Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 99 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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TE31.26deferred
Front Yard Parking Appeal - 624 Davenport Road
This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 624 Davenport Road for front yard parking. Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it does not meet the requirements of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918. Specifically, Code Chapter 918 does not permit the licensing of a front yard parking pad where there is a negative poll result. Therefore, staff do not recommend granting the appeal for front yard parking at 624 Davenport Road.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the April 21, 2022 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not approve the request for front yard parking at 624 Davenport Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council require that to prevent unauthorized parking, the owner of 624 Davenport Road restore a section of the paved area to greenspace to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services, as indicated in Attachment 3, attached to the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council require the owner of 624 Davenport Road to pay for the removal of the unauthorized ramp and restoration of the full face curb.
TE31.27adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Baby Point Gates, Beach, Bloorcourt Village, Danforth Village, Little Portugal Toronto, Regal Heights Village, St. Clair Gardens, Trinity Bellwoods, and Yonge and St. Clair BIA Boards of Management. The majority of BIAs have recently held their Annual General Meetings and updated their list of active directors. This may account for the higher than average number board changes reflected in this report.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: The Beach: Lise LeForge Carl Pratt Little Portugal Toronto: Carolina Ladeira Trinity Bellwoods: Halim Touidjine Yonge and St. Clair: Sam Samaha Michael Stinson 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Baby Point Gates: Danica Loncar The Beach: Diana Thomas Bloorcourt Village: Tamara Wise Danforth Village: Louis Dapergolas Trevor Taylor Regal Heights Village: Connor Pierce Nancy Seto St. Clair Gardens: Christine Yee Trinity Bellwoods: Cheryl Cornette Yonge and St. Clair: Jessica Myers
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: The Beach: Lise LeForge Carl Pratt Little Portugal Toronto: Carolina Ladeira Trinity Bellwoods: Halim Touidjine Yonge and St. Clair: Sam Samaha Michael Stinson 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Baby Point Gates: Danica Loncar The Beach: Diana Thomas Bloorcourt Village: Tamara Wise Danforth Village: Louis Dapergolas Trevor Taylor Regal Heights Village: Connor Pierce Nancy Seto St. Clair Gardens: Christine Yee Trinity Bellwoods: Cheryl Cornette Yonge and St. Clair: Jessica Myers
TE31.28adopted
Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 118 Merchants' Wharf
To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law, to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended. Fire Services use designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of the spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Emergency Management, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 118 Merchants' Wharf. 2. Authorized the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Emergency Management and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager - Emergency Management, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council designate that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief, in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 118 Merchants' Wharf. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.
TE31.29amended
Noise Exemption Permit Refusal Appeal - 55 Charles Street East
The matter before the Community Council is an appeal application for a noise exemption permit submitted by MOD Developments Inc., for general construction activity including the loading and unloading of material, operation of construction equipment, use of power tools and devices to perform construction, and operation of motor vehicles. The project, located at 55 Charles Street East, Toronto, also known as 55 Charles Bloor Yorkville Residences, is a 48-storey condominium. The noise exemption permit was requested to expedite the overall completion of construction activity and mitigate the long term exposure of construction noise to the neighbouring community. The noise permit is specifically requested to remove the restriction of bylaw § 591-2.3.(1), which restricts noise between 7am and 9am on Saturdays only. The application was refused by Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) on the basis of the Ward Councillor's objection. The applicant has appealed the refusal. As required for the appeal process, this staff report provides information to assist in the decision making for which Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, namely a final decision under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise (Noise By-law) to either grant or refuse a noise exemption permit application given the appeal. If the Community Council grants the noise exemption permit application, it is subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused the application for the noise exemption permit application submitted by MOD Developments Inc. for construction noise related to the development located at 55 Charles Street East.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, By-law Enforcement recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the noise exemption permit application submitted by MOD Developments Inc. for construction noise related to the development located at 55 Charles Street East, Toronto and decide to: 1. Refuse the application. OR, 2. Grant the application subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
TE31.30adopted
3239-3251 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 3239-3251 Dundas Street West. The proposal consists of an eight-storey mixed-use building with 88 dwellings units and 219 square metres of commercial space at grade. One level of underground parking with a total of 71 parking spaces is also proposed. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a virtual community consultation meeting for the application located at 3239-3251 Dundas Street West Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a virtual community consultation meeting for the application located at 3239-3251 Dundas Street West Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.31amended
39-47 Camden Street Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 16-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses on the ground floor and 154 dwelling units above. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. In consultation with the Ward Councillor, City Planning staff have scheduled a Community Consultation Meeting for the application on February 22, 2022.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Further to the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 39-47 Camden Street to be held on February 22nd, 2022, the Toronto and East York Community Council approve the arrangement made between City staff and the applicant for the notice provided for the community consultation meeting, to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. The City Planning Division recommends that this report be received for information.
TE31.32amended
18 Portland Street and 1-9 Niagara Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 23-storey mixed-use building with commercial uses on the first 3 floors and 182 dwelling units above. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. In consultation with the Ward Councillor, City Planning staff have scheduled a Community Consultation Meeting for the application on February 15, 2022.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Further to the community consultation meeting for lands pertaining to 18 Portland and 1-9 Niagara Street held on February 15th, 2022, the Toronto and East York Community Council approve the arrangement made between City staff and the applicant for the notice provided for the community consultation meeting, to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners as determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. The City Planning Division recommends that this report be received for information.
TE31.33adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application located at 595 Bay Street and 306 Yonge Street. The Application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the demolition of a portion of the existing retail and office building (Atrium on Bay) fronting on Yonge Street and Edward Street to construct a 34-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes a total of 317 rental residential dwelling units and incorporates retail space at the ground floor, second floor and basement levels. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 595 Bay Street and 306 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 595 Bay Street and 306 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.34adopted
320, 328 and 332 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 37-storey mixed use building with an 8-storey base building, containing 366 dwelling units and 628 square metres of retail. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 320, 328 and 332 Bloor Street West, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 320, 328 and 332 Bloor Street West, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.35adopted
69 Yorkville Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 29-storey mixed-use building, containing 143 dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff do not support this proposal as currently submitted. Substantial revisions are required to meet the policies of the Downtown Plan and SASP 211.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 69 Yorkville Avenue, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 69 Yorkville Avenue, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.36adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications submitted for the lands at 45 and 57-93 Balliol Street. The proposal is to demolish 19 two-storey rental townhouses at 57-93 Balliol Street and construct a 39-storey residential building with 507 dwelling units, including 19 rental replacement units and a new 435 square metre public park. Staff are currently reviewing the applications, which have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the applications, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the development application located at 45, 57-93 Balliol Street, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the development application located at 45, 57-93 Balliol Street, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions, and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.37adopted
289 - 299 Balliol Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 28-storey residential building, containing 260 dwelling units. The existing site is too small to accommodate the proposed tower and achieve the objectives of the Secondary Plan. Staff do not support this proposal as currently submitted. To advance the application, appropriate tower setbacks and separation distances will need to be achieved or secured, or a mid-rise building typology will need to be explored. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 289 - 299 Balliol Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 289 - 299 Balliol Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.38adopted
569-573 Christie Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the development of twelve 3-storey back-to-back townhouse units at 569-573 Christie Street. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application for 569-573 Christie Street, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedules a Community Consultation Meeting for the application for 569-573 Christie Street, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.39adopted
50-64 Merton Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 50-64 Merton Street for a 39-storey mixed use building with office uses on the first and second floor and residential uses above. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 50-64 Merton Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 50-64 Merton Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.40adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application for a 24-storey residential building, containing 170 dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate City divisions and public agencies for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff do not support this proposal as currently submitted. Substantial revisions are required. The existing site is too small for the proposed tower because it cannot provide adequate side and rear setbacks as per the Tall Building Guidelines. To advance the application, appropriate tower setbacks and separation distances will need to be achieved or secured.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 5-15 Raglan Avenue, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Planning staff schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application located at 5-15 Raglan Avenue, together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the Community Consultation Meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.41adopted
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications to demolish 8 rental dwelling units and allow for the construction of a 15-storey (55 metre excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 67 dwelling units (including 8 rental replacement units) and 201 square metres of grade-related retail space. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a Community Consultation Meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.42amended
102 Berkeley Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 102 Berkeley Street for a 20-storey mixed-use building with 357 square metres of retail space on the ground floor and 181 dwelling units above. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor. At this stage in the review, staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 102 Berkeley Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 102 Berkeley Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.43amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street. The application proposes a 34-storey (115.9 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 364 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 296-300 King Street East and 56-60 Berkeley Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.44amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 130-134 Parliament Street and 529 Richmond Street East. The application proposes a 44-storey (145.8 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 327 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 130-134 Parliament Street and 529 Richmond Street East, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 130-134 Parliament Street and 529 Richmond Street East together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.45amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street. The application proposes a 31-storey (103.25 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with ground floor retail uses and 340 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, other stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 225-229 Queen Street East and 120-134 Sherbourne Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.46amended
410 Sherbourne Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Zoning By-Law Amendment application located at 410 Sherbourne Street. The Application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site with a 39-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes a total of 456 dwelling units, and 281 square metres of retail space. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 410 Sherbourne Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Economic Development, and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the Owners/Operators of The Phoenix Concert Hall, Stakeholders in the Performance Venue Sector of Toronto, Upper Jarvis Neighbourhood Association, Winchester Park Neighbourhood Association, local 2SLGBTQ+ community stakeholders, the City of Toronto's Music Office and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process to preserve culturally significant live entertainment and community space prior to the following: 1. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; 2. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and 3. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 410 Sherbourne Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.47amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications for 64-66 Wellesley Street East and 552-570 Church Street. The applications propose to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and demolish 65 rental dwelling units to permit the redevelopment of the site with 7- and 28-storey mixed-use buildings. The proposal includes a total of 369 dwelling units, of which 76 are rental units (65 rental replacement), and 884 square metres of retail space. Portions of the façade of the existing apartment building at 64 Wellesley Street East are proposed to be retained in situ or reconstructed. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 64-66 Wellesley Street East and 552-570 Church Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. Direct the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Economic Development, and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, other local 2SLGBTQ+ community stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process to preserve culturally significant commercial and community space prior to the following: a. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; b. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and c. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 64-66 Wellesley Street East and 552-570 Church Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.48amended
49-51 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 49-51 Yonge Street. The application proposes a 60-storey (221.36 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with office uses on floors 2 to 5 and 258 residential dwelling units. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 49-51 Yonge Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association, Business Improvement Area, and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified in consultation with the Ward Councillor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 49-51 Yonge Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.49amended
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment application for the site located at 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella Street. The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the redevelopment of the site with a 57-storey mixed-use building. The proposal includes a total of 606 dwelling units, and 3,133 square metres of retail space. The application has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. City Planning staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. Staff note that the application is not supportable in its current form.
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including closed captioning and, upon request, sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. The meeting notice should clearly articulate who community members should contact to access these resources. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant. 3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Economic Development, and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group including the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association, Bay Cloverhill Community Association, Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area, other local 2SLGBTQ+ community stakeholders and the Ward Councillor as part of the Development Application review process to preserve culturally significant commercial and community space prior to the following: 1. any final approval or decision of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment; 2. any issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act; and 3. any acceptance or approval of the construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials, lighting and any other issues identified by the working group.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application for the site located at 619-637 Yonge Street and 1-9 Isabella Street together with the Ward Councillor. 2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
TE31.50adopted
Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study - Update Report
This report provides an update on the Liberty Village Public Realm and Community Services and Facilities Study including preliminary findings, community consultation feedback to date and short term implementation opportunities for public realm improvements.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Received the report (January 31, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council receive this report for information.