Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street, the property at 15 Elm Street contains a 2-storey house-form building completed prior to 1868. The Georgian Revival style property represents a rare surviving example of a Confederation-era house-form building and is part of a broader collection of 19th century dwellings adapted at street level in the early-20th century to accommodate commercial storefronts. This residential/commercial mixed-use typology continues to define the south side of Elm Street between Yonge and Bay streets within the City's historic St. John's Ward ("The Ward") neighbourhood and represents the uniqueness of Elm Street as a destination for locals and visitors alike. A heritage permit application under Section 34(1)2 of the Act has been submitted to demolish this building to allow for the construction of a new 30 storey mixed-use building at 15-17 Elm Street. This application is associated with Zoning By-law Amendment application 22 202864 STE 11 OZ and Site Plan application 22 202863 STE11 SA for the properties at 15-17 Elm Street. The Zoning By-law Amendment application is also currently under appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Under the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the heritage permit application within 90 days of issuing a notice of a complete application, the application is deemed to be permitted under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. In this case the applicant must be notified of Council's decision by September 15, 2024.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage property at 15 Elm Street, in accordance with Section 34(1)2 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(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 15 Elm Street, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage property at 15 Elm Street, in accordance with Section 34(1)2 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(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 15 Elm Street, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.