Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 56 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE20.1adopted
This report recommends that the name "Slow Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Lappin Avenue, extending between Lansdowne Avenue and Ward Street. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Slow Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Lappin Avenue, extending between Lansdowne Avenue and Ward Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the name "Slow Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Lappin Avenue, extending between Lansdowne Avenue and Ward Street.
TE20.2adopted
Naming of an existing Public Lane North of Danforth Avenue, Extending Easterly from Gledhill Avenue
This report recommends that the name "Mort Ison Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located north of Danforth Avenue, extending easterly from Gledhill Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Mort Ison Lane" for an existing public lane located north of Danforth Avenue, extending easterly from Gledhill Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the name "Mort Ison Lane" for an existing public lane located north of Danforth Avenue, extending easterly from Gledhill Avenue.
TE20.3adopted
This report recommends that the name "Alison McMurray Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Danforth Avenue, extending between West Lynn Avenue and Aldridge Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Alison McMurray Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Danforth Avenue, extending between West Lynn Avenue and Aldridge Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the name "Alison McMurray Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Danforth Avenue, extending between West Lynn Avenue and Aldridge Avenue.
TE20.4adopted
Permanent Closure of the Public Laneway between 10A Eastern Avenue and 16 Eastern Avenue
As this report recommends the permanent closure of a public laneway, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services recommends that the public laneway known as Ln W Gilead Pl N Eastern Ave and between 10A Eastern Avenue and 16 Eastern Avenue, shown as Part 5 on the registered plan of survey attached as Attachment 1 of this report, be permanently stopped up and closed. Once closed, it is intended that the former public laneway will be sold to an adjacent property owner to improve short-term access to 10A and 16 Eastern Avenue and to facilitate future re-development of the broader site. The transaction is approved pursuant to the delegated authority set out in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 213.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public laneway shown as Part 5 on Plan 66R-32512 attached as Attachment 1 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a By-law substantially in the form of the draft By-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the public laneway, shown as Part 5 on Plan 66R-32512 attached as Attachment 1 to the report dated February 3, 2025, from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Attachment 2 to the report dated February 3, 2025, from the Director, Planning, Design and Management, Transportation Services.
TE20.5amended
70-86 Lynn Williams Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 44-storey mixed-use building containing 520 rental dwelling units, a public daycare, 13 affordable rental housing units, and a public park at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street. As described in the Decision History section of this report, on September 5, 2024, City Council accepted a settlement offer from the applicant respecting this proposal. This report recommends the same proposal as what Council endorsed for settlement in September.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 70-86 Lynn Williams Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to the report (November 15, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 325 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. In the event that the Owner undertakes the Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council allow the Owner of the Site to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed child care facility (the "Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. the Child Care Facility will comprise a minimum of 450 square metres indoor area located on the first and second floors of the proposed development and a minimum of 201 square metres outdoor area, located on the first floor of the proposed development; and b. the Child Care Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Part 9 below. 7. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 6 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 8. City Council require that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the Owner shall provide to the City a letter of credit to secure the Child Care Facility in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Facility complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 6 above to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site and such agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat to negotiate and execute a Municipal Housing Facility Agreement ("Contribution Agreement") with the Owner for the provision of financial incentives, for 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to secure rents at the City of Toronto's income-based definition of "Affordable Housing" by bedroom type, as determined by the City annually, for a minimum period of 99 years, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 11. City Council approve the provision of financial incentives pursuant to the City's Rental Housing Supply Program in relation to the affordable rental dwelling units described in Part 10 above as follows: a. City Council exempt the 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the 99-year term of the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement; b. City Council authorize the 13 new affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to be eligible for an exemption from development charges, parkland dedication fees, community benefits charges, if not exempted by provincial legislation, and waivers of building permit fees; c. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required to facilitate the delivery of the affordable rental housing dwelling units, including any documents required by the Owner to secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the Municipal Housing Facility Agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by City Council; and d. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid pursuant to the By-law exempting the property from taxation if authority is given for an exemption from taxation as set out in Part 11.a. above. 12. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require that: a. the Owner has entered into the In-kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to Section 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to secure the in-kind contribution referenced in Part 6 above; b. the Owner has entered into an appropriate agreement to secure the affordable housing units described in Part 10 above, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects and dated July 26, 2024, for the property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by gh3 dated July 30, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated July 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. the Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report and a revised Stormwater Management Report, such reports to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the Owner provide a plan for installation of art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the construction hoarding board, with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination and on-going maintenance, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street from Permit Parking. 14. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Librarian, Toronto Public Library, the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to identify the types of community services and facilities needed within the Liberty Village area as part of the community services and facilities assessment of the Liberty Village Regeneration Area Study, with the study identifying the following parameters for said facilities: location, size, programming, and design, as well as identify funding sources for the creation of new community services and facilities in the Liberty Village area through a future Budget process. 15. City Council request the Board of Directors of CreateTO to direct the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, together with relevant City staff, to explore and propose the repurposing of City-owned lands in the Liberty Village area for community services and facilities, which may include, a community recreation centre, a public library, a public school and/or a community hub, among other community uses, as part of the Liberty Village Regeneration Area Study.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 70-86 Lynn Williams Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct that, that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication having a minimum size of 325 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the Owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. In the event that the Owner undertakes the Above Base Park Improvements, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council allow the Owner of the Site to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed child care facility (the "Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. the Child Care Facility will comprise a minimum of 450 square metres indoor area located on the first and second floors of the proposed development and a minimum of 201 square metres outdoor area, located on the first floor of the proposed development; and b. the Child Care Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Part 9 below. 7. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Part 6 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 8. City Council require that prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the Owner shall provide to the City a letter of credit to secure the Child Care Facility in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Facility complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. 9. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Development Review to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Part 6 above to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, the General Manager, Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site and such agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 10. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute a municipal housing facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement") with the Owner for the provision of financial incentives, for 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to secure rents at the City of Toronto's income-based definition of "affordable housing" by bedroom type, as determined by the City annually, for a minimum period of 99 years, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 11. City Council approve the provision of financial incentives pursuant to the City's Rental Housing Supply Program in relation to the affordable rental dwelling units described in Part 10 above as follows: a. City Council exempt the 13 affordable rental dwelling units at the Site from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the 99-year term of the municipal capital facility agreement; b. City Council authorize the 13 new affordable rental dwelling units at the Site to be eligible for an exemption from development charges, parkland dedication fees, community benefits charges, if not exempted by provincial legislation, and waivers of building permit fees; c. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, on behalf of the City, to execute any security or financing documents, or any other documents required to facilitate the delivery of the affordable rental housing dwelling units, including any documents required by the Owner to secure conventional financing, where required, including any postponement, confirmation of status, discharge or consent documents where and when required during the term of the municipal housing facility agreement, as required by normal business practices, and provided that such documents do not give rise to financial obligations on the part of the City that have not been previously approved by Council; and d. City Council authorize the Controller to cancel or refund any taxes paid pursuant to the by-law exempting the property from taxation if authority is given for an exemption from taxation as set out in Part 11.a. above. 12. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require that: a. the Owner has entered into the In-kind Contribution Agreement pursuant to section 37(7.1) of the Planning Act to secure the in-kind contribution referenced in Part 6 above; b. the Owner has entered into an appropriate agreement to secure the affordable housing units described in Part 10 above, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Development Review and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the City Solicitor; c. the Owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects and dated July 26, 2024, for the property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; d. the Owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for property at 80-86 Lynn Williams Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by gh3 dated July 30, 2024, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated July 26, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. the Owner has provided a revised Functional Servicing Report and a revised Stormwater Management Report, such reports to be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and f. the Owner provide a plan for installation of art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the construction hoarding board, with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination and on-going maintenance, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street from Permit Parking.
TE20.6amended
This Report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Site Specific Zoning By-law 817-2020 to permit an increase in height from 49 to 57 storeys, changes to the building massing, a reduction in the required non-residential gross floor area, and a new 740 square metre open space (including 232.8 square metres of on-site parkland dedication). The Official Plan Amendment will secure 962 square metres of affordable housing in lieu of a portion of the required replacement of non-residential gross floor area, should the non-residential gross floor area not be replaced.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 250 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 817-2020 for the lands municipally known as 250 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council require the owner of the lands at 250 Dundas Street West to enter into and register on title, an amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the September 29, 2020 Section 37 Agreement registered on title for 250 Dundas Street West as Instrument AT5594374 to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; the following will be secured through the required amending Section 37 Agreement: a. the requirement for 1,154 square metres of affordable rental housing remains the same with an amended unit breakdown as follows: a total of 19 Affordable Rental Housing Units consisting of 4 studio, 8 one-bedroom, 4 two-bedroom and 3 three-bedroom units; and b. the following matters are recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: i. a minimum of 962 square metres of gross floor area for Affordable Rental Housing, should the non-residential gross floor area not be replaced, in lieu of the required non-residential gross floor area replacement, to provide for an additional 15 Affordable Rental Housing dwelling units in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 7 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; and ii. terms and conditions related to the on-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 232.8 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consider securing the following as part of the site plan agreement: a. an outdoor, publicly accessible source of drinking water; b. outdoor seating, to be located within or adjacent to the public right-of-way for public use, in consultation with Transportation Services; and c. low-carbon energy strategy as part of the site plan agreement that includes at least the following sustainability measures: 1. a highly energy-efficient building envelope; 2. low carbon building heating and cooling, including Energy Recovery Units that provide sensible and latent heat recovery from ventilation in each suite; 3. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area; 4. fixtures and appliances that are efficient in their use of water and energy; 5. electric-only appliances or fireplaces in the residential units; 6. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system; 7. improved Stormwater Management Measures; 8. installation of outdoor (dark sky) downward lighting; 9. provision of indoor space dedication for household hazardous waste; and 10. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment spaces for 100 percent of motor vehicle parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 250 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 817-2020, for the lands municipally known as 250 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council require the owner of the lands at 250 Dundas Street West to enter into, and register on title, an amending Section 37 Agreement which would amend the September 29, 2020 Section 37 Agreement registered on title for 250 Dundas Street West as Instrument No. AT5594374 to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The following will be secured through the required amending Section 37 Agreement: a. the requirement for 1,154 square metres of affordable rental housing remains the same with an amended unit breakdown as follows: a total of 19 affordable rental housing units consisting of 4 studio, 8 one-bedroom, 4 two-bedroom, and 3 three-bedroom units. b. the following matters are recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support the development: i. a minimum of 962 square metres of gross floor area for affordable rental housing, should the non-residential gross floor area not be replaced, in lieu of the required non-residential gross floor area replacement, to provide for an additional 15 affordable rental housing dwelling units in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 7 of this report, and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor. ii. terms and conditions related to the on-site parkland dedication, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 232.8 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
TE20.7deferred
522 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 64-storey (232.4 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building that includes the conservation of a portion of the existing heritage building, and would contain 579 dwelling units and 21,413 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 522 University Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 522 University Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval, until April 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2023 for the lands at 522 University Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, ("Engineering Reports"), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; b. enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 522 University Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 prepared by WZMH, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated October 15, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and d. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 522 University Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE20.8deferred
This report recommends City Council approve the alterations and demolitions proposed under Sections 33 and 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Part IV designated heritage property at 522 University Avenue and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement, in connection with the proposed development of the property. The property at 522 University Avenue is located at the southwest corner of University Avenue and Elm Street and contains a 15-storey office building, known as the National Life Building, constructed for the National Life Insurance Company of Canada between 1971 and 1974 to the design of John C. Parkin. It is a fine example of Monumental Modernist architecture utilizing precast concrete in Toronto. A heritage permit application has been submitted in connection with applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval. Following the property's designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, the applicant worked with the City to revise their applications to include a conservation strategy for the National Life Building. The revised applications propose to alter and integrate the building into the redevelopment as a podium, including interior heritage attributes. The northern two-thirds of the building will be retained in-situ, including its floor slabs and core. The southern bay of the building and its heritage attributes will be demolished and reconstructed to allow for construction of a 49-storey residential tower above. The applications conserve the onsite heritage building's cultural heritage value and attributes in accordance with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 3, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 522 University Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 64-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 prepared by WZMH and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated October 15, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. b. the demolition of heritage attributes of the existing designated heritage property at 522 University Avenue accordance with Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 64-storey mixed-use building , substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 by WZMH and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated October 15, 2024, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 522 University Avenue, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and its consent to the demolition of heritage attributes at 522 University Avenue, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. that prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 522 University Avenue, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2024 prepared by WZMH, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated October 15, 2024 prepared by ERA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 522 University Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 522 University Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above for the property at 522 University Avenue including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect. 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describe how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 2.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. 8. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation and Interpretation plans. d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.8, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 522 University Avenue. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
TE20.9deferred
1212-1220 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 126.85-metre (35-storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The proposed building contains 273 residential units, with a total gross floor area of 20,873 square metres, including 320 square metres of gross floor area for non-residential uses.
The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 1212-1220 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval, until April 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1212-1220 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require: a. the owner submit revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from Recommendation 3.a. above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then either: i. the owner has secured the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; or ii. the required new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development in the accepted Engineering Reports, in Recommendation 3.a. above, are constructed and operational, all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; c. all necessary approvals or permits arising from Recommendation 3.b.i. or 3.b.ii. above are obtained, where required all to the satisfaction to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and d. the owner submit revised letters from the owner, structural engineer and mechanical engineer to support a watertight foundation as per Schedules D, E and F in the Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Form and a letter from the architect to support the type of construction for the required fire flow rate calculations, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE20.10amended
This report reviews and recommends approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit two new mixed buildings on two blocks with a total of four towers. On 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue (the north block), an 8-storey podium connects towers of 26-storeys and 13-storeys. On 1400 Victoria Park Avenue (the south block), an 8-storey podium connects towers of 13-storeys and 23-storeys. The proposal will include 951 residential dwelling units, including 10 affordable rental units and a total gross floor area (GFA) of approximately 69,599 square metres, including 2,971 square metres of non-residential gross floor area fronting onto Victoria Park Avenue. Vehicular access to the site is from the rear of each block to loading spaces and underground parking. A new public park of 1,225 square meters is proposed on the south end of the south block. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan, and represents appropriate intensification that is compatible with the existing and planned context. It will provide diverse unit types and affordable rental housing units, a new public park, improved pedestrian connections and increased tree canopy on site.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (February 12, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to: a. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, as it has been determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council allow the Owner of 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain nineteen (19) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat as an in-kind contribution pursuant to Subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): a. the in-kind contribution shall be comprised of one (1) studio unit, twelve (12) one-bedroom units, four (4) two-bedroom units and two (2) three-bedroom units (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units"); b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; the Affordable Rental Housing units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,182 square metres (12,723) square feet); c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least six (6) rental dwelling units; e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to long-term and short-term bicycle parking and visitor bicycle parking in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development; i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum 99-year period, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"); during the first 99 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the Owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Recommendation 4.i. above, for the duration of the Affordability Period; the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; and upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the Owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the Owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the Owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the Owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy. 5. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 above, equal to 100 percent of four (4) percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to Subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such Agreement to be registered on title to 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 7. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1,180 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 8. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the Owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 9. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 10. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue from Permit Parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the Owner to: a. enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, as it has been determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council allow the Owner of 1400,1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue to design, construct, finish, provide and maintain ten (10) affordable rental housing units as part of the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and Executive Director, Housing Secretariat as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act in accordance with the following terms (the "in-kind contribution"): a. the in-kind contribution shall be comprised of two (2) studio units, five (5) one-bedroom units, two (2) two-bedroom units, one (1) three-bedroom unit (the "Affordable Rental Housing Units"); b. the average unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the average unit size of all the market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development. The Affordable Rental Housing units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 598 square metres (6,437 square feet); c. the minimum unit size of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be no less than the minimum unit sizes of all market units, by unit type, in each phase of the proposed development; d. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided in contiguous groups of at least 10 rental dwelling units; e. the general configuration, location and layout of the Affordable Rental Housing Units in the development shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be provided with access to, and use of all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. all Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with ensuite laundry facilities and central air conditioning at no extra charge; h. tenants of the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be provided with access to long-term and short-term bicycle parking and visitor bicycle parking in accordance with the Zoning By-law and on the same basis as other units within the development. i. the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to first tenants and upon turnover of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not exceed Affordable Rent as defined in the Official Plan for a minimum 99-year period, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied (the "Affordability Period"). During the first 99 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether the Provincial rent guideline applies to the Affordable Rental Housing Units under the Residential Tenancies Act; j. the Owner shall provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units at the rents identified in Recommendation 4.i above for the duration of the Affordability Period. The Affordable Rental Housing Units shall not be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership, such as life lease or co-ownership, which provide a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, and no application for conversion for non-rental housing purposes, or application to demolish any Affordable Rental Housing Unit shall be made for the duration of the Affordability Period; and upon the expiration of the Affordability Period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the Affordable Rental Housing Units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; k. the Owner will use the City's Centralized Affordable Housing Access System to advertise and select tenants for the Affordable Rental Housing Units, provided it is in place, unless otherwise agreed to by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and at least six (6) months in advance of any Affordable Rental Housing Unit being made available for rent, the owner shall develop and implement an Access Plan which will outline how the Affordable Rental Housing Units will be rented to eligible households in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; and l. the Affordable Rental Housing Units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development erected on the site are available and ready for occupancy. 5. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 above, equal to 100 percent of four (4) percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the first building permit is issued in respect of the development. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 7. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 1,180 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 8. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 9. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the Owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the Owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 10. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1400, 1408 and 1410 Victoria Park Avenue from Permit Parking.
TE20.11amended
On August 10, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted seeking permission for a 28-storey (93 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail at-grade along Spadina Avenue. The proposal included retail at grade, two levels of office, and 521 residentail units above. The façade of the existing four-storey factory building was proposed to be retained and incorporated into the new development. On May 15, 2024, the Applicant submitted a revised proposal for a 30-storey (99 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with retail at-grade, no office component, and 550 residentail units above. On July 9, 2024, the Applicant appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision on the application within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 40-62 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; d. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; f. the applicant has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, for 40-46 Spadina Avenue to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, City Planning; g. the applicant has submitted an Archeological Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and h. the conveyance to the Owner by the City, a portion of the public lane abutting 58-62 Spadina Avenue, known as Part 3, Plan 66R-22924, to be part of the development site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, the Director, Real Estate Services and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 40-62 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment is to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; c. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; and d. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Development Engineering as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; e. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; f. the applicant has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, for 40-46 Spadina Avenue to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, City Planning Division; g. the applicant has entered into and registered on title to the lands a Heritage Easement Agreement for 40-46 Spadina Avenue pursuant to Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; h. the applicant has submitted an Archeological Assessment to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and i. the conveyance to the Owner by the City, a portion of the public lane abutting 58-62 Spadina Avenue, known as Part 3, Plan 66R-22924, to be part of the development site, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services, Director, Real Estate Services, and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE20.12adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations, demolition and new construction works for the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West under Section 42, Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, in connection with the development of the site. The property at 46 Spadina Avenue (including 40, 42, 44 and 50 Spadina Avenue) includes a 4-storey building that was constructed in 1907 with later additions in the 1940s. It is known as the "Systems Building" and is identified as a contributing Industrial/Commercial building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District (KSHCD) Plan. The properties at 58 Spadina Avenue (including 60 Spadina Avenue) and 378 Wellington Street West are non-contributing properties in the KSHCD Plan. An Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for the subject properties was received in August 2022 for the construction of a 28-storey mixed-use building with a 4-storey podium featuring commercial retail at-grade and 521 dwelling units in a new residential tower. The applicant subsequently appealed this application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. Revised plans have been submitted by the applicant with prejudice, as reflected in this report. On July 16, 2024 the applicant submitted an application under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the designated Systems Building and demolish three small adjacent buildings to allow for the construction of a new 30-storey mixed-use building within the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District. The proposal will feature in-situ retention of the entire primary east façade, the eastern portion of the south façade and a partial west return wall of the Systems Building at 46 Spadina Avenue. The eastern portion of its north façade will be partially reconstructed. The remainder of the Systems Building as well as two small outbuildings to its north will be demolished to allow for the construction of a 30-storey tower. The tower is set back 4.9-5.4m from the front façade along Spadina Avenue and 3.12m from the south façade. The non-contributing building at 58 Spadina Avenue is also proposed to be demolished. The proposed development is consistent with the existing provincial and municipal heritage policy framework and proposes an overall conservation strategy that is consistent with the KSHCD Plan and is not contrary to the Plan's Objectives.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the contributing designated building at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 30-storey mixed-use building at 46-58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 29, 2024 prepared by Wallman Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Order issuing in connection with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Bills to City Council, the Owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue, and 378 Wellington Street West including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments have come into full force and effect; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan; and c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6. above, the Owner shall provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the contributing designated building at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue, with conditions, under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 30-storey mixed-use building at 46-58 Spadina Avenue and 378 Wellington Street West, with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 29, 2024 prepared by Wallman Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 46 Spadina Avenue and demolish the non-contributing designated building at 58 Spadina Avenue and two outbuildings at 46 Spadina Avenue under Part V, Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act is also subject to the following conditions: a. that prior to any Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Order issuing in connection with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment bills to City Council, the Owner shall provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated July 22, 2022, revised October 29, 2024 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 46 Spadina Avenue, 58 Spadina Avenue, and 378 Wellington Street West including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building, as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Owner shall: 1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and such Amendments have come into full force and effect. 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. submit a Signage Plan for the subject properties to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a. including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan. c. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.b.6 the Owner shall 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.
TE20.13adopted
On February 28, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 42-storey mixed-use building containing 287 dwelling units, 3,288 square metres of office space, and 482 square metres of retail space. On April 12, 2024, a revised application was submitted for a 65-storey mixed-use building containing 600 dwelling units, 330 square metres of office space, and 400 square metres of retail space. On November 19, 2024, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 110-112 Adelaide Street East and 85 Lombard Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; and b. the owner at their sole cost and expense has: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sewer system and watermain and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands, 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 provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and iii. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 110-112 Adelaide Street East and 85 Lombard Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Development Review; and b. the owner at their sole cost and expense has: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing sewer system and watermain and any required improvements to them, have adequate capacity and supply to accommodate the development of the lands, 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 provided financial securities in respect of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the Engineering Reports accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and iii. ensured that implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-law or that any required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-law to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new municipal servicing infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure, as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE20.14adopted
1245 Dupont Street - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Approval
In 2018, an application was submitted to permit an exemption from Part Lot Control for part of the lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street. On February 26, 2020, City Council enacted By-law 235-2020 exempting part of the lands at 1245 Dupont Street from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act for 5 years to facilitate development and to implement the necessary land transactions. By-law 235-2020 will expire on February 26, 2025. This report reviews and recommends that a new Part Lot Control Exemption By-Law be enacted, to extend the period of exemption from Part Lot Control for part of the lands at 1245 Dupont Street for a further three years. This will allow for the severance of lots, completion of the construction of the community centre, and associated transactions including conveying a City park. The lifting of Part Lot Control for a further period of three years is considered appropriate for the orderly development of lands.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for part of the lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 (the "Lands") to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and as described in Schedule A to Attachment 3, substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 3 to the report (February 3, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the Lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street. 4. 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. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act from title to all or a portion of the Lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion upon the expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law for part of the lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street as generally illustrated on Attachment 1 of this report (the "Lands") and as described in Schedule A to Attachment 3, substantially in accordance with the Draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law included as Attachment 3 to this report, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Prior to enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the Lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the Lands municipally known as 1245 Dupont Street. 4. 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. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release, or partially release, the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act from title to all or a portion of the Lands in her sole discretion upon the expiry or repeal of the Part Lot Control Exemption by-law, after consulting with the Executive Director, Development Review.
TE20.15adopted
At its meeting of May 22 and 23, 2024, City Council adopted Item 2024.TE13.5, granting approval to a proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit a 76-storey mixed-use building at Yonge Street and Isabella Street. As a condition of approval, an agreement or similar legal instrument was to be registered on title at 663 Yonge Street, located north of the site, that would limit height permissions to address tower separation issues. Staff have been advised that no such legal agreement is feasible or practicable in this circumstance. Given a limiting distance agreement is already registered on the eastern portion of the property at 663 Yonge Street, staff recommend that the condition be deleted.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2024.TE.13.5 by deleting Part 8.e. as follows: 8.e. enter into an Agreement, or similar legal instrument, between the owner of 639-653 Yonge Street, the owner of 663 Yonge Street, and the City, to be registered on title to 663 Yonge Street that would prevent the erection of a building above the existing height permissions, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend its decision on Item 2024.TE.13.5 by deleting Part 8.e. as follows: 8.e. enter into an Agreement, or similar legal instrument, between the owner of 639-653 Yonge Street, the owner of 663 Yonge Street, and the City, to be registered on title to 663 Yonge Street that would prevent the erection of a building above the existing height permissions, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;
TE20.16adopted
481 and 483 Church Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1. The subject properties at 481 and 483 Church Street are located on the east side of Church Street between Maitland Street and Wellesley Street East in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The property at 481 Church Street contains a 3-storey house-form building and the property at 483 Church Street contains a two-and-a-half storey house-form building, both constructed circa 1870. A 2-storey storefront addition was added across the front façades of both properties in the early 20th century. A location map and current photograph of the property are found in Attachment 1. The properties recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (Including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include 481 and 483 Church Street (Including entrance address 483A Church Street) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, January 29, 2025, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
TE20.17adopted
65 Heward Avenue and 135R Berkeley Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkeley Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest according to the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) found in Attachment 1 and 2. The subject property at 65 Heward Avenue is located on the east side of Heward Avenue and is set back from the south side of Eastern Avenue between Carlaw Avenue and Leslie Street in the South Riverdale neighbourhood. The property contains two brick factory/warehouse type buildings constructed in 1914, each with one and two storey portions, which were joined through additions in the 1980s. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 1. The subject property at 135R Berkeley Street is located on the east side of Berkeley Street, south of Queen Street East, in the Moss Park neighbourhood. The property contains a 1-storey, detached workers' cottage that is a rare early example of this typology in Toronto. A location map and current photograph of the heritage property is found in Attachment 2. The properties recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a prescribed event. A prescribed event is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register under the Act also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkely Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (January 29, 2025) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include 65 Heward Avenue (including entrance address 87 Heward Avenue) and 135R Berkely Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statements (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 and 2 to the report, January 29, 2025, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
TE20.18amended
Residential Demolition Applications at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol 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 Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the applications for the demolition of the two semi-detached houses at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol Street (Application No. 24 224138 DEM and Application No. 24 224206 DEM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request letter from the owner to demolish these buildings prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing two semi-detached houses at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol 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; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the applications for demolition at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol Street and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the existing two semi-detached houses at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol Street because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing two semi-detached houses at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol Street without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing two semi-detached houses at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol 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; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE20.19adopted
86 Merrick Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 86 Merrick Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to safety concerns over falling chestnuts. The horsechestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum) measures 39 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 86 Merrick Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 86 Merrick Street.
TE20.20adopted
60 Roxborough Drive - Application to Remove a City Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 60 Roxborough Drive. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to a driveway realignment. The Japanese maple tree (Acer palmatum) measures 32 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 60 Roxborough Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 60 Roxborough Drive.
TE20.21deferred
158 Morse Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 158 Morse Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to concerns about potential branch failure and to open up the canopy to improve growing conditions for recently planted trees. The tree of heaven tree (Ailanthus altissima) measures 104 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 3, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 158 Morse Street.
TE20.22amended
Refusal of a Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application Located at 3020 Danforth Avenue, Thyra Avenue flankage
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing & Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit located at 3020 Danforth Avenue, Thyra Avenue flankage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 3020 Danforth Avenue, Thyra Avenue flankage.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed Sidewalk Café permit located at 3020 Danforth Avenue, Thyra Avenue flankage. OR 2. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the application for the proposed Sidewalk Cafe permit located at 3020 Danforth Avenue, Thyra Avenue flankage.
TE20.23adopted
Encroachment Appeal - 525 Richmond Street West - Proposed Decorative Fencing
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 525 Richmond Street West regarding their encroachment application. The proposed encroachment consists of decorative privacy fencing that includes metal posts, gates, and panels at a height of 1.8m and with zero setback from the sidewalk which contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, since no solid screen fence, privacy fence, railing, bollard, arbour, pergola, ornamental or retaining wall over 1.0m in height are permitted within 70m of two intersecting streets and no encroachments other than soft landscaping are permitted within 0.50 metres of the edge of sidewalk located closest to the street line. Transportation Services is recommending that Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the construction and maintenance of the decorative privacy fencing within the public right-of-way on Richmond Street West as staff are of the opinion that it will not have a negative impact on the public right-of-way for pedestrians or for traffic on the adjacent streets.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the City to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the owners of 525 Richmond Street West to permit the decorative privacy fencing made up of metal posts, gates and panels at a height of 1.8 metres with no setback from the sidewalk, subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the steel bollards and other delegated encroachments at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the encroachments upon receiving written notice to do so; e. obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the encroachments; and f. the property owner will enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 525 Richmond Street West to permit the decorative privacy fencing made up of metal posts, gates, and panels at a height of 1.8 metres with no setback from the sidewalk, subject but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the steel bollards and other delegated encroachments at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the encroachments upon receiving written notice to do so; e. obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the encroachments; and f. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
TE20.24deferred
Encroachment Appeal - 495-517 Wellington Street West - Proposed Ground Sign
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 495-517 Wellington Street West, a multi-tenant commercial building regarding their proposed encroachment application. The proposed encroachment consists of an illuminated electrified ground sign ("the sign") to identify multiple tenants in this commercial building. The proposed sign consists of aluminum and acrylic construction, measuring 4.05 metres high, 1.43 metres wide and 0.62 metres thick, with a foundation depth of 1.37 metres within the public right of way, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit an electrified ground sign to be installed within the public right-of-way fronting 495-517 Wellington Street West and enter into an encroachment agreement with the City. The proposed ground sign encroachment does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, for delegated approval as an encroachment by the General Manager, Transportation Services. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the April 3, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 495-517 Wellington Street West permitting the construction and maintenance of the illuminated electrified ground sign as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
TE20.25adopted
750 Spadina Avenue - Encroachment Appeal
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 750 Spadina Avenue regarding their encroachment. The proposed encroachments consist of various encroachments including three (3) steel bollards. The proposed bollard encroachments contravene City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, specifically, no encroachments other than soft landscaping are permitted within 0.50 metres of the edge of sidewalk located closest to the street line and should exceed 1.0 metre in height within 70 metres of the intersection. Transportation Services is seeking authority from Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the construction and maintenance of three steel 1.2 metre high bollards, as a 2.1-metre-wide pedestrian clearway will be maintained within which meets the 2.1 metre pedestrian clearance required for permitted encroachments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an Encroachment Agreement with property owner of 750 Spadina Avenue, to permit the construction and maintenance of three steel bollards and other encroachments, subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the steel bollards and other encroachments at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the encroachments upon receiving written notice to do so; e. obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the encroachments; and f. the property owner will enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to negotiate and enter into an encroachment agreement with property owner of 750 Spadina Avenue, to permit the construction and maintenance of three steel bollards and other encroachments, subject, but not limited to, the following conditions: a. indemnify the City from and against all actions, suits, claims or demands and from all loss, costs, damages, and expenses that may result from such permission granted; b. maintain the steel bollards and other encroachments at their own expense in good repair and a condition satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services and will not make any additions or modifications to the encroachment beyond what is allowed under the terms of the Agreement; c. accept such additional conditions as the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services may deem necessary in the interest of the City; d. remove the encroachments upon receiving written notice to do so; e. obtain clearances and/or sign-offs from all affected utilities and satisfy all conditions imposed by any utilities that may be affected by the installation and maintenance of the encroachments; and f. the property owner will enter into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto, at the applicant's expense, and assume all liability and damages related to the encroachments.