Toronto and East York Community Council
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TE20.1amended
This Official Plan Amendment application proposes to add portions of City owned land at 40 and 50 Service Road, 446 Lakeshore Avenue, 425 Lakeshore Avenue, 1 Mugg's Island Park, 339 Queens Quay West, 318 and 330X Queens Quay, and 350 Lake Shore Boulevard West to Official Plan Site and Area Specific Policy 265 so they are exempt from Official Plan Policy 4.3.8, which prohibits the disposal of City-owned land in areas designated as Parks and Open Spaces. The Enwave Energy Corporation is proposing an expansion of the existing Deep Lake Water Cooling supply, which provides an environmentally friendly air conditioning alternative to buildings in the downtown core. To facilitate the expansion, Enwave Energy Corporation is proposing to construct a new intake in Lake Ontario and a new raw water bypass pipe from the Island Water Treatment Plant to the John Street Pumping Station. All but a small portion of the raw water bypass pipe would be below grade.Enwave must enter into a permanent easement agreement with the City to permit it's expansion through City-owned lands. Thjs report reviews and recommends approval of the appication to amend the Official Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan to add portions of 40 and 50 Service Road, 446 Lakeshore Avenue, 425 Lakeshore Avenue, 1 Mugg's Island Park, 339 Queens Quay West, 318 and 330 Queens Quay, and 350 Lake Shore Boulevard West, to the list of properties in Site and Area Specific Policy No. 265, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request Enwave Energy Corporation continue to work with Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to implement the restoration work set out by City staff in relation to temporary construction and permanent infrastructure on parkland, including directly impacted areas, and consideration of enhancement of additional areas including nearby shoreline with input provided by Toronto Island Park stakeholders, nearby residents, and other stakeholders.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan to add portions of 40 and 50 Service Road, 446 Lakeshore Avenue, 425 Lakeshore Avenue, 1 Mugg's Island Park, 339 Queens Quay West, 318 and 330X Queens Quay, and 350 Lake Shore Boulevard West, to the list of properties in Site and Area Specific Policy No. 265, as shown in Attachment 1 to the report (October 14, 2020) 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required.
TE20.2adopted
1-7 Yonge Street - Application to Lift Holding Provisions "(H)" on Phase 2 - Final Report
This application proposes to lift the holding provisions "(H)" for Phase 2 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development. The "(H)" for Phases 3-5 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development will continue to apply. The lifting of the "(H)" for Phase 2 will permit the development of a 95 storey (294.2 metre) mixed-use building with 79,728 square metres of residential gross floor area (GFA), 16,795 square metres of hotel GFA, 763.33 square metres of retail GFA, and 534 square metres of non-residential GFA (including the PATH connection) as previously approved by way of Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Settlement. For Phase 2, the "(H)" requires the clearance of a number of conditions related to the planned transportation network, servicing, parkland and public realm infrastructure within the Lower Yonge Precinct, which have been further outlined below. These conditions have now been satisfied by the landowner. 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 application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 249-2020, for Phase 2 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development to remove the holding provisions "(H)" substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 1 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 249-2020, for Phase 2 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development to remove the holding provisions "(H)" substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) as may be required.
TE20.3amended
276 and 290 Merton Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 13-storey (47.5 metre, plus an additional 3.0-metre mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 71 dwelling units, with 93 parking spaces in a 3-level underground parking garage at 276 and 290 Merton Street. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with the Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Map 2 with the attached Revised Map 2. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Diagram 3 with the attached Revised Diagram 3 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to explore the possibility of creating a north-south mid-block connection from the subject site at 276 and 290 Merton Street to 265 Balliol Street, the design of which would be secured through the Site Plan Control application process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. City Council further direct Planning staff to make such necessary technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachment 5 and Attachment 6 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as necessary to accommodate such a north-south mid-block connection prior to final Bills, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council direct that Planning staff secure as a condition of any Site Plan Approval for the proposed development that the applicant shall submit a Construction Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and thereafter in support of the development will implement the Plan during the course of construction. The Construction management Plan will include, but not be limited to, details regarding the size and location of construction staging areas, dates of significant concrete pouring activities, measures to ensure that safety lighting does not negatively impact adjacent residences, construction vehicular parking locations, refused storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and any other matters deemed necessary. 6. City Council direct that as part of the review of any Site Plan Approval application for the proposed development that Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, review with the applicant measures to minimize and mitigate overlook, including through the use of decorative screening, from the proposed development onto adjacent properties.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law 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 276 and 290 Merton Street substantially 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council request the City Planning Division to explore the possibility of creating a north-south mid-block connection from the subject site at 276 and 290 Merton Street to 265 Balliol Street, the design of which would be secured through the Site Plan Control application process, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
TE20.4adopted
77, 81, and 83 Mutual Street - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Final Report
This application proposes exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for the lands municipally known as 77, 81, and 83 Mutual Street (the "Subject Lands") to facilitate the development of a 36-storey mixed use building on the Subject Lands. Five (5) conveyable lots will be created through this application. The Subject Lands are within a registered plan of subdivision and are therefore subject to Part Lot Control. The proposed development includes the following in their own separate and conveyable lot, stratified throughout the building: a commercial freehold parcel (partial 1st floor); a commercial parking garage (partial P1, P2 and P3, and 1st floors); a floor of rental replacement dwelling units (partial 3rd floor); shared areas for circulation, servicing, and amenities (parts of all floors); and a residential condominium (parts of all floors). The application has been requested by the owner to permit the division of the Subject Lands and the constructed 36-storey building into a number of stratified parcels, enabling the applicant to transfer title for the aforesaid stratified portions of the Subject Lands along with easements to facilitate the implementation of the development. This report reviews and recommends approval of a Part Lot Control Exemption by-law to be enacted for a period of up to three (3) years on the Subject Lands. In addition, this report recommends that the owner of the Subject Lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the Subject Lands without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director or their designate.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the Subject Lands at 77, 81, and 83 Mutual St as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 and substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan attached as Attachment 3 and the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 19, 2020), from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three (3) years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Subject Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands, excluding any unit forming part of a condominium and any charge on all of the lands, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or their designate. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in their sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the recommendations above. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the Subject Lands at 77, 81, and 83 Mutual St as generally illustrated on Attachments 1 and 2 and substantially in accordance with the Part Lot Control Exemption Plan attached as Attachment 3 and the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law attached as Attachment 4 to the report, from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire three (3) years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner: a. to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Subject Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands, excluding any unit forming part of a condominium and any charge on all of the lands, without the written consent of the Chief Planner or their designate. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction from title to all or a portion of the lands in their sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize City officials to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the above recommendations. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.
TE20.5adopted
60 - 64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 57 storey mixed use development including commercial uses, an on-site community facility and 445 dwelling units with a total gross floor area of 29,788 square metres at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street. The proposed building would have a height of 185.9 metres including the mechanical penthouse. The proposal includes three levels of underground parking. The proposal would entail the demolition of the one-storey structure at 64 Queen Street East, and the partial retention of 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed development is in keeping with the intent of the Toronto Official Plan, particularly as it relates to intensification in the Downtown, which is a designated growth area, in the form of a mixed use development that conforms with the relevant Tall Building guidelines. Staff worked with the applicant and the community to address and resolve various massing issues including appropriate setbacks and heritage conservation matters. The provision of an on-site community service and facilities space through a Section 37 contribution and a range of dwelling unit types will help address housing and community issues. Staff recommend that Council support approval of the application.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 19, 2020) 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 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (October 19, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council direct that the owner of the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street shall provide, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, at no expense to the City, and secure such in the implementing Zoning By-law Amendments and enter into and register on title to the above noted lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor the following: Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $ 2,250,000 dollars to be allocated as follows: a. new and existing affordable housing, public realm, street and park improvements in the Ward; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. the Owner shall design, construct, finish, and convey to the City, in an acceptable base condition, at no cost to the City, a minimum 4,712 square feet (437.74 square metres) Community Agency Space located on the mezzanine level and inclusive of the ground floor entrance and elevator and subject to the following: i. the Community Agency Space shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to Base Building Condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, all satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Community Agency Space complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; iii. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $353,000.00 towards the operating costs of the community agency space; iv. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $707,000.00 towards the initial finishing costs, less the cost of constructing the kitchen, washrooms and janitorial closet, to be paid prior to conveyance to the City with the remaining funds to be used for future capital improvements to the community agency space; v. the one time cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4.d.iii. and 4.d.iv. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; vi. concurrent with or prior to, the conveyance of the Community Agency Space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to, the appropriate lands an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Community Agency Space. 5. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to as matters required to support development: a. prior to the issuance of the first building permit on the site, the owner shall provide confirmation from St. Michael's Hospital, or their representative, that any temporary (including construction cranes or related construction machinery) and permanent structures are below or outside the protected flight path to the satisfaction Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. the owner will pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development. c. Prior to any site plan approval for the site, the owner shall obtain from Metrolinx, or its successor, written confirmation to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor that the owner has satisfied any required technical or related review for any proposed below grade structural elements, including the manner of excavation and shoring for the development of the site as these matters relate to the Ontario Line tunnel. d. Prior to site plan approval for the site, should Metrolinx, or its successor, provide a recommendation related to any tiebacks, or similar mechanism, that may impact the City's right-of-way, the owner shall first obtain any required approvals from the City prior to agreeing to implement any recommendations from Metrolinx that may impact the City's right-of-way. e. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; and f. requirements for a construction management plan with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law 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 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street substantially 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council direct that the owner of the lands at 60-64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street shall provide, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, at no expense to the City, and secure such in the implementing Zoning By-law Amendments and enter into and register on title to the above noted lands, one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor the following: Prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $ 2,250,000 dollars to be allocated as follows: a. new and existing affordable housing, public realm, street and park improvements in the Ward; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4(a) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4(a) above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands; d. the Owner shall design, construct, finish, and convey to the City, in an acceptable base condition, at no cost to the City, a minimum 4,712 square feet (437.74 square metres) Community Agency Space located on the mezzanine level and inclusive of the ground floor entrance and elevator and subject to the following: i. the Community Agency Space shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to Base Building Condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, all satisfactory to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Community Agency Space complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; iii. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $353,000.00 towards the operating costs of the community agency space; iv. prior to conveyance of the community agency space to the City, the owner shall provide a one-time cash contribution in the amount of $707,000.00 towards the initial finishing costs, less the cost of constructing the kitchen, washrooms and janitorial closet, to be paid prior to conveyance to the City with the remaining funds to be used for future capital improvements to the community agency space; v. the one time cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 4(d)(iii) and 4(d)(iv) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; vi. concurrent with or prior to, the conveyance of the Community Agency Space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to, the appropriate lands an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the Community Agency Space. 5. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to as matters required to support development: a. prior to the issuance of the first building permit on the site, the owner shall provide confirmation from St. Michael's Hospital, or their representative, that any temporary (including construction cranes or related construction machinery) and permanent structures are below or outside the protected flight path to the satisfaction Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. the owner will pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the site servicing report, as accepted by the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering & Construction Services, should it be determined that upgrades to such infrastructure are required to support this development. c. Prior to any site plan approval for the site, the owner shall obtain from Metrolinx, or its successor, written confirmation to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and City Solicitor that the owner has satisfied any required technical or related review for any proposed below grade structural elements, including the manner of excavation and shoring for the development of the site as these matters relate to the Ontario Line tunnel. d. Prior to site plan approval for the site, should Metrolinx, or its successor, provide a recommendation related to any tiebacks, or similar mechanism, that may impact the City's right-of-way, the owner shall first obtain any required approvals from the City prior to agreeing to implement any recommendations from Metrolinx that may impact the City's right-of-way. e. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site; and f. requirements for a construction management plan with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
TE20.6adopted
On April 21, 2020 the applicant appealed its Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), to permit a 15-storey mixed-use building, due to Council's failure to enact the requested amendments within the time allotted by the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor together with appropriate City staff, oppose the proposal at the LPAT. The proposal is not appropriately massed for a building within a Mixed Use Areas and Neighbourhoods designated area and does not provide acceptable transition in height and is partially located in the East Annex HCD. The application does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan (2020) and does not conform with the Official Plan, The Downtown Plan (OPA 406), and address the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines, or the intent of those guidelines.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and City Planning Staff and other appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment (File No. 19 244078 STE 11 OZ) application as proposed. 2. City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road and instruct staff, if necessary, to report on the Rental Housing Demolition Application to City Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 287 Davenport Road and 141-145 Bedford Road. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its final Order to approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as: a. the City and the owner have presented the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in a form and substance satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including securing rental housing matters, such as a tenant relocation and assistance plan; b. the owner has provided an updated functional servicing and stormwater management report, satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including securing (and the provision of any financial securities) for any identified and/or required improvements and/or upgrades to municipal infrastructure; c. the owner has provided an updated Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents addressing any on-site groundwater to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. community benefits and other matters in support of the development as determined appropriate, including rental housing matters, are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and, e. City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division where authorized to do so, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 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 the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road;
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and City Planning Staff and other appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment (File No. 19 244078 STE 11 OZ) application as proposed; 2. City Council defer making a decision at this time on the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road and instruct staff, if necessary, to report on the Rental Housing Demolition Application to City Council at such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 287 Davenport Road and 141-145 Bedford Road. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its final Order to approve the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment applications until such time as: a. the City and the owner have presented the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal an Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in a form and substance satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including securing rental housing matters, such as a tenant relocation and assistance plan; b. the owner has provided an updated functional servicing and stormwater management report, satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, including securing (and the provision of any financial securities) for any identified and/or required improvements and/or upgrades to municipal infrastructure; c. the owner has provided an updated Hydrogeological Report and supporting documents addressing any on-site groundwater to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water; d. community benefits and other matters in support of the development as determined appropriate, including rental housing matters, are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and, e. City Council, or the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division where authorized to do so, has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (Application File No. 19 244085 STE 11 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 the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 141-145 Bedford Road;
TE20.7forwarded without recommendation
65-83 Raglan Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
On July 16, 2019, City Council refused the application to amend the Zoning By-law at 65-83 Raglan Avenue to permit a 33-storey residential building, and directed staff to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event the application is appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The applicant subsequently appealed the decision to the LPAT. A 9-day hearing is scheduled to commence on February 8, 2020. Staff and the application were scheduled to participate in an LPAT led mediation. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic that was not possible at the time. Despite Staff's inability to participate in an LPAT led mediation, staff and the applicant had discussions to resolve the issues which led to the Refusal Report. As a result of those discussions the applicant revised their proposal. On October 7, 2020, a revised 28-storey residential building proposal was submitted ("Revised Proposal"), which includes a newly proposed off-site parkland dedication at 1528 and 1530 Bathurst Street, reduced height and massing and increased tower separation through a Limiting Distance Agreement at 85 Raglan Avenue. This report recommends that Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to support the Revised Proposal at the LPAT. The Revised Proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), the City's Official Plan and adequately addresses the City's Tall Building Design Guidelines, or the intent of those guidelines. An application for Rental Housing Demolition under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code has not been submitted and is required to permit the demolition of 4 existing rental units at 65-83 Raglan Avenue. Should the LPAT approve the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, the Chief Planner would have the delegated authority under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to approve the Rental Housing Demolition permit application and impose conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the Revised Proposal (October 7, 2020) for the requested Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands municipally known as 65-83 Raglan Avenue, as described in this report. 2. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to prepare the form of Zoning By-law Amendments to Zoning By-law 1-83, as amended, and Zoning By-law 569-2013 that reflect and implement the Revised Proposal (October 7, 2020) and the requirements set out in City Council's decision, including the matters to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement with such modification as may be required to implement the revised proposal as described in this report. 3. City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. That prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands, the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $1,200,000.00 to be allocated as follows: i. $800,000 cash contribution towards capital improvements for new or existing cultural and/or community space within the vicinity of the application site, local area park improvement, and/or streetscape improvements to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. a Letter of Credit shall be submitted, in the City's standard form, in the amount of $400,000 to secure for public art on the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the owner shall submit a Public Art Plan that is in accordance with the City's Percent for Public Art Program to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Ward Councillor, and that the proposed Public Art Plan is presented to representatives from the community for their review and comment, in a process led by the Ward Councillor; and the terms of the Percent for Public Art Program shall be set out in the Section 37 Agreement. b. The payment amounts identified in Recommendation 3 a) above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18­ 10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the execution of the Section 37 agreement to the date of payment; and c. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 3 a) above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. 4. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience as matters required to support development, in consultation with the Ward Councillor: a. Prepare all documents and convey to the City, at nominal cost, a 0.98 metre wide strip of land to the full extent of the site abutting the east limit of the north-south public lane, to a minimum depth of 1.2 metres from finished grade, together with right of support, such lands to be free and clear of all physical and title encumbrances, and subject to a right-of-way for access and construction purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as the said lands have been laid out and dedicated for public lane widening purposes, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; b. The owner will include in the future Site Plan application, implement and maintain, all of the recommended wind mitigation measures, as detailed in the Pedestrian Level Wind Study, by Theakson Environmental, dated August 26, 2020,to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval; c. The owner shall provide a Construction Management Plan and Neighbourhood Communication Strategy, prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services and the Ward Councillor; d. The owner shall provide the privately-owned publicly accessible space (POPS) of not be less than 215.9 square metres along the southern lot line, 5.5 metres in width, and 5.5 metres in height as generally shown on the architectural plans by IBI Group dated September 30, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the owner shall convey to the City, at its own expense, a stratified easement(s) along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which will be provided and shall constitute the POPS and any required public access easements to connect the POPS to adjacent POPS and/or public rights-of-way, where necessary. The owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the POPS and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the POPS at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the POPS shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City; e. The owner shall provide a brick or masonry finish to the podium to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. The owner shall locate a portion of the outdoor amenity space on the ground floor adjacent to the proposed privately-owned publically-accessible open space (POPS) as per the Site Plan and Ground Floor Plan dated September 30, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. The owner shall provide a 4.0-metre front yard setback area of predominately soft landscaping to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. City Council acknowledge that the off-site Parkland Dedication fully satisfies the parkland dedication requirement, and approve a development charge 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 costs to the owner of design 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; and i. City Council require that prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit on the 65-83 Raglan site, the entirety of the properties municipally known as 1528 and 1530 Bathurst Street of approximately 479 square metres in size will be conveyed to the City of Toronto for Parks purposes, free of encumbrances (other than municipal and Hydro encumbrances), to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. At the time of conveyance, any buildings currently located on the Future Park Lands shall have been demolished and the land shall be in a graded and in standard base park condition. A Letter of Credit may be provided by the owner for the value of base park improvements prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit. 5. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the LPAT withhold issuance of its final Order regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal until such time as the LPAT has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City, including appropriate Section 37 provisions in Recommendations 3 and 4, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. A Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the Site to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the benefits and matters of required to support the development outlined in the Recommendations; c. The owner has, at its sole expense: i. Submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and hydrant flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report (the "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 the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new 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, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; iii. Submitted a revised Pedestrian Wind Level Study acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and, iv. Submitted revised studies and/or drawings to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services. d. The owner has, registered on title, a Limiting Distance Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction to the City Solicitor, to ensure that ensures that the proposed residential building at 65-83 Raglan Avenue is set back at least 12.5 metres from the north property line of 85 Raglan Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; e. The Chief Planner, under delegated authority, has approved the required Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal code to demolish 4 existing rental dwelling units at 65-83 Raglan Avenue; and the owner ensure that the demolition of the additional existing buildings will be pursuant to Chapter 363-6.2 of the Municipal Code; and, f. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.
TE20.8adopted
This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, state its intention to designate the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the proposed alterations to the heritage properties located within the proposed development site at 60 -64 Queen Street East and 131-135 Church Street, linked with the proposed redevelopment of the site, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties. Together, the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street remain one of the last intact groups of contiguous 19th and early-20th century buildings along the east side of Church Street in the Garden District neighbourhood. These properties, located on what was once one of the city's most desirable streets, were originally occupied by professionals, including doctors, lawyers and Toronto's 21st Mayor, Angus Morrison. The proposed development comprises a three-storey podium and 57-storey tower for mixed-use development with residential space and commercial space, including both office and retail uses. The proposal entails demolition of 64 Queen Street East and the partial retention of 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street. The west elevations of the three buildings on Church Street and south elevation of the building on Queen Street East will be retained in situ with partially retained common walls and returns to retain the three dimensional character of the buildings.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statements of Significance: 60 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation), 131 Church Street (Reasons for Designation), 133 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) and 135 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachments 5-8 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 57-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 60 Queen Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 31st, 2020 prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City 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 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 31st 2020, prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated January 25, 2018, with an addendum dated June 12, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 60 Queen Street East, the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 60 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 buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.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, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 7. 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 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. 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 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statements of Significance: 60 Queen Street East (Reasons for Designation), 131 Church Street (Reasons for Designation), 133 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) and 135 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachments 5-8 to the report, October 9, 2020, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at properties at 60 Queen Street East and 131,133 and 135 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 57-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 60 Queen Street East, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated January 31st, 2020 prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the 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 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated January 31st 2020, prepared by Core Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design/Heritage, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated January 25, 2018, with an addendum dated June 12, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (first issued January 25th, 2018, final issue (5th) January 31st, 2020) to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 60 Queen Street East, the owner shall: 1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. 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 all or any part of the property at 60 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 buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.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. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. 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 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. 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 60 Queen Street East and 131, 133 and 135 Church Street.
TE20.9deferred
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed heritage properties that contains significant built heritage resources at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (including the entrance addresses at 39, 47A, 49, 49A, 53 and 53A Fraser Avenue and 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue), formerly known as E. W. Gillett Co. Ltd. factory complex, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Originally developed as a single property known as 41 Fraser Avenue, the properties occupy the north end of the block and are bound by Fraser Avenue, Liberty Street and Pardee Avenue on the west, north and east sides respectively. They contain a large complex of industrial buildings including the original, four-storey factory, two-storey office building and one-storey powerhouse, all constructed in 1911-12. The employee welfare building of 1922 and the single-storey, garage-storage building of 1941-2 were later additions. 41 Fraser Avenue was severed in 2004 and is now known as three properties identified as 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street. In 2005, the properties were listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register as 41 Fraser Avenue. The properties are located within historic Liberty Village which following the Great Fire of 1904 developed as a significant industrial and manufacturing hub in the City of Toronto. Following city staff's additional research and evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, it has been determined that the properties at 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street merit designation under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for its design, associative and contextual value. The additional research identified the powerhouse, which is not currently included in the listing as a heritage attribute on the property at 41 Fraser Avenue. The designation of the former E. W. Gillett Co. Ltd. factory complex on the properties at 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street would identify all of the properties' cultural heritage values and heritage attributes which shall be conserved. Designation enables City Council to review proposed alterations for the properties, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its December 2, 2020 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council amend the listing of the property at 41 Fraser Avenue to include the Powerhouse as a heritage attribute on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 41 Fraser Avenue including the entry addresses at 39, 49, 49A, 53, 53 A Fraser Avenue and 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 47 Fraser Avenue, including the entry address 47A Fraser Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 135 Liberty Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 41 and 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. If there are no objections to the designations, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 6. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board. 7. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the properties.
TE20.10adopted
Alterations to a Property Designated Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act - 1067 Yonge Street
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the heritage building at 1067 Yonge Street under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The subject property contains a 2½-storey detached house-form brick masonry building that dates to 1913-14. It is located within the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) and is noted within this study as a Category "B" building. Category "B" buildings "are noteworthy for their overall quality and have citywide significance'. The proposal involves the demolition of an existing three-storey rear addition that was constructed in the early 1950s, a two-storey wing to the south-east of the house-form building (date of construction unknown) and a small part of the rear of the original house. A new four-storey rear addition is proposed which would be set behind the existing hipped roof of the heritage building. A new one-storey side addition is also proposed which would provide access to the below grade parking garage. The additions although large and contemporary in design are considered appropriate from a heritage point of view given the context of this property along Yonge Street. As part of the scheme a comprehensive conservation strategy for the heritage building is proposed. This would involve replacing the existing (altered) roof with one that matches the original and includes the use of slate, the reinstatement of the original flared edge to the roof and new chimneys to match the originals. In addition the modern windows and doors would be replaced by with new wood units that would be designed to match the originals. The existing office use of the property would continue. Heritage Planning has worked with the applicant to ensure that the proposed alterations meet the general intent of the South Rosedale HCD Study's guidelines and would not have a negative impact on the existing heritage building and existing context within the South Rosedale HCD. The applicant still needs approval under the Planning Act (minor variance and site plan approval) and therefore this application relates solely to the approval that is required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1067 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Dewson Architects, dated September 16, 2020 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated May 14, 2020 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 1067 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 14, 2019 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1067 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in Recommendation 1.a.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 has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1067 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Dewson Architects, dated September 16, 2020 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated May 14, 2020 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 1067 Yonge Street, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated May 14, 2019 and revised on September 17, 2020, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1067 Yonge Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. 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. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in recommendation 1.a.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 has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE20.11amended
This report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed demolition of all heritage structures on the property at 33 Avenue Road (the property includes municipal addresses 33-41 & 45-49 Avenue Road and 142-148 Yorkville Avenue), which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law No. 0052-2015, enacted by City Council on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014. Under the Section 34 of the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the application within 90 days of issuing a Notice of Receipt the application is deemed to be permitted. The Notice of receipt was issued on October 6, 2020 and therefore the City has until January 4, 2021 to notify the applicant of its decision regarding the proposed demolition of the designated cultural heritage resources at 33 Avenue Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the request to demolish the designated heritage property at 33 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to the following conditions: a. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit; i. The owner shall provide a comprehensive Interpretation Plan that addresses the significant themes and values contained in the City's designation by-law for the subject property, including but not limited to arranging for a heritage plaque on the subject property within the public view through the Heritage Toronto Plaques and Markers Program that commemorates the lost heritage resource to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. ii. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed demolition have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. iii. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Interpretation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.i. iv. Provide full documentation of the designated heritage property including comprehensive photo-documentation and measured drawings keyed to an existing site plan and elevations, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.a.iii, the owner shall: i. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the approved Interpretation Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the protected heritage property at 33 Avenue Road in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 33 Avenue Road, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in opposition to the appeal.
TE20.12amended
Residential Demolition Application - 349 Albany Avenue
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 Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey detached dwelling located at 349 Albany Avenue (Application No. 20 165118 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 has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling at 349 Albany Avenue with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. 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 decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE20.13amended
Residential Demolition Application - 258 Parliament Street
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 Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling unit located at 258 Parliament Street (Application No. 20 122264 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 has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling at 258 Parliament Street with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. 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 decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 1-storey townhouse dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE20.14amended
Refusal of a boulevard café permit application located at 241 Wallace Avenue
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 241 Wallace Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café located at 241 Wallace Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. The application for the proposed Sidewalk Café located at 241 Wallace Avenue be denied.
TE20.15adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 100 Gamble Avenue
To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 100 Gamble Avenue; and 2. Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Route - 100 Gamble Avenue; and 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
TE20.16adopted
This report recommends that the municipal services and the road construction under the terms of the Section 37 Agreement (AT2483854 dated August 23, 2010) and the Core Servicing Agreement (dated August 29, 2008) for Plan 66R-24748 (dated March 9, 2010) between the West Queen West Triangle Landowners Group Limited and the City of Toronto be assumed by the City.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council: a. assume the services installed within Sudbury Street (from Queen Street West to Abell Street) and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; b. authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the Letter of Credit associated with this work; c. direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; d. authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; e. authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the recommendations above; and, f. authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan 66R-24748 to Toronto Hydro.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Review recommends that City Council: 1. Assume the services installed within Sudbury Street (from Queen Street West to Abell Street) and that the City formally assume the road within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; 2. Authorize the Director, Engineering Review to release the Letter of Credit associated with this work; 3. Direct that an assumption By-law be prepared to assume the public highway and municipal services within the Registered Plan 66R-24748; 4. Authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the assumption By-law in the Land Registry Office, at the expense of the Owner; 5. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto; and, 6. Authorize the appropriate City Officials to transfer ownership of the street lighting system constructed with Registered Plan 66R-24748 to Toronto Hydro.
TE20.17adopted
215 Lake Shore Boulevard East - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Art Plan. The Plan, which is included as Attachment one (1) of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art on a publicly-accessible area of the development site. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: introduction; project team; section 37 agreement reference; public art objectives; public art locations; phasing; budget; artist selection process; jury composition and schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City Planning's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Art Plan as attached in Attachment 1 to the report (October 8, 2020) from the Director, Urban Design.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated October 8, 2020 from the Director, Urban Design.
TE20.18adopted
290 Old Weston Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for 290 Old Weston Road. The application proposes to allow a 29-storey mixed-use building, including a 4 to 6-storey base building, with 277 dwelling units and 4,643 square metres of commercial office space. The site, currently vacant with no existing buildings, was formerly used for a dry cleaning facility (Cadet Cleaners). Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. The application review will also be informed by the Keele-St. Clair Local Area Study, which is currently underway as part of the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Official Plan and Growth Plan conformity exercise. Staff will proceed to schedule a virtual community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 290 Old Weston Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 290 Old Weston Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE20.19adopted
1134-1140 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street. The application proposes a 13-storey mixed-use building containing 66 dwelling units and 1,520.4 square metres of non-residential floor area. The proposal includes the alteration of the existing heritage building at 1140 Yonge Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. A community consultation meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2020.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting for the application located at 1134-1140 Yonge Street be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE20.20amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road. The application proposes a 35-storey mixed-use building with a 3-level underground garage and an integrated entrance to Spadina subway station. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 334-350 Bloor Street West and 2-6 Spadina Road together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE20.21adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for 419-431 College Street. These applications propose to redevelop the site with a 13-storey mixed-use building. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 419-431 College Street, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 419-431 College Street, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE20.22adopted
700 University Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 700 University Avenue. The application proposes a 5-storey addition on top of the existing 19-storey office tower, a 61-storey rental residential tower located on the south-west corner of the site, and a redesign of the existing sunken forecourt. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 700 University Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 700 University Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE20.23adopted
185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding a proposed 35-storey mixed use tower development with 1,394 square metres of public open space along Pailton Crescent, of which 477 square metres is to be dedicated parkland at 185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to scheduling a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 185 Balliol Street and 8 Pailton Crescent together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE20.24adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue. This Zoning By-law Amendment Application supersedes an earlier Zoning By-law Amendment Application that was withdrawn on September 23, 2019. However, the Official Plan Amendment which accompanied the initial Zoning By-law Amendment Application, was appealed by the applicant and is awaiting a hearing at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). City staff are reviewing the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for a 30 and 45-storey tower mixed use development with a shared 8-storey base building. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 1913-1951 Yonge Street, 17-21 Millwood Road and 22 Davisville Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE20.25amended
252 Parliament Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application at 252 Parliament Street for a mixed-use development comprising a 9-storey residential building with commercial/retail at-grade and demolition of the existing 1 storey commercial building. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 252 Parliament Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including sign language interpretation upon request at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 252 Parliament Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.