Toronto Preservation Board
The full agenda, as filed
All 17 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.
PB46.1adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Great Oak Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act ("the Act") for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive, known historically as the Moore Farmhouse, is located on the north side of Great Oak Drive, west of Islington Avenue and south of Rathburn Road, within the Islington Heights neighbourhood of Etobicoke. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2. The property contains a detached one-and-a-half storey brick farmhouse constructed between 1842 and 1851, with a later rear addition. The property was originally part of Lot 11, Concession A (Clergy Block), and was historically associated with the Moore family, early agricultural settlers in Etobicoke Township. The subject property is associated with the architect William Tyrrell, a significant figure in Etobicoke and Weston who designed numerous institutional, industrial and residential buildings, including St. George's Anglican Church-on-the-Hill, of which the Moore family were founding members. As a surviving farmhouse from the mid-19th century, the subject property contributes to the understanding of the evolution of Etobicoke from a rural landscape to a planned suburban community and remains a distinct and highly visible connection, within a neighbourhood characterized by post-war and contemporary residential development, to its agricultural past. The subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006. This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide that have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties that must be designated or removed from the Heritage Register by January 1, 2027. Part of the strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 18 Great Oak Drive. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria. The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 18 Great Oak Drive has cultural heritage value and meets four 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. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 18 Great Oak Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 18 Great Oak Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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 18 Great Oak Drive under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 18 Great Oak Drive (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.2adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 7 Meadowcrest Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 7 Meadowcrest Road, known historically as Spring Bank Cottage, is located on the south side of Meadowcrest Road, west of Royal York Road, within the Sunnylea neighbourhood of Etobicoke. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2. Constructed c.1861, the property contains a detached two-storey brick house form building with a contemporary two-storey rear addition. The property was originally part of Concession II Meridian, Lot 14, and was historically associated with the Thompson family, United Empire Loyalists and among the earliest settlers in south Etobicoke. The property was subsequently home to John and Minnie Parkin and their sons, including John B. Parkin (1911-1975), architect and pioneer of Canadian Modernism who received his first major commission while residing here. As a surviving pre-Confederation farmhouse associated with one of the area's earliest settler families, Spring Bank Cottage documents the trajectory from United Empire Loyalist land grants, through agricultural occupation and market gardening, to residential subdivision, charting the broader evolution of the south Etobicoke from a rural, agricultural landscape to the mid-20th century suburban residential Sunnylea neighbourhood. The subject property at 7 Meadowcrest Road was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006. This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide which have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties that must be designated or removed from the Heritage Register by January 1, 2027. Part of the strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 7 Meadowcrest Road. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria. The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 7 Meadowcrest Road has cultural heritage value and meets five 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. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 7 Meadowcrest Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 7 Meadowcrest Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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 7 Meadowcrest Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 7 Meadowcrest Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.3adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Sudbury Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance and description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property is located in the Little Portugal neighbourhood at the southernmost tip of Ward 9. The property at 55 Sudbury Street is located at the junction of Sudbury Street and Dovercourt Road, along the north side of the main railway corridor through Toronto. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2. The property at 55 Sudbury Street comprises the former Diamond (later Dominion) Glass Company office building, constructed in 1899-1900. The two-storey building is Romanesque Revival style with Italianate influences and is finished in red brick and rough-dressed stone. The building features a distinctive main entrance arch and Italianate-style window hoods. The property at 55 Sudbury Street was listed on the City's Heritage Register on August 28, 2014. Staff have determined that the property at 55 Sudbury Street has cultural heritage value and meets five 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. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the properties and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Sudbury Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 55 Sudbury Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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 55 Sudbury Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 55 Sudbury Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.4adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance, which includes a description of heritage attributes, found in Attachment 1. Anchoring the southwest corner of Bay and Elm streets, the subject property contains a three-storey commercial building designed in the Renaissance Revival style and completed in 1891 for the Canadian Temperance League in the city's historic St. John's Ward ("The Ward") neighbourhood. The subject property is valued as part of a broader collection of 26 heritage buildings located along three contiguous blocks of Elm Street that comprises the most intact, surviving grouping of Ward-era built fabric in a range of typologies and historic uses that provide an understanding of the city's first immigrant neighbourhood, including housing, local institutions and charitable organizations that supported its working class residents. A location map and current photographs of the subject property are found in Attachment 2. The subject property was included on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in March 2021. Staff have determined that the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) 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 2 or more of the 9 criteria. As of July 1, 2021, Section 29(1.2) of the Ontario Heritage Act restricts City Council's ability to give notice of its intention to designate a property under the Act to within 90 days of a "Prescribed Event". The subject property is subject to a Prescribed Event. On January 12, 2026, the City received an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to construct an 18-storey building containing 234 hotel suites and retail space (#26101832STE11OZ). The application proposes partial retention of the property at 55 Elm Street and full demolition of the properties at 57-67 Elm Street. The City Clerk issued a Notice of Complete Application on May 8, 2026. In order to meet prescribed timelines under the Ontario Heritage Act, Council must make a decision at its July 29-31, 2026 meeting to provide sufficient time for the City Clerk to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate. A Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (CHER) and a Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), both authored by ERA Architects Inc. and dated November 7, 2025, were submitted in support of the development application on the site of the subject property. The CHER and HIA conclude that the subject property has cultural heritage value. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the properties and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 55 Elm Street (entrance address at 650 Bay Street) (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.5adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 32 Bright Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 32 Bright Street, known as Costigan Cottage, is located on the west side of Bright Street, between King Street East and Queen Street East, within the Corktown neighbourhood of Toronto. It contains a detached, single-storey wood-frame worker's cottage constructed c. 1862. The property was home to the Costigan family from its earliest period of occupation until c.1928 and is among the oldest residential properties on Bright Street and within the Corktown neighbourhood. The house is a rare surviving example of the modest worker's cottage typology, predating the two-storey bay-and-gable rowhouses that were constructed on Bright Street in the 1870s and 1880s. It forms part of the historic streetscape of Bright Street, comprised primarily of residential house form buildings constructed in the mid- to late 19th century. Costigan Cottage serves as a physical reminder of Corktown's working class history. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2. The subject property at 32 Bright Street was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register following its identification through a Cultural Heritage Resources Assessment as part of the King-Parliament Secondary Plan review on December 16, 17, and 18, 2020. This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide which have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of the Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties that must be designated or removed from the Heritage Register by January 1, 2027. Part of the strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 32 Bright Street. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria. The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 32 Bright Street has cultural heritage value and meets four 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. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 32 Bright Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 32 Bright Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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 32 Bright Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 32 Bright Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.6adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2 Hedgewood Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 2 Hedgewood Road is located in the Bridlepath-Sunnybrook-York Mills neighbourhood, southeast of the intersection of Yonge Street and York Mills Road, on the west side of Hedgewood Road where it terminates at the edge of the West Don River Valley. It contains a High Tech Style, flat-roof, two-storey house and flat-roof one-storey garage separated by a courtyard. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are found in Attachment 2. Dramatically perched on the edge of the West Don River Valley, the property is a unique High Tech Style property designed in 1970 by award-winning Toronto architect Peter Hamilton for his parents, John and Dorothy Hamilton. Completed in 1972, the house and garage are organized around a central courtyard and feature exposed interior and exterior structural and infrastructural elements including steel support beams and columns, ceilings, electrical conduits, chimneys and duct work. The recipient of the Canadian Housing Design Council Award in 1974, the Hamilton Residence was also featured in numerous publications including Maclean's Magazine, Global Architecture, and Stelco Trend. Staff have determined that the property at 2 Hedgewood Road, containing the Hamilton Residence, has cultural heritage value and meets 4 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 property was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on October 6, 1997. Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act require that properties listed on the City's Heritage Register prior to January 1, 2023 will be deemed removed from the Heritage Register unless they are designated by January 1, 2027. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 2 Hedgewood Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 2 Hedgewood Road - Hamilton Residence (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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 2 Hedgewood Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 2 Hedgewood Road - Hamilton Residence (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.7adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6278 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its cultural heritage value according to the Statement of Significance which includes a description of heritage attributes found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 6278 Kingston Road, known historically as the John Morrish House, is located on the north side of Kingston Road west of Meadowvale Road in the Highland Creek neighbourhood of Scarborough. It contains a 1-storey detached house form building fronting onto Kingston Road. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property are included in Attachment 2. The property contains a single-storey vernacular Ontario Cottage style house, with a front porch featuring a gable dormer added in 2002. Built c. 1850, the subject property has served as a single-family residence from its construction to the present day and was home to the Morrish family from 1855 until 1984. Since their arrival into the region in 1855, the Morrish family have set deep roots in Scarborough, being the namesake for Morrish Road, which includes the W.D. Morrish Store at 215 Morrish Road (listed), as well as the family's historic connection to a small but significant collection of listed and Part IV designated properties within Scarborough. Standing adjacent to the Part IV designated W.J. Morrish General Store at 6282 Kingston Road, the subject property stands as historical reminder of Highland Creek and Scarborough's agricultural past. The subject property at 6278 Kingston Road was listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register on September 27, 2006. This property is one of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties citywide that have been identified as candidates for designation through the City's implementation of Bill 23 amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and its ongoing prioritization strategy for listed properties. Properties listed on the City's Heritage Register prior to January 1, 2023 will be deemed removed from the Heritage Register unless they are designated by January 1, 2027. Part of the City's strategy for the review of listed properties on the Heritage Register includes the procurement of qualified heritage consultants to research, evaluate, and prepare heritage evaluation reports for a subset of listed properties prioritized for designation. City Planning retained the services of Alex Corey Heritage Consulting ("the Consultant") to research and evaluate a citywide group of eighteen pre-1870 listed properties which includes the subject property at 6278 Kingston Road. The Consultant evaluated the subject property and determined that it meets the provincial criteria. The Consultant's research on the subject property is included in Attachment 3 of this report. The research, analysis, and evaluation contained within Attachment 3 reflect the Consultant's professional expertise and opinion. Staff have independently reviewed the Consultant's research and heritage evaluation and concur with the determination that the property at 6278 Kingston Road has cultural heritage value and meets three 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. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations or demolitions to the property and enforce heritage property standards and maintenance.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6278 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 6278 Kingston Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 6278 Kingston Road under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance for 6278 Kingston Road (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the Bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.8adopted
72 Henry Street, 258 Wallace Avenue, and 80 Ward Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 72 Henry Street, 258 Wallace Avenue, and 80 Ward 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 Attachments 1, 2, and 3. The subject property at 72 Henry Street is located on the west side of Henry Street between College Street and Cecil Street in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood. The property contains a 2-1/2-storey detached house-form building constructed between 1886 and 1887. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1. 72 Henry Street is immediately south of the property at 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street, which is subject to an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 45-storey (158 metre, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 684 residential units (545 affordable rental units) and 1,931 square metres of grade-related retail space. The owner of 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street has recently acquired 72 Henry Street. Separate Report from the Acting Director, Community Planning, on the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application will be considered by City Council in conjunction with this Report. The subject property at 258 Wallace Avenue (including entrance address 258A Wallace Avenue) is located on the north side of Wallace Avenue between Campbell Avenue and Ward Street, west of, and immediately adjacent to Metrolinx and the Canadian National Railway corridor, in the Junction-Wallace Emerson neighbourhood. The property contains a 2-storey, red-brick, manufacturing warehouse-type building constructed in 1920. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 2. The subject property at 80 Ward Street is located on the west side of Ward Street between Wallace and Lappin Avenues, east of, and immediately adjacent to the Metrolinx and Canadian National Railway corridor. The property contains a 2-storey, buff-brick, manufacturing and office-type building constructed in 1947. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 3. 258 Wallace Street and 80 Ward Street are a part of an Official Plan Amendment Application to redesignate the site from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas. The application was submitted on May 25, 2026, and for which ERA Architects produced a "Conservation Design Parameters: Wallace & Ward, Toronto" report dated November 22, 2022. 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 72 Henry 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 (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council include 258 Wallace Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council include 80 Ward Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 15, 2026) 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 72 Henry 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 (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council include 258 Wallace Avenue on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 2 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council include 80 Ward Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (June 15, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
PB46.9adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve alterations to the heritage property at 8 Robert Street under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the construction of a two-storey roof addition (with mechanical penthouse) to allow the conversion of this former chapel building into a four-unit residential building. The alterations include removal of most of the roof, conservation of all four elevations and the solid wood entrance door at the front, restoration of the six original stained-glass windows, and exterior paint removal. The subject property is located on the west side of Robert Street, north of College Street, and at the southern edge of the Harbord Village Phase II Heritage Conservation District (HVPIIHCD). It contains the one-storey former Christian Workers' Church which was constructed in 1915 and is currently vacant. 8 Robert Street is one of only two contributing non-residential properties in the HVPIIHCD. The HVPIIHCD Plan notes that the value of this HCD "lies in the large number of original Victorian buildings with the majority of their heritage attributes present or capable of being restored" and it is the "consistency" in the character of the houses that make the area unique. The proposed two-storey roof addition does not to conform with the guidelines in the HVPIIHCD Plan which states that additions should be located at the rear of properties and should be lower than the ridge of the existing roof. Staff are however supportive of the proposed addition which is set back 0.6-1.2 metres behind the front gable to give visual prominence of the front gable from the public realm. The subject property is a non-residential, one-storey church-form building at the southern edge of the HCD and the proposed roof addition would not disrupt the consistent 2.5-3-storey character of the houses that characterise the district. It also meets the general intent of the HVPIIHCD Plan to conserve the heritage fabric of the area.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 8 Robert Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026, prepared by Yimby Studio and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA, dated May 29, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following: a. 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 8 Robert Street prepared by GBCA, dated May 29, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 8 Robert Street, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property at 8 Robert 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; and b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 8 Robert Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual of minor works for the property as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 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; and 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.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 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.
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 8 Robert Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026, prepared by Yimby Studio and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA, dated May 29, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following: a. 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 8 Robert Street prepared by GBCA, dated May 29, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 8 Robert Street, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the property at 8 Robert 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; and b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 8 Robert Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual of minor works for the property as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 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; and 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.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 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.
PB46.10amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 164-166 Isabella Street and 168 Isabella Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a proposed development of the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. The property contains 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street. 164-166 Isabella Street was constructed in 1887 by James Hewlett and the property is a semi-detached residence that appears as a single grand residence. Designed in the late-nineteenth century vernacular interpretation of the Gothic Revival style, the properties feature symmetrically organized gables bays and a steeply pitched and complex roofline. On November 12 and 13, 2025, City Council stated its intention to designate the heritage properties at 164-166 Isabella Street under Part IV of the Ontario Act. On February 4, 2026, City Council passed By-law 87-2026, designating 164-166 Isabella Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. 168 Isabella was constructed in 1892 by Jeremiah Bedford in the Queen Anne style as a single-family residence. On February 4, 1991, City Council passed By-law 1991-0089, designating 168 Isabella Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The proposed development application for the subject site includes the relocation of the heritage buildings on the development site and the construction of a 70-storey residential tower. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The impacts to the heritage properties are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy associated with the proposal.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 70-storey residential tower with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 2, 2026, prepared by Studio JCI., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 19, 2025 with revisions March 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 2, 2026, prepared by Studio JCI, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 19, 2025 with revisions March 27, 2026, and June 2, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. 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.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; and 8. 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 for 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street; and b. that prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved 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; and 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 164-166 and 168 Isabella 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 the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 70-storey residential tower with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 2, 2026, prepared by Studio JCI., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 19, 2025 with revisions March 27, 2026 and June 2, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 2, 2026, prepared by Studio JCI, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated September 19, 2025 with revisions March 27, 2026, and June 2, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. 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.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; and 8. 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 for 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street; and b. that prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved 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; and 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 164-166 and 168 Isabella Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB46.11adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 30-32 and 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with a development on the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. The property contains three properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage: 30-32 Huntley Street; 38-40 Huntley Street; and 122-124 Isabella Street. The property also contains 34 Huntley Street, a property listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register that staff have determined does not meet the criteria under Ontario Regulation 9/06 of the Ontario Heritage Act and will be demolished as part of the proposal. On May 25, 2026, Council stated its intention to designate 30-32 Huntley Street, 38 and 40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The proposed development application for the subject site includes the relocation of the two heritage buildings on the development site and the construction of a residential tower. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the subject heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the onsite heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated by the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a two-tower residential complex at 56 and 60 storeys respectively. with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. 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.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; and 8. 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 for 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street; and b. that prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved 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; and 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 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella 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 the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a two-tower residential complex at 56 and 60 storeys respectively. with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 23, 2026, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated April 23, 2026, prepared by ERA Architects all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. submit a Signage Plan for the designated properties retained within the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. 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.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; and 8. 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 for 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street; and b. that prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved 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; and 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 30-32, 38-40 Huntley Street and 122-124 Isabella Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB46.12adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve alterations to and removal of a heritage attribute of the heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions under Sections 33 and 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This is in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application seeking approval for the construction of a 46-storey mixed use building on the subject property. This report also seeks Council authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. The subject property, which contains a Part IV designated Scotiabank branch building, is located on the north-east corner of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue. Built in 1949, the bank building originally abutted the Weston Road property line; however, to facilitate a road realignment in 1965, the building was moved back on the lot thereby creating an expansive front lawn condition that did not exist when the bank first opened. The one-storey building was designed by Gordon S. Adamson in the modernist style to emphasize "openness and accessibility" (Designation Report, 2025). Heritage attributes of the property include ashlar-faced limestone-cladding, symmetrical north elevation, asymmetrical west (principal) elevation which has three bas relief panels, and a double entrance with a vestibule and projecting roof. The location of the building at the northeast corner of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue West and its orientation towards Weston Road are also heritage attributes. In 1981-82 a modern side addition was constructed. The proposed application for the subject site includes the demolition of the rear wall and the 1981-82 side addition which do not contain attributes. The front and side walls are proposed to be relocated closer to Weston Road and reoriented towards Eglinton Avenue West in order to allow for the construction of a new 46-storey mixed-use building. The moving of the building alters its location and removes the orientation of its principal façade from Weston Road. Through revisions to the application, Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposal conserves the designated heritage property and is 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 approve the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council approve the application to remove a specified heritage attribute of the designated property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the removal of the specified heritage attribute on the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the removal of a specified heritage attribute at the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; b. the owner shall provide a detailed Relocation and Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1151 Weston Road in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1151 Weston Road, 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 Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a 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 a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b 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; 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, to secure all work included in the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.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 Relocation and Conservation Plan and the Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. 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 1151 Weston Road. 5. 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 the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the alterations to the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council approve the application to remove a specified heritage attribute of the designated property at 1151 Weston Road, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 46-storey mixed-use building with the removal of the specified heritage attribute on the designated heritage property being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Relocation and Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the removal of a specified heritage attribute at the designated heritage property at 1151 Weston Road, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related site-specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect; b. the owner shall provide a detailed Relocation and Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. the owner shall enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1151 Weston Road in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 7, 2026 prepared by SvN on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Giaimo Architects dated March 27, 2026, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1151 Weston Road, 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 Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a 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 a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b 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; 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, to secure all work included in the approved Relocation and Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.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 Relocation and Conservation Plan and the Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. 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 1151 Weston Road. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB46.13amended
This report recommends that City Council approve an application under Sections 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) to alter the Part IV designated heritage properties at 1497 and 1501 Queen Street West, including the selective demolition of heritage attributes of 1501 Queen Street West. This is in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the expansion of the existing Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre (PARC) campus to provide additional affordable housing and community services in a new building constructed behind the partially retained façades of the heritage buildings. This report also seeks approval to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement to ensure the long-term conservation of the heritage properties. The subject redevelopment site is located on the south side of Queen Street West, at the southeast corner of Queen Street West and Beaty Avenue. It contains two heritage properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue) that are both designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the OHA. The property at 1497 Queen Street West comprises a three-storey main street commercial block building. Constructed between 1924 and 1926 for James J. Walsh and designed by architect James M. Cowan, the building was initially built as a two-storey brick structure. A third-storey addition, designed by architects Chapman and Oxley, was completed in 1926 for the Lakeside Recreation Club Ltd., later known as Lakeside Bowl, which operated on the property until the late 1970s. In 1980, PARC opened a pilot mental health program in the building as a tenant. PARC acquired ownership of the property in 1991 and added ten units of supportive housing on the third floor in the late 1990s. The property at 1501 Queen Street West comprises a three-storey apartment building constructed in c.1912 in the Edwardian Classical style as a mirror image of the building at 194 Dowling Avenue. Commissioned by Toronto developer David Lavine and designed by architect Stanley Arnold Palmer Waggett, the pair were historically known as the Parkdale Mansions and form a symmetrical composition at the east and west ends of the block. Since 2020, the apartment building at 1501 Queen Street West has been managed by PARC for affordable supportive housing purposes. The proposed redevelopment involves the expansion of the existing PARC campus to increase the organization's capacity for affordable housing and community services. The proposal is to construct a new building behind the partially retained façades of the heritage buildings. The new building comprises two massing components with overall heights of seven and ten storeys. The new massing is stepped back approximately 5.3 metres and 2.6 metres along the north elevation, facing Queen Street West, and approximately 2.8 metres at the fourth storey along Beaty Avenue. The north elevation of 1497 Queen Street West, facing Queen Street West, together with its eastern and western return walls, will be retained in situ. Due to significant structural deficiencies at 1501 Queen Street West, most of the north elevation is proposed to be dismantled and reconstructed using salvaged materials, to the extent possible, with new materials where required. However, the western-most portion of the north elevation and the Beaty Avenue elevation (with part of its the southwest return wall) will be retained in situ, as it does not exhibit the same structural deficiencies identified elsewhere along the façade. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed redevelopment conserves the on-site and adjacent heritage properties and is consistent with the applicable policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy and design measures.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of, respectively, ten- and seven-storey mixed-use buildings, with such alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by DTAH Architects Limited, dated May 21, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 19, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the selective demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a seven-storey mixed-use building being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by DTAH Architects Limited, dated May 21, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated May 19, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings 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 the designated heritage properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the selective demolition of heritage attributes of the heritage property at 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Part IV, Section 34(1)1 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 properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty 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. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 21, 2026, prepared by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 19, 2026, 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, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 19, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.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; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties 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 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 properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the heritage property at 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 8. 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; and b. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.a.8 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 have 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; and 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 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue). 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 designated heritage properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of, respectively, ten- and seven-storey mixed-use buildings, with such alterations to the designated heritage properties being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by DTAH Architects Limited, dated May 21, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 19, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the selective demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a seven-storey mixed-use building being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by DTAH Architects Limited, dated May 21, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated May 19, 2026, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with an approved Conservation Plan and drawings 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 the designated heritage properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the selective demolition of heritage attributes of the heritage property at 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), in accordance with Part IV, Section 34(1)1 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 properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty 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. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 21, 2026, prepared by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 19, 2026, 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, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated May 19, 2026, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.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; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties 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 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 properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the heritage property at 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue), satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 8. 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; and b. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.a.8 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 have 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; and 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 1497 Queen Street West (1497A and 1499 Queen Street West) and 1501 Queen Street West (93 Beaty Avenue). 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB46.14adopted
This report recommends City Council approve the alterations and demolitions proposed under Sections 33, 34(1)1 and 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Part IV designated heritage property known as Strachan House at 53 Strachan Avenue and the demolition of a building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, as well as grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. The City-owned property contains the former Strachan House, one of the largest planing mills in Canada in 1888 when built for John B. Smith & Sons for processing rough-cut, seasoned lumber into smooth, finished dimensional lumber and millwork. After John B. Smith and Sons closed in 1967, the City leased the former factory building in 1989 to Homes First, who adaptively re-used it for supportive housing in 1996. Strachan House featured an innovative design by Levitt Goodman Architects based on an inclusive and collaborative process involving residents in its design. The property is currently vacant. The subject application is associated with a City-initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to redevelop the subject site as part of the Toronto Builds program with the goal of creating new affordable rental housing units on City-owned lands and re-establishing the supportive housing use on the site. The Official Plan requires that when a City-owned property on the Heritage Register is no longer required for its current use, the City will demonstrate excellence in the conservation, maintenance, and compatible adaptive reuse of the property. The application proposes a 28-storey apartment building with 296 rental units (including 60 affordable rental units) at 53 Strachan Avenue, which includes conserving the Strachan House within the base of the redevelopment through the integration of its principal north and west facades and partial east and south facades by way of in-situ retention and dismantling and reconstruction. The 3-storey brick chimney smokestack located on the interior of the building is proposed to be reconstructed and other interior attributes that cannot be retained are proposed to be commemorated. An 8-storey supportive housing building is proposed to replace the existing two-storey building known as the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West. The Maple Green Building was not identified in the property's statement of significance. The combined applications under the Ontario Heritage Act propose to conserve the cultural heritage value and attributes of the Strachan House in accordance 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 approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below; b. the demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House, in accordance with Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building , substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below; and c. the demolition of a building on the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, more specifically the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 and demolition of a building on a designated heritage property under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has come into full force and effect; and b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 53 Strachan 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, and excluding a building permit to demolish the Maple Green Building at the entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the leaseholder of the City-owned property shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 53 Strachan Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, all on file with the Senior 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 substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026 for the property at 53 Strachan Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans 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; 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, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans; and c. that prior to the issuance of a building permit to demolish the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, the owner shall: 1. provide a Mothballing Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant for the building at 53 Strachan Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such protections to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; and d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.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 and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the lessee in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 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 designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below; b. the demolition of heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, specifically Strachan House, in accordance with Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building , substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, 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 and subject to conditions as set out below; and c. the demolition of a building on the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, more specifically the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at designated heritage property at 53 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 and demolition of a building on a designated heritage property under Part IV, Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has come into full force and effect; and b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 53 Strachan 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, and excluding a building permit to demolish the Maple Green Building at the entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the leaseholder of the City-owned property shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 53 Strachan Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated May 29, 2026 by DTAH Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026, all on file with the Senior 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 substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by RDH Building Science dated May 29, 2026 for the property at 53 Strachan Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans 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; 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, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation and Interpretation Plans; and c. that prior to the issuance of a building permit to demolish the Maple Green Building at entrance address 805 Wellington Street West, the owner shall: 1. provide a Mothballing Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant for the building at 53 Strachan Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such protections to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; and d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.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 and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the lessee in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB46.15amended
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street, and 29 and 37 Linden Street (formerly 578 Sherbourne Street) and allow for the removal of the heritage building at 29 Linden Street under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with a proposed development of the subject property, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement. On October 9 and 10, 2024, City Council approved recommendations to alter the heritage properties to allow for the construction of a 69-storey residential tower. Since the previous scheme was approved, the applicant has revised the development application to include additional land on Sherbourne Street and additional tower massing; the tower height has been reduced to 61-storeys. A new Heritage Impact Assessment was prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 15, 2025, with addenda April 7, 2026, and May 20, 2026, that considers the impact of the revised proposal. Heritage Planning staff are satisfied that the proposed alterations conserve the onsite heritage properties and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the proposal are appropriately mitigated by the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new residential building with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 15, 2026, prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 15, 2025, with addenda April 7, 2026, and May 20, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council approve 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 61-storey building on the property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects dated April 15, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated November 15, 2025, with addenda April 7, 2026, and May 20, 2026, 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. 3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and remove and relocate 29 Linden Street are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 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 shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 15, 2026, prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 15, 2025, with addenda April 7, 2026, and May 20, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.a.1 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. 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; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. 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.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; and 8. 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 for 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street; and b. that prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved 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; and 2. provide Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. 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 and 29 and 37 Linden Street. 5. 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 the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new residential building with such alterations to the designated properties substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 15, 2026, prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 15, 2025, with addenda April 7, 2026, and May 20, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council approve 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 61-storey building on the property substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects dated April 15, 2026, and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by GBCA Architects dated November 15, 2025, with addenda April 7, 2026, and May 20, 2026, 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. 3. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and remove and relocate 29 Linden Street are subject to the following conditions: a. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 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 shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. execute and register on title a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated April 15, 2026, prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects, and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated November 15, 2025, with addenda April 7, 2026, and May 20, 2026, prepared by GBCA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.a.1 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. 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 a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. 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; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. 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.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; and 8. 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 for 570, 572, 574, 576 Sherbourne Street and 29 and 37 Linden Street; and b. that prior to the release of an existing Letter of Credit 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 have been completed in accordance with the approved 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; and 2. provide Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. 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 and 29 and 37 Linden Street. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
PB46.16adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West. This is on a non-contributing property located within the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District. Demolition of the existing building is proposed to facilitate a new public park at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue. Heritage Planning staff support this application which complies with the provisions of the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District Plan.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West, which is a non-contributing property in the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District (QSWHCD), in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the building at 468-470 Queen Street West, which is a non-contributing property in the Queen Street West Heritage Conservation District (QSWHCD), in accordance with subsections 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
PB46.17adopted
Authorization to Study the Yorkville Village Core as a Potential Heritage Conservation District
This report recommends that City Council authorize the study of the Yorkville Village Core area as a potential Heritage Conservation District (HCD) under Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The proposed Yorkville Village Core HCD Study Area, indicated by the boundary in Attachment 1 of this report, was recommended for study in the Bloor-Yorkville Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (December 2025) prepared by Common Bond Collective, a heritage consultant. At their April 22, 23, 24, 2026 meeting, City Council directed the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to undertake all necessary steps, including community consultation, to determine whether the Yorkville Village Core, or a part thereof, merits authorization for study as a potential Heritage Conservation District under Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. Following review of the area as directed, staff are of the opinion that the proposed Yorkville Village Core HCD Study Area has a distinctive character that reflects its historical development from a residential area in the 19th century Village of Yorkville to an important locus of cultural expression and innovation in the mid-20th century, into a renowned, vibrant commercial, social, and cultural destination in the City of Toronto today. The proposed study area is characterized by historic house-form buildings from the late-19th-century and early-20th-century that have been adaptively re-used as commercial buildings. The historic house-form buildings are interspersed with mid-20th century developments in the form of Yorkville Complexes and infill developments which generally reinforce the historic residential neighbourhood scale of the area and contribute a network of mid-block pedestrian "laneways" that are an important feature of its village character. The area is further defined by the award-winning Village of Yorkville Park. Following staff review and a required community consultation public meeting, it has been determined that the proposed Yorkville Village Core HCD Study Area merits authorization for study as a potential Heritage Conservation District.
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that: 1. City Council authorize that a study be undertaken of the Yorkville Village Core Area as a potential Heritage Conservation District under Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, as indicated by the boundary in Attachment 1 of the report (June 16, 2026) 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 authorize that a study be undertaken of the Yorkville Village Core Area as a potential Heritage Conservation District under Section 40(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, as indicated by the boundary in Attachment 1 of the report (June 16, 2026) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.