Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 80 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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TE4.1adopted
This report recommends that the name "Habibi Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Innes Avenue extending westerly from Caledonia Road to Gilbert Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Habibi Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Innes Avenue extending westerly from Caledonia Road to Gilbert Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Habibi Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Innes Avenue extending westerly from Caledonia Road to Gilbert Avenue.
TE4.2adopted
Naming of Proposed Private Streets for a Development at 1245 Dupont Street
This report recommends that the names "Record Lane", "Graphophone Grove" and "Album Lane" be approved to identify three (3) proposed private streets located at 1245 Dupont 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 "Graphophone Grove", for a proposed private street at 1245 Dupont Street shown as Part 1 on Attachment 1, Sketch No. PS-2023-005, to the report (March 17, 2023) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services. 2. Approved the name "Record Lane" for a proposed private street at 1245 Dupont Street shown as Part 2 on Attachment 1, Sketch No. PS-2023-005, to the report (March 17, 2023) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services. 3. Approved the name "Album Lane" for a proposed private street at 1245 Dupont Street shown as Part 3 on Attachment 1, Sketch No. PS-2023-005, to the report (March 17, 2023) from the Director, Engineering Support Services, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. Requested the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $1,500.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street names signage. 5. Requested the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street names signage installed under Parts 1, 2 and 3 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Graphophone Grove", for a proposed private street at 1245 Dupont Street shown as PART 1 on Attachment No.1 Sketch No. PS-2023-005; 2. Approve the name "Record Lane" for a proposed private street at 1245 Dupont Street shown as PART 2 on Attachment No.1 Sketch No. PS-2023-005; 3. Approve the name "Album Lane" for a proposed private street at 1245 Dupont Street shown as PART 3 on Attachment No.1 Sketch No. PS-2023-005; 4. Request the applicant to pay the costs, estimated to be $1,500.00, for the fabrication and installation of the street names signage; and 5. Request the owner and successors of the subject lands to maintain, at their own expense, the street names signage installed under Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 of this report.
TE4.3adopted
This report recommends that the name "Rocco Mandalfino Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Shaw Street extending between Dundas Street West and Halton 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/ 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 "Rocco Mandalfino Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Shaw Street extending between Dundas Street West and Halton Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services and Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Rocco Mandalfino Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Shaw Street extending between Dundas Street West and Halton Street.
TE4.4adopted
Naming of an Existing Public Lane located West of Pape Avenue, North of Floyd Avenue
This report recommends that the name "Lippert Lane" be approved to identify an existing Public Lane located West of Pape Avenue, North of Floyd Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Lippert Lane" for an existing Public Lane located west of Pape Avenue, North of Floyd Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services and Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Lippert Lane" for an existing Public Lane located west of Pape Avenue, North of Floyd Avenue.
TE4.5adopted
This report recommends that the name "Kit Hood Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Queen Street East, extending between Morse Street and Carlaw Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Kit Hood Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Queen Street East, extending between Morse Street and Carlaw Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services and Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Kit Hood Lane" for an existing public lane located south of Queen Street East, extending between Morse Street and Carlaw Avenue.
TE4.6adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an 18-storey mixed-use building at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West. The heritage building at 621 Richmond Street West and 164 Bathurst Street is proposed to be retained and the remaining buildings on the site are proposed to be demolished. The proposed development includes commercial uses on the ground floor, 217 residential condominium units above, 64 vehicular parking spaces and 224 bike parking spaces. This report reviews and recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit Application under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code to demolish twelve (12) residential rental dwelling units, subject to conditions, which include the provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment, included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 22, 2023) 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 at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 22, 2023) 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 approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application, File 21 181261 STE 10 RH, in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units located at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan to all eligible tenants and post-application tenants of the twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to mitigate hardship; the tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the owner shall enter into, and register on title for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, one or more agreements to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 4.a. above, including a Section 111 Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of all or any of the twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after all of the following have occurred: a. the satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 4 above; b. the site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; 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. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above. 7. 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 for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. the owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and d. should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in condition 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including the execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, 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 at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, included as Attachment 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes 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 approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application, File No. 21 181261 STE 10 RH, in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, which allows for the demolition of twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units located at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide an acceptable tenant relocation and assistance plan to all eligible tenants and post-application tenants of the twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished to mitigate hardship. The tenant relocation and assistance plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The owner shall enter into, and register on title for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, one or more agreements to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 4.a. above, including a Section 111 Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 5. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of all or any of the twelve (12) existing rental dwelling units at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after all of the following have occurred: a. The satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 4 above; b. The site-specific Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect; c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; 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. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above. 7. 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 for 152-164 Bathurst Street and 621-627 Richmond Street West, after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that: a. The owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. The owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. The owner erects a mixed-use building on the site no later than three (3) years from the day demolition of the existing buildings is commenced; and d. Should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in condition 7 c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued. 8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the foregoing, including the execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
TE4.7adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development of two non-residential buildings with a 10-storey building fronting Fraser Avenue and an 11-storey building fronting Pardee Avenue, with retention of existing heritage buildings on the site. The buildings are proposed to contain a total of 29,417 square metres of office space and 1,340 square metres of retail space at-grade. Three levels of underground parking are proposed with 67 vehicle parking spaces and a total of 178 bicycle parking spaces. The proposed development would result in a built form that fits within the existing and planned context, conserves identified heritage resources and significantly improves the public realm with publically accessible open spaces, streetscaping on all three frontages and the introduction of a sidewalks on Liberty Street and Pardee Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 39-53 Fraser Avenue, 8-42 Pardee Avenue and 135 Liberty Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 23, 2023) 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. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council direct that the owner shall: a. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement(s) with the City for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement(s) to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. 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 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 39-53 Fraser Avenue, 8-42 Pardee Avenue and 135 Liberty Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Prior to introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the owner shall: a. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement(s) with the City for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.b. to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement(s) to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. 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 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE4.8adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit the redevelopment of the southern portion of the site at 101 - 105 Spadina Avenue and 363 Adelaide Street West (the "development site") with a 39-storey mixed-use building. The site is subject to a proposed real estate transaction between the applicant and the City of Toronto which would reconfigure the existing parcels of land to facilitate the proposed development and also a 1,000 square metre City park on the northern portion of the site fronting Spadina Avenue and Adelaide Street West. The proposed City park is not subject to the application to amend the Zoning By-law, but is proposed as part of the real estate transaction. The proposed 39-storey mixed-use building on the development site would contain 375 dwelling units and 194 square metres of retail space. A parking garage is proposed beneath the building and the proposed City park, with 72 resident and 70 public parking spaces. The public parking spaces are to be operated by the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA). The Zoning By-law Amendment application applies only to the development site where the mixed-use building is proposed, as well the below-grade parking garage. The proposed development would result in a built form that fits within the existing and planned context and improves the public realm along both Spadina Avenue and Oxley Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 101 - 105 Spadina Avenue and 363 Adelaide Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 23, 2023) 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 to City Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to address all outstanding comments in Section A of the Memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services dated January 27, 2023, in relation to servicing matters, and any subsequent memorandums prepared in response to applicant resubmission(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 101 - 105 Spadina Avenue and 363 Adelaide Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the applicant to address all outstanding comments in Section A of the Memorandum from Engineering and Construction Services dated January 27, 2023, in relation to servicing matters, and any subsequent memorandums prepared in response to applicant resubmission(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE4.9amended
182-184 Spadina Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a hotel building at 182-184 Spadina Avenue. The proposed redevelopment is comprised of a one-storey plus mezzanine base building and two taller components above, one 14-storey component fronting Spadina Avenue (41.4 metres) and a 15-storey component fronting Cameron Street (43.7 metres - 44.4 metres inclusive of the mechanical penthouse). A restaurant is proposed on the ground floor with a total of 250 hotel suites above. Two levels of underground parking are proposed with 34 parking spaces and 8 bicycle parking spaces.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 182-184 Spadina Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 23,3 2023) 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 to City Council, City Council require the applicant to address all outstanding comments in Section A of the memo from Engineering and Construction Services, dated April 20, 2022, in relation to servicing matters, and any subsequent memo prepared in response to applicant resubmission(s) to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council direct City Planning to convene at least one meeting with neighbours in close proximity, particularly the residents of the properties to the immediate north and south of the subject site to discuss matters including, but not limited to: streetscape design, landscaping of the proposed rooftop terrace, materiality of the proposed building, traffic mitigation measures and construction related impacts, such as vehicular access, noise, dust, vibration, etc.; and that the construction issues be addressed through the submission by the applicant of a comprehensive Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 182-184 Spadina Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, City Council require the applicant to address all outstanding comments in Section A of the memo from Engineering and Construction Services, dated April 20, 2022, in relation to servicing matters, and any subsequent memo prepared in response to applicant resubmission(s) to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE4.10amended
208 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 34-storey mixed-use building at 208 Bloor Street West. The building is proposed to contain 142 dwelling units and 440 square metres of non-residential gross floor area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 208 Bloor Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as amended as follows: a. limit the permitted and conditional non-residential uses on the second floor to those uses in clauses 40.10.20.10 and 40.10.20.20, respectively, namely: i. Artist Studio; ii. Community Centre; iii. Education Use; iv. Museum; v. Performing Arts Studio; vi. Post-Secondary School; vii. Wellness Centre; viii. Custom Workshop (16); and ix. Private School (28). 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the following through the site plan approval process: a. an outdoor seating area, to be located within or adjacent to the public right-of-way on Bloor Street West for public use in consultation with Transportation Services; b. a low-carbon energy strategy as part of the site plan agreement that includes the following sustainability measures: a. low carbon building heating and cooling, including: i. primary building heat and cooling from an electric heat pump system; ii. methane gas combustion systems only for supplemental (peak load) building heat; and iii. Energy Recovery Units that provide sensible and latent heat recovery from ventilation in each suite; b. ample electrical outlets for bicycle charging in the interior bicycle parking area; c. fixtures and appliances that are efficient in their use of water and energy; d. capturing rainwater and using it for toilet flushing; e. electric-only appliances or fireplaces; and f. motion sensor-controlled LED lighting in common areas; and c. the owner to evaluate wind impacts on neighbouring balconies after construction, in accordance with wind study terms of reference acceptable to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and to take remedial measures if adverse wind effects have increased. 5. City Council allow the owner of 208 Bloor Street West to provide the following as in-kind contributions pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, all to be secured through an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (an "In-kind Contribution Agreement"): a. at least two BikeShare E-bike stations, within 2 kilometres of 208 Bloor Street West, in accordance with equipment specifications and locations acceptable to the President, Toronto Parking Authority; b. an outdoor drinking water fountain or water bottle filling facility for public use, to be accessible from the public right-of-way on Bloor Street West, with specifications and location acceptable to Toronto Water and Transportation Services, to dispense drinking water, without charge, from May 15 to October 15 each year, or such other dates as the City-owned water fountains are operated, whichever is longer; and c. upgrades to City-owned cultural facilities, including but not limited to the theatre rehearsal and performance space at 877 Yonge Street, in a manner acceptable to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture at a total cost to the owner of up to 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development, with the projected costs of the in-kind contributions to be evidenced through cost estimates provided by the owner and approved by the City. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an In-kind Contribution Agreement to address the provision of the in-kind contributions identified above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the lands, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 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 208 Bloor Street West from Permit Parking Area 5E.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 208 Bloor Street West, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE4.11adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an 11-storey mixed-use building fronting Yonge Street and seven three-storey residential townhouse units fronting Tullis Drive, connected by a single-storey service area and a one level underground parking garage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for lands at 2039-2049 Yonge Street and 40-50 Tullis Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2039-2049 Yonge Street and 40-50 Tullis Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 22, 2023) 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 Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for lands at 2039-2049 Yonge Street and 40-50 Tullis Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2039-2049 Yonge Street and 40-50 Tullis Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 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 Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE4.12adopted
This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit three buildings of 11, 39 and 44 storeys containing 1,099 square metres of retail, 15,206 square metres of office and 1,094 dwelling units, retention of existing heritage rowhouses, an east-west mid-block connection and a 581 square metre public park at 49 Ontario Street and 72-94 Berkeley Street.
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 49 Ontario Street and 72-94 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (March 22, 2023) 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 approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 581 square metres and in a location as depicted in Attachment 7 to the report (March 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as amended. 6. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 31, 2022, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; b. 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 properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; c. provide a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. enter into a financially secured agreement to secure the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development; and e. provide the City with withdrawal letters for appeals of Official Plan Amendment 525 (respecting Appeal 10) and Official Plan Amendment 352 (respecting Appeal 131.18) to be held in escrow until the Zoning By-law Amendment is in full force and effect.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 49 Ontario Street and 72-94 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the first above grade building permit, the Owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 581 square metres and in a location as depicted in Attachment No. 7 to this report, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 5. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as amended. 6. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 31, 2022, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. b. 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 properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. Provide a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate that the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. d. Enter into a financially secured agreement to secure the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development. e. Provide the City with withdrawal letters for appeals of OPA 525 (respecting Appeal 10) and OPA 352 (respecting Appeal 131.18) to be held in escrow until the Zoning By-law Amendment is in full force and effect.
TE4.13amended
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and the Rental Housing Demolition applications. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing 24-storey residential rental apartment building at 25 St. Mary Street containing 259 rental dwelling units, and redevelop the site with a new mixed-use development consisting of two towers with heights of 59 and 54 storeys. The proposal includes a minimum of 259 replacement rental dwelling units, 1,024 new residential units, 310 square metres of ground floor retail space, a 730 square metre child care facility, and a 500 square metre on-site parkland dedication. The proposed mixed use development will replace all existing 259 rental units that are proposed to be demolished. In addition, the applicant is proposing approximately 50 additional affordable replacement rental dwelling units. The proposal also includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right for existing tenants to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit at similar rent and financial compensation to mitigate hardship.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 25 St. Mary Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (April 6, 2023) 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 at 25 St. Mary Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (April 6, 2023) 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 allow the owner of 25 St. Mary Street (the "Site") to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed child care facility (the "Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. the Child Care Facility will accommodate a minimum of 62 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers; b. the Child Care Facility will comprise approximately 730 square metre indoor area located on the first and second floors of the proposed development and approximately 221 square metre outdoor area, located on the second floor of the proposed development; and c. the Child Care Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Recommendation 6 below to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 above equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 6. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 above to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Children's Services and the City Solicitor, including that: a. the owner will provide a letter of credit in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Centre, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and will be provided to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, to secure the Child Care Centre; with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 7. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having an approximate size of 500 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 8. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 9. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 10. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 21 166617 STE 13 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 259 existing rental dwelling units located at 25 St. Mary Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain at least 259 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site, in the West Building, 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 during the, at minimum, 20 year period; the replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 18,857 square metres and be comprised of at least 47 studio units, 118 one-bedroom units and 94 two-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated February 10, 2023; and any revisions to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the 152 existing rental units occupied by Eligible Tenants, as of the date of this report, shall be replaced with replacement rental dwelling units having at least the same average size by unit type; the 107 existing rental units which are vacant or are not occupied by an Eligible Tenant, as of the date of this report, shall be replaced with replacement rental dwelling units having at least the same average unit size, by unit type, of market units in the West Building, provided that additional replacement rental dwelling units are provided and maintained in the West Building, with such units having at least the same average unit size, by unit type, of market units in the West Building to ensure that 100 per cent of the gross floor area of the existing rental units is replaced; c. the number of existing units required to be replaced with replacement rental dwelling units having at least the same average size by unit type, may be reduced based on changes to the number of Eligible Tenants, at the discretion of, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. final floor plans for the replacement rental dwelling units shall be provided prior to execution of the Section 111 agreement, which will secure the replacement rental dwelling units; e. the owner shall, as part of the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 10.a. above, provide at least sixteen (16) studio units, eight (8) one-bedroom units, and one (1) two-bedroom unit at affordable rents and no more than thirty-one (31) studio units, one-hundred and ten (110) one-bedroom units and ninety-three (93) two-bedroom units at mid-range rents, as defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; f. any replacement rental dwelling units provided in addition to the minimum 259 replacement rental dwelling units, in accordance with Recommendations 10.a. and 10.b. above, shall be secured at affordable rents, as defined in the City's Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; g. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the 259 existing rental units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents in the form of rent gap payments and other assistance to mitigate hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan will also provide for extended notice for Special Needs Tenants and compile information on available apartments in the vicinity of the development for all Eligible Tenants; h. the owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units use of indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development, at no extra charge, with the same access and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the West Building, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; i. the 152 replacement rental dwelling units required for Eligible Tenants in Recommendation 10.b. above shall have a private outdoor balcony and/or patio; private outdoor balconies and/or patios will be provided for all other replacement rental dwelling units at a similar ratio as provided to the market units in the West Building, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; j. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; k. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no additional cost to tenants; l. the owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of 24 storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; the terms and conditions for renting storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; m. 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, unless otherwise required by the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan; n. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 10.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; o. the owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all Post-application Tenants above and beyond the requirements of the RTA, including at least 6 months' of notice, special needs compensation for applicable tenants, and the first right of refusal on any replacement rental dwelling units not occupied by returning Eligible Tenants, provided such Post-application Tenants meet any income eligibility requirements for renting affordable or mid-range units, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and p. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 25 St. Mary Street, one or more agreement(s), to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 10.a. through 10.o. above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 11. 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 for the demolition of the 259 existing rental dwelling units located at 25 St. Mary Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 10 above have been fully satisfied or secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, or as otherwise authorized 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. 12. 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 has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 11 above. 13. 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 25 St. Mary Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 11 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 development, containing the replacement rental dwelling units, on site no later than four years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development within the time specified in Recommendation 13.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 demolition permit is issued. 14. 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 other related agreements. 15. City Council authorize that the following matters related to site servicing be addressed prior to the introduction of the final Bills to City Council: a. submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; and b. make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. 16. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to work collaboratively with the applicant to evaluate proposed revisions to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the incorporation of geo-energy facilities and corresponding revisions to main building height and residential GFA and report to City Council with any amendments to that effect.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 25 St. Mary Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 25 St. Mary Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council allow the owner of 25 St. Mary Street (the "Site") to construct, finish, furnish, equip and convey to the City a non-profit licensed child care facility (the "Child Care Facility") to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager of Children's Services as part of the development, as an in-kind contribution pursuant to subsection 37(6) of the Planning Act, in accordance with the following terms: a. The Child Care Facility will accommodate a minimum of 62 children, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers; b. The Child Care Facility will comprise approximately 730 square metre indoor area located on the first and second floors of the proposed development and approximately 221 square metre outdoor area, located on the second floor of the proposed development; and c. The Child Care Facility will be provided in accordance with the terms to be set out in the In-Kind Contribution Agreement identified in Recommendation 7 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 5. City Council attribute a value to the in-kind contribution set out in Recommendation 4 equal to 100 percent of 4 percent of the value of the land (net of any exclusions or exemptions authorized under the Community Benefits Charge By-law), as determined the day before the day the building permit is issued in respect of the development. 6. The owner shall provide a letter of credit in an amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction and handover of the Child Care Centre complying with the specifications and requirements of the In-kind Contribution Agreement, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Children's Services and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and will be provided to the City prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, to secure the Child Care Centre. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to enter into an agreement pursuant to subsection 37(7.1) of the Planning Act (the "In-kind Contribution Agreement") to address the provision of the in-kind contribution identified in Recommendation 4 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, General Manager of Children's Services and the City Solicitor, with such agreement to be registered on title to the Site, which agreement shall be evidence of arrangements for the provision of the in-kind contribution that are satisfactory to City Council. 8. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having an appoximate size of 500 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 9. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 10. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry & Recreation (PFR). 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, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 11. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File No. 21 166617 STE 13 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 which allows for the demolition of 259 existing rental dwelling units located at 25 St. Mary Street, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain at least 259 replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site, in the West Building, 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 during the, at minimum, 20 year period. The replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 18,857 square metres and be comprised of at least 47 studio units, 118 one-bedroom units and 94 two-bedroom units as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated February 10, 2023. Any revisions to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The 152 existing rental units occupied by Eligible Tenants, as of the date of this report, shall be replaced with replacement rental dwelling units having at least the same average size by unit type. The 107 existing rental units which are vacant or are not occupied by an Eligible Tenant, as of the date of this report, shall be replaced with replacement rental dwelling units having at least the same average unit size, by unit type, of market units in the West Building, provided that additional replacement rental dwelling units are provided and maintained in the West Building, with such units having at least the same average unit size, by unit type, of market units in the West Building to ensure that 100 per cent of the gross floor area of the existing rental units is replaced; c. The number of existing units required to be replaced with replacement rental dwelling units having at least the same average size by unit type, may be reduced based on changes to the number of Eligible Tenants, at the discretion of, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. Final floor plans for the replacement rental dwelling units shall be provided prior to execution of the Section 111 agreement, which will secure the replacement rental dwelling units; e. The owner shall, as part of the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 11a above, provide at least sixteen (16) studio units, eight (8) one-bedroom units, and one (1) two-bedroom unit at affordable rents and no more than thirty-one (31) studio units, one-hundred and ten (110) one-bedroom units and ninety-three (93) two-bedroom units at mid-range rents, as defined in the City's Official Plan, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; f. Any replacement rental dwelling units provided in addition to the minimum 259 replacement rental dwelling units, in accordance with recommendations 11a and 11b, shall be secured at affordable rents, as defined in the City's Official Plan, for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. g. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the 259 existing rental units proposed to be demolished, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and other assistance to mitigate hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. The owner shall provide tenants of all replacement rental dwelling units use of indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development, at no extra charge, with the same access and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the West Building, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; i. The 152 replacement rental dwelling units required for Eligible Tenants in recommendation 11b above shall have a private outdoor balcony and/or patio. Private outdoor balconies and/or patios will be provided for all other replacement rental dwelling units at a similar ratio as provided to the market units in the West Building, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; j. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no additional cost to tenants; k. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no additional cost to tenants; l. The owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of 24 storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. The terms and conditions for renting storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; m. 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, unless otherwise required by the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan; n. The replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 11a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which 70% 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 o. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 25 St. Mary Street, one or more agreement(s), to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 11a through 11n above, including an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 12. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of the 259 existing rental dwelling units located at 25 St. Mary Street after all the following have occurred: a. All conditions in Recommendation 11 above have been fully satisfied or secured; b. The Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. The issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division or their designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 or as otherwise authorized 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. 13. 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 Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 12 above. 14. 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 25 St. Mary Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 12 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 development, containing the replacement rental dwelling units, on site no later than four years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. Should the owner fail to complete the proposed development within the time specified in Recommendation 14.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 demolition permit is issued. 15. 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 other related agreements. 16. City Council authorize that the following matters related to site servicing be addressed prior to the introduction of the final bills to Council: a. Submit to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance, a Functional Servicing Report to determine the storm water runoff, sanitary flow and water supply demand resulting from this development and whether there is adequate capacity in the existing municipal infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development; b. Make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services and enter into the appropriate agreement with the City for the design and construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to the infrastructure to support this development, according to the accepted Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services.
TE4.14adopted
This application proposes to remove the holding symbol ("H") for the lands identified in site-specific Zoning By-law No. 1017-2022 which permits a 53-storey mixed use building, including ground floor commercial uses and residential dwelling units, with a total gross floor area of 36,550 metres squared at 241 Church Street. Site specific Zoning By-law 1017-2022 includes a holding symbol which requires conditions are fulfilled prior to the development proceeding. City staff have reviewed the materials submitted in support of the application to remove the holding symbol and are satisfied that the conditions have been fulfilled, and the removal of the holding symbol is appropriate at this time. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 1017-2022 to remove the holding symbol.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 1017-2022 for the land at 241 Church Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (March 22, 2023) 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 1017-2022, for the land at 241 Church Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to this report (March 22, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE4.15adopted
21-31 Sherbourne Street North - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption application to permit the creation of five residential lots at 21-33 Sherbourne Street North. The five lots will be Parcels of Tied Land (POTLs) associated with a Common Elements Condominium, which includes a below-grade parking garage, access stairwells, and servicing elements. The Part Lot Control Exemption application implements the site specific Zoning By-law and Site Plan approval for the site. The report also recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act against the subject lands to ensure that no part of the lands can be conveyed or mortgaged without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 21-33 Sherbourne Street North, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (March 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands described in Schedule A in Attachment 3 to the report (March 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize City staff to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to Recommendations 1 to 5 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands at 21-33 Sherbourne Street North, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the Part Lot Control Exemption Bill for enactment, City Council requires the owner to: a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands described in Schedule "A" in Attachment 3 to this report without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning at such a time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorizes and directs the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 5. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize City staff to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
TE4.16amended
This report reviews and recommends refusal of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 41-storey mixed use building containing 489 dwelling units. The proposal has not demonstrated how the proposed tall building can be accommodated on this site. The proposal does not conform with the Official Plan or Yonge-St. Clair Secondary Plan, does not meet the intent of the Tall Building Design Guidelines.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment 1366 Yonge Street for the reasons set out in the report (March 22, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order in the event that the project is approved in some form, until the following have been secured: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has revised the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Hydrological Review Summary, and Groundwater Summary to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. all comments from Engineering and Construction Services contained in their November 29, 2022 memorandum are addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to work with the applicant to ensure adequate space is provided in any new development on this site for the lab and diagnostic facilities presently existing within 1366 Yonge Street. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to work with community representatives, the applicant, commercial real estate Landlords and the current tenants to locate appropriate space for medical offices within the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue neighbourhood. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment 1366 Yonge Street for the reasons set out in this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council's decision to refuse the application, in the event the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its order in the event that the project is approved in some form, until the following have been secured: a. the final form of the Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has revised the Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, Hydrological Review Summary, and Groundwater Summary to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and c. all comments from Engineering and Construction Services contained in their November 29, 2022 memorandum are addressed to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE4.17amended
The purpose of this report is to seek direction from City Council to endorse a revised proposal for the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law that have been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to council's failure to make a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. A Case Management Conference (CMC) was held on February 9, 2023 (OLT Case No. OLT-22-003961). The next CMC is scheduled for May 26, 2023. Since the time of filing the appeals to the OLT, the applicant has worked with City staff to address various concerns and have submitted a revised application. The revised proposal is for a 13-storey mixed-use building at a height of 43.5 metres (45.5 metres including the mechanical penthouse) with additional building stepbacks along Strachan Avenue, greater separation distance between the approved 14-storey building to the south at 950 King Street West, an increase to the amount of amenity space provided, a reduction in the amount of vehicular parking, and an increase to the amount of bicycle parking. This report recommends that City Council endorse the revised proposal in accordance with the recommendations included within this Appeal Report.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 109-127 Strachan Avenue, subject to Recommendations 2 to 6 below. 2. City Council direct that prior to attending the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the proposed development, that the City Solicitor has confirmed that there is no appeal filed with respect to the designation by-law for 127 Strachan Avenue and if such an appeal has been filed, that it is disposed of prior to any hearing on the merits at the Ontario Land Tribunal on the revised proposed development for 109-127 Strachan Avenue. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment substantially in accordance with what is described in Attachment 13 to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and c. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. has secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required; iv. submitted a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12 to be implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval that mitigates hardship for the tenants of 111 Strachan Avenue, which property is proposed to be demolished; the Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval; and v. provide a legal undertaking to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan. 4. City Council direct the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to continue discussions with the owner for the potential provision of affordable housing on the lands as an in-kind contribution in accordance with the City's Community Benefits Charge By-law. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to examine and report to Toronto and East York Community Council after the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect, regarding the realignment of Permit Parking Area 4I and the exclusion of the lands at 109-127 Strachan Avenue, from the permit parking area. 6. City Council request the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to ensure all avenues are explored to secure affordable housing onsite. 7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in support of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 109-127 Strachan Avenue, subject to the recommendations below. 2. City Council direct that prior to attending the OLT in support of the proposed development, that the City Solicitor has confirmed that there is no appeal filed with respect to the designation by-law for 127 Strachan Avenue and if such an appeal has been filed, that it is disposed of prior to any hearing on the merits at the OLT on the revised proposed development for 109-127 Strachan Avenue. 3. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the OLT withhold its Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the OLT has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment substantially in accordance with what is described in Attachment 13 to this report, is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. has secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required; iv. submitted a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan in accordance with Official Plan Policy 3.2.1.12 to be implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval that mitigates hardship for the tenants of 111 Strachan Avenue, which property is proposed to be demolished; the Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and implemented prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for Site Plan Approval; and v. provide a legal undertaking to the satisfaction of, the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to secure a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan. 4. City Council direct the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to continue discussions with the owner for the potential provision of affordable housing on the lands as an in-kind contribution in accordance with the City's Community Benefits Charge By-law. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to examine and report to Toronto and East York Community Council, after the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect, regarding the realignment of Permit Parking Area 4I and the exclusion of the lands at 109-127 Strachan Avenue, from the permit parking area. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to take all necessary actions to implement City Council's decision on this matter.
TE4.18adopted
On November 7, 2021, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the construction of a mixed use building containing two towers at 35- and 55-storeys. Additionally, a Draft Plan of Subdivision application was submitted to divide the land into four blocks. The applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the applications in their current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal as well as the appeal on the Draft Plan of Subdivision for the lands at 2721 Danforth Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding matters. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the final form and content of the draft Plan of Subdivision is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; and d. the plans and studies be revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Director, Urban Forestry. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal as well as the appeal on the Draft Plan of Subdivision for the lands at 2721 Danforth Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding matters. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and c. the final form and content of the draft Plan of Subdivision is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, General Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, and General Manager, Transportation Services; d. the plans and studies be revised to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Engineering and Construction Services, the General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Solid Waste Management, and the Supervisor, Urban Forestry. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE4.19adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the designated properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street (and the entrance addresses at 39, 47a, 49, 49a, 53 and 53A Fraser Avenue, 38 and 42 Pardee Avenue) and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreements for the properties. This report also recommends approval of the proposed demolition of the former power house building at 42 Pardee Avenue, which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. This application is in connection with a Zoning By-law Amendment application that seeks permission to construct two additions above the heritage buildings. The proposed addition fronting onto Fraser Avenue would rise to 10-storeys and an addition fronting onto Pardee Avenue would rise to 11-storeys. Four of the five heritage buildings would be retained and incorporated as part of the new linked building complex. The two storey power house building at 42 Pardee Avenue would be demolished. The subject properties contain the former E. W. Gillett Co. Ltd. factory complex which was constructed in 1911-12 with later additions in 1922 and 1941-2. The complex contains a collection of buildings, 1-4 stories in height with a prominent five-storey corner building with a crenellated roofline and which includes buildings that reflect the Neo-Gothic and Streamlined Moderne styles. This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street in connection with the proposed redevelopment. The proposed development includes the conservation and rehabilitation of all of the heritage buildings on the site apart from the former power house building at 42 Pardee Avenue which is proposed to be demolished. The materials from the former power house building would be salvaged to allow for the construction of a new building that commemorates the form and design of the original power house.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 10 and 11-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of the powerhouse building at 42 Pardee Avenue, in accordance with Section 34 (1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 10 and 11-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. all subject to, and in accordance with, a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning,and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street Avenue under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to demolish the designated power house building at 42 Pardee Avenue, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations and the proposed demolition of the power house building have been enacted by City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. 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(s) with the City for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including execution of such agreement(s) 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 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning,Urban Design, City Planning; 5. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 6. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty 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 buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and 3. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement(s) under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner(s) of 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill(s) in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 10 and 11-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. b. the demolition of the powerhouse building at 42 Pardee Avenue, in accordance with Section 34 (1)2 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 10 and 11-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc. all subject to, and in accordance with, a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that it's consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street Avenue under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to demolish the designated power house building at 42 Pardee Avenue, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 2 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. That the related Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations and the proposed demolition of the power house building have been enacted by City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement(s) with the City for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated June 10, 2022 prepared by Sweeny & Co. Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement(s) to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street dated February 3, 2023 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect 3. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 5. Submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty 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 buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.b.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. 3. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement(s) under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner(s) of 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill(s) in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 41 Fraser Avenue, 47 Fraser Avenue and 135 Liberty Street.
TE4.20adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the designated property at 127 Strachan Avenue and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for this property. This report also recommends approval of the proposed demolition of a heritage attribute, being the removal of the single storey rear wing identified in the designation by-law. This is in connection with an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment application for properties at 109-127 Strachan Avenue for a new 13-storey (including mechanical penthouse) mixed use building that includes retention and alterations to the designated building at 127 Strachan Avenue. Both the planning applications and the heritage designation are subject of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The subject property was constructed in 1878 by the celebrated architect David Brash Dick and is one of his earliest individual commissions. It is a representative example of the Second Empire architectural style that was popular in Toronto in the late-19th century. It contributes to the historic character of the surrounding residential neighbourhood and anchors the southeast corner of Strachan Avenue and Adelaide Street West. This building was purpose-built as a grocery store with apartments above for the original proprietor John H. Meyer and it maintained that use for close to 70 years. Since the 1990s it has been operating as a neighbourhood bar and restaurant. This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage property at 127 Strachan Avenue, in connection with the proposed redevelopment for 109-127 Strachan Avenue to allow the construction of a 13-storey mixed use building. The proposed development includes the conservation and rehabilitation of the whole of the designated building at 127 Strachan Avenue apart from its rear single storey wing which would be removed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated heritage property at 127 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 13-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 16, 2022 prepared by IBI Group and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the removal of the single storey rear wing of the designated heritage property at 127 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Section 34 (1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 13-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 16, 2022 prepared by IBI Group and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects all subject to, and in accordance with, a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 127 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of a heritage attribute, being the single storey rear wing of the designated heritage property at 127 Strachan Avenue, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 127 Strachan Avenue substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 16, 2022 prepared by IBI Group and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City 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 127 Strachan Avenue dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 127 Strachan Avenue the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 5. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 6. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 127 Strachan Avenue, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 127 Strachan Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and d. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 127 Strachan Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 127 Strachan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve a. The alterations to the designated heritage property at 127 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 13-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 16, 2022 prepared by IBI Group and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. b. The removal of the single storey rear wing of the designated heritage property at 127 Strachan Avenue, in accordance with Section 34 (1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 13-storey building substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated December 16, 2022 prepared by IBI Group and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects all subject to, and in accordance with, a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, and subject to the conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 127 Strachan Avenue under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of a heritage attribute, being the single storey rear wing of the designated heritage property at 127 Strachan Avenue, under Part IV, Section 34(1) 1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to any Ontario Land Tribunal Order issued in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 127 Strachan Avenue substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated December 16, 2022 prepared by IBI Group and the Heritage Impact Assessment dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 127 Strachan Avenue dated December 22, 2022 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to Final Site Plan approval in connection with the Zoning By-law Amendment for the property at 127 Strachan Avenue the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide 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. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 5. Submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 127 Strachan Avenue, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 127 Strachan Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 2.c.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 127 Strachan Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. 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 127 Strachan Avenue.
TE4.21adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This report also recommends approval of the demolition of some of the property's heritage attributes under Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This is in order to construct a contemporary three-storey rear addition. The property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, known as the Dorothy (McLaughlin) Tait House contains a 2-storey residential building that was designed by architect Douglas E. Kertland and constructed in 1934. It is considered to be an excellent example of the Arts and Crafts architectural style with Tudor Revival details and is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. The heritage application proposal will include in situ retention of the primary (west) elevation and parts of the north and south side walls but most of the rear wing would be demolished to allow for the construction of the new addition. The heritage attributes proposed to be demolished include the rear three-car garage, a copper canopy over a side wall, some decorative brick infills, a chimney, some windows and flat headed openings, an original exterior light fitting and the stone knee wall by the south terrace. The heritage value of the Dorothy (McLaughlin) Tait House as an excellent representative of a grand Tudor Revival style dwelling would be lessened by the proposed removal of over half of the original building. In addition the demolition of the original three-car garage would remove the only heritage attribute that demonstrates a direct association of the original owner with the then-burgeoning automotive industry in Canada. Nevertheless most of the heritage attributes that are visible from the public realm would remain and the proposed addition has been carefully designed to create a high quality addition that is both distinguishable from and compatible with the retained heritage fabric of the existing building. The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance). The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. the alterations to the designated property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 3-storey rear addition with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 9, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., February 17, 2023 all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to conditions as set out below; and b. the demolition of some of the heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 3-storey rear addition substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 9, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., February 17, 2023 all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. 2. City Council direct that its consent to the application to alter the designated property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of some of the heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall: 1. 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 63 Old Forest Hill Road dated February 17, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications that are keyed to the approved Landscape Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve: a. The alterations to the designated property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 3-storey rear addition with such alterations being substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 9, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., February 17, 2023 all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below. b. The demolition of some of the heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, in accordance with Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act to allow for the construction of a new 3-storey rear addition substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 9, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., February 17, 2023 all subject to and in accordance with a 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 property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and its consent to the demolition of some of the heritage attributes of the designated heritage property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, under Part IV, Section 34(1)1 of the Ontario Heritage Act are also subject to the following conditions: a. The Owner shall: 1. 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 63 Old Forest Hill Road dated February 17, 2022 prepared by ERA Architects Inc., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 63 Old Forest Hill Road, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.1 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications that are keyed to the approved Landscape Plan required in Recommendation 2.a.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.
TE4.22adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations to the designated property at 164 Bathurst Street in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the site and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Bathurst Street and Richmond Street West. Oriented towards Bathurst Street, the building's primary component is a two-and-a-half storey building, with a two-storey component along Richmond Street West. Dating to c. 1875, the property is a representative example of a mixed-use commercial building with Italianate style influences that is a significant remnant of the nineteenth-century streetscape to which it has long contributed. The property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2022 through by-law 68-2022. In conjunction with an Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Application (21 181257 STE 10 OZ) and Site Plan Application (22 139971 STE 10 SA), the redevelopment proposes an 18-storey mixed-use residential building, with a 6 storey podium and two levels of below-ground parking on the properties located at 152-164 Bathurst Street and 623-627 Richmond Street West. The property at 164 Bathurst Street is proposed to be integrated into the new development with its north and east facades, and returns of the south and west facades, retained in-situ within the new construction. A combination of rehabilitation and restoration is proposed for the exterior and ground floor shopfronts. This report recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage property at 164 Bathurst Street. Staff are satisfied that the impacts have been appropriately mitigated through the overall proposed conservation strategy and that the cultural heritage values, attributes and character of the designated heritage property at 164 Bathurst Street will be conserved.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 164 Bathurst Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of an 18 storey mixed-use residential building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 15, 2023, prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment for 164 Bathurst Street dated February 13, 2023 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to conditions as set out below: a. the related site specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 164 Bathurst Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 15, 2023 prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment for 164 Bathurst Street dated February 13, 2023 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 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 164 Bathurst Street dated February 13, 2023 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 164 Bathurst Street the owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect; 3. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 5. submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 164 Bathurst Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall: 1. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 164 Bathurst Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 164 Bathurst Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 164 Bathurst Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of an 18 storey mixed-use residential building, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 15, 2023, prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment for 164 Bathurst Street dated February 13, 2023 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to conditions as set out below: a. That the related site specific Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 164 Bathurst Street in accordance with the plans and drawings dated February 15, 2023 prepared by Kirkor Architects and Planners, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment for 164 Bathurst Street dated February 13, 2023 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 164 Bathurst Street dated February 13, 2023 prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 164 Bathurst Street the owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings including drawings related to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect. 3. Provide 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. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 5. Submit a Signage Plan for the proposed development to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 164 Bathurst Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owner shall: 1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.2 above, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work, required heritage lighting work, and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 164 Bathurst Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City 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 164 Bathurst Street.
TE4.23adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) in connection with the development of the subject site. The property at 72-78 Berkeley Street contains a two-and-a-half-storey row of four attached Bay-and-Gable type house-form buildings that were completed together in 1883. The properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street are designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the criteria prescribed for municipal designation, under all three categories of design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. The Zoning By-law Amendment application proposes three mixed-use buildings of 11, 39 and 44 storeys, retention of the heritage row houses at 72-78 Berkeley Street, an east-west midblock connection, and a 581 square metre public park along Berkeley Street. The taller, higher density portions of the development are located at the southwest portion of the site, away from the heritage row. The retained row is proposed to be restored to its original appearance based on historic documentation and physical evidence. A comprehensive conservation scope of work is proposed to mitigate the impact of the development. Immediately to the north of the row, new townhouses are proposed along Berkeley Street that complement the heritage buildings and maintain the low-scale character of the street. The proposed alterations conserve the heritage properties and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in the report (March 2, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 31, 2022, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; b. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 31, 2022, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City 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 properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; c. prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located at properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street, the subject owner shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 2. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 3. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 4. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; d. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 1.b.1 above; 2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and e. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3 above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the reasons stated in the report (March 2, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 31, 2022, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, 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 the following conditions: a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment permitting the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall: 1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 31, 2022, prepared by architectsAlliance and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated October 31, 2019, revised February 21, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties located at properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street, the subject owner shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.b.2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to 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. d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 72-78 Berkeley 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 1.b.1. 2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.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. 3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City 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 properties at 72-78 Berkeley Street.
TE4.24adopted
This report recommends that City Council include 11 properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest. The 11 properties being recommended for inclusion on the Register are as follows: 5 Charles Street West Toronto Centre - Ward 13 7 Charles Street West (including 7A Charles Street West) Toronto Centre - Ward 13 9 Charles Street West (including 9A Charles Street West) Toronto Centre - Ward 13 11 Charles Street West Toronto Centre - Ward 13 13 Charles Street West Toronto Centre - Ward 13 11 Irwin Avenue Toronto Centre - Ward 13 13 Irwin Avenue Toronto Centre - Ward 13 10 Isabella Street (including 12 Isabella Street), Toronto Centre - Ward 13 145 St Luke Lane Toronto Centre - Ward 13 750 Yonge Street (including 750A Yonge Street) University-Rosedale - Ward 11 756 Yonge Street University-Rosedale - Ward 11 All of the 11 properties recommended for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and all of the properties meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. The recommended properties were identified as contributing properties in the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan, adopted by City Council on March 10, 2016 (currently under appeal). The recommended properties include a grouping of Romanesque mixed-use buildings on Charles Street West, a pair of semi-detached house form buildings on Irwin Avenue, a Second Empire building on Isabella Street, a commercial laneway building, and two mixed-use buildings on Yonge Street. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act as amended, a municipal heritage register may include properties that have not been designated but Council believes to be of "cultural heritage value or interest", and that meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining whether they are of cultural heritage value or interest. The Act now also limits listing to a period of two years. As of January 1, 2023, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application that would trigger a Prescribed Event, the property must be listed in the heritage register prior to the Prescribed Event occurring to designate a property. This requirement does not apply to a Prescribed Event that has occurred prior to January 1, 2023. A "Prescribed Event" is a point of time when the application for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application has been deemed complete and the City Clerk provides notice of that complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act. Currently none of the recommended properties are subject to an application under the Planning Act. The 11 recommended properties were selected to allow Council to consider their inclusion on the Heritage Register prior to a Prescribed Event occurring. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the following 11 properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 through 6 to the report (March 2, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning: 5 Charles Street West 7 Charles Street West (including 7A Charles Street West) 9 Charles Street West (including 9A Charles Street West) 11 Charles Street West 13 Charles Street West 11 Irwin Avenue 13 Irwin Avenue 10 Isabella Street (including 12 Isabella Street) 145 St Luke Lane 750 Yonge Street 756 Yonge Street
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, recommends that: 1. City Council include the following 11 properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachments 1 through 6 to the report, March 2, 2023 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 5 Charles Street West 7 Charles Street West (including 7A Charles Street West) 9 Charles Street West (including 9A Charles Street West) 11 Charles Street West 13 Charles Street West 11 Irwin Avenue 13 Irwin Avenue 10 Isabella Street (including 12 Isabella Street) 145 St Luke Lane 750 Yonge Street 756 Yonge Street
TE4.25amended
63-91 Montclair Avenue - Residential Demolition Applications
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 applications for the demolition of 2-storey, 3-storey and townhouse single-family residential units and associated garages at 63, 65, 67, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 81A, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91 Montclair Avenue (Application Nos. 22-225425 DEM 00 DM, 22-225430 DEM 00 DM, 22-225437 DEM 00 DM, 22-225446 DEM 00 DM, 22-225454 DEM 00 DM, 22-225366 DEM 00 DM, 22-225360 DEM 00 DM, 22-225354 DEM 00 DM, 22-225349 DEM 00 DM, 22-225228 DEM 00 DM, 22-225390 DEM 00 DM, 22-225396 DEM 00 DM, 22-225400 DEM 00 DM, 22 225408 DEM 00 DM and 22-225415 DEM 00 DM) in preparation for a new 18 & 19 storey building containing 419 units and 2 levels of underground parking garage, are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the applications, including conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit applications because Toronto Building received written objections.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey, 3-storey, townhouse single-family dwellings and associated garages 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 Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition applications for 63, 65, 67, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 81A, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91 Montclair Avenue, and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey, 3-storey and townhouse single-family dwellings and associated garages because Toronto Building received written objections; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey, 3-storey, townhouse single-family dwellings and associated garages without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing 2-storey, 3-storey, townhouse single-family dwellings and associated garages 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.