Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 77 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE25.1adopted
This report recommends that the name "Assembly Lane" be approved to identify a proposed private lane located at 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street and 90 Croatia 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 "Assembly Lane" for a Proposed Private Lane located at 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street And 90 Croatia Street shown as Part 1 on Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services. 2. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $600.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage. 3. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Part 1 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Assembly Lane" for a Proposed Private Lane located at 1141 Bloor Street West, 980 Dufferin Street And 90 Croatia Street shown as PART 1 on Attachment No. 1 Sketch No. PS-2025-034. 2. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $600.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street name signage. 3. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street name signage installed under Recommendation 1 of this report.
TE25.2adopted
Naming of an existing Public Lane South of Melville Avenue, extending Westerly from Miles Place
This report recommends that the name "Ed Watling Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Melville Avenue, extending westerly from Miles Place. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Ed Watling Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Melville Avenue, extending westerly from Miles Place.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Ed Watling Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Melville Avenue, extending westerly from Miles Place.
TE25.3adopted
This report recommends approval of a Rental Housing Demolition application which proposes to demolish 8 rental dwelling units located at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue. The 8 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new development on the site. The proposal includes a Tenant Assistance Plan that addresses the right of existing tenants to return to replacement rental units at similar rents and provides financial compensation to mitigate hardship. The proposed development on the site at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143, 143a and 145 Cowan Avenue is the subject of a related Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application (23 213844 STE 04 OZ) which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A settlement offer was endorsed by City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025. On June 24, 2025, the OLT issued an interim Order and approved the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications that permits an 18-storey mixed-use building with 230 dwelling units, including 8 replacement rental units. The OLT withheld its final Order until outstanding matters, including a decision by City Council on the Rental Housing Demolition application, are resolved. This report also recommends approval of the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application 23 213845 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain 8 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; b. the replacement rental dwelling units required by Recommendation 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 536 square metres and be comprised of 1 studio unit, 3 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated July 7, 2025; any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the replacement rental dwelling units shall be provided in contiguous groupings of at least 6 rental dwelling units and the location of the replacement rental dwelling units within the new 18-storey mixed use building shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner shall, as part of the 8 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 3 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, 1 one-bedroom unit at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 1 studio unit, 1 one-bedroom unit and 1 two-bedroom unit at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; e. the owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 8 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. the owner shall provide tenants of all 8 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 18-storey building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 2 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; and the remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; j. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.j. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully secured; b. the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Application 23 213844 STE 04 OZ have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 1304-1318 King Street West and 143, 143a and 145 Cowan Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to Section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application 23 213845 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain 8 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; b. The replacement rental dwelling units required by Recommendation 1.a. above shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 536 square metres and be comprised of 1 studio unit, 3 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to City Planning dated July 7, 2025. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. The replacement rental dwelling units shall be provided in contiguous groupings of at least 6 rental dwelling units and the location of the replacement rental dwelling units within the new 18-storey mixed use building shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. The owner shall, as part of the 8 replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a above, provide at least 1 one-bedroom unit and 3 two-bedroom units at affordable rents, 1 one-bedroom unit at mid-range (affordable) rents, and 1 studio unit, 1 one-bedroom unit and 1 two-bedroom unit at mid-range (moderate) rents, as currently defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; e. The owner shall provide a Tenant Assistance Plan for tenants of the 8 existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; f. The owner shall provide tenants of all 8 replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 18-storey building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; g. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; h. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least 2 vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. The owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor parking on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; j. The replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70 percent of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy, subject to any revisions to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and k. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.j. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the 8 existing rental dwelling units located at 1304-1318 King Street West and 143 Cowan Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. All conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully secured; b. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for application 23 213844 STE 04 OZ have come into full force and effect; c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Executive Director, Development Review or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. The owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 1304-1318 King Street West and 143, 143a and 145 Cowan Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to Section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. The owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. The owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and any other related agreements.
TE25.4adopted
1648-1664 Dupont Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit an 11-storey mixed use building at 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street containing a total of 10,435 square metres of residential gross floor area (163 dwelling units), 342 square metres gross floor area of retail at grade, a total of 26 vehicular parking spaces, and 103 bicycle parking spaces. On July 24, 2024, site-specific Zoning By-law 866-2024 was approved by City Council for an 11 storey building on the three properties at 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street. The current application extends the built form principles of the 2024 approval onto the additional property at 1648 Dupont Street, while also incorporating a 0.3 metre City-owned strip of land (one foot reserve) which bisects the site at 1660 Dupont Street. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law with a holding provision, to permit the proposed 11-storey mixed-use building at 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. Staff recommend approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The holding provision is proposed until such time as engineering and infrastructure matters and technical reports have been finalized to address servicing, noise and vibration impacts, and agreement to purchase existing one foot reserve has been executed.
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 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 29, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street from Permit Parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 1648, 1650, 1660 and 1664 Dupont Street from Permit Parking.
TE25.5amended
425 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 30-storey mixed-use building, containing 472 dwelling units and 798 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 425 Bloor Street West.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 425 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request the owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that: a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments; d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent; and all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 4. Should the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the owner agree to a property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. in the event the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of an on-site parkland dedication, the owner shall provide a cash-in-lieu payment for the shortfall in parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and b. in the event the owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 5. Should a substituted off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the City, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act to create streetscape enhancements and pedestrian improvements on the west side of the Robert Street right-of-way that include street trees, pollinator planting and public seating, all to be compatible with the enhanced Robert Street Parkette on the east side of the Robert Street right-of-way and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant. 7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until: a. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Tunnel Study to address the matters outlined in the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, ("Engineering Reports"), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and/or c. the owner enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review. 8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consider securing the following as part of the site plan agreement: a. reinstatement and expansion of the Robert Street Parkette on the east side of Robert Street adjacent to the development site, including outdoor seating and a publicly accessible source of drinking water, in consultation with the Bloor-Annex Business Improvement Area, Economic Development and Culture, and Transportation Services; b. reinstatement and expansion of the existing Bike Share station with a minimum of 23 docks, upgraded to an electric station with power supplied by the property owner, on the east side of Robert Street within the public right-of-way, in consultation with the Toronto Parking Authority and Transportation Services; c. reinstatement or expansion of the four existing City of Toronto bicycle rings located on the Bloor Street West public right-of-way, in consultation with Transportation Services; d. a low-carbon building energy strategy that includes at least the following sustainability measures: 1. a highly energy-efficient building envelope with minimal heat loss through balconies; 2. low carbon building heating and cooling, including heat pumps, geothermal heat and energy recovery as the sole or primary source of building and water heating; 3. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area; 4. motion sensor- controlled LED lighting in common areas; 5. fixtures and appliances that are electric-only and efficient in their use of water and energy; 6. accommodation for future solar photovoltaic system; 7. improved stormwater management measures; 8. rainwater capture and re-use for site irrigation; 9. installation of outdoor (dark sky) downward lighting; 10. adequate indoor space dedication to separately collect organic waste, recyclables and household hazardous waste; 11. construction/demolition waste diversion; 12. ventilation suitable to manage wildfire smoke; and 13. conduit to allow for electric vehicle supply equipment for 100 percent of motor vehicle parking; and e. the applicant will address the concerns raised by the University of Toronto in their letter dated September 18, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 9. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 425 Bloor Street West from Permit Parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 425 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request the owner to make reasonable commercial efforts to identify, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, a suitable off-site parkland dedication as a substitution for an on-site parkland dedication that: a. is accessible to the area where the subject site is located; b. is a good physical substitute for any on-site parkland dedication; c. is free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments; d. is in an acceptable environmental condition; and e. the value of the off-site dedication shall not exceed the estimated value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required, which value may include the cost of acquiring the land, land transfer tax, typical closing cost and reasonable real estate commissions of up to 5 percent; all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. 4. Should the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the owner agree to a property as a substitution for an on-site dedication, City Council accept the off-site parkland dedication, in full or partial fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements, pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with conveyance to the City to occur prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit in accordance with the following: a. in the event the value of the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of an on-site parkland dedication, the owner shall provide a cash-in-lieu payment for the shortfall in parkland dedication in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; and b. in the event the owner is unable to provide a substituted off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through a cash-in-lieu of parkland payment prior to the issuance of first above grade building permit in accordance with Chapter 415 Article III of the Municipal Code; all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 5. Should a substituted off-site parkland dedication be accepted by the City, City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the local Ward Councillor and the City Solicitor, to continue to work with the applicant to explore an in-kind community benefit package pursuant to 37(6) of the Planning Act and to report back to City Council for further instruction on any offer of in-kind community benefits made by the applicant. 7. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until: a. the owner, at its sole cost and expense, has submitted a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Tunnel Study to address the matters outlined in the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review; b. the owner submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, ("Engineering Reports"), and supporting plans, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and/or c. the owner enter into a financially secured agreement with the City to secure the construction of any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, if any, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review. 8. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 425 Bloor Street West from Permit Parking.
TE25.6amended
135 St. Clair Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 164.3-metre (49-storeys, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building. The proposed building includes 576 residential units, with a total gross floor area of 48,548 square metres, including 948 square metres of gross floor area for non-residential uses. The proposal includes a mid-block connection at the southern end of the site between Foxbar Road and Avenue Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that; 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 135 St Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the revised report (September 9, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements, have adequate capacity to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; and b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from Recommendation 3.a. above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then the owner or applicant is required to secure the design, construction and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review. 4. City Council request the Mayor, as a part of the 2025-2026 Budget process, to allocate the Community Benefits Charges contribution from the development at 135 St. Clair West towards the Brown Community Centre and/or Brown Junior Public School located at 454 Avenue Road, in consultation with the Brown School Principal and Parent Council Chair, and the Toronto Lands Corporation, for the following priorities: a. gymnasium facility upgrades; b. the installation of air conditioning; c. the pool facilities; d. schoolyard/play area improvements; and e. any other priorities determined through consultation. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an Agreement pursuant to subsection 35.2(2) of the Planning Act and the City's Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on options to mitigate traffic impacts on Foxbar Road resulting from this application. 7. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 135 St. Clair West from permit parking. 8. City Council request the Applicant establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee including the Deer Park Residents Group, Foxbar Neighbourhood Association, South Hill Residents Association, Brown Public School representatives, and Bradgate Arms Retirement Home, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to consult the committee developing a Construction Management Plan for the project; as a part of the construction management plan, request the following key priorities be addressed: a. regular cleaning of the streets, sidewalks and adjacent properties; b. the installation of sound mitigation measures and screening adjacent to the Bradgate Arms; c. adequate notice to residents of any major neighbourhood disruptions; d. approaches to limit the occupancy of the right-of-way for construction staging, to minimize impacts to traffic; and e. the installation of a crossing guard at Avenue Road-St. Clair Avenue West during school hours. 9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to work with the Applicant and Ward Councillor to consult with the Neighbourhood Liaison Committee at the site plan stage on issues including but not limited to: a. reducing traffic impacts; b. wind mitigation measures; c. opportunities to enhance tree planting and greenery; and d. the design of any proposed public art.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 135 St Clair Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report ("Engineering Reports") to demonstrate that the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer system and watermain, and any required improvements, have adequate capacity to accommodate the development of the lands to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review. b. if the accepted and satisfactory Engineering Reports, from (a) above, require any new municipal infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal infrastructure to support the development, then the owner or applicant is required to secure the design, construction, and provision of financial securities for any new municipal infrastructure, or any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, in a financial secured agreement, all to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review. 4. City Council request the Mayor to consider allocating any Community Benefits Charges funds collected from the development at 135 St. Clair Avenue West to improvements for Brown Community Centre, located at 454 Avenue Road, through the annual budget process immediately following the payment of the funds to the City. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an Agreement pursuant to subsection 35.2(2) of the Planning Act and the City's Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
TE25.7amended
This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to permit a 206-metre (65-storey, excluding the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing approximately 784 residential units at 2323-2329 Yonge Street. The Official Plan Amendment application was submitted for two sites, 2323-2329 Yonge Street and 2345 Yonge Street, which are under the same ownership, to allow for a reduction in the required amount of replacement office space. In line with the Council-approved city-wide office replacement policy directions, each site will instead secure a combination of non-residential gross floor area and/or affordable housing. A separate Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 220609 STE 12 OZ) was submitted for a proposed development at 2345 Yonge Street and is currently under review. This application will be the subject of a future decision report.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2323-2329 Yonge Street and 2345 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2323-2329 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting 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. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner is required to, at its sole cost and expense: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; and c. submit revised information to address outstanding comments from Solid Waste Management. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement with the owner of the lands at 2345 Yonge Street to secure the provision of affordable housing required for the site, if the owner elects to provide affordable housing as a portion of the minimum 2,441 square metres of gross floor area for alternative uses required by the Official Plan Amendment; such affordable housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 9 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and with such agreement registered in priority on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council require the owner of the lands at 2323-2329 Yonge Street, at their sole cost and expense, to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement that amends the Section 37 Agreement registered on title to the lands, registered as Instrument AT6606276, securing the following matters of legal convenience in addition to the previously secured items to implement the requirements of the recommended Official Plan Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor as follows: a. in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment, included as Attachment 7 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, the owner shall be required to provide a minimum 1,480 square metres of non-residential uses or affordable rental housing, in lieu of the required office replacement, which will include a minimum of 6 affordable rental housing units totalling 345 square metres; the minimum 345 square metres of affordable rental housing shall include 161 square metres of affordable rental housing provided as a Community Benefits Charge in-kind community benefit; and the affordable housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 9 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner shall submit an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Tunnel Study prior to Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the owner shall agree to implement any wind mitigation measures required therein to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review. 7. City Council request the Applicant establish a Neighbourhood Liaison Committee including the Republic Resident Association, Eglinton Park Residents Association, and North Toronto Collegiate Institute representatives, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Executive Director, Development Review, and to consult the committee developing a Construction Management Plan for the project; as a part of the Construction Management Plan, request the following key priorities be addressed: a. measures to limit right-of-way occupancy for construction staging; b. regular cleaning of the streets, sidewalks and adjacent properties for dust and debris; and c. adequate notice to residents of any major neighbourhood disruptions, impacting noise, or creating transportation or pedestrian impacts. 8. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work with the Applicant to explore small-scale retail floorplates in the project. 9. City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review to consult with residents' groups at the site plan stage on measures including but not limited to: a. wind mitigation measures; b. opportunities to enhance tree planting and greenery; and c. public realm improvements to Roehampton Avenue, in collaboration with Transportation Services Neighbourhood Projects. 10 . City Council request the Executive Director, Development Review and the General Manager, Transportation Services to report on the feasibility of plans to realign the Roehampton Avenue-Orchard View intersection. 11. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 2323-2329 Yonge Street from Permit Parking.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 2323-2329 Yonge Street and 2345 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 2323-2329 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to this Report. 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. City Council direct that before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner is required to, at its sole cost and expense: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review; b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Director, Engineering Review, Development Review, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required; and c. submit revised information to address outstanding comments from Solid Waste Management. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement with the owner of the lands at 2345 Yonge Street to secure the provision of affordable housing required for the site, if the owner elects to provide affordable housing as a portion of the minimum 2,441 square metres of gross floor area for alternative uses required by the Official Plan Amendment. Such affordable housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 9 of the report to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and with such agreement registered in priority on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 6. City Council require the owner of the lands at 2323-2329 Yonge Street, at their sole cost and expense, to enter into, and register on title, an Amending Section 37 Agreement that amends the Section 37 Agreement registered on title to the lands, registered as Instrument Number AT6606276, securing the following matters of legal convenience in addition to the previously secured items to implement the requirements of the recommended Official Plan Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor as follows: a. in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment, included as Attachment 7 to this report, the owner shall be required to provide a minimum 1,480 square metres of non-residential uses or affordable rental housing, in lieu of the required office replacement, which will include a minimum of 6 affordable rental housing units totalling 345 square metres. The minimum 345 square metres of affordable rental housing shall include 161 square metres of affordable rental housing provided as a Community Benefits Charge in-kind community benefit. The affordable housing shall be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in Attachment 9 of the report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review and the City Solicitor; and b. the owner shall submit an updated Pedestrian Level Wind Tunnel Study prior to Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review, and the owner shall agree to implement any wind mitigation measures required therein to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Development Review.
TE25.8adopted
This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, including a holding provision, to permit a 56-storey (200.5 metres, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 15 Toronto Street. The proposal includes 394 dwelling units, including approximately 13 social housing units (at least 763 square metres of gross floor area), and 175 square metres of retail space. The Official Plan Amendment is required to allow for the provision of 763 square metres of social housing in lieu of replacement office space, amend the minimum non-residential gross floor area requirement, and vary the unit mix requirements. A separate report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, on the proposed demolition of the existing 11-storey building located at 15 Toronto Street in the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District and the design of a replacement structure, in accordance with Section 42(1) 2 and 42(1) 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act will be considered by City Council in conjunction with this report.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 15 Toronto Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 15 Toronto Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, with a Holding Symbol and conditions for its removal, included as Attachment 6 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 15 Toronto Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 15 Toronto Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, with a Holding Symbol and conditions for its removal, included as Attachment 6 to this Report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE25.9adopted
26 Laing Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 14-storey mixed-use building and a detached 4-storey townhouse building at 26 Laing Street. The proposed development has 170 dwelling units with 111.6 square metres of commercial gross floor area at grade. A total of 13 vehicular and 197 bicycle parking spaces are proposed. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan. Staff recommend approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 26 Laing Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct staff to bring forward a report regarding the conversion of Laing Street into two-way operation from the proposed driveway to Eastern Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 26 Laing Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this Report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct staff to bring forward a report regarding the conversion of Laing Street into two-way operation from the proposed driveway to Eastern Avenue.
TE25.10adopted
1149 and 1153 Queen Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On November 20, 2024, an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 27 storey mixed-use building containing 367 residential units and 762.7 square metres of ground floor retail at 1149 and 1153 Queen Street West was submitted. The existing buildings on the site are proposed to be demolished, including 10 rental dwelling units that are proposed to be replaced within the new building. A Rental Housing Demolition application was also submitted. On April 7 2025, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") citing City Council's failure to make a decision on the Zoning By-law Amendment application within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, with the appropriate City staff, attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues. The Zoning By-law Amendment does not conform with the City's Official Plan, including the Site and Area Specific Policy 566.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 1149 and 1153 Queen Street West and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of City Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, and appropriate City staff, to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 1149 and 1153 Queen Street West, and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.
TE25.11adopted
2, 4 and 80 Union Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Appeal Report
On November 16, 2021 an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application was submitted to permit the redesignation of the lands at 2, 4 and 80 Union Street from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas. The application proposes three mixed-use buildings, ranging in height between 39 and 49 storeys, containing commercial, office, retail and residential uses. A Draft Plan of Subdivision application was also submitted to subdivide the lands into three development blocks. The Draft Plan of Subdivision Application was not included in the appeal. On April 23, 2025, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the timeframe prescribed by the Planning Act. On August 15, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Notice of Decision to approve the Keele St. Clair Secondary Plan (OPA 537) without any modifications, which is a final decision that brought OPA 537 into effect as of that date. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2, 4 and 80 Union Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 2, 4 and 80 Union Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal, in whole or in part.
TE25.12adopted
On May 5 and 6, 2021, City Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment application 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. As part of the approval, Council directed staff to enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the provision of 231 affordable rental units and a non-profit childcare centre, including specific terms related to unit mix and the location of the childcare centre. The proposal has been modified since the original approval, including changes to the affordable rental unit mix and the location of the child care centre. This report recommends amending the Section 37 terms in Schedule A of site-specific By-law 1096-2021 and the Section 37 Agreement registered on title at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street to permit a reduction of the required one-bedroom affordable rental units from 92 to 63, to introduce 31 affordable rental studio units, to change one required two-bedroom unit to a three-bedroom unit; to revise the period of affordability from a minimum of 40 years to a minimum of 99 years; to update the Affordable Rent terms to align with the Official Plan definitions, and to change the location of the childcare centre from the north tower to the south tower.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend site-specific Zoning By-law 1096-2021 for the lands at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included in Attachment 1 to the report (September 2, 2025) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street to require: a. a revised unit mix of affordable rental units including: 1. a minimum of 31 studio affordable rental units; 2. a minimum of 63 one-bedroom affordable rental units; 3. a minimum of 92 two-bedroom affordable rental units; and 4. a minimum of 47 three-bedroom affordable rental units; b. revision of the period of affordability from 40 years to 99 years; and c. the relocation of the required non-profit childcare centre from the north tower to the south tower within the development site. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street, to update the Affordable Rent terms to reflect the definition of affordable rents in the Official Plan, in consultation with Housing Secretariat. 5. City Council authorize appropriate City officials to implement City Council's decision, including execution and registration of the amended Section 37 Agreement on title to the lands municipally known as 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend site-specific Zoning By-law 1096-2021, for the lands at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included in Attachment 1 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street to require: a. a revised unit mix of affordable rental units including: 1. a minimum of 31 studio affordable rental units; 2. a minimum of 63 one-bedroom affordable rental units; 3. a minimum of 92 two-bedroom affordable rental units; and 4. a minimum of 47 three-bedroom affordable rental units; b. revision of the period of affordability from 40 years to 99 years; and c. the relocation of the required non-profit childcare centre from the north tower to the south tower within the development site. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to amend the Section 37 Agreement dated December 10, 2021 in connection with the development located at 27 Grosvenor and 26 Grenville Street update the Affordable Rent terms to reflect the definition of affordable rents in the Official Plan, in consultation with Housing Secretariat. 5. City Council authorize appropriate City officials to implement Council's recommendations, including execution and registration of the amended Section 37 Agreement on title to the lands municipally known as 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street.
TE25.13deferred
This report recommends that City Council approve alterations under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Part IV designated heritage property at 149 College Street. This is in connection with an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 60-storey mixed-use building that integrates the existing 6-storey heritage property known as the Stewart Building. The report also seeks approval to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement to ensure the long-term conservation of this significant heritage resource. The site was designated in 1978 under the Ontario Heritage Act, on architectural and historic grounds, by City of Toronto By-law 508-1978. The designation identifies the building, which was designed by E.J. Lennox, as "a significant work in the Romanesque Revival style, by [an] important Toronto architect." The designation identifies "large arched windows, prominent wall dormers, a fine arched entrance portico and a distinctive use of stone and brick" as noteworthy features. A heritage permit application was submitted that integrates the retained building, including the College Street north façade, the east façade and a partial east and south façade into a base building with a 60-storey building component above. The new construction incorporates stepbacks above the retained heritage building. The transition in height between the heritage building and the tower will be moderated by a glazed reveal. A new landscape open area will be included at the northeast corner of the site. Staff are of the opinion that the proposal conserves the cultural heritage values, attributes and character of the heritage property.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until such time as the Director, Community Planner, Toronto and East York District submits a report on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 149 College Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the designated heritage property at 149 College Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a 60-storey mixed-use building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 11, 2025 prepared by Sweeney Architects Inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects, dated February 24, 2025, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated heritage property at 149 College Street, in accordance with Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. that the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. that prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 149 College Street, substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated March 11, 2025 prepared by Sweeney Architects inc. and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated February 24, 2025 prepared by ERA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the property at 149 College Street, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. that prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 149 College 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. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 2.b.1 above for the property at 149 College Street including registration on title of such agreement, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendments, and such Amendments to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such a plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 6. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 7. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 2.b.2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 8. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation and Interpretation plans; and d. that prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.8, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation and Interpretation Plans and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 149 College Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
TE25.14deferred
5 Robinson Street - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing single detached house containing one dwelling unit at 5 Robinson Street (Application No. 24-167388 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or to grant the application, including any conditions, to be attached to the demolition permit application because the building proposed to be demolished contains one residential dwelling unit and there are no replacement building permits to be issued at this time.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the October 22, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the application for demolition at 5 Robinson Street and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing single detached house containing one residential unit at 5 Robinson Street because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been issued; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing single detached house containing one residential unit at 5 Robinson Street without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing single detached house containing one residential unit at 5 Robinson Street with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 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.
TE25.15amended
236-254 Old Weston Road - Residential Demolition Applications
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 city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of the existing semi-detached houses located at 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 248, 250, 252, and 254 Old Weston Road (application numbers: 25 208069 DEM 00 DM, 25 208061 DEM 00 DM, 25 208054 DEM 00 DM, 25 208046 DEM 00 DM, 25 208015 DEM 00 DM, 25 208077 DEM 00 DM, 25 208082 DEM 00 DM, 25 208094 DEM 00 DM, 25 208126 DEM 00 DM, 25 208138 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 applications because a building permit application has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the semi-detached houses at 236 and 238, 240 and 242, 244 and 246, 248 and 250, and 252 and 254 Old Weston Road with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the semi-detached houses at 236 and 238, 240 and 242, 244 and 246, 248 and 250, and 252 and 254 Old Weston Road because there is no permit application to replace the buildings on the site; or, 2. Approve the applications to demolish the semi-detached houses at 236 and 238, 240 and 242, 244 and 246, 248 and 250, and 252 and 254 Old Weston Road without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the semi-detached houses at 236 and 238, 240 and 242, 244 and 246, 248 and 250, and 252 and 254 Old Weston Road with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence 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 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.
TE25.16deferred
155 Strachan Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
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 one storey semi-detached house at 155 Strachan Avenue (Application No. 25 194849 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building has received an objection letter from the neighbours with concerns regarding the structural stability of the walls and foundation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the October 22, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 155 Strachan Avenue, and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the one storey semi-detached house at 155 Strachan Avenue without any conditions; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the one storey semi-detached house at 155 Strachan Avenue with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on site and that the site be maintained free from 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.
TE25.17amended
209 Avenue Road - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with 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 the existing two storey mixed use building for parkland dedication at 209 Avenue Road (Application No. 25 171080 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, to be attached to the demolition permit application because Toronto Building received a request letter from the owner to demolish this building prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the application to demolish the existing two storey mixed use building for parkland dedication at 209 Avenue 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 and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the application for demolition at 209 Avenue Road and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing two storey mixed use building for parkland dedication at 209 Avenue Road because there is no building permit issued to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing two storey mixed use building for parkland dedication at 209 Avenue Road without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the existing two storey mixed use building for parkland dedication at 209 Avenue 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; 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.
TE25.18deferred
501 Palmerston Boulevard - Residential Demolition Application
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 two and a half storey single detached house at 501 Palmerston Boulevard (Application No. 25 178765 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building has received objection letters from the community with concerns regarding the building design and proposed construction activities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the October 22, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 501 Palmerston Boulevard, and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the two and a half storey single detached house at 501 Palmerston Boulevard without any conditions; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the two and a half storey single detached house at 501 Palmerston Boulevard with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on site and that the site be maintained free from 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.
TE25.19amended
903 Palmerston Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
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 City of Toronto Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the application for the demolition of the two-storey single detached house at 903 Palmerston Avenue (Application Number 25-208166 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council to refuse or to grant the application, including any conditions, 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 two-storey single detached house at 903 Palmerston Avenue with the following conditions: a. that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, paragraph B and 629-11; d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill; e. that at least 50 percent of the construction fence bear art approved by the Ward Councillor; and f. that the applicant must apply and pay for a building permit for a replacement residential/commercial building within 15 months of commencing demolition.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 903 Palmerston Avenue, and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the two-storey single detached house at 903 Palmerston Avenue because there is no permit to replace the building on the site; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the two-storey single detached house at 903 Palmerston Avenue without conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the two-storey single detached house at 903 Palmerston Avenue with the following conditions: a) that a construction fence 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 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.
TE25.20deferred
103 Hogarth Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
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 city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of the existing detached house located at 103 Hogarth Avenue (application number: 25-203743 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building has received an objection letter.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the November 27, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council to permit the Director, Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry to report on the status of their review of the impact on the boundary tree at 103 Hogarth Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Deputy Chief Building Official and Director, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 103 Hogarth Avenue, and decide to: 1. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached house at 103 Hogarth Avenue without any conditions; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the existing detached house at 103 Hogarth Avenue with the following conditions: a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; c. that sod be laid on site and that the site be maintained free from 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.
TE25.21amended
186 Nairn Avenue - Application to Remove a City Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 186 Nairn Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is because the tree's fruit is attracting bees and wasps and the applicant claims that the homeowner has a severe anaphylactic allergy to bee and wasp stings. The Bradford pear tree (Pyrus calleryana) measures 14 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 186 Nairn Avenue, conditional upon: a. the applicant agreeing to have the tree removed at their expense; and b. Environment Climate and Forestry planting a replacement tree on City property fronting 186 Nairn Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 186 Nairn Avenue.
TE25.22adopted
100 Duvernet Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 100 Duvernet Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to install a proposed driveway, retaining wall and parking pad; as well as concerns that the tree's roots are damaging the foundation. The American elm tree (Ulmus Americana) measures 110 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. The permit was denied, and the applicant is appealing the decision. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant appeals the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 100 Duvernet Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Environment, Climate and Forestry recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 100 Duvernet Avenue.
TE25.23adopted
35 Curzon Street - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 35 Curzon Street has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1): B. Fence height. (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. The Applicant for 35 Curzon Street is requesting an exemption for their; - Existing linear wooden fence located on the northern lot line of the rear yard. - Proposed linear wooden fence to be located on the southern lot line of the rear yard. - Northern lot line fence is measured at 9.33m in length and 3.15m in height. - Proposed southern lot line fence would be similar in height and length. - Existing and proposed sections constructed with pressure treated wood and the upper portion mounted with an artificial boxwood privacy screen, polyethylene (or similar synthetic material) designed to mimic the appearance of boxwood foliage. - Maximum height permitted is 2m. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property on November 8, 2024 and issued a Notice of Violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1).
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 35 Curzon Street for the existing and proposed fence described in the Summary section of the report (May 15, 2025) from the South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Staff recommendation as filed
The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 35 Curzon Street, for the existing and proposed fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE25.24deferred
34 Tubman Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 34 Tubman Avenue (parent address), with convenience addresses of 225, 227, and 229 Sumach Street, 36, and 38 Tubman Avenue, has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1) B. Fence height. (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. The Applicant for 34 Tubman Avenue is requesting an exemption for their: - Existing fence, and gates, that encloses three ground-floor residential units of a condominium building. - Constructed with a uniformed lower masonry portion and an upper aluminum/composite horizontal board on board fencing portion. - Consistent height of 2.1 meters. - Maximum Height of Fence: 1.2 meters Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and noted the violations contrary to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1)
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the October 22, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 34 Tubman Avenue, for the existing fence described in the Summary of this report.
TE25.25deferred
33 Morse Street - Application for Fence Exemption
The Applicant for 33 Morse Street has requested Toronto and East York Community Council to exempt their property from the following by-law requirements: City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1): B. Fence height. (1) No fence described in the following Table shall, when measured at any point along its length from the average grade level measured perpendicular to and one meter away on either side of the fence, exceed the height set out in the Table for the fence. The Applicant for 33 Morse Street is requesting an exemption for; - Proposed increase to existing fence. - Increased height of existing fence from 2m to proposed height of 2.8m. - Fence constructed with pressure treated wood, identical to existing fence. Municipal Licensing and Standards Division has inspected the subject property and issued a notice of violation of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 447-1.2B(1). The property complied with the violation notice and then applied for a fence exemption. The applicant has indicated that the proposed fence height is intended to create a visual barrier in response to a spotlight and surveillance camera installed on the neighbouring property. According to the applicant, these installations contribute to an ongoing interpersonal conflict, which they describe as "escalating" and "making life unbearable." The applicant is seeking to construct the taller fence in order to ensure privacy and peace for themselves and their household.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the Item until the November 27, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and requested Municipal Licensing and Standards to provide options for mediation services to the applicant and neighbour.
Staff recommendation as filed
The South District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council pursuant to City of Toronto Municipal Code Fences Chapter 447-1.5 B: 1. Refuse to grant an exemption to Chapter 447, Fences, to the property owner of 33 Morse Street, for the proposed fence described in the Summary of this report.