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.
PB22.1amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the development of the subject site, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. Located on the southeast corner of Richmond Street East and Berkeley Street, the subject site contains two heritage properties designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value. Constructed in 1881, 111 Berkeley Street contains a two-and-a half-storey Bay-and-Gable style semi-detached house-form building with fine Gothic Revival styling and details. The adjacent house-form building at 115 Berkeley Street, flanking Richmond Street East, represents a rare, surviving pre-Confederation era residence completed in 1845 by local brick mason, builder and City Councilman, Sheldon Ward. On December 22, 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was made to permit a new 45-storey mixed use building on the subject site. A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture (MHBC), dated October 2023 and revised May 31, 2024, was submitted to support the development application. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 45-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 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 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect; b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment bill to City Council, 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 for 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above 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; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley 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. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 above for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street including registration on title of such agreements, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendment has 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.1 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 a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties 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; 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, 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 for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 7. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.7 above the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan 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; and 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 City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley 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 Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 45-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 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 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect. b. prior to the introduction of the Zoning By-law Amendment bill to City Council, 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 for 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street, prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny&Co Architects, dated April 13, 2023, and revised October 6, 2023, February 23, 2024, and July 3, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MHBC, dated October 2023, revised May 31, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley 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. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 for the properties at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street including registration on title of such agreements, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendment has 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.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. 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties 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. 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, 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 for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.7 the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan 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 of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 111 Berkeley Street and 115 Berkeley Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB22.2amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties municipally known as 214, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226 and 230 Sherbourne Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the proposed development of the subject property. The Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control applications for 214-230 Sherbourne Street are subject to a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject site is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District. A portion of the subject site, 230 Sherbourne Street (William Dineen House), is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by Designation By-law 496-2012. On June 10, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was made for 214-230 Sherbourne Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, and revised February 26, 2024, to assess the impact of the proposed development on the on-site heritage resource. A Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 7, 2023, that considers the impact of a revised proposal. The proposed development application contemplates a 46-storey residential tower (including mechanical penthouse) set atop a four-storey podium that incorporates 230 Sherbourne Street. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the approved 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 214-230 Sherbourne Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect. b. prior to the introduction of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Bills to City Council, 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 for 214-230 Sherbourne Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 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; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 214-230 Sherbourne 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. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 above for the property at 230 Sherbourne 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 Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments 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.1 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 a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property at 230 Sherbourne Street 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; 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property at 230 Sherbourne 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; and 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; and 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; and 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 City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 230 Sherbourne 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 Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the heritage properties at 214-230 Sherbourne Street, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey (plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, with such alterations to the designated properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the approved 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 214-230 Sherbourne Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment requiring the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect. b. prior to the introduction of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment bills to City Council, 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 for 214-230 Sherbourne Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 26, 2024, revised May 15, 2024, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 13, 2022, revised February 26, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 214-230 Sherbourne 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. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Condition 2.b.2 for the property at 230 Sherbourne 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 Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments 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.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. 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property at 230 Sherbourne Street 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. 5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property at 230 Sherbourne 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. 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 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 of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 230 Sherbourne Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB22.3amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage buildings 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, and 37 Linden Street (formerly 578 Sherbourne Street) and the removal of the heritage building on the property at 29 Linden Street, all designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The development application proposes a 69-storey tower (plus a mechanical penthouse) on the site that incorporates retained portions of the heritage buildings as part of the base building at the corner of Sherbourne Street and Linden Street. The facades, portions of their return walls at the north and south ends, and significant portions of their gabled roofs of 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, and 37 Linden Street are proposed to be retained. 29 Linden Street is proposed to be relocated within the site at the current location of 33 Linden Street. It is proposed that all the retained heritage facades be fully restored. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings. Heritage Planning staff are of the opinion that the heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy. On April 10, 2024, GBCA Architects prepared a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) describing proposed conservation and mitigation measures designed to reduce the proposal's impact. On July 26, 2024, the applicant's heritage consultant prepared addendums to the Heritage Impact Assessment to provide additional information and rationale regarding the conservation of the subject properties.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 69-storey building that incorporates the frontages of the heritage buildings along Sherbourne Street and Linden Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both 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, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the conditions as set out below; and b. the removal of the heritage building on the property at 29 Linden Street to allow for its relocation on the development site in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 69-storey building on the property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both 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, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter and demolish attributes of the designated properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to the removal of the building on the designated heritage property at 29 Linden Street, under Part IV, Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act, is also subject to the following conditions: a. 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 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.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; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, including a detailed removal and relocation plan for the building at 29 Linden Street, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 10, 2024, prepared by GBCA Architects to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden 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.a.1 for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden 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; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden 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 building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 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; c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6, 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 and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 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 City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden 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 Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 69-storey building that incorporates the frontages of the heritage buildings along Sherbourne Street and Linden Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both 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 conditions as set out below. b. the removal of the heritage building on the property at 29 Linden Street to allow for its relocation on the development site in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the approval of a 69-storey building on the property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, both 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 and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter and demolish attributes of the designated properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 37 Linden Street under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and to the removal of the building on the designated heritage property at 29 Linden Street, under Part IV, Section 34(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act, is also subject to the following conditions: a. 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 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Arcadis dated May 17, 2024, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated April 10, 2024, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.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, including a detailed removal and relocation plan for the building at 29 Linden Street, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 10, 2024, prepared by GBCA Architects to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden 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.a.1 for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect. 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street and 29 Linden 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. 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the properties located at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden 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 building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 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. c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6, 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 and Interpretation Plans 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 of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, 37 Linden Street, and 29 Linden Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB22.4amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations, demolition and new construction under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act proposed for the heritage properties at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street in connection with the redevelopment of the site. The site is located within the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District (SLHCD) which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The properties at 298-300 King Street East (which includes 56 Berkeley Street) are identified as contributing, with attributes that characterize the commercial warehouse typology in the District. The properties at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street are identified as non-contributing in the SLHCD Plan. The adjacent properties at 528 Adelaide Street East and 70 Berkeley Street, and 359-361 King Street East and 54 Berkeley Street are also identified as contributing properties in the SLHCD Plan. On November 9, 2021, the City received Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications related to the proposed development of the subject properties to permit a 34-storey mixed use building with 1,188 square metres of commercial uses and 364 residential units. On September 26, 2022, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. Revised plans have been submitted by the applicant with prejudice, as reflected in this report. On June 18, 2024, the applicant submitted revised plans and an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the on-site heritage resources, erect a new building on the property and demolish select attributes, with conditions, to allow for the construction of a new mixed-use building within a designated Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The proposal involves retaining the contributing buildings at 298-300 King Street East in situ and removing the later one-and-a-half storey rear addition on the north elevation at 300 King Street East. The remaining building fabric, including the buildings on the non-contributing properties, is proposed to be removed to accommodate new construction. The new construction is comprised of a 46-storey tower to the north of the retained buildings, a one-and-a-half storey 5.9 metre tall infill component at 296 King Street East and a three-storey podium and streetwall along Berkeley Street. The tower component is set back from the retained buildings by 15.1 metres and cantilevers approximately two metres over the retained buildings at the sixth-floor level, with three stepbacks from King Street East. The proposed development is consistent with the existing provincial and municipal policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that is consistent with the SLHCD Plan and not contrary to the Plan's Objectives.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the contributing designated buildings at 298-300 King Street East and demolish the north addition at 300 King Street East; and to demolish the non-contributing designated buildings at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey tower on the property, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the revised plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance dated June 27, 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 November 5, 2021, updated July 2, 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, Urban Design, City Planning subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 298-300 King Street East and demolish properties at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. 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. prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. 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 November 5, 2021 and updated and re-issued July 2, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance, dated June 27, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 5, 2021, revised July 2, 2024 subject and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendations 2.b.1., all 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; c. prior to Site Plan Approval for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street 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; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley 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; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley 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 obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 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; 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 and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set 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; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.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 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; and 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 City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley 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 Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the contributing designated buildings at 298-300 King Street East and demolish the north addition at 300 King Street East; and to demolish the non-contributing designated buildings at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Part V Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey tower on the property, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the revised plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance dated June 27, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated November 5, 2021, updated July 2, 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 subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 298-300 King Street East and demolish properties at 296 King Street East and 58-60 Berkeley Street 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 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. 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 November 5, 2021 and updated and re-issued July 2, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by architects Alliance, dated June 27, 2024 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated November 5, 2021, revised July 2, 2024 subject and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendations 2.b.1., all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. c. that prior to Site Plan Approval for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street, the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street 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. 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley 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. d. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley 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 obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect. 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.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. 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 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 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 Recommendation 2.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 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 of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB22.5adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the McNeel House at 125 Sylvan Avenue in connection with a renovation of the subject property. The McNeel House is a one-storey, Mid-Century Modern home constructed in 1963 for Dr. Burdett Harrison McNeel and his wife Helen B. McNeel and designed by Modernist architect James Albert Murray (1919-2008). The proposed alteration involves the demolition of the existing carport, its replacement with a new two-storey garage and the construction of a partial second storey addition above the house that connects to the second storey of the garage through an enclosed link. The proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage property and are consistent with the existing heritage policy framework. The impacts of the application are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 125 Sylvan Avenue, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of the carport with a two-storey garage and the construction of a partial second storey addition above the house on the lands known municipally in 2024 as 125 Sylvan Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 24, 2024 prepared by E-Architecture Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 125 Sylvan Avenue, 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 a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. obtain all planning permissions as may be necessary including, but not limited to, obtaining a Minor Variance.
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 125 Sylvan Avenue, under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the replacement of the carport with a two-storey garage and the construction of a partial second storey addition above the house on the lands known municipally in 2024 as 125 Sylvan Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 24, 2024 prepared by E-Architecture Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 125 Sylvan Avenue, 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 a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. obtain all planning permissions as may be necessary including, but not limited to, obtaining a Minor Variance.
PB22.6amended
On September 14, 2022, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted with respect to 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street to permit a new mixed-use building. The applications proposed to demolish 33 Maitland Street and retain a portion of 37 Maitland Street. On March 31, 2023, the applications were appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) based on City Council's failure to make a decision within legislated timelines. The focus of this report is the owner's application under Section 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act which requests City Council's consent to alterations and demolition of a heritage attribute to the above noted properties. 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 direction with respect to upcoming Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) proceedings and this matter can not be deferred.
The Toronto Preservation Board 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 and Confidential Appendix "A" to this report from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to this report (September 5, 2024) from the City Solicitor 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 and Confidential Appendix "A" to this report from the City Solicitor, at the discretion of the City Solicitor. 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.