Toronto and East York Community Council
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TE10.1deferred
This report recommends that the name "Dream Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located north of St. Clair Avenue West, extending between Raglan Avenue and Vaughan Road. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the February 21, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Dream Lane" for an existing public lane located north of St. Clair Avenue West, extending between Raglan Avenue and Vaughan Road.
TE10.2adopted
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow for the construction of a new 6 storey residential building at 7 Laxton Avenue with 19 rental dwelling units. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The residential building is an appropriate scale for the site, will provide appropriate transition down to the lower scaled Neighbourhood areas to the east, and will provide a new supply of rental housing units for the area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 7 Laxton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 7 Laxton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 7 Laxton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 7 Laxton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE10.3adopted
In 2019, an application was submitted to permit an exemption from Part Lot Control for the lands known as 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West, 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West, 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street, now known as The Well to facilitate the implementation of the approved development. The development includes seven mixed-use buildings with residential, office and retail uses, as well as public parkland and Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Spaces (POPS). On February 26, 2020, City Council enacted By-law No. 227-2020 exempting these lands from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for a period of 4 years. This report recommends that exemption from Part Lot Control be extended for an additional 4 years to allow for the completion of the project and associated transactions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 227-2020 to extend Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West, 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West, 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street for an additional four year period from the date of the enactment of the By-law, in accordance with the draft By-law in Attachment 3 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft By-law as may be required. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to register the By-law on title to the lands. 4. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend By-law 227-2020 to extend Part Lot Control Exemption for the lands municipally known as 440, 444, 450 and 462 Front Street West, 425, 439, 441 and 443 Wellington Street West, 6-18 Spadina Avenue and 1 and 19 Draper Street for an additional 4 year period from the date of the enactment of the by-law, in accordance with the draft by-law in Attachment 3 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft by-law as may be required. 3. City Council authorize and direct appropriate City Officials to register the by-law on title to the lands. 4. City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.
TE10.4amended
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building with 155 dwelling units and a minimum of 30 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 914 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 914 Bathurst Street in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the following through the site plan approval process: a. an outdoor, publicly accessible source of drinking water; b. low-carbon energy strategy as part of the site plan agreement that includes at least the following sustainability measures: i. a highly energy-efficient building envelope; ii. low carbon building heating and cooling, including heat pumps and Energy Recovery Units that provide sensible and latent heat recovery from ventilation in each suite; iii. ample bicycle parking and electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area; iv. installation of 10 additional Electric Vehicle charging spaces; v. fixtures and appliances that are highly efficient in their use of water and energy; vi. electric-only appliances or fireplaces in the residential units; vii. motion sensor-controlled LED lighting in common areas; and viii. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system; c. improved Stormwater Management Measures; d. installation of outdoor (dark sky) downward lighting; e. provision of indoor space to segregate household hazardous waste and organic waste; f. rainwater capture, used for site irrigation; g. diversion of at least 60 percent of total construction waste from landfill; h. installation of first 16.0 metre height of exterior glazing as bird friendly; i. replacement of all trees on Bathurst Street to the maximum compatible with Toronto Transit Commission operations; and j. to make every effort to achieve the requirements of Toronto Green Standards Version 4 Tier 2 or higher. 6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 914 Bathurst Street from Permit Parking. 7. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant. 8. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and c. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 914 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 914 Bathurst Street in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council requires the owner to enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.
TE10.5adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan to redesignate the southern portion of the site (Balliol Parkette) from Parks to Apartment Neighbourhoods and allow the proposed residential use. The Balliol Parkette is privately owned. This report also reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a 131.9 metre (41-storeys excluding mechanical penthouse) residential building at 60 Balliol Street. The proposed infill building would have a total gross floor area of 31,000 square metres and contain 540 dwelling units. The proposal would maintain the existing building with 266 dwelling units at 33 Davisville Avenue as rental housing for 20 years, provide on-site building improvements and access to new residential amenities for existing tenants. The proposal also includes a new 458-square metre public park fronting onto Balliol Street, and provides a pedestrian connection from Balliol Street to Davisville Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 33 Davisville Avenue and 60 Balliol Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the revised report (January 17, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 33 Davisville Avenue and 60 Balliol Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the revised report (January 17, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the earliest of 12 months following the issuance of the first above grade building permit, residential occupancy and condominium registration, the owner shall convey to the City a parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 458 square metres located towards the southeastern limit of the subject site, which includes a 147.9 square metre off-site dedication from the site at 141 Davisville Avenue (Application 22 165979 STE 12 OZ), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of an on-site parkland dedication referred to in Recommendation 4 above, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 7. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, City Council require the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor. 8. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to: a. continue to provide and maintain the existing 266 rental dwelling units at 33 Davisville Avenue as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 33 Davisville Avenue, as follows: i. a new pet relief area; ii. upgrades to the residential rental building laundry room, including accessibility improvements, access to a washroom with accessibility improvements, recreational improvements including new furnishing for seating, television(s), and internet access; iii. accessibility improvements within the existing residential rental building, including seven (7) automatic door openers to be provided in P1/P2 and an accessible height clothes folding table within the laundry room; iv. long-term bike parking located within the parking garage and a bike repair station; v. relocation of the existing waste facilities and site waste staging areas within the proposed new building; vi. new electrical vehicle chargers; and vii. the owner has also agreed to not apply for Above-Guideline Rent Increase for all capital improvement work at the existing rental apartment that has taken place between May 2020-December 2023; this work includes common area upgrades, structural improvements and window and door replacement and other improvements during this time period; and c. provide tenants of 33 Davisville Avenue with access to new facilities in the new proposed building at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 33 Davisville Avenue, as follows: i. access to the new grade-related outdoor amenities and at least 81 square meters of amenity space indoors located at-grade in the proposed new building for shared use of tenants of the existing rental apartment building and residents of the newly constructed building. 9. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the owner: a. shall submit a Traffic Impact Study for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. submit a Functional Servicing Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 33 Davisville Avenue and 60 Balliol Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 33 Davisville Avenue and 60 Balliol Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the earliest of 12 months following the issuance of the first above grade building permit, residential occupancy and condominium registration, the owner shall convey to the City a parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 458 square metres located towards the southeastern limit of the subject site, which includes a 147.9 square metre off-site dedication from the site at 141 Davisville Avenue (Application Number 22 165979 STE 12 OZ), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve the acceptance of an on-site parkland dedication referred to in Recommendation 4 above, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 6. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 7. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, City Council require the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the local Councillor. 8. City Council recommend that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning secure through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to: a. Continue to provide and maintain the existing 266 rental dwelling units at 33 Davisville Avenue as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 33 Davisville Avenue, as follows: i. A new pet relief area; ii. Upgrades to the residential rental building laundry room, including accessibility improvements, access to a washroom with accessibility improvements, recreational improvements including, new furnishing for seating, television(s), and internet access; iii. Accessibility improvements within the existing residential rental building, including seven (7) automatic door openers to be provided in P1/P2 and an accessible height clothes folding table within the laundry room; iv. Long-term bike parking located within the parking garage and a bike repair station; v. Relocation of the existing waste facilities and site waste staging areas within the proposed new building; vi. New electrical vehicle chargers; and vii. The Owner has also agreed to not apply for Above-Guideline Rent Increase for all capital improvement work at the existing rental apartment that has taken place between May 2020-December 2023. This work includes common area upgrades, structural improvements and window and door replacement and other improvements during this time period. c. Provide tenants of 33 Davisville Avenue with access to new facilities in the new proposed building at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 33 Davisville Avenue, as follows; i. Access to the new grade-related outdoor amenities and at least 81 square meters of amenity space indoors located at-grade in the proposed new building for shared use of tenants of the existing rental apartment building and residents of the newly constructed building. 9. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. shall submit a Traffic Impact Study for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. b. submit a Functional Servicing Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. c. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE10.6adopted
111 and 141 Davisville Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a 109.1-metre (33-storeys excluding mechanical penthouse) residential building at 111 and 141 Davisville Avenue. The proposed building would have a total residential gross floor area of 24,369 square metres. The proposal would maintain the existing 20-storey building with 313 dwelling units at 141 Davisville Avenue. The proposal also includes a new 3-metre mid-block connection and a private landscaped open space.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 111 and 141 Davisville Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the revised report (January 17, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to: a. continue to provide and maintain the existing 313 rental dwelling units at 141 Davisville Avenue as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 141 Davisville Avenue, as follows: i. outdoor dog relief area located on the south side of the property; ii. outdoor children's play area located on the south side of the property; iii. four automatic doors in common areas on ground floor and underground garage; iv. upgrades to the laundry room, including accessibility improvements, new seating, television, and internet access; and v. all capital improvement work at the existing rental building that has taken place between April 2022 to January 2024, including: A. suite improvements including new cabinets, countertops and flooring; B. common area renovations including hallway coatings, painting, garage door service, common area door and window repairs and electrical upgrades; and C. energy efficient window and door replacement in units; and c. access to new at-grade outdoor amenities and ground floor indoor amenities in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment building; 5. City Council approve an off-site parkland dedication of 147.9 square metres, satisfying a portion of the owner's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the location and configuration of the off-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any development on the lands, the owner shall have either conveyed to the City the off-site parkland dedication or provided to the City a Letter of Credit, in the City's standard form and in an amount satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, which will be increased in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0135-01 (formerly CANSIM 327-0058), or its successor, two years from the date of issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development and increased on each succeeding anniversary date by the amount of the Construction Price Index for the previous year, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of the off-site parkland dedication referred to in Recommendation 5 above, subject to the owner transferring such parkland to the City free and clear of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, both above- and below-grade and in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and such an encumbrance shall be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 7. City Council direct that any remaining parkland dedication requirement shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu payment pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and will be appraised through Corporate Real Estate Management, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. 8. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, City Council require the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 111 and 141 Davisville Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. b. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council recommend that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning secure through the Site Plan Control process for the proposed development, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the owner's obligation to: a. Continue to provide and maintain the existing 313 rental dwelling units at 141 Davisville Avenue as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 141 Davisville Avenue, as follows: i. outdoor dog relief area located on the south side of the property; ii. outdoor children's play area located on the south side of the property; iii. four automatic doors in common areas on ground floor and underground garage; iv. upgrades to the laundry room, including accessibility improvements, new seating, television, and internet access; v. all capital improvement work at the existing rental building that has taken place between April 2022 to January 2024, including; A. suite improvements including new cabinets, countertops and flooring; B. common area renovations including hallway coatings, painting, garage door service, common area door and window repairs and electrical upgrades; C. energy efficient window and door replacement in units. c. Access to new at-grade outdoor amenities and ground floor indoor amenities in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment building; 5. City Council approve an off-site parkland dedication of 147.9 square metres, satisfying a portion of the owner's required parkland contribution pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the location and configuration of the off-site parkland to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for any development on the lands, the owner shall have either conveyed to the City the off-site parkland dedication or provided to the City a Letter of Credit, in the City's standard form and in an amount satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, which will be increased in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0135-01 (formerly CANSIM 327-0058), or its successor, two years from the date of issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the proposed development and increased on each succeeding anniversary date by the amount of the Construction Price Index for the previous year, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; 6. City Council approve the acceptance of the off-site parkland dedication referred to in Recommendation 5 above, subject to the owner transferring such parkland to the City free and clear of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, both above- and below-grade and in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor, and such an encumbrance shall be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management; 7. City Council direct that any remaining parkland dedication requirement shall be satisfied through a cash-in-lieu payment pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act and will be appraised through Corporate Real Estate Management, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; and 8. Prior to Site Plan Approval for the development, City Council require the owner to develop a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan, including an interim parking plan, to mitigate the impacts of construction of the development on tenants of the existing rental building, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the local Councillor.
TE10.7adopted
147-153 Vaughan Road - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
This Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish 20 rental dwelling units at 147-153 Vaughan Road and replace them with 20 new rental units by the respective unit types and sizes and at similar rents to those in effect at the time of application and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, within a new 12-storey 80-unit residential building. A Minor Variance application (A0928/23TEY) to facilitate the proposed redevelopment was approved by the Committee of Adjustment on December 6, 2023, and included a condition of City Council approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the residential demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 20 205135 STE 12 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the demolition of twenty (20) existing rental dwelling units located at 147-153 Vaughan Road, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain twenty (20) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied; during such 20-year period, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without replacement; and the replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,223.9 square metres and be comprised of four (4) studio units, ten (10) one-bedroom units, and six (6) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated August 31, 2023 and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall, as part of the twenty (20) replacement rental units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least six (6) one-bedroom units and two (2) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and four (4) studio, four (4) one-bedroom and one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than 1.5 times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the twenty (20) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance, including a rent gap payment, to lessen hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all twenty (20) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 12-storey residential building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed building; g. the rental dwelling units required in as part of Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed 12-storey mixed use building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and h. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 147-153 Vaughan Road, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.g. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. for the demolition of the twenty (20) existing rental dwelling units at 147-153 Vaughan Road after all of the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied or secured; b. the Minor Variance Application (A0928/23TEY) for 147-153 Vaughan Road is final and binding; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 147-153 Vaughan Road after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the demolition permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed mixed-use building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings is commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed 12-storey building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File No. 20 205135 STE 12 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to allow the demolition of twenty (20) existing rental dwelling units located at 147-153 Vaughan Road, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain twenty (20) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without replacement. The replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,223.9 square metres and be comprised of four (4) studio units, ten (10) one-bedroom units, and six (6) two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated August 31, 2023 and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The owner shall, as part of the twenty (20) replacement rental units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least six (6) one-bedroom units and two (2) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and four (4) studio, four (4) one-bedroom and one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than 1.5 times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the twenty (20) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance, including a rent gap payment, to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. The owner shall provide tenants of all twenty (20) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 12-storey residential building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. The owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed building; g. The rental dwelling units required in as part of Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed 12-storey mixed use building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 147-153 Vaughan Road, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.g. above i all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the twenty (20) existing rental dwelling units at 147-153 Vaughan Road after all of the following have occurred: a. All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied or secured; b. The Minor Variance application (A0928/23TEY) for 147-153 Vaughan Road is final and binding; c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. The City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 147-153 Vaughan Road after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2, which may be included in the demolition permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. The owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. The owner erects the proposed mixed-use building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings is commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed 12-storey building within the time specified in Recommendation 4 (c) above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any related agreements.
TE10.8adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications to permit the demolition of the existing 2- to 4-storey buildings containing 17 rental dwelling units and permit a 59-storey (194 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed use building, containing 690 dwelling units, including the 17 replacement rental units, at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street. The proposal also includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right for existing tenants to return to replacement rental dwelling units at similar rent and financial compensation to lessen hardship. City Council stated its intention to designate the properties at 119 Church Street, 127 Church Street, and 89 Queen Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act on December 20, 2023. The front façades of the heritage buildings at 89 Queen Street East and 127 Church Street are proposed to be retained in situ and the front façade of the heritage building at 119 Church Street is proposed to be panelized and reassembled.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a Functional Servicing Report, Hydrogeological Report, Hydrogeological Review Summary Form, and the Foundation Drainage Summary Form and Technical Brief for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. should it be determined that improvements to private infrastructure are required and acceptable to service the development, provide confirmation that the necessary agreements have been entered into, to satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. should it be determined that upgrades to municipal infrastructure and road improvements are required to support the development according to the Transportation Impact Study, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 10, 2023, prepared by Arcadis and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.e. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and e. provide a detailed Conservation Plan that includes an appropriate strategy for all ground level storefronts and a Reconstruction Strategy for the building at 119 Church Street, to be 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 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 22 232694 STE 13 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of seventeen (17) existing rental dwelling units at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied and during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; the seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,040 square metres and shall be comprised of eight (8) one-bedroom units, eight (8) two-bedroom units and one (1) three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated November 10, 2023; and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall, as part of the seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a. above, provide and maintain at least four (4) one-bedroom, two (2) two-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit at mid-range (affordable) rents, and four (4) one-bedroom, and four (4) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range (moderate) rents as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rent of the remaining one (1) replacement rental dwelling unit shall be unrestricted; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the seventeen (17) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall provide tenants of seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; g. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed building; h. the seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and i. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a. through 4.h. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the seventeen (17) existing rental dwelling units at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than four (4) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary, including execution of the Section 111 Agreements and any other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit a Functional Servicing Report, Hydrogeological Report, Hydrogeological Review Summary Form, and the Foundation Drainage Summary Form and Technical Brief for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. should it be determined that improvements to private infrastructure are required and acceptable to service the development, provide confirmation that the necessary agreements have been entered into, to satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Toronto Water; c. should it be determined that upgrades to municipal infrastructure and road improvements are required to support the development according to the Transportation Impact Study, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 10, 2023, prepared by Arcadis and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.e., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and e. provide a detailed Conservation Plan that includes an appropriate strategy for all ground level storefronts and a Reconstruction Strategy for the building at 119 Church Street, to be 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 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File No. 22 232694 STE 13 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of seventeen (17) existing rental dwelling units at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied and during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,040 square metres and shall be comprised of eight (8) one-bedroom units, eight (8) two-bedroom units and one (1) three-bedroom unit, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated November 10, 2023. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. the owner shall, as part of the seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a. above, provide and maintain at least four (4) one-bedroom, two (2) two-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit at mid-range (affordable) rents, and four (4) one-bedroom, and four (4) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range (moderate) rents as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rent of the remaining one (1) replacement rental dwelling unit shall be unrestricted; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the seventeen (17) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; d. the owner shall provide tenants of seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; g. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed building; h. the seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 4.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and i. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a. through 4.h. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the seventeen (17) existing rental dwelling units at 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 83-89 Queen Street East and 119-127 Church Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than four (4) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary, including execution of the Section 111 Agreements and any other related agreements.
TE10.9adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to: conserve the entire 15-storey designated heritage building; convert the use in the existing building from office to residential on levels 2 to 15; infill the southeast corner of the building; infill the southeast corner of the building; and add six storeys on top of the existing building at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East. The proposal includes 127 dwelling units and 1,361 square metres of retail and restaurant uses on the ground floor, mezzanine and basement levels. The Official Plan Amendment is required to amend the Downtown Plan policies for the Financial District to permit a portion of the existing non-residential uses to be converted to residential uses, along with the replacement of 1,361 square metres of the existing non-residential gross floor area on the site.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 11, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and Partisans, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated October 26, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4.b. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. 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 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement, or similar legal instrument, between the owners of 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, 7 King Street East and the City, to be registered on title to the 7 King Street East property, that would prevent the erection of a building above existing height permissions for the western portion of the 7 King Street East site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 11, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc. and Partisans, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated October 26, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4.b., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. b. 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 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. Enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement, or similar legal instrument, between the owners of 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, 7 King Street East and the City, to be registered on title to the 7 King Street East property, that would prevent the erection of a building above existing height permissions for the western portion of the 7 King Street East site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor.
TE10.10adopted
1134 Queen Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-Law permit a 6-storey mixed-use building with 29 residential condominium dwelling units and 274.7 square metres of non-residential retail/commercial space at grade. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). It conforms with the Official Plan and is generally meets the intent of the City's design guidelines. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law with a holding provision. The proposal results in an appropriate built form and massing that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area and which meets the intent of the site-specific policies for development along Queen Street East.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1134 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Revised Attachment 5 to the report (January 8, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1134 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE10.11adopted
40 Walmer Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Refusal
On October 24, 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 35-storey (111.65 metres, including mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 365 dwelling units, including 33 replacement rental units. The application was deemed complete on November 15, 2023. The existing building located at 40 Walmer Road contains 33 rental dwelling units. A related Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application to demolish and replace the existing rental dwelling units is under review. This report recommends refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law because the proposal does not conform with the Official Plan or the Downtown Plan, and does not meet the intent of the Tall Building Design Guidelines or the Downtown Tall Buildings: Vision and Supplementary Design Guideline.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment in its current form, for the lands municipally known as 40 Walmer Road. 2. In the event the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council, pursuant to subsection 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in an attempt to resolve the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request, in the event of an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its final order until the following conditions are met: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including any appropriate holding (H) provisions; b. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 221261 STE 11 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision including: i. replacement of the existing 33 rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; and ii. acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that demonstrates how the proposed development fits into its context and protects the heritage attributes of the adjacent designated property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act at 38 Walmer Road and adjacent properties included on the City's Heritage Register at 35 and 44 Walmer Road, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner has provided revised plans and revised sun shadow and pedestrian level wind studies with recommendations implemented as part of Zoning By-law Amendment and the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the studies have been made, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; f. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; g. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Transportation Services, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and h. in the event that a parkland dedication is required by Parks Development, further direction from City Council will be required to approve and secure all necessary conditions of parkland conveyance by the owner to the City. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment in its current form, for the lands municipally known as 40 Walmer Road. 2. In the event the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council, pursuant to subsection 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in an attempt to resolve the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that, in the event of an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Tribunal withhold its final order, until the following conditions are met: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including any appropriate holding (H) provisions; b. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 221261 STE 11 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision including: i. replacement of the existing 33 rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; and ii. acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that demonstrates how the proposed development fits into its context and protects the heritage attributes of the adjacent designated property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act at 38 Walmer Road and adjacent properties included on the City's Heritage Register at 35 and 44 Walmer Road, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, and City Planning; d. the owner has provided revised plans and revised sun shadow and pedestrian level wind studies with recommendations implemented as part of Zoning By-law Amendment and the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the studies have been made, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; f. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; g. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Transportation Services, as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; and h. in the event that a parkland dedication is required by Parks Development, further direction from City Council will be required to approve and secure all necessary conditions of parkland conveyance by the owner to the City. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE10.12adopted
1728 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On March 9, 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted seeking approval to construct a 19-storey mixed use building with retail space on the ground floor and 99 residential units above. On October 4, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the statutorily prescribed time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, with appropriate City staff, attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to address outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the current Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 1728 Bloor Street West and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold any Order on the proposed appeals until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the applicant has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report to demonstrate the site can be adequately serviced to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; c. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and d. necessary studies, including those related to pedestrian level wind impacts, sun shadow, noise and vibration have been completed and their recommendations addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council directs the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the current Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 1728 Bloor Street West and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Tribunal withhold any Order on the proposed appeals until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the applicant has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report to demonstrate the site can be adequately serviced to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; c. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and, d. necessary studies, including those related to pedestrian level wind impacts, sun shadow, noise and vibration have been completed and their recommendations addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE10.13adopted
15-17 Elm Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On September 13, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 30-storey (99 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. On April 19, 2023, a revised proposal for the 30-storey mixed-use building was submitted, containing 216 dwelling units and 303 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The existing heritage building at 15 Elm Street is proposed to be demolished. On September 25, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. The applicant has also appealed the heritage designation of 15 Elm Street to the Ontario Land Tribunal. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 15-17 Elm Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the owner has at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 15-17 Elm Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the owner has at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE10.14adopted
On August 26, 2022 the City received applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment application and Site Plan Control (the "Applications") to permit the construction of five new mixed use buildings ranging in height from 15 to 55 storeys (the "Proposal") at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue (the "Site"). Road conveyances will be required to facilitate new east-west and north-south public streets. The Proposal contemplates infill development on the Site, which currently includes four rental buildings ranging in height from 9 to 29 storeys and a Community Recreation Centre with an indoor pool. The Community Recreation Centre is also proposed to be demolished with no proposal by the applicant to replace it on site. On August 26, 2022 the City also received a Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code to permit the demolition of 19 rental housing units on the Site. The applicant appealed the Applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the Proposal in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue to pursue an on-site parkland dedication in the northwest corner of the lands at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue. 3. City Council direct appropriate City staff to continue negotiations with the applicant on the extension of the lease for the Main Square Community Recreation Centre. 4. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the plans and studies be revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Supervisor, Urban Forestry; d. the owner has secured appropriate improvements to the existing rental buildings at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants and secured the provision of a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan; e. the owner has secured replacement of the 19 rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents and secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 22 196262 19 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 19 existing rental dwellings at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters, including tenant relocation and assistance, necessary to implement City Council's decision; and g. the owner has submitted a draft plan of subdivision application to secure, among other matters, the conveyance of land for and construction of new public roads and parkland. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff, in consultation with the Ward Councilor, to amend the existing Section 37 Agreement as required. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue to pursue an on-site parkland dedication in the northwest corner of the lands at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue. 3. City Council direct appropriate City staff to continue negotiations with the applicant on the extension of the lease for the Main Square Community Recreation Centre. 4. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the plans and studies be revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management, and the Supervisor, Urban Forestry; d. the owner has secured appropriate improvements to the existing rental buildings at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants and secured the provision of a Construction Mitigation and Tenant Communication Plan; e. the owner has secured replacement of the 19 rental housing units, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents and secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application 22 196262 19 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 19 existing rental dwellings at 2575 and 2625 Danforth Avenue and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters, including tenant relocation and assistance, necessary to implement City Council's decision; and g. the owner has submitted a draft plan of subdivision application to secure, among other matters, the conveyance of land for and construction of new public roads and parkland. 5. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff, in consultation with the Ward Councilor to amend the existing section.37 agreement as required. 6. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE10.15adopted
8 Dawes Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On November 3, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted seeking to permit a 38-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses on the ground and second floor and 399 residential dwelling units above. On September 15, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the statutorily prescribed time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 8 Dawes Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold any Order until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the plans and studies be revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the Supervisor, Urban Forestry. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 8 Dawes Road and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Tribunal withhold any Order until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the plans and studies be revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management, and the Supervisor, Urban Forestry. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE10.16adopted
45, 57-93 Balliol Street - Community Benefits Charge In-kind Offer
On July 19, 2023, City Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications at 45, 57-93 Balliol Street to permit a 128.6-metre (40 storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse) residential building with 477 residential units including 19 replacement rental dwelling units. Zoning By-law 983-2023 was enacted as a result of City Council's adoption of the applications. The proposal includes a new 906 square metre open space, including 435 square metres of parkland dedication that was secured as part of the Zoning By-law Amendment. The open space fronts onto Balliol Street, and mirrors the parkland that was secured on the neighbouring property to the east at 93-131 and 155 Balliol Street. This report presents a Community Benefits Charge in-kind contribution to secure a portion of the 471 square metres of additional open space adjacent to the onsite parkland. The Community Benefits Charge in kind offer is to provide 174.44 square metres of the 471 square metres as additional parkland to be conveyed to the City as the entirety of the Community Benefits Charge. The 174.44 square metres represents 4% of the developable area of the site. Based on discussions to date with the owner it is City staff's intention that the remaining 296.56 square metres of open space will be purchased by the City for parkland. Required approvals specific to the purchase will be sought at a later date.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council allow the owner of 45 and 57-93 Balliol Street to convey 174.44 square metres of additional open space as part of the development free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, prior to the earlier of three years following the first above grade building permit or condominium registration, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 1 above equal to one hundred percent (100 percent) of four percent (4 percent) of the value of the lands at 45 and 57-93 Balliol Street (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development and direct staff to advise the owner of such valuation; b. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 1 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 57-93 Balliol Street, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council; c. a Section 118 restriction on the Parkland Over-Dedication will be registered prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit and removed at the time that the Parkland Over-Dedication is conveyed to the City; and d. the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be evaluated during the purchase price negotiations, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council allow the owner of 45 and 57-93 Balliol Street to convey 174.44 square metres of additional open space as part of the development free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition, prior to the earlier of three years following the first above grade building permit or condominium registration, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 1 equal to one hundred percent (100 percent) of four percent (4 percent) of the value of the lands at 45 and 57-93 Balliol Street (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development and direct staff to advise the owner of such valuation. b. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 1 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 57-93 Balliol Street, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. c. A Section 118 restriction on the Parkland Over-Dedication will be registered prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit and removed at the time that the Parkland Over-Dedication is conveyed to the City. d. The owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be evaluated during the purchase price negotiations, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management.
TE10.17adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of the designated heritage properties at 938-950 King Street West and 95-99 Strachan Avenue under Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act on condition that the replacement structure be designed and constructed in accordance with the approved plans and drawings referenced in this report. The subject properties are all designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The properties at 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 Strachan Avenue comprise four two-and-a-half storey semi-detached townhouses (938-944 King Street West), a three-storey building (950 King Street West), and three three-and-a-half storey attached townhouses (95-99 Strachan Avenue). All of the buildings on the properties are designed in the Queen Anne Revival and Richardsonian Romanesque styles by the architect Frederick Henry Herbert (1865-1914) and have been known for many years as the Palace Arms. In March 2021 City Council granted approval for alterations to these buildings in connection with the construction of a fourteen-storey mixed use building. This scheme included the retention of the front façades of these buildings which were proposed to be restored and incorporated into the new building. Unfortunately, following the removal of paint from the exterior of the buildings at 938-950 King Street West and 95-99 Strachan Avenue, it was discovered that the masonry was in a very poor condition that would not withstand the approved conservation strategy or allow for the meaningful retention of these heritage resources. As such, the applicant has revised their approach to the heritage properties and now proposes to demolish the buildings and salvage reusable materials. Staff have carefully reviewed condition assessments for the property and accept the conclusion that conservation is no longer an option within the approved application. To mitigate the impact of the loss of these significant heritage resources, the applicant proposes to replicate the original facades using salvaged materials where possible, resulting in the commemoration, not conservation, of the historic buildings. Staff recommend that several conditions be attached to the demolitions, should Council allow the buildings to be taken down. The setbacks, step-backs and detailing of the proposed new 14-storey building would remain as previously approved and the revised plan fits within the approved zoning envelope.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the demolition of the designated buildings at 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 Strachan Avenue in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as part of a reconstruction strategy for the site with such demolition and reconstruction being substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and submitted in conjunction with the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions: a. prior to final Site Plan approval for the development contemplated for 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 Strachan Avenue, the owner shall: 1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. implement a Heritage Lighting Plan that is substantially in accordance with the Lighting Plan within the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 3. implement a Signage Plan that is substantially in accordance with the Signage Plan within the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. implement an Interpretation Plan that is substantially in accordance with the Interpretation Plan within the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 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 as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject properties, such Zoning By-law Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 2. have entered into an amendment to the Heritage Easement Agreement registered as Instrument AT6219551 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the reconstruction keyed to the approved Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. including a detailed 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 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 the reconstruction and interpretation work included in the approved Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc.; and 5. provide full documentation of the existing heritage properties at 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 Strachan Avenue, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a memory stick in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required reconstruction work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement to secure the conditions noted above in a manner and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and 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 demolition of the designated buildings at 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 Strachan Avenue in accordance with Section 34(1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as part of a reconstruction strategy for the site with such demolition and reconstruction being substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Sweeney and Co. Architects and submitted in conjunction with the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the development contemplated for 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 Strachan Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Implement a Heritage Lighting Plan that is substantially in accordance with the Lighting Plan within the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning 3. Implement a Signage Plan that is substantially in accordance with the Signage Plan within the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Implement an Interpretation Plan that is substantially in accordance with the Interpretation Plan within the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 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 as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject properties, such Zoning By-law Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 2. Have entered into an amendment to the Heritage Easement Agreement registered as Instrument No. AT6219551 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the reconstruction keyed to the approved Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. including a detailed 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 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 the reconstruction and interpretation work included in the approved Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. 5. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage properties at 938, 944, and 950 King Street West and 95, 97, and 99 Strachan Avenue, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a memory stick in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required reconstruction work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Reconstruction Plan, dated December 8, 2023, prepared by Giaimo Architects Inc. and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the existing Heritage Easement Agreement to secure the conditions noted above in a manner and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE10.18adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage properties at 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and approve the full removal and partial reconstruction of the building on the property at 119 Church Street under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the subject site. On December 13, 14 and 15, 2023 City Council adopted the staff report recommending designation of the subject properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. All of the subject properties were designated for their design and contextual value, with 119 and 123 Church Street and 89 Queen Street East also having historical or associative value. The property at 127 Church Street includes two buildings with entrance addresses of 121-123 Church Street, both of which are representative examples of the late-Victorian style and surviving examples of the fine-grained commercial building typology that emerged along Church Street during the late 19th century. The property at 119 Church Street contains a building with design and physical value as a representative example of an early-Twentieth century commercial/factory type building with Edwardian Classicist detailing. The property at 89 Queen Street East is a surviving example of an early purpose-built apartment building type constructed in the initial period of their development in the city and is one of the first mixed-use commercial and apartment building typologies. The development application proposes a 59-storey plus mechanical penthouse mixed-use building with retail at grade and residential units above. The front facades of the heritage buildings at 89 Queen Street East and 121-123 Church Street are proposed to be retained in situ while the front façade of the heritage building at 119 Church Street will be panelized and reassembled in its original location and configuration. Staff are of the opinion that the proposed alterations conserve the heritage properties at 127 (121 and 123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East and are consistent with the existing policy framework. While the building at 119 Church Street will not be conserved, its primary street-facing wall and related attributes will be reassembled in its original location The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 127 (121 and 123 Church Street) and 89 Queen Street East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and the removal and partial reassembly of the building at 119 Church in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 59-storey plus mechanical penthouse mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 10, 2023, prepared by Arcadis and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 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 the following additional conditions: a. the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 10, 2023, prepared by Arcadis and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan that includes an appropriate strategy for all ground level storefronts and a Reconstruction Strategy for the building at 119 Church Street, to be 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 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East, the subject owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. 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; 3. 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; and 4. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 1.b.1. above; 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.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; 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 4. provide full documentation of the existing building at 125-127 Church Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting 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. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 127 (121 and 123 Church Street) and 89 Queen Street East, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and the removal and partial reassembly of the building at 119 Church in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 59-storey plus mechanical penthouse mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 10, 2023, prepared by Arcadis and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 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 the following additional conditions: a. That the related site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated November 10, 2023, prepared by Arcadis and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, 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 that includes an appropriate strategy for all ground level storefronts and a Reconstruction Strategy for the building at 119 Church Street, to be 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 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East prepared by GBCA Architects, dated November 10, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East, the subject owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning the owner shall: 1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 1.b.1. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward 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, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 4. Provide full documentation of the existing building at 125-127 Church Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City 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 119 and 127 (121-123) Church Street and 89 Queen Street East.
TE10.19adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject designated heritage property is located on the south-east corner of Yonge Street and King Street East and contains a 15-storey building known as the Canadian Pacific Railway Building constructed in 1911-13 to the design of Darling & Pearson. The proposed development has been submitted in connection with applications for amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval and involves the construction of a 21-storey residential tower that will partially enclose the existing building's south and east elevations. A new six-storey addition including a mechanical penthouse atop the heritage resource is also proposed. The proposed development is consistent with the existing policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that conserves the entirety of the significant heritage resource.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 21-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 11, 2023, prepared by ERA and Partisans, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated October 26, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 11, 2023, prepared by ERA and Partisans, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated October 26, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 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 properties at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal for the property located at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, the owners shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b. 2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe 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; and 3. 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; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for the work described in the Site Plan application, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City of Toronto required in Recommendation 1.b.1. above for property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have provided a detailed Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2. above; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.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 4. 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, Lighting and Interpretation plans; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.4. 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, Lighting 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. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East.
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 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 21-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 11, 2023, prepared by ERA and Partisans, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated October 26, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 11, 2023, prepared by ERA and Partisans, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated October 26, 2023, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, 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 properties at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East the owners shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b. 2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe 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. 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. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for the work described in the Site Plan application, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City of Toronto required in Recommendation 1.b.1 for property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East, including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Have provided a detailed Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2. 3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide 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, Lighting and Interpretation plans. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.4, 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, Lighting and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 69 Yonge Street and 3 King Street East.
TE10.20adopted
This report recommends that City Council designate the area referred to as Cabbagetown Southwest as a Heritage Conservation District, identified on the map in Attachment 1 to this report, and adopt the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Plan by by-law under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The designation of Cabbagetown Southwest (the "District") as an Heritage Conservation District and adoption of the Heritage Conservation District Plan will manage change within the District to conserve the area's cultural heritage value through the implementation of contextual policies and guidelines. The study of the District for potential designation as an Heritage Conservation District was led by Heritage Planning staff and was initiated in 2015 on Council direction. The Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Study process and the Heritage Conservation District Plan have been prepared in accordance with provincial legislation and Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by By-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the report (December 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District. 2. City Council adopt by By-law the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Plan as the District Plan for the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District attached as Attachment 5 to the report (December 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Plan attached as Attachment 5 to the report (December 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and to ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Plan's policies, guidelines, schedules, appendices and maps. 4. If there are any appeals to the By-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the City's outside counsel and any other appropriate City staff and/or outside consultants to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to defend the By-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the report (December 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District. 2. City Council adopt by by-law the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Plan as the District Plan for the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment 5 to the report (December 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the Cabbagetown Southwest Heritage Conservation District Plan, attached as Attachment 5 to the report (December 6, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, as deemed necessary by and at the sole discretion of the City Solicitor in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and to ensure that such stylistic and technical changes are reflected within the Cabbagetown Southwest HCD Plan's policies, guidelines, schedules, appendices and maps. 4. If there are any appeals to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with the City's outside counsel and any other appropriate City staff and/or outside consultants to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal to defend the by-law.
TE10.21amended
101 Heath Street West - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing two-storey single detached house at 101 Heath Street West (Application No. 21 180101 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been made.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached house because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached house without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing two-storey single detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and d. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE10.22amended
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Bloor West Village, Cabbagetown, Church-Wellesley Village, Greektown on the Danforth and Rosedale Main Street Business Improvement Area (BIA) Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas and make necessary changes to Schedule A of the Municipal Code, Chapter 19.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Church-Wellesley Village: MacLellan, Sydney Rosedale Main Street: Benisty, Alexia Toskan-Robbins, Greg Gouzopoulos, Stephen 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Church-Wellesley Village: Skellas, Mike Greektown on the Danforth: Christodoulou, Chris Voidonicolas, Constantine Rosedale Main Street: Cheung, Michael 3. Directed that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management to: Bloor West Village 9 Cabbagetown 10
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Church-Wellesley Village: MacLellan, Sydney Rosedale Main Street: Benisty, Alexia Toskan-Robbins, Greg Gouzopoulos, Stephen 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Church-Wellesley Village: Skellas, Mike Greektown on the Danforth: Christodoulou, Chris Rosedale Main Street: Cheung, Michael 3. Direct that Schedule A of the Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas, be amended by changing the number of directors of the following Boards of Management to: Bloor West Village 9 Cabbagetown 10
TE10.23deferred
Encroachment Appeal - 40 London Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 40 London Street regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a wooden fence which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow a wooden fence to be maintained within the public right-of-way at 40 London Street, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the February 21, 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 40 London Street permitting the maintenance of the wooden fence as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council require the owner of 40 London Street to remove all installed encroachments on the right-of-way to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.
TE10.24amended
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Bloor Dufferin Holdings LP and Ontario Holdings Ltd is constructing an underground pedestrian tunnel connecting the existing Dufferin Street TTC station to a proposed 33 storey building, tower C at 980 Dufferin Street. The tunnel will run north to south and will be situated on Bloor Street West, just west of the Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West intersection. Construction will be undertaken in several phases, with varying degrees of sidewalk and lane closures taking place at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. This report deals with Stage 1 and 2 scheduled to take place from January 1, 2024 to December 31 2024 inclusive. The overall project is scheduled to last until December 2025. The remaining construction stages will be discussed in a future staff report. Stage 1 will require a partial closure of the north sidewalk, closure of the north side westbound bicycle lane, north side westbound traffic lane, portion of the eastbound left turn lane, and the south side eastbound bicycle lane on Bloor Street West, between a point 4.8 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 58 metres further west for a period of 10 months, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 to accommodate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Bloor Street West will be maintained in a 2.1 metre wide protected pedestrian walkway along the northern limits of the boulevard on Bloor Street West. On the south side of Bloor Street West pedestrian movements will be maintained in a minimum 2.1 metres wide covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk. The bicycle lanes on the north and south side of Bloor Street West will be closed, and signage will be posted in advance of the construction staging area advising bicyclists and motorists that the bike lane ends, and to merge into a single traffic lane in the vicinity of the work zone. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Dufferin Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a minimum 2.1 metres wide protected walkway. Stage 2 will require the closure of the west sidewalk, the west side southbound right turn lane, and the east side northbound bus bay on Dufferin Street, between a point 7 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 25 metres further north for a period of 6 months, from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 to accommodate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Dufferin Street will be accommodated in a 2.1 metre wide protected pedestrian walkway located within the existing southbound traffic lane on Dufferin Street. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Dufferin Street will be maintained. During Stage 1 and 2 the construction staging areas will result in the loss of one on-street parking machine space on the north side of Bloor Street West just west from Russett Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north side westbound bicycle lane, the north side westbound traffic lane, a 1.5 metre wide portion of the eastbound left-turn traffic lane, and the south side eastbound bicycle lane on Bloor Street West, between a point 4.8 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 58 metres further west and provisions of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the vehicle traffic lane, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive to accommodate construction staging operations. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk, the west side southbound right turn lane, and the east side northbound bus bay on Dufferin Street, between a point 7 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 25 metres further north and provisions of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound vehicle traffic through lane, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive to accommodate construction staging operations. 3. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 4. City Council rescind the southbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 5. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 6. City Council rescind the eastbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday, at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 8. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 10. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 145 metres further north. 11. City Council rescind the existing accessible loading zone regulation in effect at all times, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between a point 5 metres east of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further east. 12. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West between a point 9 metres west of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further west. 13. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.75 for 1 hour and for maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Russett Avenue and a point 23 metres further west. 14. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 15. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 16. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 17. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas, resident associations, other impacted wards along the Bloor Street bikeway, and updates to wayfinding applications in advance of any physical road modifications. 18. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 19. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 20. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 21. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 22. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 23. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 24. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes and to safely share the road. 25. City Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work at no cost to the City. 26. City Council direct that Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 27. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing a Leading Bike Interval in the westbound direction on Bloor Street West at Dufferin Street, in order to provide people cycling with an advance head start, allowing them to begin riding before vehicles receive a green signal. 28. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing a bike box in the westbound direction on Bloor Street West at Dufferin Street, in order to provide space for people cycling to wait in front of vehicular traffic at a red signal. 29. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of deploying traffic agents at Bloor and Dufferin to ensure the safety of all road users until the intersection is restored to its pre-construction condition, with costs to be borne by the applicant if possible. 30. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to monitor usage of the closed road allowance and report back if reductions to the site footprint can be made that would enable the reinstatement of bikeways through the affected area. 31. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of additional safety measures for people cycling in the eastbound direction on Bloor Street West at Dufferin Street, including but not limited to additional temporary pavement markings, reducing the posted speed limit through the work zone, and other best practices to ensure construction zone safety for vulnerable road users. 32. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to monitor the movements of people cycling around the construction staging area at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, and provide monthly updates on cyclist safety assessments and photographs of site conditions and traffic controls, to the Ward Councillor to ensure the safety of all road users is not being compromised.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north side westbound bicycle lane, the north side westbound traffic lane, a 1.5 metre wide portion of the eastbound left-turn traffic lane, and the south side eastbound bicycle lane on Bloor Street West, between a point 4.8 metres west of Dufferin Street and a point 58 metres further west and provisions of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the vehicle traffic lane, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive to accommodate construction staging operations. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk, the west side southbound right turn lane, and the east side northbound bus bay on Dufferin Street, between a point 7 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 25 metres further north and provisions of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound vehicle traffic through lane, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive to accommodate construction staging operations. 3. City Council prohibit eastbound left-turns at all times at Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 4. City Council rescind the southbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 5. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except Sunday (buses excepted) at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 6. City Council rescind the eastbound left-turn prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday, at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road, from February 29, 2024 to December 31, 2024 inclusive. 7. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 8. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 91.5 metres north of Bloor Street West and a point 53.5 metres further north. 10. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Bloor Street West and a point 145 metres further north. 11. City Council rescind the existing accessible loading zone regulation in effect at all times, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between a point 5 metres east of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further east. 12. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to be in effect at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West between a point 9 metres west of Russett Avenue and a point 14 metres further west. 13. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.75 for 1 hour and for maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Russett Avenue and a point 23 metres further west. 14. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 15. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 16. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 17. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 18. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 19. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 20. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 21. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 22. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 23. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 24. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 25. City Council directs the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work at no cost to the City. 26. City Council direct that Dufferin Street and Bloor Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE10.25adopted
908 St. Clair Avenue West - Construction Staging Area
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. 908 St. Clair West Limited Partnership is constructing a 12-storey residential condominium building at 908 St. Clair Avenue West. The site is located at the north-west corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Alberta Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the west sidewalk, and a 5.5 metre wide portion of the west side southbound traffic lane on Alberta Avenue for a period of 23 months, from January 31, 2024 to January 3, 2026 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Alberta Avenue abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the east side sidewalk of Alberta Avenue. Two-way traffic operations will be maintained on Alberta Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk and a 5.5 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Alberta Avenue, between a point 7.5 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 73 metres further north, from January 31, 2024 to January 3, 2026 inclusive to accommodate construction staging operations. 2. Directed the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 4. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 6. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 12. Directed the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 13. Directed that Alberta Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 5.5 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Alberta Avenue, between a point 7.5 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and a point 73 metres further north, from January 31, 2024 to January 3, 2026 inclusive to accommodate construction staging operations. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Alberta Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.