Toronto Preservation Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 4 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.
PB28.1adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value according to the Statements of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachments 1 and 2. The subject properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East are located on the south side of Lawrence Avenue East and north/west of The Donway West. The subject properties are purpose-built bank branches constructed to serve the post-war Don Mills community and both have continuously operated for nearly seventy years. The design and development of the properties were co-ordinated together. The property at 877 Lawrence Avenue East, known as the Bank of Montreal Don Mills Branch, contains a one-storey International-Style pavilion bank building constructed for the Bank of Montreal in 1956 and expanded in 1967. The property at 885 Lawrence Avenue East, known as the Bank of Nova Scotia Don Mills Branch, also contains a one-storey International-Style pavilion bank building constructed for the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) in 1956 and expanded between 1966 and 1967. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2. The properties were both designed by John C. Parkin. Described as one of Canada's most important Modernist architects, he was a founding partner and Chief Designer at the architectural firm of John B. Parkin Associates, one of Canada's leading Modernist and most prolific firms of the 1950s and 1960s that contributed many significant buildings to Toronto during this period. The properties are a unique example of two separate banking institutions in Toronto having their buildings designed to appear as a cohesive architectural ensemble, with near identical designs and landscaping tying the two properties together in the main commercial area of Don Mills. The properties are rare surviving examples of the International Style structures that once defined the main commercial area of Don Mills. Staff have determined that the property at 877 Lawrence Avenue (Bank of Montreal Don Mills Branch) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. Staff have determined that the property at 885 Lawrence Avenue (Bank of Nova Scotia Don Mills Branch) has cultural heritage value and meets 5 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. A property may be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, if it meets two or more of the nine criteria. The properties were listed by North York Council on October 6, 1997, and were included in the consolidated City's Heritage Register in June 2006. The properties at 877 and 885 Lawrence Avenue East have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and the strategy for Listed Properties that must be removed from the Register by January 1, 2027.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 877 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 877 Lawrence Avenue East - Bank of Montreal - Don Mills Branch (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1, to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 885 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 885 Lawrence Avenue East - Bank of Nova Scotia - Don Mills Branch (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2, to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating each of the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 877 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 877 Lawrence Avenue East - Bank of Montreal - Don Mills Branch (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1, to the report, January 29, 2025, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 885 Lawrence Avenue East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 885 Lawrence Avenue East - Bank of Nova Scotia - Don Mills Branch (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 2, to the report, January 29, 2025, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating each of the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB28.2adopted
481 and 483 Church Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1. The subject properties at 481 and 483 Church Street are located on the east side of Church Street between Maitland Street and Wellesley Street East in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The property at 481 Church Street contains a 3-storey house-form building and the property at 483 Church Street contains a two-and-a-half storey house-form building, both constructed circa 1870. A 2-storey storefront addition was added across the front façades of both properties in the early 20th century. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1. The properties recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, January 29, 2025, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
PB28.3adopted
65 Heward Avenue and 135R Berkeley Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkeley Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1 and 2. The subject property at 65 Heward Avenue is located on the east side of Heward Avenue and is set back from the south side of Eastern Avenue between Carlaw Avenue and Leslie Street in the South Riverdale neighbourhood. The property contains two brick factory/warehouse type buildings constructed in 1914, each with one and two storey portions, which were joined through additions in the 1980s. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 135R Berkeley Street is located on the east side of Berkeley Street, south of Queen Street East, in the Moss Park neighbourhood. The property contains a 1-storey, detached workers' cottage that is a rare early example of this typology in Toronto. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2. The properties recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkely Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkely Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to the report, January 29, 2025, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
PB28.4adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations, demolition and new construction works for the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West under Section 42, Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the site. The property at 46 Spadina Avenue (including 40, 42, 44 and 50 Spadina Avenue) includes a 4-storey building that was constructed in 1907 with later additions in the 1940s. It is known as the "Systems Building" and is identified as a contributing Industrial/Commercial building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District (KSHCD) Plan. The properties at 58 Spadina Avenue (including 60 Spadina Avenue) and 378 Wellington Street West are non-contributing properties in the KSHCD Plan. An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the subject properties was received in August 2022 for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building with a 4-storey podium featuring commercial retail at-grade and 521 dwelling units in a new residential tower. The applicant subsequently appealed this 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 July 16, 2024 the applicant submitted an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the designated Systems Building and demolish three small adjacent buildings to allow for the construction of a new 30-storey mixed-use building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District. The proposal will feature in-situ retention of the entire primary east façade, the eastern portion of the south façade and a partial west return wall of the Systems Building at 46 Spadina Avenue. The eastern portion of its north façade will be partially reconstructed. The remainder of the Systems Building as well as two small outbuildings to its north will be demolished to allow for the construction of a 30-storey tower. The tower is set back 4.9-5.4m from the front façade along Spadina Avenue and 3.12m from the south façade. The non-contributing building at 58 Spadina Avenue is also proposed to be demolished. The proposed development is consistent with the existing provincial and municipal heritage policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that is consistent with the KSHCD Plan and is 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 building at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 30-storey mixed-use building at 46-58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 29, 2024 prepared by Wallman Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 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 property at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to any Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Order issuing in connection with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment bills to City Council, the Owner shall 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 ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue, and 378 Wellington 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 shall: 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties 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. 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; 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. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6 above the Owner shall 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.
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 building at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 30-storey mixed-use building at 46-58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 29, 2024 prepared by Wallman Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 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 property at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to any Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Order issuing in connection with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment bills to City Council, the Owner shall 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 ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue, and 378 Wellington 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 shall: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties 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. 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. 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. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6 the Owner shall 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.