Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 98 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.
TE24.1adopted
Transportation Services recommends that the public lane west of Augusta Avenue, between Richmond Street West and Queen Street West, be permanently closed to vehicular traffic.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure to vehicular traffic of the north-south public lane, west of Augusta Avenue, between Richmond Street West and Queen Street West, shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Sketch No. PS-2021-009 (the "Lane"), attached to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services. 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix B to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the permanent closure to vehicular traffic of the north-south public lane, west of Augusta Avenue, between Richmond Street West and Queen Street West, shown as Parts 1 and 2 on Sketch No. PS-2021-009 (the "Lane"), attached to the report dated March 30, 2021, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services; and 2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-law attached as Appendix "B" to the report dated March 30, 2021, from the Director, Transportation Planning and Capital Program, Transportation Services.
TE24.2adopted
Naming of an existing Public Lane located west of Salem Avenue, south of Shanly Street
This report recommends that the name "Giacomini Way" be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Salem Avenue, south of Shanly 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 "Giacomini Way" for an existing public lane located west of Salem Avenue, south of Shanly Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Giacomini Way" for an existing public lane located west of Salem Avenue, south of Shanly Street.
TE24.3adopted
This report recommends that the name "Rae Luckock Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located in the block bounded by Harbord Street, Montrose Avenue and Crawford 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 "Rae Luckock Lane" for an existing public lane located in the block bounded by Harbord Street, Montrose Avenue and Crawford Street
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Rae Luckock Lane" for an existing public lane located in the block bounded by Harbord Street, Montrose Avenue and Crawford Street
TE24.4amended
This Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to permit the lands at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane to be redeveloped with an 8-storey residential building containing 124 dwelling units. The proposal has been significantly revised since the original submission in response to feedback from staff and the local community. This application is also being reviewed concurrently and considered with the Zoning By-law Amendment application at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West (File No. 19 101840 STE 09OZ), as this application is proposing a shared loading space with the development proposal to the south on Dundas Street West which would be accessed via the public laneway. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with the Mixed Use Areas policies of the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. This development application provides adequate transition to the adjacent Neighbourhoods to the north, west and east of the site. The development would provide for a compact built form on a site that is appropriate for intensification as it is within a built-up area and would take advantage of existing infrastructure. New residential uses would be introduced while limiting the impacts on the character and function of the existing neighbourhood and enhancing the public realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. enter into a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, and that the agreement has been executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor to secure the following matters as a legal convenience to support the development, as follows: i. an indexed cash contribution of one hundred and twenty-five thousand ($125, 000.00) dollars to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the new residential building to be allocated towards community improvements in the surrounding area provided that purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 5.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose set out in the Section 37 Agreement, within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and iii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall enter into an off-site services agreement securing the provision of one shared loading space - type G for the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West, and register on title an easement to provide access to and use of the one shared loading space- Type G in favour of the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 6. City Council direct Planning staff to revise the draft zoning by-laws set out in Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendations 2 and 3 above to include the provisions for the voluntary Section 37 contribution. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "2-" to exclude the development located at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the March 29, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.6 to the March 29, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.7 to the March 29, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to register a Sharing Loading Agreement on title to secure the required Type G loading space arrangement for the subject site to be provided as off-site loading for the development at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services;
TE24.5amended
1494-1502 Dundas Street West - Zoning Amendment Final Report
This Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to redevelop the lands at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West with an 8-storey mixed-use building with 48 dwelling units and 397 square metres of retail space. This application is being reviewed concurrently with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the north at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane (File No. 19 101834 STE 09OZ). This application is proposing that its loading requirements be shared off-site within the development proposal at Dufferin Street and Boland which would be accessed via the public laneway. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. This application proposes a compact built form on a site that is appropriate for intensification, is within a built-up area within an Avenue, and would take advantage of existing infrastructure.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Submit a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Checklist and Hydrological Review Summary checklist to demonstrate whether the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. Secure the design and the provision of financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development; and c. Enter into a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, and that the agreement has been executed and registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor to secure the following matters as a legal convenience to support the development, as follows: i. an indexed cash contribution of one hundred and twenty-five thousand ($125, 000.00) dollars to be paid by the owner prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit for the development to be allocated towards community improvements in the surrounding area provided that purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Part 2c.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose set out in the Section 37 Agreement, within three (3) years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and iii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall enter into an off-site services agreement securing the provision of one shared loading space - type G for the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West, and register on title an easement to provide access to and use of the one shared loading space- Type G in favour of the lands municipally known in 2021 as 1494-1502 Dundas Street West, to be provided off-site at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services. 5. City Council direct Planning staff to revise the draft zoning by-laws set out in Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendations 1 and 2 above to include the provisions for the voluntary Section 37 contribution. 6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "2-" to exclude the development located at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the March 29, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 1494-1502 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the March 29, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Register a Shared Loading Agreement on title to secure the required Type G loading space arrangement for the subject site to be provided off-site at 646-648 Dufferin Street and 1-3 Boland Lane, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; b. Provide a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary Checklist and Hydrological Review Summary checklist to demonstrate whether the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. Secure the design and the provision of financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.
TE24.6adopted
40-56 Harbord Street - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to permit a 9-storey, 188-bed student residence with a food hall on the ground floor at 40-56 Harbord Street. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The application proposes a compact built form on a site that is appropriate for further intensification, within a built-up area, that would take advantage of existing infrastructure, provide new institutional student housing, and contribute to the vitality of the campus and surrounding area. It would advance policy objectives to create complete communities, provide a range of housing in terms of size, scale and type, provide employment opportunities, and ensure a form of development that makes efficient use of land while limiting impacts on the character and function of the surrounding area and enhancing the public realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 40-56 Harbord Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 40-56 Harbord Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Provide a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. Secure the design and provision of financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 40-56 Harbord Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 40-56 Harbord Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Provide a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. Secure the design and provision of financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.
TE24.7amended
315-325 Spadina Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Final Report
This Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes to redevelop the lands at 315-325 Spadina Avenue with a 13-storey purpose-built rental apartment building comprised of 893 square metres of retail space on the ground level and 219 rental dwelling units, including 22 affordable rental units, on the second through 13th floors. A total of 224 bicycle parking spaces and 34 vehicle parking spaces are proposed within a one-level underground garage that would be accessed from the rear lane. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with all relevant policies of the Toronto Official Plan and the Downtown Secondary Plan. The proposal presents an appropriate built form and public realm that is compatible with the surrounding context. It has been revised since its initial submission to include 22 affordable housing units, and the proposed retail space has been redesigned to provide a better physical fit within the commercial context of Chinatown and respond to the Retail Design Manual. This report reviews and recommends approval of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 315-325 Spadina Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 26, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 315-325 Spadina Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 26, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: a. The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. The owner shall provide and maintain 22 rental dwelling units on the lands at 315-325 Spadina Avenue as affordable rental housing for a minimum period of 25 years or, if Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives are approved, for a minimum period of 40 years beginning from the date that each such unit is first occupied, in accordance with the terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement, including: A. The 22 affordable rental dwelling units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area that is ten percent (10%) of the total gross floor area of dwelling units within the development; B. At least one (1) of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be a three-bedroom or four-bedroom rental unit with a minimum unit size of 103 square metres; C. At least three (3) of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be two-bedroom rental units with a minimum unit size of 70 square metres, and a minimum average unit size of 73 square metres; D. At least eleven (11) of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be one-bedroom rental units with a minimum unit size of 53 square metres, and a minimum average unit size of 60 square metres; E. The remaining seven (7) affordable rental dwelling units shall have a minimum unit size of 46.5 square metres, and a minimum average unit size of 48 square metres; F. The location and layouts of the new affordable rental dwelling units within the approved development on the lands shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; G. The owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental dwelling units as secured rental housing for a minimum period of 25 years or, if Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives are approved, for a minimium period of 40 years beginning from the date that each such unit is first occupied. During such secured rental period, no affordable rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any affordable rental dwelling unit or to convert any affordable rental dwelling unit to a non-residential rental purpose. Upon the expiration of the secured rental period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for, and obtained, all approvals necessary to do otherwise; H. The initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of any affordable rental dwelling unit shall not exceed 80% of the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report; I. If an affordable rental dwelling unit becomes vacant and is re-rented to new tenants during the 25-year affordability period or, if Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives are approved, the 40-year affordability period, the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to new tenants shall not exceed 80 percent of the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report. J. After the first year of occupancy of any affordable rental dwelling unit, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants or new tenants occupying such unit may be escalated annually by not more than the annual provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether such guideline is applicable to the units under the Residential Tenancies Act or any successor legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, until the tenancy ends; K. Notwithstanding the annual rent increases permitted in Recommendation 4.a.i.J. above, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to any first tenants or new tenants occupying an affordable rental dwelling unit shall not be increased to an amount that exceeds 80 percent of the average rent for the same unit type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report; ii. At least six months in advance of any new affordable rental dwelling unit being made available for rent to the general public, the owner shall develop and implement a Tenant Access Plan in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. iii. The new affordable rental dwelling units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units erected on the lands are available and ready for occupancy. iv. The owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be provided 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. v. The owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with laundry facilities on the same basis as other units within the development at no extra charge. vi. The owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwellings units with access to permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law. vii. The owner shall be responsible for fit-up costs for the initial leases on the retail units, including: Base flooring, standard white walls, standard acoustical ceiling, tile ceilings, HVAC and plumbing rough ins for a standard retail unit, including access to a universal restrooms or provide fit out allowance to commercial tenants to a maximum of $50 per square foot. Calculation of per square foot allowance shall not include square footage of shared commercial space which will be constructed and finished by the owner in any event. viii. The owner shall establish initial commercial base rents comparable to existing rents ($35 per square foot plus Consumer Price Index calculated from the date the amending zoning by-laws have been enacted). Base rents shall not include any reimbursable expenses such as property tax, property management, utilities and insurance. ix. The owner commits to offer each commercial unit to the existing tenants (who occupy any commercial space on site on the date that the amending zoning by-laws have been enacted) prior to entering into negotiations with any other prospective tenant. The terms of any lease signed by a non-existing tenant must be substantially similar to the offer provided to the existing tenants. The owner will offer each retail unit to all existing tenants on the same day and they shall have 30 days to accept the proposed terms. If more than one existing tenant accepts the same unit then it shall be at the sole discretion of the owner to select the existing tenant whom it wishes to enter into a lease with. An existing tenant who has defaulted on their lease at any time shall be excluded from this provision. x. The owner agrees not to lease commercial space to Chain Stores on the site. Chain Stores are defined as a type of retail sales activity or retail sales establishment which, along with eleven or more other retail sales establishments located in the world, maintains two or more of the following features: a standardized array of merchandise, a standardized facade, a standardized decor and color scheme, a uniform apparel, standardized signage, a trademark or a service mark. xi. At the end of the offer period for the existing tenants in Recommendation 4.a.ix. above, should there still be vacancies, the owner shall establish a working group comprised of members of the local community, organizations and agencies, to provide guidance on prospective tenants and to establish a set of principles for attracting commercial tenants and offering leases, that includes, but is not limited to: A. Promote the return of businesses and services displaced by development; B. Promote the selection of tenants who are small businesses (defined as having 5 or fewer full time employees); C. Promote the selection of retail commercial tenants that reflect the diversity and character of the area, including those that promote the customs, arts, language, cuisine and health; and D. Allows for agencies serving the local community to have the opportunity to grow on the site. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner shall apply for Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives for all affordable rental dwelling units within the development; ii. prior to the issuance of any building permit, including permits for excavation and shoring, the owner shall enter into a municipal capital facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), subject to approval of an Open Door application with the City to provide Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives for all affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue that are approved for Open Door incentives. The owner shall provide such affordable rental dwelling units in accordance with such agreement(s) to be entered into with the City, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. Prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner shall submit, and thereafter implement, a Construction Management Plan to address matters such as wind, noise, dust, traffic mitigation, and street closures during construction, which shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and developed in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 5. Subject to approval of an Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute a municipal capital facility agreement (Contribution Agreement) with the owner for the provision of Open Door Incentives and other City funding, if approved, for 22 affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue to secure rents at or below 80 percent of the average rent by bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report, for a minimum period of 40 years, together with any security, financing or other documents required, as well as any amendments thereto required from time to time, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. Subject to approval of an Open Door Application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council exempt the 22 affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the 40-year term of the municipal capital facility agreement. 7. Subject to approval of an Open Door Application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council authorize that the 22 new affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue be exempt from the payment of development charges and be exempt from the payment of planning, park dedication and building permits fees under existing City policy and with the exception of fees already paid. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of and discharge any City security documents registered with respect to the delivery of the affordable rental housing dwelling units as required by normal business practices. 9. City Council authorize the appropriate City staff 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 Recommendation 6 above. 10. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, the owner shall address comments identified in Section A of the Engineering and Construction Services memo to City Planning, dated March 12, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 315-325 Spadina Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to the March 26, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 315-325 Spadina Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the March 26, 2021report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows: The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: The owner shall provide and maintain 22 rental dwelling units on the lands at 315-325 Spadina Avenue as affordable rental housing for a minimum period of 25 years or, if Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives are approved, for a minimum period of 40 years beginning from the date that each such unit is first occupied, in accordance with the terms set out in the Section 37 Agreement, including: The 22 affordable rental dwelling units shall collectively contain a total gross floor area that is ten percent (10%) of the total gross floor area of dwelling units within the development; At least one (1) of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be a three-bedroom or four-bedroom rental unit with a minimum unit size of 103 square metres; At least three (3) of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be two-bedroom rental units with a minimum unit size of 70 square metres, and a minimum average unit size of 73 square metres; At least eleven (11) of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be one-bedroom rental units with a minimum unit size of 53 square metres, and a minimum average unit size of 60 square metres; The remaining seven (7) affordable rental dwelling units shall have a minimum unit size of 46.5 square metres, and a minimum average unit size of 48 square metres; The location and layouts of the new affordable rental dwelling units within the approved development on the lands shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; The owner shall provide and maintain the affordable rental dwelling units as secured rental housing for a minimum period of 25 years or, if Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives are approved, for a minimium period of 40 years beginning from the date that each such unit is first occupied. During such secured rental period, no affordable rental dwelling unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish any affordable rental dwelling unit or to convert any affordable rental dwelling unit to a non-residential rental purpose. Upon the expiration of the secured rental period, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for, and obtained, all approvals necessary to do otherwise; The initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants of any affordable rental dwelling unit shall not exceed 80% of the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report; If an affordable rental dwelling unit becomes vacant and is re-rented to new tenants during the 25-year affordability period or, if Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives are approved, the 40-year affordability period, the initial rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to new tenants shall not exceed 80 percent of the average rent for the same bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report. After the first year of occupancy of any affordable rental dwelling unit, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to the first tenants or new tenants occupying such unit may be escalated annually by not more than the annual provincial rent guideline, regardless of whether such guideline is applicable to the units under the Residential Tenancies Act or any successor legislation governing residential tenancies in Ontario, until the tenancy ends; Notwithstanding the annual rent increases permitted in 4.a.i(J) above, the rent (inclusive of utilities) charged to any first tenants or new tenants occupying an affordable rental dwelling unit shall not be increased to an amount that exceeds 80 percent of the average rent for the same unit type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report; At least six months in advance of any new affordable rental dwelling unit being made available for rent to the general public, the owner shall develop and implement a Tenant Access Plan in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat. The new affordable rental dwelling units shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units erected on the lands are available and ready for occupancy. The owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the development at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be provided 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. The owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwelling units with laundry facilities on the same basis as other units within the development at no extra charge. The owner shall provide all tenants of the affordable rental dwellings units with access to permanent and visitor bicycle parking/bicycle lockers on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner shall apply for Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives for all affordable rental dwelling units within the development; prior to the issuance of any building permit, including permits for excavation and shoring, the owner shall enter into a municipal capital facility agreement ("Contribution Agreement"), subject to approval of an Open Door application with the City to provide Open Door Affordable Housing Program incentives for all affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue that are approved for Open Door incentives. The owner shall provide such affordable rental dwelling units in accordance with such agreement(s) to be entered into with the City, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; Prior to Site Plan Approval, the owner shall submit, and thereafter implement, a Construction Management Plan to address matters such as wind, noise, dust, traffic mitigation, and street closures during construction, which shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, and developed in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 5. Subject to approval of an Open Door Affordable Rental Housing Program application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council authorize the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, to negotiate and execute a municipal capital facility agreement (Contribution Agreement) with the owner for the provision of Open Door Incentives and other City funding, if approved, for 22 affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue to secure rents at or below 80 percent of the average rent by bedroom type in the City of Toronto, as reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in its most recent annual Rental Market Report, for a minimum period of 40 years, together with any security, financing or other documents required, as well as any amendments thereto required from time to time, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. Subject to approval of an Open Door Application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council exempt the 22 affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue from taxation for municipal and school purposes for the 40-year term of the municipal capital facility agreement. 7. Subject to approval of an Open Door Application by the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, City Council authorize that the 22 new affordable rental dwelling units at 315-325 Spadina Avenue be exempt from the payment of development charges and be exempt from the payment of planning, park dedication and building permits fees under existing City policy and with the exception of fees already paid. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to execute, postpone, confirm the status of and discharge any City security documents registered with respect to the delivery of the affordable rental housing dwelling units as required by normal business practices. 9. City Council authorize City staff 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 Recommendation 6 above. 10. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, the owner shall address comments identified in Section A of the Engineering and Construction Services memo to City Planning, dated March 12, 2021, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE24.8deferred
350 Vaughan Road - City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Final Report
This report recommends amending the Site-Specific Zoning By-law at 350 Vaughan Road to permit construction of the approved 9-dwelling development in two phases. The first phase includes the western three detached houses, and the second phase includes the eastern six detached and semi-detached houses. The amendment to phase the development does not alter the approved built form and massing. See Attachment 1 of this report for a site plan outlining the development phases. The Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with the Official Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 350 Vaughan Road - City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Final Report, until May 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 108-2017 for the lands at 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 3 to the March 30, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 109-2017 for the lands at 350 Vaughan Road substantially in accordance with the Draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the March 30, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make stylistic and technical changes to the Draft Zoning By-law Amendments attached as Attachment 3 and 4 to this report as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner be required to enter into an Amending Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with the Agreement to be registered on title to the lands at 350 Vaughan Road in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, including: a. A temporary decorative fence along the Vaughan Road and Cherrywood Avenue frontages of the phase two lands, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services and the Ward Councillor. b. The required lane widening be conveyed in two phases corresponding with the two development phases, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services.
TE24.9adopted
244-260 Church Street - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 52 storey mixed use development including at grade commercial uses and 615 dwelling units above with a total gross floor area of 38,365 square metres at 244-260 Church The proposed building would have a height of 166.1 metres including the mechanical penthouse. The proposal includes commercial units at grade and the retention, in-situ, of the existing 3-storey Nishnawbe Homes Inc. aboriginal supportive housing facility (244 Church Street). A portion of the proposed tower would cantilever over the northern side of the 244 Church property while the remaining portions of the Nishnawbe building will be restricted to an 11 metre height limit in order to secure adequate tower separation to the south. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application. The proposed development conforms with the Toronto Official Plan, particularly as it relates to intensification in the Downtown, which is a designated growth area, in the form of a mixed use development that maintains the intent of the the Tall Building guidelines. Staff worked with the applicant and the community to address and resolve various massing issues including appropriate setbacks and heritage conservation matters. The provision of on-site Indigenous non-profit affordable housing, and a range of dwelling unit types and sizes will help address housing and community issues. Staff recommend that Council support approval of the application.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 244-260 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 26, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 244-260 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 26, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in Recommendations 1 and 2 above to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor securing the matters identified in Recommendations 5 to 9 below at the owner's expense, with such Agreement(s) to be registered on title to the lands at 244-260 Church Street in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 260 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 4, 2020, prepared by the IBI Group Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4.c. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; c. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 260 Church Street prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 5. That prior to site plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 260 Church Street the owner shall: a. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4.c. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning 6. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 260 Church Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: a. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4.c. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, Interpretation Plan and Landscape Plan. c. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 7. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.b above, the owner shall: a. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 8. City Council direct that the owner be required to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, as follows: a. a cash contribution of six million three hundred thousand dollars ($ 6.3 million) dollars to be allocated toward: i. $2,000,000.00 to new and existing capital improvements for City owned affordable housing in Ward 13; ii. $2,000,000.00 to new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; ii. $2,000,000.00 to establishing a new non-profit City owned childcare centre in Ward 13; and iv. $300,000.00 to local area streetscape and park improvments in the Ward, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 8.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendations 8.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands 9. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to secure matters required to support the development: a. an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed and implemented to mitigate hardship for existing tenants of the existing five (5) rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, b. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at the owner's sole expense: i. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Review, including Foundation Drainage Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secure the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor; and iii. make satisfactory arrangements with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of new infrastructure or any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that new infrastructure and/or upgrades/ improvements are required to the existing infrastructure to support this development, and that the applicant has entered into a financially secured agreement to pay for and construct any necessary municipal infrastructure; c. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at its sole expense, submit an updated wind study and implement any wind mitigation measures required as identified, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at its sole expense, submit detailed landscape plans, sections, and details with sufficient information to assure Urban Forestry that the required City tree plantings and associated soil volumes and soil infrastructure is feasible e. prior to final Site Plan Approval for any part of the site, the Owner shall submit a construction management plan for the development with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; f. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 244-260 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No.5 to the report dated March 26, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 244-260 Church Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report dated March 26, 2021 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills contemplated in recommendations 1 and 2 to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor securing the matters identified in Recommendations 5 to 9 at the owner's expense, with such Agreement(s) to be registered on title to the lands at 244-260 Church Street in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor; b. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 260 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 4, 2020, prepared by the IBI Group Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; c. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 260 Church Street prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. That prior to site plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 260 Church Street the owner shall: a. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. 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 6. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 260 Church Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: a. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. 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, Lighting Plan, Interpretation Plan and Landscape Plan. c. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 7. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.b, the owner shall: a. 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. b. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 8. City Council direct that the owner be required to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following community benefits at the owner's expense, as follows: a. a cash contribution of six million three hundred thousand dollars ($ 6.3 million) dollars to be allocated toward: i. $2,000,000.00 to new and existing capital improvements for City owned affordable housing in Ward 13; ii. $2,000,000.00 to new and existing capital improvements in City owned community, cultural, and recreational centres in Ward 13; ii. $2,000,000.00 to establishing a new non-profit City owned childcare centre in Ward 13; and iv. $300,000.00 to local area streetscape and park improvments in the Ward, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; b. the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 8(a) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Residential or Non-Residential, as the case may be, Building Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; c. in the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendations 8(a) above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands 9. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to secure matters required to support the development: a. an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed and implemented to mitigate hardship for existing tenants of the existing five (5) rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, b. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at the owner's sole expense: i. submit a revised Functional Servicing Report including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Review, including Foundation Drainage Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secure the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor; and iii. make satisfactory arrangements with the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the construction of new infrastructure or any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that new infrastructure and/or upgrades/ improvements are required to the existing infrastructure to support this development, and that the applicant has entered into a financially secured agreement to pay for and construct any necessary municipal infrastructure; c. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at its sole expense, submit an updated wind study and implement any wind mitigation measures required as identified, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. as part of a site plan application for the lands, the owner shall, at its sole expense, submit detailed landscape plans, sections, and details with sufficient information to assure Urban Forestry that the required City tree plantings and associated soil volumes and soil infrastructure is feasible e. prior to final Site Plan Approval for any part of the site, the Owner shall submit a construction management plan for the development with the general matters included in the Section 37 Agreement, including but not limited to, noise, dust, size and location of staging areas, location and function of gates, dates of significant concrete pouring, lighting details, vehicular parking and queuing locations, street closures, coordination with adjacent on-going development construction, parking and laneway uses and access, refuse storage, site security, site supervisor contact information, and a communication strategy with the surrounding community, and any other matters requested by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; f. the owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.
TE24.10amended
27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a mixed-use building with two towers, 32 and 46 storeys in height, connected by a shared podium at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street. The proposal includes 770 rental dwelling units, of which 231 will be affordable rental units; a 699 square metre child care facility; a 2,081.2 square metre fitness club; and 445.4 square metres of retail on the ground level. The total gross floor area of the proposed development is 62,751.5 square metres. The proposal also includes a pedestrian walkway through the site connecting Grosvenor Street and Grenville Street. The proposed affordable housing component of this application is approved for Open Door incentives including exemption from the payment of certain development charges and fees, and property tax rebates for the affordability period of 40 years, all as part of the Provincial Affordable Housing Lands Program. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended as follows: a. Regulation 4(c) deleted and replaced with the following: "(c) a minimum area of 975 square metres must be provided for a day nursery, of which 685 square metres must be interior floor area and 290 square metres must be outdoor space in a location adjoining or directly accessible to the interior space;" b. Appendix 1 (15) deleted and replaced with the following: "(15) The provision of a non-profit licensed Child Care Centre to be located in the base building of the development on the lands, to accommodate 49 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, comprising of a minimum of 685 square metres of interior space and approximately 290 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision for a child pick-up and dropoff area, with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services and such Child Care Centre shall generally be in accordance with the following." 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended as follows: a. Regulation 4(C) deleted and replaced with the following: "(C) A minimum area of 975 square metres must be provided for a day nursery, of which 685 square metres must be interior floor area and 290 square metres must be outdoor space in a location adjoining or directly accessible to the interior space;" b. Schedule A (15) deleted and replaced with the following: "(15) The provision of a non-profit licensed Child Care Centre to be located in the base building of the development on the lands, to accommodate 49 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, comprising of a minimum of 685 square metres of interior space and approximately 290 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision for a child pick-up and dropoff area, with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services and such Child Care Centre shall generally be in accordance with the following." 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Hydrological Review Summary, and Hydrogeological Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and b. make satisfactory arrangements and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Hydrological Review Summary, and Hydrogeological Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to provide a signed solicitor's certificate confirming the conveyance was registered for the lot line adjustment application filed with the Committee of Adjustment (Application No. B0019/21TEY). 6. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and register same in priority to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as follows: a. The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall pay to the City the sum of $1,100,000.00 to be allocated towards new and/or existing affordable housing within Ward 13, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. The cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 6.a.i. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, and calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; iii. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 6.a.i. above has not been used for the intended purpose within three years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be directed for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning , in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, a restriction on the property at 32 Grenville Street will be secured through a Limiting Distance Agreement between the owner of 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street, the owner of 32 Grenville Street, and the City of Toronto, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which will establish a Limiting Distance Area on the property at 32 Grenville Street where no new building or structure may be constructed within 7 metres of the east property line abutting 26 Grenville Street and 27 Grosvenor Street, above the height of the existing building; ii. The owner shall: A. Construct and maintain a pedestrian walkway in the location generally identified in the Zoning By-law Amendment with specific configuration and design of the pedestrian walkway to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and B. Prepare all documents and convey a public access easement in perpetuity in favour of the City over the pedestrian walkway, including support rights, free and clear of encumbrances, and for nominal consideration, as a condition of Site Plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; iii. Access to the fitness club within the development will be available to residents of of all rental units at no cost. In the event that the fitness club ceases operation as a commercial fitness club, the floor area containing the fitness club will revert to indoor amenity space for the rental building; and iv. The fitness club will remain under the ownership of the owner of the rental building in perpetuity and will not be conveyed to a separate entity. v. The owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1 of the Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 of the Toronto Green Standard, where appropriate; vi. The owner will provide a minimum 30 percent of the total residential unit mix and a minimum 30 percent of the total residential gross leasable area as affordable rental housing units, as described and defined in the Contribution Agreement, executed March 29, 2019; vii. The owner shall provide and maintain at least ninety-two (92) dwelling units as one-bedroom affordable rental units, at least ninety-three (93) dwelling units as two-bedroom affordable rental units, and at least (46) dwelling units as three-bedroom affordable rental units, in the new 32- and 46-storey mixed use buildings, such that at least 30 percent of the total residential units overall are affordable rental units, with any amendments to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in consultation with the City Solicitor; viii. The general configuration and layout of the 231 affordable rental dwelling units in the new 32- and 46-storey mixed use buildings shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; ix.The owner shall provide and maintain the 231 affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied. No affordable rental dwelling unit shall 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 dwelling unit shall be made for at least 40 years from the date of first occupancy. When the 40 year period has expired, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; and x. The owner shall provide and maintain the 231 affordable rental dwelling units at affordable rents for at least 40 years, beginning with the date that each such unit is first occupied. During the first 40 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline. xi. The provision of a non-profit licensed Child Care Centre to be located in the base building of the development on the lands, to accommodate 49 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, comprising of a minimum of 685 square metres of interior space and approximately 290 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision for a child pick-up and drop-off area, with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services and such Child Care Centre shall generally be in accordance with the following: A. The Child Care Centre shall be constructed and finished by the owner, including a minimum of 6 parking spaces for the use of the Child Care Centre for pick-up/drop-off operations. These spaces to be assigned accordingly and their location will be identified through the site plan approval process for the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner. B. Prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit for any portion of the lands, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120% of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Centre complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and C. The details of the other matters as described in these Recommendations, such as timing, location, obligations and any such matters to implement the Child Care Centre will be finalized between the owner and the City and will be substantially in accordance with all applicable provincial and municipal legislation, by-laws, regulations, guidelines and standards and provincial licensing requirements, including the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines (2016), and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor; 7. City Council authorize appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are required to implement City Council decision, including the execution and implementation of the Section 37 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment(s) as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Hydrological Review Summary, and Hydrogeological Report to determine the stormwater runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and b. make satisfactory arrangements and enter into the appropriate agreement(s) with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, Hydrological Review Summary, and Hydrogeological Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to provide a signed solicitor's certificate confirming the conveyance was registered for the lot line adjustment application filed with the Committee of Adjustment (Application No. B0019/21TEY). 6. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and register same in priority to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as follows: a. The community benefits recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement are as follows: i. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, the owner shall pay to the City the sum of $1,100,000.00 to be allocated towards new and/or existing affordable housing within Ward 13, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; ii. The cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 6(a)(i) shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, and calculated from the date of the Agreement to the date of payment; iii. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 6(a)(i) has not been used for the intended purpose within three years of the Zoning By-law Amendments coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be directed for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in the Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development: i. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, a restriction on the property at 32 Grenville Street will be secured through a Limiting Distance Agreement between the owner of 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street, the owner of 32 Grenville Street, and the City of Toronto, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which will establish a Limiting Distance Area on the property at 32 Grenville Street where no new building or structure may be constructed within 7 metres of the east property line abutting 26 Grenville Street and 27 Grosvenor Street, above the height of the existing building; ii. The owner shall: A. Construct and maintain a pedestrian walkway in the location generally identified in the Zoning By-law Amendment with specific configuration and design of the pedestrian walkway to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and B. Prepare all documents and convey a public access easement in perpetuity in favour of the City over the pedestrian walkway, including support rights, free and clear of encumbrances, and for nominal consideration, as a condition of Site Plan approval, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; iii. Access to the fitness club within the development will be available to residents of of all rental units at no cost. In the event that the fitness club ceases operation as a commercial fitness club, the floor area containing the fitness club will revert to indoor amenity space for the rental building; and iv. The fitness club will remain under the ownership of the owner of the rental building in perpetuity and will not be conveyed to a separate entity. v. The owner will construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1 of the Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2 of the Toronto Green Standard, where appropriate; vi. The owner will provide a minimum 30 percent of the total residential unit mix and a minimum 30 percent of the total residential gross leasable area as affordable rental housing units, as described and defined in the Contribution Agreement, executed March 29, 2019; vii. The owner shall provide and maintain at least ninety-two (92) dwelling units as one-bedroom affordable rental units, at least ninety-three (93) dwelling units as two-bedroom affordable rental units, and at least (46) dwelling units as three-bedroom affordable rental units, in the new 32- and 46-storey mixed use buildings, such that at least 30 percent of the total residential units overall are affordable rental units, with any amendments to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and in consultation with the City Solicitor; viii. The general configuration and layout of the 231 affordable rental dwelling units in the new 32- and 46-storey mixed use buildings shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat; ix.The owner shall provide and maintain the 231 affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units for a minimum of 40 years, beginning with the date each such unit is first occupied. No affordable rental dwelling unit shall 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 dwelling unit shall be made for at least 40 years from the date of first occupancy. When the 40 year period has expired, the owner shall continue to provide and maintain the affordable rental dwelling units as rental dwelling units, unless and until such time as the owner has applied for and obtained all approvals necessary to do otherwise; and x. The owner shall provide and maintain the 231 affordable rental dwelling units at affordable rents for at least 40 years, beginning with the date that each such unit is first occupied. During the first 40 years of occupancy, increases to initial rents charged to tenants occupying any of the affordable rental dwelling units shall be in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act and shall not exceed the Provincial rent guideline. xi. The provision of a non-profit licensed Child Care Centre to be located in the base building of the development on the lands, to accommodate 49 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers, comprising of a minimum of 699 square metres of interior space and approximately 292 square metres of exterior space adjacent to the interior space, including outdoor storage, and the provision for a child pick-up and drop-off area, with the precise location, capacity and related matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the General Manager, Children's Services and such Child Care Centre shall generally be in accordance with the following: A. The Child Care Centre shall be constructed and finished by the owner, including a minimum of 6 parking spaces for the use of the Child Care Centre for pick-up/drop-off operations. These spaces to be assigned accordingly and their location will be identified through the site plan approval process for the development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner. B. Prior to the issuance of any above grade building permit for any portion of the lands, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120% of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Centre complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; and C. The details of the other matters as described in these Recommendations, such as timing, location, obligations and any such matters to implement the Child Care Centre will be finalized between the owner and the City and will be substantially in accordance with all applicable provincial and municipal legislation, by-laws, regulations, guidelines and standards and provincial licensing requirements, including the City of Toronto's Child Care Development Guidelines (2016), and to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate and Real Estate Management, the General Manager, Children's Services, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor; 7. City Council authorize appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are required to implement City Council decision, including the execution and implementation of the Section 37 Agreement.
TE24.11adopted
King-Parliament Secondary Plan Review - Final Report, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
This report recommends the adoption of an Official Plan Amendment, which includes an updated King-Parliament Secondary Plan ("Secondary Plan") and Zoning By-law Amendments ("ZBA"), both of which are outcomes of the King-Parliament Secondary Plan Review and concurrent study of the north side of Queen Street East between Jarvis Street and River Street. The recommended Plan builds on the success of the in-force King-Parliament Secondary Plan (1996) in addition to updated direction provided in the Downtown Plan under Official Plan Amendment 406 (OPA 406). The policies include area-specific strategies for heritage conservation, the improvement and expansion of parks and the public realm, and built form. The recommended Plan also includes objectives to support and enhance the creative and office employment cluster in the King-Parliament area and simplify the interpretation of overlapping policy frameworks that exist in the area. The Secondary Plan area comprises five Policy Areas, each reflecting a unique built form character. To accommodate growth and new investment in King-Parliament, the recommended Secondary Plan provides a framework for development with a full mix of uses that are designed to be compatible with their existing and planned context, conserve cultural heritage resources, and improve and expand the public realm. The Official Plan Amendment also: amends the boundaries of the King-Parliament Secondary Plan Area to include and apply additional built form direction to certain properties on the north side of Queen Street East; amends the boundaries to include Parliament Square Park as an important element of the area parks and open space network and potential public realm improvements on the First Parliament Site; and identifies two new public roads to be realized through future development in the West Don Lands. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendments ("ZBA") would have the effect of incorporating significant portions of the King-Parliament area previously excluded from the City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013, with updated zone categories consistent with existing and planned Mixed Use Areas land use designations in the Downtown Plan. The ZBA also updates built form standards for each of the five recommended Policy Areas to reflect the intended direction for new development expressed in the recommended King-Parliament Secondary Plan (October 2019). The recommended Secondary Plan and ZBA are consistent with the Official Plan (2006), Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019, amended 2020). Further, they build upon the Downtown Plan with a complementary planning framework that is specific to the King Parliament context. In addition, they are aligned with and support the intent and objectives of the St. Lawrence Heritage Conservation District Plan. The Official Plan Amendment and ZBA have been prepared in consultation with the public and area stakeholder groups through a series of in-person and virtual engagement events, online presence and opportunities for input.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Official Plan Amendment, King-Parliament Secondary Plan, included as Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council adopt the Zoning By-law Amendments to By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the King-Parliament Secondary Plan area, included as Attachment 2 to the report (March 30, 2021) 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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council resolve and declare that the revisions to the Official Plan attached as Attachment 1 to this report conform to the Growth Plan, 2020, have regard to matters of Provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act and are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. 6. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the Bills enacting the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By-law Amendments noted in Recommendations 1 and 2 above, until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issues its Order regarding the City's request to bring the 2006 Official Plan into force for the West Don Lands. 7. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to review the King-Parliament Urban Design Guidelines to assess their alignment and currency with respect to the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and make recommendations on the development of a Public Realm Strategy for the King-Parliament area, if deemed necessary. 8. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the Secondary Plan policies, contained in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to inform the evaluation of current and future development applications in the King-Parliament Secondary Plan area. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to undertake a Culture Master Plan exercise for the King-Parliament area and adjacent areas, to study and make recommendations on public investment in and support for arts and culture facilities in the district through their potential redevelopment, as well as to develop a strategy for the Jarvis Street and Front Street East Cultural Corridors identified in the Downtown Plan. 10. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to initiate a design study of the Front Street/Eastern Avenue/Trinity Street intersection, including potential road closures, as identified in the 2005 West Don Lands Class Environmental Assessment Master Plan, to facilitate public realm and transportation improvements as outlined in the recommended Secondary Plan.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council adopt the Official Plan Amendment, King-Parliament Secondary Plan, included as Attachment 1 to the March 30, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council adopt the Zoning By-law Amendments to By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the King-Parliament Secondary Plan area, included as Attachment 2 to the March 30 report 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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required. 4. City Council resolve and declare that the revisions to the Official Plan attached as Attachment 1 to this report conform to the Growth Plan, 2020, have regard to matters of Provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act and are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision. 6. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the Bills enacting the Official Plan Amendment and the Zoning By-law Amendments noted in Recommendations 1 and 2 above, until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issues its Order regarding the City's request to bring the 2006 Official Plan into force for the West Don Lands. 7. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to review the King-Parliament Urban Design Guidelines to assess their alignment and currency with respect to the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and make recommendations on the development of a Public Realm Strategy for the King-Parliament area, if deemed necessary. 8. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to use the Secondary Plan policies, contained in Attachment 1, to inform the evaluation of current and future development applications in the King-Parliament Secondary Plan area. 9. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to undertake a Culture Master Plan exercise for the King-Parliament area and adjacent areas, to study and make recommendations on public investment in and support for arts and culture facilities in the district through their potential redevelopment, as well as to develop a strategy for the Jarvis Street and Front Street East Cultural Corridors identified in the Downtown Plan. 10. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to initiate a design study of the Front Street/Eastern Avenue/Trinity Street intersection, including potential road closures, as identified in the 2005 West Don Lands Class Environmental Assessment Master Plan, to facilitate public realm and transportation improvements as outlined in the recommended Secondary Plan.
TE24.12adopted
This report recommends that City Council include the property at 260 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property in connection with a proposed development of the subject property and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property. Located on the east side of Church Street between Shuter Street and Dundas Street East, the Sterling Bank building is valued as a fine example of an early twentieth century bank in the Edwardian Classical style. The red brick and stone clad building was completed in 1913 to the design of John M. Lyle, who has been declared to be "one of Canada's outstanding architects of the first half of the twentieth century." During a long, successful career, Lyle designed more than 55 banks across Canada. The property at 260 Church Street is unique for being the only Sterling Bank branch designed by Lyle in Toronto. Today, the building contributes contextually to the early-20th century commercial character of Church Street's land development history and evolution. The development proposal for 244-260 Church Street (referred to as 250 Church) incorporates the former Sterling Bank of Canada Building property at 260 into a 52-storey development comprised of the condominium tower above a five storey base including commercial units at grade along Church Street. The bank building by John M. Lyle is to be retained in-situ, undergoing restoration of the exterior features and integration into the retail space at grade as a two storey volume. Impacts will be limited to the south west corner of the existing building where the mass of the new development intersects with the volume of the bank. Openings will be introduced on the interior walls to integrate the commercial space of the overall project and some structural impact will occur that supports the new construction over this portion of the building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 260 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 260 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 260 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (March 1, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 260 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of the development proposal for 244-260 Church Street (referred to as 250 Church), with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 4, 2020, prepared by the IBI Group Architects for 250 Church Limited Partnership and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 260 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 4, 2020, prepared by the IBI Group Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 260 Church Street prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 6. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 260 Church Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, Interpretation Plan and Landscape Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.c.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of Heritage Easement Agreement(s) under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 260 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement(s) for the property at 260 Church Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the property at 260 Church Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. 2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 260 Church Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 260 Church Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (March 1, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 260 Church Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of the development proposal for 244-260 Church Street (referred to as 250 Church), with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 4, 2020, prepared by the IBI Group Architects for 250 Church Limited Partnership and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 260 Church Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 4, 2020, prepared by the IBI Group Architects and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 260 Church Street prepared by Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects, dated December 20, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 6. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 260 Church Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, Interpretation Plan and Landscape Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.c.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 7. City Council authorize the entering into of Heritage Easement Agreement(s) under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 260 Church Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement(s) for the property at 260 Church Street.
TE24.13adopted
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the listed heritage property at 425 Cherry Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property in connection with a proposed development of the subject property and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property. The property at 425 Cherry Street contains the former Palace Street School/Cherry Street Hotel. Built in 1859 as a single-storey "free" school to serve the former St. Lawrence Ward, Palace Street School was one of the earliest purpose-built schools constructed by the Toronto Board of Education. It was subsequently expanded with a second storey in 1869 prior to being sold in 1889, when a three storey addition was constructed and the building was converted for use as a hotel. In 1920, a three storey addition was added on the east façade, and the building was converted for office and warehouse use. In 1965, the Canary Grill relocated from Dundas Street West and University Avenue, operating out of the former hotel's first floor and remaining open until 2007. Through the latter half of the 20th century the building was used for a wide range of purposes, including manufacturing, creative uses, and studio apartments. The building is a representative example of the Jacobean and Queen Anne Revival architectural styles, and is associated with a number of significant people and organizations in the history of Toronto. It is a local landmark within the West Don Lands Neighbourhood as a gateway into the new mixed-use community, and is contextually linked to other properties within the area that reflect the neighbourhood's history and evolution from a working-class ward, to a railway and industrial district and up to the present day. The development of an Indigenous Hub is proposed for 425 Cherry Street (also known as Block 10) of the West Don Lands, which is bounded by Front Street East to the north, Cooperage Street to the east, Mill Street to the south and Cherry Street to the west. A portion of the proposed development involves a new 13-storey building that connects to the east wall of the Palace Street School/Cherry Street Hotel and projects over the roof of the warehouse portion of the building. The impacts of the proposed development are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 425 Cherry Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 425 Cherry Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (March 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 5. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 425 Cherry Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a residential tower incorporating the heritage building on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 425 Cherry Street, 409 and 475 Front Street East with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 11, 2020, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 24, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 425 Cherry Street the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 425 Cherry Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 11, 2020, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared ERA Architects Inc., dated June 24, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2 below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 425 Cherry Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 24, 2019, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 5. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 6. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 7. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 425 Cherry Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 5.b.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 425 Cherry Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. 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 425 Cherry Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 425 Cherry Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 425 Cherry Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (March 25, 2021) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 3. If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board. 4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property. 5. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 425 Cherry Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a residential tower incorporating the heritage building on the lands known municipally in the year 2021 as 425 Cherry Street, 409 and 475 Front Street East with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 11, 2020, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 24, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 425 Cherry Street the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 425 Cherry Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 11, 2020, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Limited, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared ERA Architects Inc., dated June 24, 2019, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 425 Cherry Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated June 24, 2019, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 5. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. 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. 7. Submit a Signage Plan 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 property at 425 Cherry Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 5.a.2 including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 5.b.2, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 425 Cherry Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 7. 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 425 Cherry Street.
TE24.14amended
Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register - Queen Street East - Leslieville Properties
This report recommends that City Council include 54 properties with cultural heritage value on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. The majority of these properties were identified through the Queen Street East/Leslieville Planning Study, completed and adopted by City Council in 2014. The remaining properties were identified by Staff following further survey and review of the study area, and after refining the historic context statement. The portion of Queen Street East that passes through Leslieville (bounded by the train tracks at Degrassi Street to the west and Leslie Street to the east) is a historic main street that developed along Kingston Road, a major arterial heading eastward from the Town of York to connect to Kingston and Montreal. The street experienced its first wave of development following the opening of George Leslie's nurseries. Its present day context can be attributed to the rapid period of development that occurred after its annexation by the City of Toronto in the 1880s, and the introduction of transportation and civic infrastructure that facilitated the development of residential subdivisions to the north and south of Queen Street East. Today, Leslieville retains its unique main street character, with heritage properties reflective of its early history as a nursery and farming community, and a distinct streetscape that is emblematic of its later history as an early streetcar suburb and industrial neighbourhood. The listing of non-designated properties with cultural heritage value on the Heritage Register extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Ontario Heritage Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed and designated properties. All of the recommended properties meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation, which the City also applies when assessing properties for its Heritage Register.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the following 54 properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register: 888 Queen Street East 889 Queen Street East 890 Queen Street East 891 Queen Street East 892 Queen Street East 893 Queen Street East 904 Queen Street East 909 Queen Street East 911 Queen Street East 913 Queen Street East 915 Queen Street East 923 Queen Street East 924 Queen Street East 926 Queen Street East 930 Queen Street East 932 Queen Street East 934 Queen Street East 935 Queen Street East 936 Queen Street East 938 Queen Street East 940 Queen Street East 942 Queen Street East 943 Queen Street East 944 Queen Street East 945 Queen Street East 946 Queen Street East 948 Queen Street East 950 Queen Street East 952 Queen Street East 954 Queen Street East 972 Queen Street East 974 Queen Street East 976 Queen Street East 978 Queen Street East 1011 Queen Street East 1013 Queen Street East 1015 Queen Street East 1026 Queen Street East 1028 Queen Street East 1046 Queen Street East 1100 Queen Street East 1112 Queen Street East 1118 Queen Street East 1120 Queen Street East 1122 Queen Street East 1124 Queen Street East 1142 Queen Street East 1148 Queen Street East 1150 Queen Street East 1152 Queen Street East 1154 Queen Street East 1192 Queen Street East 1220 Queen Street East
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the following 54 properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register: 825 Queen Street East 888 Queen Street East 889 Queen Street East 890 Queen Street East 891 Queen Street East 892 Queen Street East 893 Queen Street East 904 Queen Street East 909 Queen Street East 911 Queen Street East 913 Queen Street East 915 Queen Street East 923 Queen Street East 924 Queen Street East 926 Queen Street East 930 Queen Street East 932 Queen Street East 934 Queen Street East 935 Queen Street East 936 Queen Street East 938 Queen Street East 940 Queen Street East 942 Queen Street East 943 Queen Street East 944 Queen Street East 945 Queen Street East 946 Queen Street East 948 Queen Street East 950 Queen Street East 952 Queen Street East 954 Queen Street East 972 Queen Street East 974 Queen Street East 976 Queen Street East 978 Queen Street East 1011 Queen Street East 1013 Queen Street East 1015 Queen Street East 1026 Queen Street East 1028 Queen Street East 1046 Queen Street East 1100 Queen Street East 1112 Queen Street East 1118 Queen Street East 1120 Queen Street East 1122 Queen Street East 1124 Queen Street East 1142 Queen Street East 1148 Queen Street East 1150 Queen Street East 1152 Queen Street East 1154 Queen Street East 1192 Queen Street East 1220 Queen Street East
TE24.15adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an "Unrated" structure in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (SRHCD) and approve the design of the replacement building in accordance with Section 42 (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. The building proposed for demolition is a performing arts centre for the private elementary and secondary school known as Branksome Hall at 10 Elm Avenue. The proposed replacement building is a four-storey "Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre". The South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Study allows for the demolition of "Unrated" buildings provided the replacements comply with the SRHCD Study guidelines for new buildings and comply with the Zoning By-law. The proposed building meets the general intent of the South Rosedale HCD Study's guidelines. It has been designed to transition from the school's contemporary Athletic and Wellness Centre on the other side of Mount Pleasant Road to the heritage buildings on the east side of Mount Pleasant Road and is considered to be compatible with its context within this part of the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District. The proposal also includes the repair and restoration of the adjacent "Category B" building known as Hollydene. The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance and Site Plan Control) and therefore the recommendations in this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the proposed demolition of an existing Unrated building and the construction of the new building on lands known municipally as 10 Elm Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects, dated May 29, 2020 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated February 9, 2021 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 10 Elm Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 9, 2021, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 10 Elm 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, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide final building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects, dated May 29, 2020 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated February 9, 2021. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in Recommendation 1.a.3 above the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the proposed demolition of an existing Unrated building and the construction of the new building on lands known municipally as 10 Elm Avenue, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings prepared by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects, dated May 29, 2020 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects dated February 9, 2021 and filed with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to the final Site Plan Approval for the property at 10 Elm Avenue, the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 9, 2021, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide final site drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 10 Elm 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. Provide final building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects, dated May 29, 2020 and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated February 9, 2021. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, as required in recommendation 1.a.3 the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE24.16adopted
1375 Queen Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
On March 11, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted for the property at 1375 Queen Street West (the "Site"), proposing to amend Zoning By-laws 569-2013 and 438-86 to permit the construction of a new eight-storey mixed-use building with an overall height of 31.65 metres, including the mechanical penthouse (the "Zoning By-law Amendment Application"). The Zoning By-law Amendment Application proposes 46 new residential units and approximately 448 square metres of retail space on the ground floor. The total gross floor area of the proposed building is approximately 3,546 square metres representing a FSI of 5.97 times the area of the lot. With the exception of one car-share space, no vehicle parking is proposed. A total of 56 bicycle parking spaces are proposed. A loading area is also proposed at the rear of the Site that includes a Type "C" loading space and a staging area. The Zoning By-law Amendment Application was deemed complete on July 8, 2020. The application was appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the "LPAT") on November 19, 2020 due to the City's failure to make a decision within the prescribed time period set out in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff, and other appropriate City staff, attend the LPAT in opposition to the proposed development. As proposed, the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), does not conform to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and does not conform to the City's Official Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1375 Queen Street West (20 124823 STE 04 OZ) in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues set out in the report (March 29, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendments until: a. Draft Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services; 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement the recommendations above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other appropriate staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1375 Queen Street West (20 124823 STE 04 OZ) in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues set out in the March 29, 2021 report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to withhold its final Order on the Zoning By-law Amendments until: a. Draft Zoning By-law Amendments are provided in a form and with content satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. The owner has submitted a revised Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study acceptable to, and to the satisfaction of, the General Manager, Transportation Services; 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take such necessary steps, as required, to implement City Council's decision.
TE24.17adopted
The owner of the site at 372-378 Yonge Street has appealed its Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) citing Council's failure to make a decision within the time required by the Planning Act. Neither a case management conference nor a full hearing have been scheduled. This application proposes a 74-storey mixed use building with 406 dwelling units and a total gross floor area of 35,871 square metres at 372-378 Yonge Street. The proposed building would have a height of 255 metres including the mechanical penthouse. There is no vehicular parking proposed. The proposed intensification as a mixed use development in proximity to a transit station is a positive attribute to the proposal. However, the proposal is not supportable in its current form. The proposed development is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and does not conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development does not conform to the Mixed Use Area 2 designation in OPA 406 as a 74 storey building is not consistent with this designation. The proposed development can not achieve appropriate tower setbacks nor stepbacks because the site is too small for tower development. Additionally, the proposed development: does not provide an appropriate heritage conservation strategy including whole building conservation of 372 Yonge and appropriate tower stepbacks from hertiage buildings; does not minimize shadowing on the public realm and nearby McGill Granby neighbourhood; lacks sufficient outdoor amenity space and the outdoor amenity space that is provided is in an inappropriate location and form; there is no parking; and the application to date does not have a satisfactory Functional Servicing Report to address servicing issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in their current form 2. City Council direct City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding matters as identified in the report (March 23, 2021), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, in the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal allows the appeal and permits additional height or density, or some variation, to: a. Secure the following community benefits with the final allocation determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor's office and enter into and register an Agreement to secure those benefits, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act: i. A financial contribution payable to the City prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Residential Building or Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index, as the case may be, for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Publication 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; the funds shall be directed as follows: A. financial contributions towards a new Community Recreation Centre to serve growth in the North Downtown area (Ward 11); B. financial contributions towards a non-profit, licensed child care facility within the vicinity of the subject site or capital improvements to existing facilities within the vicinity of the subject site; C. financial contributions towards the Lillian Smith branch expansion or revitalization of the Toronto Reference Library (Ward 11); D. financial contribution towards the provision of on-site affordable housing; and/or E. financial contributions towards a PATH connection from the existing knockout panel at 444 Yonge Street to the south side of Gerrard Street West. The funds may be redirected if not expended within 3 years for their intended purpose. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as matters required to support the development of the site: i. The owner be required to pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with a Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the City's Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services should such Director determine that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support the development all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and ii. The owner construct and maintain the development of the Site in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Toronto Green Standard, Tier 2 or higher, where appropriate. c. Withhold its Order allowing the appeal in whole or in part allowing the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until: i. The owner has entered into an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure appropriate public benefits and the Section 37 Agreement has been registered on title to the site to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; ii. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has been provided with a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by the City Solicitor together with confirmation the proposed Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; and iii. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Functional Servicing Report has been completed to the satisfaction of Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. iv. The owner maintain a 3 m clearance between the building, including all below grade and above grade structures, to all Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) infrastructure. v. that the owner provide a 1.17 metre widening requirement along the westerly portion of the property to be conveyed to the City free and clear of obstruction and a corner rounding requirement at the southeast corner of the site (north-west corner of Yonge Street and Walton Street) as lands to be provided for a Pedestrian Clearway Easement. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications in their current form 2. City Council direct City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding matters as identified in the report (March 23, 2021), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the LPAT, in the event the LPAT allows the appeal and permits additional height or density, or some variation, to: a. Secure the following community benefits with the final allocation determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor's office and enter into and register an Agreement to secure those benefits, pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act: i. A financial contribution payable to the City prior to issuance of the first above-grade building permit, with such amount to be indexed upwardly in accordance with Statistics Canada Residential Building or Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index, as the case may be, for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, reported by Statistics Canada in the Building Construction Price Indexes Publication 327-0058, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 Agreement to the date of payment; the funds shall be directed as follows: A. financial contributions towards a new Community Recreation Centre to serve growth in the North Downtown area (Ward 11); B. financial contributions towards a non-profit, licensed child care facility within the vicinity of the subject site or capital improvements to existing facilities within the vicinity of the subject site; C. financial contributions towards the Lillian Smith branch expansion or revitalization of the Toronto Reference Library (Ward 11); D. financial contribution towards the provision of on-site affordable housing; and/or E. financial contributions towards a PATH connection from the existing knockout panel at 444 Yonge Street to the south side of Gerrard The funds may be redirected if not expended within 3 years for their intended purpose. b. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as matters required to support the development of the site: i. The owner be required to pay for and construct any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with a Functional Servicing Report as accepted by the City's Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services should such Director determine that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support the development all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and ii. The owner construct and maintain the development of the Site in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Toronto Green Standard, Tier 2 or higher, where appropriate. c. Withhold its Order allowing the appeal in whole or in part allowing the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments until: i. The owner has entered into an Agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure appropriate public benefits and the Section 37 Agreement has been registered on title to the site to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; ii. The LPAT has been provided with a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by the City Solicitor together with confirmation the proposed Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City; and iii. The LPAT has been advised by the City Solicitor that the Functional Servicing Report has been completed to the satisfaction of Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. iv. The owner maintain a 3 m clearance between the building, including all below grade and above grade structures, to all TTC infrastructure. v. that the owner provide a 1.17 metre widening requirement along the westerly portion of the property to be conveyed to the City free and clear of obstruction and a corner rounding requirement at the southeast corner of the site (north-west corner of Yonge and Walton) as lands to be provided for a Pedestrian Clearway Easement. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any other City staff to take such actions as necessary to give effect to the recommendations of this report.
TE24.18amended
On June 26, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Application were submitted to demolish the existing buildings, with two residential rental units, and to allow two new residential buildings at 21 and 23-storeys with a shared 5 and 8-storey base building. On December 23, 2020, the Applicant appealed the Zoning Amendment Application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"), due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act. A case management conference ("CMC") is scheduled for June 18, 2021. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the LPAT hearing to oppose the Application in its current form and to 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 63-91 Montclair Avenue and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to defer making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition Application, for the lands at 63-91 Montclair Avenue, until such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal 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 of the Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted an updated Transportation Study and a Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment Application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and associated financial securities, if required, for improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; e. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and, f. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application for the demolition. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the recommendations above. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning seek a detailed analysis of emergency vehicle manoeuvrability and access in respect of the Zoning By-law Application for 63-91 Montclair Avenue submitted in June 2020, from any applicable City Staff (including Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Paramedic Services) or any required external consultants, and ensure that the analysis results are publicly-accessible and provide a detailed rationale for findings and comments.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 63-91 Montclair Avenue and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. The Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning defer making a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition Application, for the lands at 63-91 Montclair Avenue, until such time as a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision has been issued regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application. 3. In the event that the Local Planning Appeal 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 of the Zoning By-law Amendments are satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has submitted an updated Transportation Study and a Transportation Demand Management Plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services; c. the owner has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Engineering and Construction Services as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment Application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. the owner has submitted a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report and associated financial securities, if required, for improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Toronto Water; e. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and, f. the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application for the demolition. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE24.19amended
Residential Demolition Application - 350 Davenport Road
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 2.5-storey detached dwelling located at 350 Davenport Road (Application No. 20 223864 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing 2.5-storey detached dwelling for 350 Davenport Road, without any conditions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 2.5-storey detached dwelling because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2.5-storey detached dwelling without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2.5-storey detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; b. That sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629- 11; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE24.20amended
Residential Demolition Application - 99 Oxford Street
This staff report is about 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 application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey detached dwelling at 99 Oxford Street (Application No. 16 251606 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. Toronto Building received an objection from the community with concerns of any potential herage value of the property. A building permit for a replacement SFD building has been issued.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling for 99 Oxford Street, with the following conditions: a. That the applicant for the demolition permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing residential property is commenced; b. That on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in Subsection C(5)(a), the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued; and c. Any new building proposed for the property at 99 Oxford Street should be designed to respect the historic scale, form and massing of its context within this part of Oxford Street. The owner is strongly encouraged to submit drawings for the proposed new building to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning for review prior to the submission of a Building Permit application to ensure that the design of the replacement building respects the character and appearance of this part of Oxford Street which is within the historic Kensington Market. The Owner should also ensure that the Building Permit drawings reflect the design recommendations of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 99 Oxford Street, and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling without any conditions; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish the 2-storey detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That the applicant for the demolition permit construct and substantially complete the new building to be erected on the site of the residential property to be demolished not later than two years from the day demolition of the existing residential property is commenced; and b. That on failure to complete the new building within the time specified in Subsection C(5)(a), the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and that such sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.
TE24.21amended
Non-Residential/Residential Demolition Application - 12 and 20 Dawes Road
This staff report is about 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 application for the demolition of two (2) existing 2 storey mixed use/residential with commercial buildings located on the lands municipally known as 12 and 20 Dawes Road (Application Nos. 21 103463 DEM 00 DM and 21 103531 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because replacement building permits have not been applied for.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish these buildings for 12 and 20 Dawes Road, 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; and c. That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District requests that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the vacant residential dwelling unit because the building will no longer be used for the same use; OR 2. Approve the application to demolish these buildings without any conditions; OR 3. Approve the application to demolish these buildings 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 any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE24.22amended
Request for Fence Exemption - Rear Yard - 79 Boardwalk Drive
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner(s) of 79 Boardwalk Drive for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447-1.2.B(1) - Fence height. The subject property 79 Boardwalk Drive is located in Ward 19, on a residentially zoned property. GENERAL LOCATION SPECIFIC LOCATION PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION & DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION & REQUIREMENT Rear yard East, North and South side of property, rear yard. East - Existing wooden board on board fence between #79 & 81 Boardwalk Dr. to be increased in height to 2.44 metres. (8 Feet). North - existing gate is 2.44 metres high. (8 feet). South - Existing wooden board on board fence is 2.3 metres high (average height). Chapter 447-1.2.B(1) - Fence height.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 79 Boardwalk Drive, rear yard fence height, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 79 Boardwalk Drive, rear yard fence height, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for the rear yard fence to be built in excess of 2.0 metres without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required, that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
TE24.23amended
Appointments to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to The Beach, Financial District, Hillcrest Village, Little Portugal on Dundas, Midtown Yonge and Roncesvalles Village BIA boards of management and remove directors from the College Promenade, Financial District and Hillcrest Village BIA boards of management.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Financial District: Hardy, Kevin Hillcrest Village: Chawla, Harsh Chee, Robert Little Portugal on Dundas: Slootsky, Zach Toral, Matthew Midtown Yonge: Bienenstock, Jimson Pelletier, Paul Roncesvalles Village: Moosa, Yousuff 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management set out below: College Promenade: Tang, Tom Financial District: Costello, David Hillcrest Village: Chico, Ricardo Romeo, Francesco Liberty Village: Shpigel, Jodi Stewart, Tiina
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: The Beach: Perelekos, Evan Financial District: Hardy, Kevin Hillcrest Village: Chawla, Harsh Chee, Robert Little Portugal on Dundas: Slootsky, Zach Toral, Matthew Midtown Yonge: Bienenstock, Jimson Pelletier, Paul Roncesvalles Village: Moosa, Yousuff 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) board of management set out below: College Promenade: Tang, Tom Financial District: Costello, David Hillcrest Village: Chico, Ricardo Romeo, Francesco Liberty Village: Shpigel, Jodi Stewart, Tiina
TE24.24adopted
34-50 Southport Street - Public Art Plan
The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of 34-50 Southport Street Public Art Plan. The plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art along the promenade which is privately owned. The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: introduction and background; the Section 37 Agreement; an overview of the development; the public art vision and objectives; the public art locations; the artist selection process; the jury composition; the mentorship program; the public art budget and the schedule. The attached plan meets the objectives of the City Planning's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve 34-50 Southport Street Public Art Plan attached as Attachment 1 to the report (March 24, 2021) from the Director, Urban Design.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve 34-50 Southport Street Public Art Plan as attached (Attachment 1) to the report dated March 24, 2021 from the Director, Urban Design.
TE24.25adopted
406 and 410 Keele Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 406 and 410 Keele Street. This Zoning By-law Amendment Application supersedes an earlier combined Official Plan ("OPA") and Zoning By-law Amendment application, which were appealed, to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT") by the applicant. The OPA and the initial Zoning By-law Amendment were approved in principle, with conditions, by the LPAT at a hearing on August 2, 2020. City staff are reviewing this new Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 5-storey residential building containing 64 dwelling units, and 32 parking spaces in one level of underground parking. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to scheduling a community consultation meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 406 and 410 Keele Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 406 and 410 Keele Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.26adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for the property located at 2-24 Temple Avenue. The proposed development is a 16-storey residential building with 273 dwelling units. The site is currently occupied by 5 detached houses and 4 semi-detached houses, which are proposed to be demolished to accommodate the proposed development. The existing houses contain 22 rental housing dwelling units and 5 dwelling rooms, comprising 5 dwelling rooms with affordable rents, 14 units with affordable rents, 3 units with mid-range rents, and 5 units with high-end units. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2-24 Temple Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2-24 Temple Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.27adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 212-220 King Street West. This application proposes to redevelop the site with an 80-storey (312 metres including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use development that partially conserves the three heritage buildings on site, adds 588 purpose built rental units, 74,130 square metres of office space and 872 square metres of retail space. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor. In its current form, the application is not supportable due to its lack of conformity with the built form policies in the Official Plan, Downtown Plan and King-Spadina Secondary Plan. While the proposal aims to conserve the designated heritage façades on the site and proposes office and residential rental uses, the proposed height of the development, its fit within the existing and planned policy context, the impacts on the surrounding public realm, and the lack of public benefit this proposal provides, amongst other matters, presents significant concerns. Staff will endeavour to continue collaborative discussions with the applicant in order to resolve these concerns and bring forward a supportable revised proposal to City Council in the future.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 212-220 King Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 212-220 King Street West together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.28adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for Phase 2 of the 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East planned development. The application proposes a 43-storey mixed-use building with 844 residential units of which 13% (110) are affordable rental units. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor. City staff have significant concerns with the current form of this proposal. The increase in density from the previously approved site specific zoning by-law 674-2019 and the cumulative impacts of that density increase on the waterfront is not supportable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 215 Lake Shore Boulevard East together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.29adopted
25 Imperial Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the development application for 25 Imperial Street. The application proposes a 14-storey (53.6 metres including mechanical) residential building with 144 dwelling units including 14 live/work units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 25 Imperial Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the development application for 25 Imperial Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.30amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a new 21-storey apartment building with 167 new rental units at 190-200 Soudan Avenue and 18 Brownlow Avenue. The existing 19-storey rental apartment building at 18 Brownlow Avenue would be retained and the existing semi-detached houses at 190-200 Soudan Avenue would be demolished. A Rental Housing Demolition application has been submitted to permit the demolition of the one existing residential rental unit located at 192 Soudan Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 190-200 Soudan Avenue and 18 Brownlow Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to require an onsite parkland dedication from the applicant on the subject site.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 190-200 Soudan Avenue and 18 Brownlow Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.31deferred
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a phased 5-tower development located at 2180-2210 Yonge Street, 15 Eglinton Avenue West and 20 and 46 Berwick Avenue, also known as Canada Square. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its June 24, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located 2180-2210 Yonge Street, 15 Eglinton Avenue West and 20 and 46 Berwick Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.32amended
401 Dundas Street East - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 401 Dundas Street East for the construction of an 10-storey mixed-use building with underground parking, to replace the existing 2-storey commercial building. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 401 Dundas Street East, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 401 Dundas Street East together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.33amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 234-250 King Street East and 162 Princess Street. The application proposes a 40-storey (123.4 metres plus a 9.75-metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 488 residential dwelling units. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. A community consultation meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 234-250 King Street East and 162 Princess Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. Staff continue to work with the applicant to address issues identified in this report and additional issues that may be identified through the continuing review of the application, agency comments and further community consultation processes. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Additional mailing costs resulting from an expanded notification area for the community consultation meeting held on April 14, 2021 beyond 120 metres from the site be borne by the applicant. 2. Staff continue to work with the applicant to address issues identified in this report and additional issues that may be identified through the continuing review of the application, agency comments and further community consultation processes.
TE24.34amended
471-479 Queen Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 471-479 Queen Street East. The application proposes a 15-storey (51.1 metres plus a 3.7-metre mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 143 residential dwelling units. The proposal involves the demolition of the fire-damaged building at 479 Queen Street East. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. The proposal is not supportable in its current form. Staff will work with the applicant to address the issues outlined in this report. A community consultation meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2021.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 471-479 Queen Street East, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. Staff continue to work with the applicant to address issues identified in this report and additional issues that may be identified through the continuing review of the application, agency comments and further community consultation processes. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Additional mailing costs resulting from an expanded notification area for the community consultation meeting held on March 29, 2021 beyond 120 metres from the site be borne by the applicant. 2. Staff continue to work with the applicant to address issues identified in this report and additional issues that may be identified through the continuing review of the application, agency comments and further community consultation processes.
TE24.35amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 191 and 201 Sherbourne Street to permit the construction of 2 new residential rental buildings, 7 and 15 storeys in height (21.6 and 44.4 metres), in addition to the 2 existing rental apartment buildings on the property. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 191 and 201 Sherbourne Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 191 and 201 Sherbourne Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.36adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application at 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue. The application proposes the demolition of the existing low rise single and semi-detached residential buildings, which currently contain at least 5 existing rental dwelling units, to facilitate the construction of a residential building facing both Gowan Avenue and Cosburn Avenue. The proposed new building steps up to a height of 15 storeys (48.5 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse). An on-site parkland dedication of approximately 450 square metres is proposed at the north west corner of the site. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor. An application for Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act (Chapter 667 of the Municipal Code) has also been submitted and will be reviewed concurrently with the Zoning By-law Amendment application.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.37adopted
380 Donlands Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 380 Donlands Avenue for 7-storey mid-rise, mixed use building with retail at-grade, and residential uses above. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 380 Donlands Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 380 Donlands Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE24.38adopted
89 to 109 Niagara Street - Authority to Amend Section 37 Agreement
This report seeks City Council authorization to amend the existing Section 37 Agreement for the properties at 89 to 109 Niagara Street to update and modify conditions related to the heritage conservation strategy and replacement rental housing units, in accordance with revisions arising from the Site Plan Control review process. On August 25, 2014, Council approved site-specific Zoning By-law 644-2015 permitting a redevelopment conserving the heritage buildings along the site's Niagara Street and Tecumseth Street frontages, and the addition of a new building with two taller elements of 12 and 14 storeys in its southerly portion, separated by a large courtyard in the centre of the site. The approved design required vehicles to pass through the courtyard to access the parking garage entrance located on the east side of the site. The rezoning approval secured a specific heritage conservation strategy as well as specific criteria for the replacement of 21 rental housing units in the Section 37 provisions of the by-law and resultant Section 37 Agreement. The properties were designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and a Heritage Easement Agreement was registered. A Site Plan approval application was subsequently submitted and reviewed by staff, incorporating several design revisions. The revised proposal continues to conserve the exterior of the heritage properties and will not significantly impact the three dimensional form of the buildings, however the application now proposes the removal and reconstruction of the interior of the buildings to provide level floors, structural strength, fire separations and acoustic mitigation. At the request of City staff, the applicant also worked to relocate and reconfigure the parking garage access to reduce vehicular travel in the courtyard, which necessitated revisions to the southerly building including minor changes to the configurations of the 21 replacement rental housing units. A minor variance application to permit the revised proposal is scheduled to be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on April 28, 2021. Staff support the requested variances, and recommend that City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement as necessary, should the Committee of Adjustment approve the variances.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the registered Section 37 Agreement, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, securing the following matters consistent with the provisions of By-law 644-2015 as varied: a. revisions to clauses relating to the location and physical specification of the 21 rental housing units reflecting the individual rental housing floor plans prepared by Core Architects dated April 6, 2020, including provision that no more than four of the 21 rental housing units may have interior bedrooms; and b. revisions to clauses relating to the Heritage Conservation Plan, reflecting the conservation strategy in the Heritage Impact Statement prepared by Philip Goldsmith, Architect, dated July 19, 2019. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the foregoing, including execution of the Section 37 Amending Agreement. 3. City Council direct that, prior to final Site Plan Approval for the development at 89 to 109 Niagara Street, the owner be required to enter into the Section 37 Amending Agreement and that the owner has obtained final approval of the Minor Variance application for the subject property.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the registered Section 37 Agreement, and any other necessary agreements, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, securing the following matters consistent with the provisions of By-law 644-2015 as varied: a. revisions to clauses relating to the location and physical specification of the 21 rental housing units reflecting the individual rental housing floor plans prepared by Core Architects dated April 6, 2020, including provision that no more than four of the 21 rental housing units may have interior bedrooms; and b. revisions to clauses relating to the Heritage Conservation Plan, reflecting the conservation strategy in the Heritage Impact Statement prepared by Philip Goldsmith, Architect, dated July 19, 2019. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and any appropriate City Officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the foregoing, including execution of the Section 37 Amending Agreement, and 3. City Council direct that, prior to final Site Plan Approval for the development at 89 to 109 Niagara Street, the owner be required to enter into the Section 37 Amending Agreement and that the owner has obtained final approval of the Minor Variance application for the subject property.
TE24.39adopted
Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Right-Turn-on-Red Prohibitions - Toronto and East York
This staff report is about right-turn-on-red prohibitions affecting roadways where the Toronto Transit Commission operates bus service, requiring City Council approval. One focus action in the Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan approved by Council in July 2019 is addressing turning collisions at signalized intersections. This can be addressed through the utilization of several tools, including the strategic application of right-turn-on-red prohibitions. The purpose of this report is to recommend right-turn-on-red prohibitions at six intersections in Toronto and East York Community Council area and presents the decision making process for selection of these intersections.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit right turns on a red signal at the following locations: a. Danforth Avenue and Gledhill Avenue for southbound traffic; b. O'Connor Drive and Woodbine Avenue for eastbound traffic, except during eastbound right-turn green arrow phase; c. St. Clair Avenue East and Avoca Avenue for northbound and eastbound traffic; d. Dundas Street East and Logan Avenue for eastbound traffic; and e. Harbord Street and Shaw Street for eastbound and westbound traffic.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director Project Design and Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council prohibit right turns on a red signal at the following locations: a. Danforth Avenue and Gledhill Avenue for southbound traffic b. O'Connor Drive and Woodbine Avenue for eastbound traffic, except during eastbound right-turn green arrow phase c. St. Clair Avenue East and Avoca Avenue for northbound and eastbound traffic d. Dundas Street East and Logan Avenue for eastbound traffic e. Harbord Street and Shaw Street for eastbound and westbound traffic
TE24.40amended
Safety Review - Mill Street and Cherry Street
The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review the intersection of Mill Street and Cherry Street and explore potential safety measures for pedestrians, and to report on the findings from the recent Vulnerable Road User Review.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to provide a report regarding Vision Zero: Senior Safety Zones, and an overview of conditions across the West Don Lands. 2. Requested the Work Zone Unit/ Transportation Services staff to provide a report on a safety strategy for construction management from Parliament Street to Bayview Avenue; King Street to Mill Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.
TE24.41adopted
Car-share Vehicle Parking Areas - Stadium Road and Douro Street
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to rescind car-share vehicle parking areas (CVPAs) on Stadium Road and on Douro Street and to amend existing permit parking and parking machine regulations on Douro Street in conjunction with the removal of CVPA spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the car-share vehicle parking area for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles on the west side of Stadium Road, between a point 62 metres south of Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 11 metres further south. 2. Rescinded the car-share vehicle parking area for up to three Zipcar vehicles on the north side of Douro Street, between a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 11 metres further east. 3. Amended the parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of 13 hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour, $6.00 maximum, on the north side of Douro Street, between a point 28.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue to be in effect between a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue. 4. Amended the parking machine regulation in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of 8 hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour, $6.00 maximum, on the north side of Douro Street, between a point 28.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue to be in effect, between a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue. 5. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., all times, except no stopping anytime from Strachan Avenue to a point 87 metres west and from King Street West to a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street, and no parking anytime from a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street to a point 11 metres further east, on the even (north) side of Douro Street (east-west branch), between Strachan Avenue and Douro Street (north-south leg), to be in effect all times, except no stopping anytime from Strachan Avenue to a point 87 metres west and from King Street West to a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the car-share vehicle parking area for up to two Enterprise CarShare vehicles on the west side of Stadium Road, between a point 62 metres south of Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 11 metres further south. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the car-share vehicle parking area for up to three Zipcar vehicles on the north side of Douro Street, between a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 11 metres further east. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, for a maximum period of 13 hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour, $6.00 maximum, on the north side of Douro Street, between a point 28.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue to be in effect between a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the parking machine regulation in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of 8 hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour, $6.00 maximum, on the north side of Douro Street, between a point 28.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue to be in effect, between a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street and a point 87 metres west of Strachan Avenue. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., all times, except no stopping anytime from Strachan Avenue to a point 87 metres west and from King Street West to a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street, and no parking anytime from a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street to a point 11 metres further east, on the even (north) side of Douro Street (east-west branch), between Strachan Avenue and Douro Street (north-south leg), to be in effect all times, except no stopping anytime from Strachan Avenue to a point 87 metres west and from King Street West to a point 17.5 metres east of Shaw Street.
TE24.42adopted
Construction Staging Area - 102-118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West (Peter Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Peter Adelaide Limited Partnership is constructing a 47-storey residential condominium building that includes two-levels of retail space with four-levels of underground parking at 102-118 Peter Street and 350-354 Adelaide Street West. The site is an "L" shaped lot located on the northwest corner of Adelaide Street West and Peter Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the sidewalk and a 3.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane/parking lane on the west side of Peter Street for a period of 20 months (i.e. May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the west side of Peter Street will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. The existing bike lane located on the west side of Peter Street will be realigned but will be maintained. However, the closure will result in loss the of approximately 4 parking machine spaces on the west side of Peter Street abutting the site. Two of these spaces are allocated as a motorcycle parking zone. Pedestrian operations on the north side of Adelaide Street West, abutting the site, will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk on Peter Street, between a point 17 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 59 metres further north, from May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. 2. Authorized the closure of a 3.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Peter Street, between a point 17 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 59 metres further north, from May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. 3. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Peter Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. 4. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 6 hours, on the west side of Peter Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. 5. Rescinded the existing parking machine locations designated as motorcycle parking zones, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, from April 1 to October 31 inclusive, at a rate of $0.00 per hour and for an unlimited period, on the west side of Peter Street, between a point 37.5 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 11 metres further south. 6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Peter Street, between a point 30.5 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 30.5 metres south of Richmond Street West. 7. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 16. Directed that Peter Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk on Peter Street, between a point 17 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 59 metres further north, from May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 3.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Peter Street, between a point 17 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 59 metres further north, from May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Peter Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 6 hours, on the west side of Peter Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine locations designated as motorcycle parking zones, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, from April 1 to October 31 inclusive, at a rate of $0.00 per hour and for an unlimited period, on the west side of Peter Street, between a point 37.5 metres south of Richmond Street West and a point 11 metres further south. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Peter Street, between a point 30.5 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 30.5 metres south of Richmond Street West. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Peter Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.43amended
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 387- 403 Bloor Street East
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bloor Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. SkyGrid Construction Incorporated is constructing a 54-storey residential building and a 10-storey hotel building at 387-403 Bloor Street East. The development site will have frontage on both Bloor Street East and Selby Street. The site is located on the south side of Bloor Street East, one property east of Sherbourne Street. The sidewalk and a portion of the eastbound curb lane on the south side of Bloor Street East fronting the site are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. City Council, at its meeting on February 26, 2019, approved the subject construction staging area on Bloor Street East, from March 5, 2019 to March 5, 2020. However, at the time the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 34 months. Subsequently, City Council, at its meeting on June 29 and 30, 2020 approved extending the duration of the construction staging area an additional 12 months, until March 8, 2021. The developer has requested an additional extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Bloor Street East, in order to complete the construction of the development. Based on the information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to labour shortages and availability of materials due to COVID-19. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Bloor Street East until January 31, 2023, in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Bloor Street East, between a point 26 metres west of Sherbourne Street and a point 41 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from March 9, 2020 to January 31, 2022. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct that Bloor Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 10. City Council direct the applicant to meet with the Manager, Construction Coordination and Traffic Mitigation, Transportation Services, adjacent neighbours and the Bloor East Neighbourhood Association to review accessibility and traffic around the site, and directed the the applicant and Transportation Services staff to make changes as required to address any outstanding concerns. 11. City Council direct the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and to invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and Toronto Buildings staff, adjacent neighbours, and the Bloor East Neighbourhood Association.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the of the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Bloor Street East, between a point 26 metres west of Sherbourne Street and a point 41 metres further west and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from March 9, 2020 to January 31, 2023. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct that Bloor Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.44amended
Construction Staging Area - 1-25 Defries Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Broccolini is constructing a 37-storey condominium with 580 residential units, at 1-25 Defries Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a 3.2 metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Defries Street, between Labatt Avenue and Mark Street, for a period of 24 months (i.e., April 22, 2021 to April 30, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. The construction staging area on the east side of Defries Street will result in the loss of one northbound traffic lane that is currently designated for on-street parking resulting in the loss of eight permit parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of a 3.2 metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Defries Street, between Labatt Avenue and Mark Street, from April 22, 2021 to April 30, 2022. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Defries Street, between a point 52 metres south of Mark Street and Labatt Avenue. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Defries Street, between Mark Street and a point 20 metres south. 4. Rescinded the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., on the odd side of Defries Street, between Labatt Avenue and Mark Street. 5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Defries Street, between Labatt Avenue and Mark Street. 6. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Mark Street, between River Street and Defries Street. 7. Authorized maximum a one-hour parking regulation to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Mark Street, between River Street and a point 15 metres west of Defries Street 8. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Mark Street, between Defries Street the east end of Mark Street. 9. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Mark Street, between a point 15 metres west of Defries Street and the east end of Mark Street. 10. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 12. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 13. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. Directed that Defries Street and Mark Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 18. Directed the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and to invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and Toronto Buildings staff, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 3.2 metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Defries Street, between Labatt Avenue and Mark Street, from April 22, 2021 to April 30, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Defries Street, between a point 52 metres south of Mark Street and Labatt Avenue. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Defries Street, between Mark Street and a point 20 metres south. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., on the odd side of Defries Street, between Labatt Avenue and Mark Street. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Defries Street, between Labatt Avenue and Mark Street. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Mark Street, between River Street and Defries Street. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize maximum a one-hour parking regulation to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Mark Street, between River Street and a point 15 metres west of Defries Street 8. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Mark Street, between Defries Street the east end of Mark Street. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Mark Street, between a point 15 metres west of Defries Street and the east end of Mark Street. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Defries Street and Mark Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.45adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 158 Front Street East (Fredrick Street)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. FMC Front Street Developments Inc., is constructing a 26-storey residential condominium building with 482 dwelling units at 158 Front Street East. The sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane, on the east side of Frederick Street, is currently closed for construction staging operations. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 16, 2018 approved the subject staging area from January 24, 2018 to April 30, 2021. Subsequently, additional parking amendments were approved by Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on October 10, 2019. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Fredrick Street, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to issues arising from COVID-19, including the delivery of material for the building facade. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Fredrick Street for an additional nine months (May 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022) in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the sidewalk and a 4.7 metres wide portion of the northbound lane on the east side of Frederick Street, between Front Street East and a point 44.2 metres north and the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, from May 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. 2. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. Directed the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. Directed the applicant to continue to ensure the construction site be cleared of any construction debris and made safe daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to continue, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 7. Directed the applicant to continue, in areas where no cycling lanes exist, directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road. 8 Directed the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. Directed the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. Directed the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. Directed the applicant to continue the construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local BIAs. 12. Directed the applicant to continue a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the site. 13. Directed that Fredrick Street and Front Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the sidewalk and a 4.7 metres wide portion of the northbound lane on the east side of Frederick Street, between Front Street East and a point 44.2 metres north and the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane, from May 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure the construction site be cleared of any construction debris and made safe daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue, in areas where no cycling lanes exist, directed the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road. 8 Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue the construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local BIAs. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the site. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Fredrick Street and Front Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic regulations when the project is completed.
TE24.46adopted
Construction Staging Area - 125-181 Mill Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. EllisDon Corporation is constructing two 16-storey and one 26-storey rental apartment buildings with ground floor retail, at 125-181 Mill Street. The site is located on the south side of Mill Street between Cherry Street and Bayview Avenue. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the south sidewalk on Mill Street, between Cherry Street and a point 235 metres east, for a period of 24 months (i.e., April 22, 2021 to April 30, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian movements on the south side of Mill Street, abutting the site, will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the north-side sidewalk of Mill Street. Traffic lanes and bike lanes for both directions on Mill Street will be maintained in their current configuration.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk on Mill Street, between Cherry Street and a point 235 metres east, from April 22, 2021 to April 30, 2023. 2. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 4. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 5. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 6. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 8. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 9. Directed that Mill Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk on Mill Street, between Cherry Street and a point 235 metres east, from April 22, 2021 to April 30, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Mill Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.47amended
Construction Staging Area - 59-71 Mutual Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Mutual Street Inc. is constructing a 32-storey residential development with 268 units and three levels of underground parking, at 59-71 Mutual Street. The site is located on Mutual Street, mid-block between Dundas Street East and Shuter Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a 5.1-meter-wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Mutual Street, between a point 44 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 37 metres further north, for a period of 29 months (i.e., April 22, 2021 to September 30, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a one-meter-wide portion of the southbound lane, on the first lane west of Jarvis Street and north of Shuter Street, between a point 44 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 37 metres further north, for a period of 29 months (i.e., April 22, 2021 to September 30, 2023), to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the east side of Mutual Street will be maintained in a 1.5-metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. The construction staging area on Mutual Street will result in the loss of one northbound traffic lane that is currently designated for on-street parking, resulting in the loss of eight parking machine spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5.1-meter-wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Mutual Street, between a point 44 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 37 metres further north, from April 22, 2021 to September 30, 2022. 2. Authorized the closure of a one-metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane on the first lane west of Jarvis Street and north of Shuter Street, between a point 44 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 37 metres further north, from April 22, 2021 to September 30, 2022. 3. Amended the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 96 metres south of Dundas Street East, to be in effect between Shuter Street and a point 32 metres north of Shuter Street. 4. prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Mutual Street, between a point 32 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 60 metres further north. 5. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Directed that Mutual Street returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 15. Directed the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and to invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, and Toronto Buildings staff, adjacent neighbours, and local resident groups.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5.1-meter-wide portion of the northbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Mutual Street, between a point 44 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 37 metres further north, from April 22, 2021 to September 30, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a one-metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane on the first lane west of Jarvis Street and north of Shuter Street, between a point 44 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 37 metres further north, from April 22, 2021 to September 30, 2023. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $4.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the east side of Mutual Street, between Shuter Street and a point 96 metres south of Dundas Street East, to be in effect between Shuter Street and a point 32 metres north of Shuter Street. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Mutual Street, between a point 32 metres north of Shuter Street and a point 60 metres further north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Mutual Street returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.48adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 81 Wellesley Street East
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wellesley Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. Aragon Properties Ltd. is constructing a 28-storey residential condominium building at 81 Wellesley Street East. The site is located on the south side of Wellesley Street East, between Church Street and Jarvis Street. The sidewalk, bike lane and a portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of Wellesley Street East, fronting the site, are currently closed to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. City Council, at its meeting on April 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2018, approved the subject construction staging area on Wellesley Street East, from May 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019. Subsequently, City Council, at its meeting on December 17 and 18, 2019 approved extending the duration of the construction staging area on Wellesley Street East for an additional 24 months, until April 30, 2021 in order to complete the construction of the development. The developer has requested an additional extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Wellesley Street East, in order to complete the construction of the development. Based on the information provided by the developer, the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to labour shortages and availability of materials due to COVID-19. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Wellesley Street East for an additional 12 months (May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022) in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk on Wellesley Street East, between a point 34 metres east of Church Street and a point 19.5 metres further east, from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. 2. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the bike lane and a portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of Wellesley Street East, between a point 11 metres east of Church Street and a point 68.5 meters further east and the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed lane, from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct that Wellesley Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk on Wellesley Street East, between a point 34 metres east of Church Street and a point 19.5 metres further east, from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. 2. City Council approve the continuation of the closure of the bike lane and a portion of the eastbound lane on the south side of Wellesley Street East, between a point 11 metres east of Church Street and a point 68.5 meters further east and the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed lane, from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue pressure washing the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue ensuring that the existing sidewalks and/or the pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue consulting and communicating all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. City Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. City Council direct that Wellesley Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete
TE24.49adopted
Construction Staging Area - TTC Easier Access Program - Donlands Station (Phase 2 and 3)
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Donlands Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Donlands Station, located on the southwest corner of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, is being modernized to accommodate one at-grade elevator and one below-grade elevator at the main station. In addition, a second entrance/exit is also being added to the station that will be located on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard south of Strathmore Boulevard, as part of the TTC's Easier Access Program and Second Exit Program. Construction of the development will be undertaken in several phases. This report will only deal with matters related to Easier Access Phase 2 and 3 of the construction, located at the main station. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the following, for a period of 19 months (i.e., May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022), to accommodate construction staging operations in Phases 2 and 3 of the Easier Access portion of the Donlands Station modernization. The north sidewalk and a 2.1 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 26 metres west. The south sidewalk and a 3.3 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 22 metres west. The west sidewalk and a 4.1 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 20 metres north The west sidewalk and a 4.8 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 31 metres south Pedestrians will be accommodated on the west side of Donlands Avenue in a protected walkway, located within the southbound lanes of Donlands Avenue and on the south side of Strathmore Boulevard in a protected walkway located within the eastbound lane of Strathmore Boulevard. Pedestrian access on the north side of Strathmore Boulevard will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the south sidewalk/walkway. Traffic lanes on Donlands Avenue will be realigned to provide one 4.3 metre-wide lane each for northbound and southbound traffic. Through traffic on Strathmore Boulevard will be closed, except for local traffic only. Strathmore Boulevard at its narrowest point will be reduced to one 4.3 metre-wide lane that will be used to provide access to the residential properties located on Strathmore Boulevard between Donlands Avenue and Dewhurst Boulevard. Strathmore Boulevard at Dewhurst Boulevard is currently fully closed to accommodate construction activities related to the Second Exit portion of this project. Transportation Services is also seeking closures in the area of Dewhurst Boulevard and Strathmore Boulevard to accommodate construction staging areas for the Donlands Station - Second Entrance/Exit portion of the station modernization. Since the two tasks are operating on slightly different schedules, Transportation Services, for reporting purposes, will be addressing the "Easier Access" and "Second Entrance/Exit" individually. This report will deal with Phase 2 and 3 of the "Easier Access" only.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.1 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 26 metres west, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 3.3 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 22 metres west, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 3. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 4.1 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 20 metres north, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 4.City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 4.8 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 31 metres south, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 5 City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. City Council direct that Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.1 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 26 metres west, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 3.3 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 22 metres west, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 3. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 4.1 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 20 metres north, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 4.City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 4.8 metre-wide portion of the southbound curb lane and adjacent lane on Donlands Avenue, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 31 metres south, from May 6, 2021 to November 30, 2022. 5 City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 13. City Council direct that Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.50amended
Update - Construction Staging Area - TTC Second Exit Program - Donlands Station (Phase 2 and 3)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on February 24, 2021, approved the subject construction staging areas on Strathmore Avenue and Dewhurst Boulevard, from February 25, 2021 to April 26, 2021. The purpose of this report is to respond to a number of requests made by Toronto and East York Community Council of the General Manager, Transportation Services, regarding the construction staging areas and to receive approval for the construction staging areas until January 31, 2023. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to continue the closure Strathmore Boulevard in its entirety, between Dewhurst Boulevard and a point 39 metres east for a period of 21 months (i.e., April 27, 2021 to January 31, 2023), to accommodate construction staging operations in Phase 2 and 3. A full closure is currently in place and no vehicular or pedestrian access is being accommodated within the closed section of Strathmore Boulevard, except for walkways on both sides of the street, that are intended to service only the residential properties abutting the closure. In addition, a 5 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, immediately east of the full closure to a point 60 metres west of Donlands Avenue is closed in order to accommodate dewatering tanks and storage of construction materials. Furthermore, the east sidewalk and a 5 metre-wide portion of the northbound lane on Dewhurst Boulevard has been closed, between a point 40 metres north of Danforth Avenue (the first lane north of Danforth Avenue, east of Dewhurst Boulevard) and a point 65 metres further north. This closure requires that Dewhurst Boulevard operate as one way southbound only, abutting the closed portion of the street. Transportation Services is also seeking closures in the area of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard to accommodate construction staging areas for the Donlands Station - Easier Access portion of the station modernization. Since the two tasks are operating on slightly different schedules, Transportation Services, for reporting purposes, will be addressing the "Easier Access" and "Second Entrance/Exit" individually. This report will deal with Phase 2 and 3 of the "Second Entrance/Exit "only.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of both sidewalks and all of Strathmore Boulevard, between Dewhurst Boulevard and a point 39 metres east, from April 27, 2021 to January 31, 2023. 2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of a 5 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between a point 39 metres east of Dewhurst Boulevard and a point 60 metres west of Donlands Avenue, from April 27, 2021 to January 31, 2023 3. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5 metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Dewhurst Boulevard, from a point 11 metres north of Strathmore Boulevard to a point 40 metres north of Danforth Avenue, from April 27, 2021 to January 31, 2023. 4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard, between a point 20 metres north of Strathmore Avenue and Fielding Avenue. 5. Authorized parking for a maximum of one-hour, in effect between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard, between a point 20 metres north of Strathmore Avenue and Fielding Avenue. 6. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Directed the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Directed the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Directed the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site as well as compliance with the new traffic regulations, and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. Directed the applicant to continue installing cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. Directed the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 14. Directed the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 15. Directed that Strathmore Boulevard and Dewhurst Boulevard be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of both sidewalks and all of Strathmore Boulevard, between Dewhurst Boulevard and a point 39 metres east, from April 27, 2021 to January 31, 2023. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of a 5 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, between a point 39 metres east of Dewhurst Boulevard and a point 60 metres west of Donlands Avenue, from April 27, 2021 to January 31, 2023 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5 metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Dewhurst Boulevard, from a point 11 metres north of Strathmore Boulevard to a point 40 metres north of Danforth Avenue, from April 27, 2021 to January 31, 2023. 4.Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard, between a point 20 metres north of Strathmore Avenue and Fielding Avenue. 5. City Council authorize parking for a maximum of one-hour, in effect between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard, between a point 20 metres north of Strathmore Avenue and Fielding Avenue. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council the applicant to continue installing cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to continue to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard and Dewhurst Boulevard be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.51adopted
Construction Staging Area - 1285 Queen Street East
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Queen Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. Queen Leslie Developments Limited is constructing a six-storey residential development building with ground floor retail, at 1285 Queen Street East. The site is located on Queen Street East, mid-block between Leslie Street and Laing Street. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the south sidewalk and a 3.2 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Queen Street East, between a point 110 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 36 metres further east, for a period of 25 months (i.e., May 10, 2021 to June 30, 2023) to accommodate a construction staging area. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a 2.9 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Memory Lane, between a point 120 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 26 metres further east, for a period of 25 months (i.e., May 10, 2021 to June 30, 2023), to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the south side of Queen Street East will be maintained in a 1.5-metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane. The construction staging area on Queen Street East will result in the loss of one eastbound traffic lane that is currently designated for on-street parking, resulting in the loss of six parking machine spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.2 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Queen Street East, between a point 110 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 36 metres further east, from May 10, 2021 to June 30, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Memory Lane, between a point 120 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 26 metres further east, from May 10, 2021 to June 30, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 55 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 55 metres further east. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 55 metres further east. 6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Memory Lane, between a point 110 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 40 metres further east. 7. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 16. City Council direct that Queen Street East and Memory Lane be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and a 3.2 metre-wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Queen Street East, between a point 110 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 36 metres further east, from May 10, 2021 to June 30, 2023. 2. City Council authorize the closure of a 2.9 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Memory Lane, between a point 120 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 26 metres further east, from May 10, 2021 to June 30, 2023. 3. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 55 metres further east. 4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 55 metres further east. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Queen Street East, between a point 92 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 55 metres further east. 6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Memory Lane, between a point 110 metres east of Leslie Street and a point 40 metres further east. 7. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 16. City Council direct that Queen Street East and Memory Lane be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.52adopted
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Tribute Communities is constructing a 27-storey residential condominium building with ground floor retail at 276-294 Main Street and 144 Stephenson Avenue. The site has some of the addresses as Main Street, however the staging areas are located Stephenson Avenue south of Danforth Avenue and west of Main Street. Construction of the development will be undertaken in several phases. This report deals with matters related to Phase 2 of the construction only. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the west and north sidewalk on Stephenson Avenue between a point 29 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 115 meters further south and west, for a period of 8 months (i.e., April 22, 2021 to December 15, 2021) to accommodate construction staging operations in Phase 2. In addition, Transportation Services is requesting to close a 2.1 metre-wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Stephenson Avenue, between a point 18 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 95 metres further south, for the same time period. Pedestrian operations on the west and north sides of Stephenson Ave will be restricted. Pedestrians will be directed to use the continuous sidewalk on the south and east sides of Stephenson Ave. The east side of Stephenson Ave will have a 1.5 metre wide protected walkway within the closed portion of the northbound lane. The construction staging area on Stephenson Avenue will result in the loss of the northbound traffic lane on the north/south portion of Stephenson Avenue. This closure will require Stephenson Avenue to operate as one way southbound only, abutting the closed portion of the street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the closure of the west and north sidewalk on Stephenson Avenue between a point 29 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 115 meters further south and west, from April 22, 2021 to December 15, 2021. 2. Authorized the closure of a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Stephenson Avenue, between a point 19 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 95 meters further south, from April 22, 2021 to December 15, 2021. 3. Designated Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point 95 metres south as one-way southbound. 4. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Main Street (west roadway), between Stephenson Avenue and a point 60 metres north. 5. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the north and west side of Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point and point 90 metres south and west. 6. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east and south side of Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point and point 90 metres south and west. 7. Prohibited stopping at all times, on both sides of Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point and point 90 metres south and west. 8. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 10. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 11. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. Directed that Stephenson Avenue and Main Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of the west and north sidewalk on Stephenson Avenue between a point 29 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 115 meters further south and west, from April 22, 2021 to December 15, 2021. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the closure of a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Stephenson Avenue, between a point 19 metres south of Danforth Avenue and a point 95 meters further south, from April 22, 2021 to December 15, 2021. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council designate Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point 95 metres south as one-way southbound. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at a rate of $2.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Main Street (west roadway), between Stephenson Avenue and a point 60 metres north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the north and west side of Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point and point 90 metres south and west. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east and south side of Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point and point 90 metres south and west. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times, on both sides of Stephenson Avenue, between Main Street and a point and point 90 metres south and west. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. Toronto and East York Community Council direct that Stephenson Avenue and Main Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE24.53adopted
Construction Staging Area Time Extension - 342-346 Davenport Road
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Davenport Road, City Council approval of this report is required. Freed Developments is constructing a 9-storey residential condominium building at 342-346 Davenport Road. The sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane, on the north side of Davenport Road, is currently closed for construction staging operations. City Council, at its meeting on June 18 and 19, 2019 approved the subject staging area from June 25, 2019 to June 30, 2021. The developer has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Davenport Road, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays in the start-up of the site and delays related to COVID-19. Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the construction staging area on Davenport Road for an additional 12 months (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) in order to complete the construction of the development.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5.1 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Davenport Road, between a point 94 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 28 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks and existing pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct that Davenport Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete except the parking machine space regulations.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the continuation of the closure of the east sidewalk and a 5.1 metre-wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Davenport Road, between a point 94 metres east of Dupont Street and a point 28 metres further east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 2. City Council direct the applicant to continue posting a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 3. City Council direct the applicant to continue providing and installing public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 4. City Council direct the applicant to continue sweeping the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 5. City Council direct the applicant to continue to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 6. City Council direct the applicant to continue to ensure that the existing sidewalks and existing pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 7. City Council direct the applicant to continue to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 8. City Council direct the applicant to continue to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times. 9. City Council direct that Davenport Road be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete except the parking machine space regulations.
TE24.54amended
Road Alteration - Woodbine Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Woodbine Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Following extensive public consultation, City Council approved the installation of cycle tracks and bicycle lanes on Woodbine Avenue, between O'Connor Drive and Queen Street East on October 5, 2016. Transportation Services staff have been requested by the local Councillor to provide a design solution to address concerns of traffic congestion, delays and sightline issues on Woodbine Avenue, between Kingston Road and Gerrard Street East. Specifically, staff have been requested to prepare a revised design to provide an additional northbound travel lane while maintaining cycling infrastructure and off-peak parking. While staff do not support the proposed design, every effort has been made to achieve the objectives requested and mitigate risks to the best of our ability. The design remains sub-standard in a number of areas and therefore, staff does not support the proposed alteration of Woodbine Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the alteration of Woodbine Avenue, between Kingston Road and the CNR underpass, approximately 137 meters north of Gerrard Street East, generally as shown on "Drawing No. 421G-3853, 421G-3854 and 421G-3855, dated March 2021", attached to the report (March 30, 2021) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to introduce all possible physical separation for the cycling infrastructure on Woodbine Avenue from Queen Street East to Danforth Avenue such as curbs, bollards and any other suitable measures to improve road safety. 3. City Council reduce the speed limit on Woodbine Avenue from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour between Lake Shore Boulevard East and O'Connor Drive. 4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation services to continue monitoring the intersections of Woodbine Avenue at Gerrard Street East and Kingston Road for any signal timing or other modifications required, in consultation with the local Councillor. 5. City Council prohibit stopping from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Woodbine Avenue, between a point 9.5 metres south of Heyworth Crescent and a point 16 metres further south, a point 9.5 metres north of Heyworth Crescent and a point 50.5 metres further north, a point 11 metres south of Duvernet Avenue and a point 19 metres further south, a point 10 metres north of Duvernet Avenue and a point 16 metres further north, a point 46 metres north of Duvernet Avenue and a point 14.5 metres south of Burgess Avenue, a point 10 metres north of Burgess Avenue and a point 6 metres further north, a point 10.2 metres north of Cassels Avenue and a point 76 metres south of Gerrard Street East. 6. City Council authorize the amendment of on-street accessible parking on the east side of Woodbine Avenue between a point 79.5 metres north of Duvernet Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further north in effect at all times, to be in effect from 6:30 p.m. of one day to 3:30 p.m. of the next following day, Monday to Friday, and at all times Saturday and Sunday.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council not authorize the alteration of Woodbine Avenue, between Kingston Road and the CNR underpass, approximately 137 meters north of Gerrard Street East, generally as shown on "Drawing No. 421G-3853, 421G-3854 and 421G-3855, dated March 2021", attached to the "March 30, 2020 Road Alteration-Woodbine Avenue" report from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.55adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Olive Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval to remove a designated on-street accessible loading zone on the south side of Olive Avenue, between Manning Avenue and Palmerston Avenue. The applicant who originally requested the loading zone no longer requires this space.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Olive Avenue, between a point 49 metres east of Manning Avenue and a point 11 metres further east. 2. Amended the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily on the odd side (south side) of Olive Avenue, from Bathurst Street to Manning Avenue to be in effect at all times. 3. Rescinded the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Olive Avenue, between Manning Avenue and a point 49 metres east. 4. Rescinded the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Olive Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Manning Avenue and Palmerston Avenue. 5. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Olive Avenue, between Manning Avenue and Palmerston Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the south side of Olive Avenue, between a point 49 metres east of Manning Avenue and a point 11 metres further east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily on the odd side (south side) of Olive Avenue, from Bathurst Street to Manning Avenue to be in effect at all times. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Olive Avenue, between Manning Avenue and a point 49 metres east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing maximum one hour parking limit in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Olive Avenue, between a point 60 metres east of Manning Avenue and Palmerston Avenue. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the south side of Olive Avenue, between Manning Avenue and Palmerston Avenue.
TE24.56adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - March 2021 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report (April 9, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report dated March 29, 2021 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE24.57deferred
Parking Amendments - Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Transportation Services is recommending affixing parking to the south side of Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, in place of the existing alternate side parking condition. This is in response to Councillor Mike Layton requesting that the City discontinue the alternate-side parking arrangement on Melville Avenue in order to generate additional on-street parking opportunity on this roadway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its September 9, 2021 meeting.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations on Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, as described in "Appendix A" of this report.
TE24.58adopted
Parking Amendments - Montclair Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street. This is in response to multiple instances where a parked vehicle would partially block the driveway access for residents at 194 and 196 Montclair Avenue. This proposal will improve driveway access for residents at these premises and will not result in the loss of any parking spaces on Montclair Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive. 2. Authorized parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street. 3. Authorized parking prohibition in be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking prohibition in be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily, on the north side of Montclair Avenue, between a point 24.1 metres east of Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive.
TE24.59adopted
Parking Amendments - Gerrard Street East
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending extending the current pay parking area located on the north side of Gerrard Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Seaton Street, further west. The proposed change will generate approximately two additional on-street pay parking spaces on this portion of Gerrard Street East.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking machines on the north side of Gerrard Street East, between a point 79 metres east of Sherbourne Street and a point 55.5 metres west of Ontario Street, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 2. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the north side of Gerrard Street East, between a point 55.5 metres east of Sherbourne Street and a point 55.5 metres west of Ontario Street, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $2.00 per hour.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking machines on the north side of Gerrard Street East, between a point 79 metres east of Sherbourne Street and a point 55.5 metres west of Ontario Street, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $2.00 per hour. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of parking machines on the north side of Gerrard Street East, between a point 55.5 metres east of Sherbourne Street and a point 55.5 metres west of Ontario Street, to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours at a rate of $2.00 per hour.
TE24.60adopted
Parking Amendments - Hambly Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Hambly Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending the installation of an accessible parking space on the west side of Hambly Avenue, between a point 32 metres north of Queen Street East to a point 5.5 metres north. The proposed accessible parking space will facilitate on-street parking for a local resident with an accessible permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing paid parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour on the west side of Hambly Avenue, between Queen Street East and a point 37 metres further north, to be in effect between Queen Street East and a point 22 metres further north. 2. City Council designate an accessible parking space to operate all times on the west side of Hambly Avenue, between a point 32 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 5.5 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing paid parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, for a maximum period of 3 hours at a rate of $3.00 per hour on the west side of Hambly Avenue, between Queen Street East and a point 37 metres further north, to be in effect between Queen Street East and a point 22 metres further north. 2. City Council designate an accessible parking space to operate all times on the west side of Hambly Avenue, between a point 32 metres north of Queen Street East and a point 5.5 metres further north.
TE24.61adopted
Parking Amendments - Waverley Road and Kewbeach Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on the east and west sides of Waverley Road, between Kewbeach Avenue and a point 15 metres further north, and on the north and south sides of Kewbeach Avenue, between Waverley Road and a point 15 metres west. These proposed changes will deter parking at these locations, and improve safety for pedestrians and motorists traveling within the bend in the roadway where Waverley Road and Kewbeach Avenue intersect.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Waverley Road, between Kewbeach Avenue and a point 15 metres north. 2. Prohibited stopping at all times on north and south sides of Kewbeach Avenue, between Waverley Road and point 15 metres west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east and west sides of Waverley Road, between Kewbeach Avenue and a point 15 metres north. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit stopping at all times on north and south sides of Kewbeach Avenue, between Waverley Road and point 15 metres west.
TE24.62adopted
Traffic Amendments - Arundel Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. Two at-grade elevators and a station exit building are being constructed at the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) Chester subway station as part of the TTC's Easier Access Program and Second Exit Program. The construction activities no longer require a portion of Arundel Avenue to operate as a two-way roadway and it is recommended that the traffic and parking regulations be returned to pre-construction regulations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 87 metres north as one-way for southbound traffic only. 2. Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 87 metres north. 3. Prohibited parking at all times on both sides of Arundel Avenue, between a point 66 metres north of Danforth Avenue and a point 87 metres north of Danforth Avenue. 4. Prohibited parking at all times, in effect from 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 5. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one-hour, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 6. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one-hour, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive on the east side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 7. Prohibited parking at all times, in effect from first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 8. Prohibited parking at all times, in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the following year, inclusive, on the west side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 9. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one-hour, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 10. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, except no parking first day to the 15th day of each month, inclusive, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive and no parking anytime from Dec. 1 of one year to Mar. 31 of the next following year, inclusive; and no parking from a point 52 metres north of Ainsworth Road to a point 5.5 metres further north, on the even (west) side of Arundel Avenue from a point 96 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 43.4 metres north of Fulton Avenue, 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to be in effect from Danforth Avenue and Nealon Avenue. 11. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Arundel Avenue from a point 96 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 43.4 metres north of Fulton Avenue, 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to be in effect from Danforth Avenue and Nealon Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 87 metres north as one-way for southbound traffic only. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 87 metres north. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Arundel Avenue, between a point 66 metres north of Danforth Avenue and a point 87 metres north of Danforth Avenue. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times, in effect from 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the east side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive on the east side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 7. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times, in effect from first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 8. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times, in effect from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the following year, inclusive, on the west side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 9. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one-hour, in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 1st day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the west side of Arundel Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and a point 66 metres north. 10. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, except no parking first day to the 15th day of each month, inclusive, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive and no parking anytime from Dec. 1 of one year to Mar. 31 of the next following year, inclusive; and no parking from a point 52 metres north of Ainsworth Road to a point 5.5 metres further north, on the even (west) side of Arundel Avenue from a point 96 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 43.4 metres north of Fulton Avenue, 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to be in effect from Danforth Avenue and Nealon Avenue. 11. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive, on the odd (east) side of Arundel Avenue from a point 96 metres north of Danforth Avenue to a point 43.4 metres north of Fulton Avenue, 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to be in effect from Danforth Avenue and Nealon Avenue.
TE24.63withdrawn
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - Sumach Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that overnight on-street permit parking hours be extended on Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. of one day to 12:01 a.m., the following day, 7 days a week. Residents requested the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Sumach Street, to improve parking flexibility and to allow the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, to effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. of one day to 12:01 a.m., of the following day, 7 days a week. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 44.5 metres north.
TE24.64adopted
Extension of Permit Parking Hours - East Leg of Sumach Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending that overnight on-street permit parking hours be extended on the east leg of Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 54 metres north, from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. of one day to 12:01 a.m., the following day, 7 days a week. Residents requested the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on the east leg Sumach Street, to improve parking flexibility and to allow the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, to effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on the east leg of Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 54 metres north from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. of one day to 12:01 a.m., of the following day, 7 days a week. 2. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of the east leg Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 44.5 metres north
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on the east leg of Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 54 metres north from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. of one day to 12:01 a.m., of the following day, 7 days a week. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the east side of the east leg Sumach Street, between Eastern Avenue and a point 44.5 metres north
TE24.65adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on St. Clair Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 13G to exclude the development located at 908 St. Clair Avenue West and 166 Alberta Avenue. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 13G is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 908 St. Clair Avenue West and 166 Alberta Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "13G", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (March 16, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "13G", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated March 16, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE24.66adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 2 to exclude the development located at 150 Sterling Road
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 to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 2 to exclude the development located at 150 Sterling Road. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 2 is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 150 Sterling Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "2", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (March 16, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of Permit Parking Area "2", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated March 16, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE24.67adopted
Realignment of Permit Parking Area 5A to exclude the development located at 500 Dupont Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dupont Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to respond to Toronto and East York Community Council's direction to review and report back on the realignment of Permit Parking Area 5A to exclude the development located at 500 Dupont Avenue. Staff have determined the realignment of the Permit Parking Area 5A is feasible and has no objections to excluding the development at 500 Dupont Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "5A", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report (March 16, 2021) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "5A", as shown in Attachment 1 of the report dated March 16, 2021 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services.
TE24.68adopted
Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - Cuthbert Crescent
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services recommends that overnight on-street permit parking be introduced on Cuthbert Crescent, between Belsize Drive and Manor Road East from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 7 days a week. Residents requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on Cuthbert Crescent to accommodate their long-term parking needs.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized parking by permit only on a street name basis from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on both sides of Cuthbert Crescent, between Belsize Drive and Manor Road East.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking by permit only on a street name basis from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily on both sides of Cuthbert Crescent, between Belsize Drive and Manor Road East.
TE24.69amended
Traffic Calming Poll Results - Cottingham Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue. Polling ballots were mailed to the affected residents to determine the level of support in the community for the proposed installation of speed humps. The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the traffic calming policy needed to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install speed humps on this segment of Cottingham Street. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Cottingham Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue.
TE24.70adopted
Appointment to the Scadding Court Community Centre Board of Management
Appointments to the Scadding Court Community Centre Board of Management is a matter for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that the recommendations do not vary from the Public Appointments Policy. The nominees are qualified to serve on the Board of Management, pursuant to the terms established by the Relationship Framework for Board-Run Community Centres and the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy. By this letter, the Board of Management requests that all individuals named be appointed as Directors on the Board of Management of Scadding Court Community Centre. On behalf of the Board of Management, I respectfully request the City take the necessary steps to implement the above requested appointments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidate to the Scadding Court Community Centre Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending, June 30, 2022, or until a successor is appointed: Stephanie Donaldson
Staff recommendation as filed
The Scadding Court Community Centre Board of Management recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following candidate to the Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending, June 30, 2022, or until a successor is appointed: -Stephanie Donaldson.
TE24.71adopted
Appointments to the Applegrove Community Complex Board
The Board recommends the appointment of one candidate, Hamdi Abdo, who is temporarily living outside of the catchment area due to extenuating circumstances. The Board further confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates. The Board also wishes to confirm that the following members, previously appointed by Community Council, continue to serve on the Board for the terms of office noted below and until successors are appointed: - Eadit Rokach, for a term of office ending March 31, 2022 - Jim Valentine, for a term of office ending March 31, 2022 - Tim McNabb, for a term of office ending March 31, 2022 - Vai Teng Law, for a term of office ending March 21, 2022
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following five candidates for appointment to the Applegrove Community Complex Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Andre Riolo Hamdi Abdo Jean Lim O'Brien Simone Hodgson Susan Munn
Staff recommendation as filed
The Applegrove Community Complex Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following five candidates for appointment to the Applegrove Community Complex Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending March 31, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Andre Riolo Hamdi Abdo, Jean Lim O'Brien Simone Hodgson Susan Munn.
TE24.72adopted
Appointment of Public Members to the McCormick Playground Arena Board
City Council has authorized the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the McCormick Playground Arena Board. This report recommends four candidates for appointment to the board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the McCormick Playground Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 21, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Akim Aliu Regina Azevedo Julie Hoang Nguyen Patrick Rettig
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the McCormick Playground Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on April 21, 2025, and until successors are appointed: Akim Aliu Regina Azevedo Julie Hoang Nguyen Patrick Rettig.
TE24.73adopted
Appointment of Interest Group Member to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management
At the Swansea Town Hall Board Meeting on February 25, 2021, the Board nominated the individual listed above for appointment by Toronto and East York Community Council to the Board of Management of the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre. Appointments to the Swansea Town Hall Community Centre Board of Management is a matter for which the Community Council has been delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that the recommendations do not vary from the Public Appointments Policy. The date of original appointment and years of service that the Board Member who is recommended for reappointment, is as follows: - Brenda Futz (May 2018, ~3 years of service as of March 2021) The nominee is eligible and qualified to serve on the Board of Management pursuant to the relevant provisions of the City of Toronto By-law (Chapter 25 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code), the Relationship Framework for Board run Community Centers and the Public Appointments Policy. By this letter, the Board of Management requests that the individual named be appointed as Director on the Board of Management of Swansea Town Hall Community Centre. On behalf of the Board of Management, I respectfully request the City take the necessary steps to implement the above requested appointments.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidate, at pleasure of Council, to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management for a term of office ending April 30, 2023, and until a successor is appointed: Brenda Futz
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidate, at pleasure of Council, to the Swansea Town Hall Board of Management for a 2 year term ending April 30, 2023, and until a successor is appointed: - Brenda Futz.
TE24.74adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following three candidates for appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 30, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Diana Yoon Don Young Deanne Fisher
Staff recommendation as filed
The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following three candidates for appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for the a term of office ending June 30, 2022, and until successors are appointed: Diana Yoon Don Young Deanne Fisher.
TE24.75adopted
Appointments to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre
The Board confirms that each of these nominees is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint these nominated candidates.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following two candidates for appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for the term of office ending June 30, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Ben Rabinovitch Rabia Munir
Staff recommendation as filed
The Cecil Community Centre Board of Management recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following two candidates for appointment to the Board of Management of Cecil Community Centre, at pleasure of Council, for the term of office ending June 30, 2023, and until successors are appointed: Ben Rabinovitch Rabia Munir
TE24.76adopted
Request to temporarily close a portion of Maitland Street east of Church Street for CafeTO
The past year, now leading into the second year of the pandemic, has hit small businesses hard, particularly for restaurants and bars along Church Street who have not had the typical tourism generated by events such as the Pride Festival or Halloween on Church. I have received requests from the Church Wellesley Village BIA, Church Street Garage and Churchmouse and Firkin to support their desire to have CafeTO patios on Maitland Street east of Church Street which would provide them with the adequate amount of space they need to survive and would also solve potential conflicts with the limited space available on Church Street. A temporary road closure would be required in order to accommodate the CafeTO permits for both Church Street Garage on the northeast side of Church Street and Maitland Street as well as Churchmouse and Firkin on the southeast side.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of Maitland Street from Church Street to a point about 25 meters east for the duration of the CafeTO program and to report back by the June 24, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of Maitland Street from Church Street to a point about 25 meters east for the duration of the CafeTO program and report back by the June meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE24.77adopted
New condominiums are approved under the assumption that sufficient parking will be available on-site. However, the city has on occasion received and granted parking permits to residents in newly constructed buildings within existing permit parking areas, such as the 6K area in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood. The 6K area has 176 parking spots. A recent count had 114 of those spaces issued. While a healthy number, cycling improvements to The Esplande may shrink the overall availability of parking spots in the 6K area. Of particular concern, the development at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade will add 1531 new residential units, enough to easily overwhelm this existing permit parking area. The development at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade is currently under construction This motion seeks to remove the ability of future residents of those properties to obtain permit parking in the 6K area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6K" to exclude the development located at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "6K" to exclude the development located at 177, 183, and 197 Front Street East and 15-21 Lower Sherbourne Street and 200 The Esplanade.
TE24.78adopted
Request to Evaluate the Heritage Potential of Dovercourt House - 805 Dovercourt Road
It has been brought to my attention by the community and a local historian that this property may have architectural and cultural significance. This property has, for many years, been a gathering place for the local community and in particular a place for dancing to flourish. The organization that had been in the building for many years is now leaving and in order to preserve the existing property as a potential heritage resource, I am requesting that City staff urgently undertake an evaluation for inclusion to the City's Heritage Register.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, to research and evaluate the property at 805 Dovercourt Road (Dovercourt House) for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of this evaluation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ana Bailão recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request that the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, research and evaluate the property at 805 Dovercourt Road (Dovercourt House) for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of this evaluation.
TE24.79adopted
Re-open Item TE18.78 - Turn Prohibitions - Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue
The Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on September 20, 2020 adopted a City staff recommendation to introduce turn prohibitions on Bloor Street West at Perth Avenue. In early March 2021, it was brought to my attention that the turn prohibitions did not reflect what had been requested by residents of the Junction Triangle neighbourhood. By way of re-opening this item, I am requesting that Traffic Operations staff amend the following prohibition.
The Toronto East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council re-open Item TE18.78 headed "Turn Prohibitions - Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue", with respect to Part 2 of its decision. 2. City Council delete Part 2 and replace it with the following revised Part 2: "2. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bailão recommends that Toronto East York Community Council recommend: 1. City Council re-open Item TE18.78 entitled "Turn Prohibitions - Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue", with respect to Part 2 of the Toronto and East York Community Council's decision. 2. City Council delete Part 2 with the following revised Part 2: "2. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue."
TE24.80adopted
Rescind Alternate Side Parking on Robina Avenue and Affix to East Side
Residents of the Oakwood Village neighbourhood contacted my office requesting that we rescind alternate side permit parking along Robina Avenue and affix it to the east side. My office then conducted a poll to ensure that there was community consensus for the proposed switch. With the majority of responses to the poll having returned positive; I am moving a recommendation to enact the following amendment.
The Toronto East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 79.3 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Wednesday of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 4. Authorized a "No Parking" prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 55 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that Toronto East York Community Council: 1. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month, Apr. 1st to Nov. 30th, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 2. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect from 1st and 3rd Wed. of each month, Apr. 1st to Nov. 30th, inclusive on the east side of Robina Avenue, between a point 79.3 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 3. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect anytime, except the 1st Wed and 3 Wed. of each month, Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 54.9 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue. 4. Authorize a "No Parking" prohibition to be in effect at all times, on the west side of Robina Avenue, between a point 55 metres north of St. Clair Avenue West and Earlsdale Avenue.
TE24.81amended
Residential Demolition Application - 292 Dundas Street West
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Ch.363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey mixed use building at 292 Dundas Street West (Application No. 21 108467 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building for 292 Dundas Street West, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing 2-storey mixed use building with the following conditions: That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; That all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; 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 That any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE24.82adopted
Re-Open Item TE16.49: Requests for Changes to Parking Regulations in Ward 11
At the outset of the pandemic in 2020, my office received a series of requests from businesses and residents in Kensington Market to remove parking on Augusta in order to create more space for physical distancing. At the first opportunity my office moved to have this request studied, to ensure that we could support the new CafeTO programming that was forthcoming, as well as alleviate pressures on the street. Unfortunately, the request for study accidentally resulted in a change being made to the by-law before the study was completed which is the reason for the need to repeal this decision today. After the change to the conditions on the street, Transportation Services and Toronto Parking Authority advised that the removal of parking in this area would be problematic due to the high demand on parking for local residents and impacts on paid parking spaces. We have also since been advised the CafeTO and CurbTO programs do not require a change to parking regulations allowing us to continue to support local businesses without needing to permanently remove parking permissions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-opened Item TE16.49 entitled "Requests for Changes to Parking Regulations in Ward 11", only with respect to Part 3 of Toronto and East York Community Council's decision. 2. Deleted Part 3 of its decision with respect to Item TE16.49 and adopted the following: "3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Augusta Avenue, between Baldwin Street and Nassau Street."
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Re-open Item TE16.49 entitled "Requests for Changes to Parking Regulations in Ward 11", only with respect to Part 3 of Toronto and East York Community Council's decision. 2. Delete Part 3 of its decision with respect to Item TE16.49 and adopt the following: "3. Rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Augusta Avenue, between Baldwin Street and Nassau Street."
TE24.83adopted
Speed Limit Reduction - South Drive
This item is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended. South Drive, between Crescent Road and Elm is generally classified as a local roadway, however there are certain sections that have a collector road classification such as between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road, and Sherbourne Street North and Glen Road. The entire roadway of South Drive operates with two-way traffic. TTC service is provided on South Drive, between Crescent Road to Glen Road by the '82 Rosedale' bus route. After a further review by Transportation Services staff, it was noted that there are inconsistencies with the by-lawed and posted speed limits on specific sections of South Drive. These by-law inconsistencies will be resolved by the adoption of the following recommendations noted below.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Glen Road and Elm Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Layton recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Glen Road and Elm Avenue.
TE24.84adopted
Muriel Avenue and Selkirk Street All-Way Stop
Muriel Avenue is a residential street with one-way southbound traffic. I have heard from residents of Muriel Avenue about serious traffic safety concerns that threaten pedestrian safety and they contacted me to request enhanced safety measures in their community. My office has polled the street and 96 percent of residents support this installation. In order to improve resident and pedestrian safety, the installation of an all-way stop at this intersection is being requested.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Muriel Avenue and Selkirk Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Muriel Avenue and Selkirk Street.
TE24.85adopted
Permit Parking on Rosevear Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office to request the on street parking designation on Rosevear Avenue be amended so that parking is only available on the north side of the street. Rosevear Avenue is a local road with a speed limit of 30km/h. Currently on the north side there is no parking, except by permit, 12:01am - 7am daily in January, February, March, April, June, August, October, and December. On the south side there is no parking, except by permit, 11pm - 5am daily in May, July, September, and November. Three hour maximum parking is in effect at all other times. By amending the parking designation so that permit parking is permitted on the north side of the street only, Traffic Operations have found this would result in seven additional parking spaces being made available to residents throughout the year. There would be twenty street parking spaces available to residents in total. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 80 percent of the residents were in support of making this change.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the south side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be effective for the whole year. 2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in May, July, September and November, on the north side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 3. Rescinded the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in May, July, September and November, on the odd side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 4. Amended the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the even side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be in effect for the whole year.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the south side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be effective for the whole year. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in May, July, September and November, on the north side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in May, July, September and November, on the odd side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, in January, February, March, April, June, August, October and December, on the even side of Rosevear Avenue, between Dawes Road and Avonlea Boulevard, to be in effect for the whole year.
TE24.86adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Balfour Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 95 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Balfour Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Balfour Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Balfour Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3837, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Balfour Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Balfour Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3837, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.87adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 95 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3852, dated March 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Dunkirk Road from Woodbine Avenue to Woodmount Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3852, dated March 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.88adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Lockwood Road
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 95 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Lockwood Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lockwood Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lockwood Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3840, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lockwood Road; and 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Lockwood Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3840, dated February 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.89adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 80 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3851, dated April 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Roblin Avenue from Plains Road to Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3851, dated March 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.90adopted
Speed Hump Installation on Woodington Avenue from Queensdale Avenue to Strathmore Boulevard
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes on the street and found over 73 percent of the residents were in support of making this change. I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Woodington Avenue from Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Woodington Avenue between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Woodington Avenue, between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing 421G3858, dated April 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Bradford recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Woodington Avenue between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Woodington Avenue, between Queensdale Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3858, dated April 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
TE24.91adopted
Ivy Avenue Slope Stabilization
In 2017 Transportation Services began a project to stabilize the slope behind the north side of Ivy Avenue, approximately around 42 Ivy Avenue. This is a long standing issue for these residents and I hope to be able to provide them a more fulsome update on this project.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Director, Transportation Services, Project Design and Management, to report to the September 9, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the project to stabilize the slope behind Ivy Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the Director of Transportation Services, Project Design and Management, to report to the September 9th, 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council with an update on the project to stabilize the slope behind Ivy Avenue.
TE24.92adopted
Request to Assist the Bentley at 55 Lombard Street with Private Garbage Pick-up
The condominium at 55 Lombard Street, also known as The Bentley, was originally built in 1925 as the St. James Parking Garage, one of Toronto's first purpose-built parking garages before it was converted into private residences. Due to its unique history and land use conversation, private garbage pick-up occurs on Lombard Street in front of The Bentley rather than internally serviced like all new condominium residences. Across the street at 89-99 Church Street at the intersection of Lombard, a 45-storey mixed-use building being developed by Minto, has been under excavation for months without a final construction staging area permit. However, due to existing traffic concerns related to the construction site, Transportation Services has provided a temporary staging area for 89-99 Church Street while they work with Minto to bring a report forward to a future Toronto and East York Community Council meeting. This temporary staging area has allocated a portion of the road to provide a safe passage area for pedestrians, and it is expected that the future and final construction staging area report will recommend continuing this temporary encroachment onto Lombard Street to ensure public health and safety. This temporary staging area has unfortunately created a pinch point for garbage pick-up at 55 Lombard Street, as the wide garbage vehicles are having difficulty navigating the "narrowed" Lombard Street. Minto has worked to provide a short-term solution with 55 Lombard Street to allow for site supervisors at 89-99 Church Street to assist with traffic, but a long-term solution is needed while 89-99 Church remains under construction and requires a staging area. Residents of 55 Lombard Street have suggested that removing one paid-parking spot on the south side of Lombard Street, east of Church Street closest to the intersection would provide enough room to place their garbage and recycling for pick-up without requiring cooperation from 89-99 Church Street. This motion requests that Transportation Services consult with Minto and the board of directors and property manager of 55 Lombard Street to bring forward a solution, including parking amendments as required, to assist the residents of 55 Lombard Street and to ensure safe pedestrian passage on the street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Manager, Construction Coordination and Traffic Mitigation, Transportation Services, to consult with the developer of 89-99 Church Street and the board of directors and property manager at 55 Lombard Street, and to report back to the May 19, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on temporary parking changes needed to ensure safe pedestrian passage and to accommodate private garage pick-up from 55 Lombard Street while the site at 89-99 Church Street await their construction staging area permit from the City.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the Manager, Construction Coordination and Traffic Mitigation, Transportation Services, to consult with the developer of 89-99 Church Street and the board of directors and property manager at 55 Lombard Street, and to report back to the May 19, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on temporary parking changes needed to ensure safe pedestrian passage and to accommodate private garage pick-up from 55 Lombard Street while the site at 89-99 Church Street await their construction staging area permit from the City.
TE24.93adopted
As we all know, the pandemic has hit our small, independent storefront businesses disproportionally hard. Many have already closed and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports that one in seven small businesses are at risk of going under as a result of COVID-19. The owners of Bar Volo, a family-owned Italian restaurant located at 17 St. Nicholas Street, reached out to my office in desperation. After a year of pandemic lockdown that prohibits indoor dining, like many restaurants in Toronto, Bar Volo, is on the verge of closing. They are in rare placement as a restaurant that directly fronts onto a laneway with no sidewalks and no conventional outdoor patio space. The survival of Bar Volo is now contingent on having an outdoor patio space to operate safely. I have worked with Transportation Staff to explore all possible options and believe that a temporary road closure of St. Nicholas Street from Phipps Street to St. Joseph Street may be possible to safely accommodate the CafeTO permit for Bar Volo.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to further investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of St. Nicholas Street from Phipps Street to St. Joseph Street to vehicular traffic for the duration of the 2021 CaféTO program and to report back on the outcome of this review to the May 19, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to further investigate the feasibility of a temporary road closure of St. Nicholas Street from Phipps Street to St. Joseph Street to vehicular traffic for the duration of the 2021 CaféTO program and report back on the outcome of this review to the May 19, 2021 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE24.94adopted
Hogarth Avenue and Ingham Avenue: Traffic Safety and Infiltration
In 2015 residents around the Hogarth Avenue and Ingham Avenue intersection requested a report on measures that would reduce traffic infiltration, speed, and other measures to improve pedestrian safety in this neighbourhood. In a review of past TEYCC motions my office determined that this request had never been completed. I am asking for your support to have Transportation report back on this request.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the October 14, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on Item TE4.72 (adopted at the February 18, 2015 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting).
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request Transportation Services to report back on Item TE4.72 (2015) to the October 14, 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.
TE24.95adopted
Undertaking Public Consultation for the Hotel X Phase 2 Proposal
Exhibition Place is a unique and important public resource for Toronto as a large publicly-owned property close to the downtown core, Lake Ontario, and major transportation links. It is of immense value to Torontonians today, and we must also be wise stewards of Exhibition Place for the continued benefit of future generations. In support of making the most of the present and future of Exhibition Place, on May 19, 2019, City Council adopted the recommendations of the Exhibition Place Cultural Heritage Landscape Assessment (CHLA) and directed staff to utilize these recommendations in the development of a Master Plan for Exhibition Place. On September 30, 2020, Council approved the Exhibition Place Master Plan - Phase 1 Proposals Report. The emerging Master Plan and the CHLA affirm a vision to maintain Exhibition Place as a unique and valuable City asset, with diverse roles as Toronto's preeminent gathering place, a place with a unique and valuable heritage and landscape and a place of innovation and economic activity. Hotel X Phase 2 proposal A presentation was made at the October 26, 2020 meeting of the Exhibition Place Board of Governors proposing a second phase expansion of the Hotel X facility at Exhibition Place. The proposal includes a 400-room hotel in a tower and a 6,000 to 7,000 seat auditorium-style entertainment venue. The proposed hotel would be located to the west of Stanley Barracks on the south side of Princes' Boulevard. The first phase was approved by City Council in December 2009. (EX36.3) Uses at Exhibition Place are not subject to a zoning By-law but are governed by s. 406 of the City of Toronto Act and s. 43 of the Municipal Code. The Act and the Code, which have identical provisions, permit a variety of uses, generally recognizing and supporting the role of Exhibition Place as the City's downtown fairgrounds and the trade and convention facilities on the site, as well as permitting "any other purposes that the City may approve." Although there is no zoning approval required for changes at Exhibition Place such as the proposed hotel, the hotel complex is subject to planning review through a site plan control application. Site plan control is delegated to the Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning. There is typically no public consultation process as part of site plan control approval. Due to the lack of an automatic public consultation process, it is necessary for Toronto and East York Community Council to initiate this work. There was considerable public interest expressed in the future of Exhibition Place throughout the development of the Master Plan Proposals Report and the public consultation program conducted by City Planning staff as part of the development of the emerging Master Plan. There is likewise a strong desire - and need - to engage with and consult with the public from the outset of reviewing the Hotel X Phase 2 proposal.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to work with the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and the Ward Councillor to undertake public consultation for the proposed Phase 2 Hotel X development at Exhibition Place and report back at an early stage of the Site Plan review process.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Joe Cressy recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, work with the Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place, and the Ward Councillor to undertake public consultation for the proposed Phase 2 Hotel X development at Exhibition Place and report back at an early stage of the Site Plan review process.
TE24.96forwarded without recommendation
Supporting Canada Square Working Group Process with Additional Information
Last month, Council supported my motion to establish a Community Working Group to inform a Canada Square Special Study Area report. Planning Staff are concurrently evaluating Oxford Development's rezoning application for the Canada Square site at the south west corner of Yonge and Eglinton. The Working Group will be composed of local School Trustees, Residents' Associations, Tenants' Associations, Business Improvement Areas, neighbouring Councillors, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Some of the stakeholders participating in the Working Group have requested information regarding the subject site be made available to them prior to the commencement of the process to inform their participation. This motion requests City Staff provide a report with the requested information at the next meeting of Council.
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, to consult with the CEOs of CreateTO and the TTC, and to report to the May 5, 2021 meeting of City Council with: a. A summary timeline of the Canada Square leaseholder history, from initial development to present day; b. Public release of all relevant information contained in the attachments to 2018.EX 33.7 - Update on the Ground Lease Amendment for the Toronto Transit Commission Lands at Yonge-Eglinton (Canada Square) considered by City Council at its meeting of April 24-27, 2018. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to report to the May 5, 2021 meeting of City Council with a brief summary detailing how the Yonge-Eglinton Centre Focused Review, approved by Council at its meeting of February 23, 2009 through PG 23.1, informs City Planning's assessment of the current proposal by Oxford Developments on the Canada Square site.
TE24.97adopted
17 Boothroyd Avenue Permit Parking
I am writing today regarding a redevelopment at 17 Boothroyd Avenue. The applicant is proposing to convert an existing triplex into a six-unit apartment building. They are proposing to provide five parking spaces on site. They required a variance as the by-law requires six parking spaces for residents and three for visitors. At the Committee of Adjustment the applicant argued that the proximity to transit was among key factors as to why they did not need to provide the full parking requirement. The principle that I am following is that that applicants who argue for a lesser parking ratio than required by the bylaw that should not be able to supplement their parking supply by using the on-street permit spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "8B" to exclude the development located at 17 Boothroyd Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking Area "8B" to exclude the development located at 17 Boothroyd Avenue.
TE24.98adopted
Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.
General Bill Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 288-2021 to 325-2021. Confirmatory Bill Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 326-2021.