Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 92 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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TE7.1adopted
Naming of an existing Public Lane South of Queen Street East extending east of St Paul Street
This report recommends that the name "North Star Way" be approved to identify an existing public lane located south of Queen Street East extending east of St Paul 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 "North Star Way" for an existing public lane located south of Queen Street East extending east of St Paul Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "North Star Way" for an existing public lane located south of Queen Street East extending east of St Paul Street.
TE7.2adopted
Naming of an existing Public Lane North of Oakcrest Avenue extending East from Morton Road
This report recommends that the name "Milk Bottle Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located North of Oakcrest Avenue, extending East from Morton Road. 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 "Milk Bottle Lane" for an existing public lane located North of Oakcrest Avenue, extending East from Morton Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Engineering and Construction Services recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Milk Bottle Lane" for an existing public lane located North of Oakcrest Avenue, extending East from Morton Road.
TE7.3adopted
2-24 Temple Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
This Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish 23 rental dwelling units at 2-24 Temple Avenue and replace them with 23 replacement rental dwelling units within the proposed new 14-storey residential building on the site, comprising 268 dwelling units. The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 105906 STE 04 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (Case Number OLT-21-001749) on the basis of City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the statutory timeline under the Planning Act. City Council endorsed a settlement offer on December 14, 2022 and directed staff to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Final Order on the appeals until such time as Council has made a decision on the Rental Housing Demolition application. The Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Decision, effective January 26, 2023, approving the Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal with conditions. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the residential demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to replacement of the existing rental housing units and provision of a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 21 105909 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the demolition of twenty-three (23) existing rental dwelling units located at 8-10, 14, 16 and 22 Temple Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the Owner shall provide and maintain twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied; during such 20-year period, 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 replacement; and the twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,071.4 square metres and shall be comprised of fourteen (14) studio units, four (4) one-bedroom units, three (3) two-bedroom units and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated August 22, 2023, and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner shall, as part of the twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least twelve (12) studio and two (2) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent (100%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one (1) studio, one (1) one-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rent, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and one (1) studio, one (1) one-bedroom, three (3) two-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at high-end rent, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the twenty-three (23) existing rental dwelling 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 rent gap assistance and other assistance to lessen 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; d. the Owner shall provide tenants of all twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 14-storey residential building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a resident vehicle parking space and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; and the remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; g. the Owner shall provide tenants of the 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, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; h. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed 14-storey residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and i. the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 2-24 Temple Avenue, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.h. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of all or any of the twenty-three (23) existing rental dwelling units at 8-10, 14, 16 and 22 Temple Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 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; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant or will be vacant prior to the demolition of any existing rental unit. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 2-24 Temple Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the Owner 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 the proposed residential building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, 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 14-storey building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.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, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File Number 21 105909 STE 04 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to allow the demolition of twenty-three (23) existing rental dwelling units located at 8-10, 14, 16, and 22 Temple Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The Owner shall provide and maintain twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, 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 replacement. The twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,071.4 square metres and shall be comprised of fourteen (14) studio units, four (4) one-bedroom units, three (3) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated August 22, 2023, and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The Owner shall, as part of the twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least twelve (12) studio, and two (2) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent (100%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one (1) studio, one (1) one-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rent, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and one (1) studio, one (1) one-bedroom, three (3) two-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at high-end rent, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. The Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the twenty-three (23) existing rental dwelling 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 rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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; d. The Owner shall provide tenants of all twenty-three (23) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 14-storey residential building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. The Owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a resident vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; g. The Owner shall provide tenants of the 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, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; h. The replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed 14-storey residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and i. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 2-24 Temple Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.h. above all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 2. City Council authorizes 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 pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of all or any of the twenty-three (23) existing rental dwelling units at 8-10, 14, 16, and 22 Temple Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. All Conditions in Recommendation 1 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; d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. The City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant or will be vacant prior to the demolition of any existing rental unit. 3. City Council authorizes 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 2 above. 4. City Council authorizes 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 2-24 Temple Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2, 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 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 the proposed residential building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and d. Should the Owner fail to complete the proposed 14-storey building within the time specified in Recommendation 4 (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, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
TE7.4adopted
The purpose of this report is to recommend a streamlined process for facilitating Official Plan compliance to implement the Port Lands Flood Protection project, the Port Lands Planning Framework , Precinct Plans, and related Environmental Assessments. The recommendations in this report, if adopted, will create Official Plan Amendments to allow staff to execute any required land transfers between the City and CreateTO and enter into easements that will facilitate utility relocations triggered by the construction of planned infrastructure. A streamlined process will support implementation of works identified in the approved Port Lands Flood Protection project, Port Lands Planning Framework, Precinct Plans and related Environmental Assessments. Examples include CreateTO lands to be transferred to the City for parks and roads, as well as water and wastewater infrastructure. It will also simplify the creation of easements to facilitate electricity distribution and natural gas infrastructure relocation. The proposed Official Plan Amendments will be limited to: - transfers of lands designated Parks and Open Space Areas to support Council-adopted plans, projects or Environmental Assessments for purposes of advancing infrastructure projects; and, - permissions for the City to enter into any future easement agreements with utility companies to permit utilities to cross lands designated Parks and Open Space Areas to service Villiers Island, South River and Polson Quay precincts. Transfers or easements will only be permitted through the proposed Official Plan Amendments where the disposal of any land that is designated Parks and Open Space Areas within the general vicinity of Villiers Island does not preclude public access or significantly reduce the size, functionality or programming of the land. The Official Plan Amendments do not propose any changes in land use designation or reduction in the City's Green Space System. This report does not recommend and will not result in the declaration of surplus any City-owned lands. Staff have reviewed the proposed Official Plan Amendments against the applicable provincial policies and have concluded that the proposed Official Plan Amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conform with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and intent of Official Plan policies. The local Councillor(s) will be consulted prior to the exercise of delegated approval authority by staff for all disposals of City-owned lands within the subject area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands in the Port Lands Flood Protection project and enabling infrastructure project area, substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 30, 2023) from the Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend the former City of Toronto Official Plan, for the lands in the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project area, substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (August 30, 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 Amendments as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands in the Port Lands Flood Protection project and enabling infrastructure project area, substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend the former City of Toronto Official Plan, for the lands in the Port Lands Flood Protection Project and Enabling Infrastructure Project area, substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendments as may be required.
TE7.5adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application and the Rental Housing Demolition application to permit the demolition of an existing 11-storey apartment building containing 81 rental units and construction of a 159.0-metre (50 storeys, plus mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 624 dwelling units at 77 Roehampton Avenue. The existing 81 rental dwelling units will be replaced off-site at 136 Broadway Avenue. The proposal also includes a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that addresses the right for existing tenants to return to the off-site replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents and financial compensation to lessen hardship.
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 77 Roehampton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 30, 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 owner to: a. 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; and b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement, to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 22 139087 STE 12 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 eighty-one (81) existing rental dwelling units at 77 Roehampton Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental 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; the eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 4,996.8 square metres and shall be comprised of forty-nine (49) one-bedroom units, fifteen (15) two-bedroom units and seventeen (17) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 31, 2023; and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall, as part of the eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a. above, provide and maintain at least fourteen (14) one-bedroom, eight (8) two-bedroom and five (5) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at 80 percent of affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than eighty percent (80%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, at least fourteen (14) one-bedroom, five (5) two-bedroom and eleven (11) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent (100%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and twenty-one (21) one-bedroom, two (2) two-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the eighty-one (81) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 77 Roehampton Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the off-site replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance and other assistance to lessen 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; d. the owner shall provide tenants of all eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge; f. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge; g. the owner shall provide tenants of the eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue; h. the owner shall provide and make available for rent at least thirty-seven (37) resident vehicle parking spaces within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a resident vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid; and the remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; i. the owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of thirty (30) storage lockers within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue; j. the eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 4.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development at 77 Roehampton Avenue, are made available and ready for occupancy; k. the owner shall request issuance of above-grade building permits for the new residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue prior to or concurrent with the issuance of above-grade building permits for the new building at 77 Roehampton Avenue; and l. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 77 Roehampton Avenue and at 136 Broadway Avenue, agreements to secure the off-site replacement rental dwelling units and conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a through 4.k above, including Agreements 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 of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the eighty-one (81) existing rental dwelling units at 77 Roehampton Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the development at 136 Broadway Avenue 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 the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the development at 77 Roehampton Avenue by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; e. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; f. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the 136 Broadway Avenue site; and g. 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 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 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 and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 77 Roehampton Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than four (4) years from the date that 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 building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary, including execution of the Section 111 Agreements and any other related agreements.
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 77 Roehampton Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. 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; and b. enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement, to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development according to the Functional Servicing Report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application File No. 22 139087 STE 12 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 eighty-one (81) existing rental dwelling units at 77 Roehampton Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental 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. The eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 4,996.8 square metres and shall be comprised of forty-nine (49) one-bedroom units, fifteen (15) two-bedroom units and seventeen (17) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated July 31, 2023. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The owner shall, as part of the eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide and maintain at least fourteen (14) one-bedroom, eight (8) two-bedroom and five (5) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at 80 percent of affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than eighty percent (80%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, at least fourteen (14) one-bedroom, five (5) two-bedroom and eleven (11) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one-hundred percent (100%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and twenty-one (21) one-bedroom, two (2) two-bedroom and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rents, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than one-hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, all for a period of at least 10 years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the eighty-one (81) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 77 Roehampton Avenue, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the off-site replacement rental dwelling units at 136 Broadway Avenue at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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; d. The owner shall provide tenants of all eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed building at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge, and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge; f. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue at no extra charge; g. The owner shall provide tenants of the eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue; h. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least thirty-seven (37) resident vehicle parking spaces within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a resident vehicle parking space, and at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid. The remaining resident vehicle parking spaces shall be made available to tenants of the replacement rental units to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; i. The owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of thirty (30) storage lockers within the proposed development at 136 Broadway Avenue to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue; j. The eighty-one (81) replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 4.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development at 77 Roehampton Avenue, are made available and ready for occupancy; k. The owner shall request issuance of above-grade building permits for the new residential tower at 136 Broadway Avenue prior to or concurrent with the issuance of above-grade building permits for the new building at 77 Roehampton Avenue; and l. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 77 Roehampton Avenue and at 136 Broadway Avenue, agreements to secure the off-site replacement rental dwelling units and conditions outlined in Recommendations 4.a through 4.k above, including agreements 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 of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the eighty-one (81) existing rental dwelling units at 77 Roehampton Avenue after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 4 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment(s) have come into full force and effect: c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the development at 136 Broadway Avenue 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 the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval for the development at 77 Roehampton Avenue by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; e. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; f. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the 136 Broadway Avenue site; and g. 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 Division 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 5 above. 7. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 77 Roehampton Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 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 Division; c. the owner erects the proposed building on the site no later than four (4) years from the date that 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 Division; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed building within the time specified in Recommendation 7.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary, including execution of the Section 111 Agreements and any other related agreements.
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429 Walmer Road - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 74-metre (19-storey including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building at 429 Walmer Road. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 18,500 square metres, including 200 square metres of commercial space, and 98 residential dwelling units.
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 429 Walmer Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (August 24, 2023) from Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 for the lands at 429 Walmer Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to the report (August 24, 2023) from 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 Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
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 429 Walmer Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to this report. 2. City Council amend former City of York Zoning By-law 1-83 for the lands at 429 Walmer Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
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399-405 Yonge Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
On June 14, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 75-storey mixed use building with 191.84 square metres of commercial space and 828 residential units at 399-405 Yonge Street. The applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal on November 21, 2022, due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. At its February 7, 2023 meeting, City Council adopted recommendations that the City Solicitor and appropriate staff attend to the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the application as proposed at the time and to continue discussion with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. City Council directed the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to bring forward a draft Zoning By-law Amendment permitting a 75-storey mixed-use building having a maximum height of 249.8 metres (252.3 metres inclusive of any mechanical projections), a minimum tall building setback of 5.5 metres from its east property line, and a social housing program after the applicant withdraws their appeal. As directed, this report recommends the draft Zoning By-law Amendment which would permit a 75-storey building with 747 dwelling units including a social housing program at 399-405 Yonge Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 399-405 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report (August 31, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as the draft Zoning By-law Amendment implements the proposal as set out in the settlement proposal that was accepted by City Council during its meeting of March 29, 30 and 31, 2021, with Section 4 in Attachment 2 amended by: a. deleting 1,620 square metres and inserting 1,550 square metres in Part (H)(ii) so that it now reads: (ii) the required minimum gross floor area for the exclusive use of a "social housing program" is 1,550 square metres; b. adding the following provision: "On the north side of the building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic height of 115.6 metres, no windows are permitted unless the building or structure is set back from the north lot line by 1 metre or more" 2. City Council determine that no further notice is required to be given in respect of these changes under the Planning Act, RSO 1990. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until the owner has, at its sole cost and expense, pursuant to section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, entered into an agreement with the owner of the lands and operator of the social housing program to secure the provision of a social housing program on the lands and register it in priority against title to the lands, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 399-405 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 2 to the report (August 31, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, as the draft Zoning By-law Amendment implements the proposal as set out in the settlement proposal that was accepted by City Council during its meeting of March 29, 30, and 31, 2021. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to withhold the necessary Bills for enactment until the owner has, at its sole cost and expense, pursuant to section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, entered into an agreement with the owner of the lands and operator of the social housing program to secure the provision of a social housing program on the lands and register it in priority against title to the lands, with such terms and conditions satisfactory to Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the City Solicitor.
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This Rental Housing Demolition application proposes to demolish 6 rental dwelling units at 5-19 Cosburn Avenue and 8-40 Gowan Avenue and replace them with 7 new rental units within the proposed redevelopment of a new 24-storey residential building comprising 425 new dwelling units. The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (20 232879 STE 14 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (Case Number OLT-21-001666) on the basis of City Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the statutory timeline under the Planning Act. City Council endorsed a settlement offer on March 29, 2023 and directed staff to bring forward a Decision Report on the Rental Housing Demolition application. The Ontario Land Tribunal approved the settlement in principle, subject to conditions, at a settlement hearing held on June 8, 2023. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the residential demolition permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code. The recommended approval is based on the owner: replacing the 6 existing rental units by their respective unit types and sizes and at similar rents to those in effect at the time of application; providing an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to mitigate hardship for existing tenants; and securing other matters to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division and Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File 20 232889 STE 14 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the demolition of six (6) existing rental dwelling units located at 17 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8 and 10 Gowan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. the Owner shall provide and maintain seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied; during such 20-year period, 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 replacement; and the replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of two (2) one-bedroom units, three (3) two-bedroom units and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated June 16, 2023 and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the Owner shall, as part of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least two (2) one-bedroom units, two (2) two-bedroom units and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rent, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than 1.5 times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit at high-end rent, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. the Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the six (6) existing rental dwelling 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 rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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; d. the Owner shall provide tenants of all seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 24-storey residential building at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. the Owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units; such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space and thirdly to new tenants of the rental replacement dwelling units; g. the Owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of two (2) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on terms and conditions that are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; h. the Owner shall provide tenants of the 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, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; i. the replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendations 1.a. and 1.b. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed 24-storey residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and j. prior to issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, or their designate, the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.i. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of all or any of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 17 and 19 Cosburn Avenue, and 8 and 10 Gowan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 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; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. the City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the Owner 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 the proposed residential building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, 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 24-storey building within the time specified in Recommendation 4.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, 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 each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application File Number 20 232889 STE 14 RH in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to allow the demolition of six (6) existing rental dwelling units located at 17 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8 and 10 Gowan Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The Owner shall provide and maintain seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied. During such 20-year period, 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 replacement. The replacement rental dwelling units shall be comprised of two (2) one-bedroom units, three (3) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated June 16, 2023 and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The Owner shall, as part of the seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least two (2) one-bedroom units, two (2) two-bedroom units, and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, defined as gross monthly rent no greater than one times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, one (1) two-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at mid-range rent, defined as gross monthly rent that exceeds Affordable Rent but is no greater than 1.5 times the average City of Toronto rent by unit type, as reported annually by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and one (1) three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit at high-end rent, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; c. The Owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the six (6) existing rental dwelling 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 rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen 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; d. The Owner shall provide tenants of all seven (7) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed 24-storey residential building at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the building without the need to pre-book or pay a fee, unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; e. The Owner shall provide ensuite laundry and central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit at no extra charge; f. The owner shall provide and make available for rent at least three (3) vehicle parking spaces to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units. Such parking spaces shall be made available firstly to returning tenants who previously rented a vehicle parking space at similar monthly parking charges that such tenants previously paid, secondly to returning tenants who did not previously rent a vehicle parking space, and thirdly to new tenants of the rental replacement dwelling units; g. The owner shall provide and make available for rent a minimum of two (2) storage lockers to tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units on terms and conditions that are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; h. The Owner shall provide tenants of the 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, and in accordance with the Zoning By-law; i. The replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendations 1a and 1b above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed 24-storey residential building, exclusive of the replacement rental units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and j. Prior to issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or their designate, the Owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.i. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 2. 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 pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of all or any of the six (6) existing rental dwelling units at 17, 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10 Gowan Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. All Conditions in Recommendation 1 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; d. The issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permit) for the approved development on the site; and e. The City's receipt of confirmation that all existing rental dwelling units to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 19 Cosburn Avenue and 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 Gowan Avenue after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2, 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 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 the proposed residential building containing the replacement rental dwelling units on the site no later than three (3) years from the date that the demolition of the existing buildings commenced, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and d. Should the Owner fail to complete the proposed 24-storey building within the time specified in Recommendation 4 (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, 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 each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the foregoing, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement.
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The Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is applying to amend the Official Plan and seek approval under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to facilitate the severance of the parcels at 16 and 32 Walpole Avenue from 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue to facilitate the transfer of ownership of 16 and 32 Walpole Avenue from Toronto Community Housing Corporation to Circle Community Land Trust ("CCL"), a non-profit housing operator. Toronto Community Housing Corporation will retain ownership of 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue. The applications are in support of the Tenants First initiative. This proposal does not make any changes to physical forms or functions on site and all 122 rental housing units will remain intact in their existing buildings, with no impacts to existing tenants and rents. The City of Toronto and Circle Community Land Trust have already entered into a Social Housing Agreement, which will be registered on 16 and 32 Walpole Avenue upon transfer of title. This agreement will ensure that 16 and 32 Walpole Avenue will continue to be provided and maintained by future owners as social housing with rents-geared-to-income. There will be no changes to the existing tenancies, and tenants will continue to reserve their existing rights under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and the Rental Housing Conversion application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code in order to implement the City's Tenants First Initiative.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 31, 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Conversion Application (23 150069 STE 14 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to sever the residential rental property containing one hundred and twenty two (122) rental dwelling units at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue into three separate properties, with 16 Walpole Avenue and 32 Walpole Avenue containing fewer than six (6) rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall apply for, and obtain approval of, a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue into three separate properties for the purposes of conveying 16 Walpole Avenue and 32 Walpole Avenue to a qualified non-profit housing provider as part of the Tenants First Initiative; b. the owner of the lands at 16 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of the same; c. the owner of the lands at 16 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the one (1) social housing unit required in Recommendation 3.b. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial and/or municipal government programs; d. the owner of the lands at 32 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same; e. the owner of the lands at 32 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the one (1) social housing unit required in Recommendation 3.b. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial and/or municipal government programs; f. the owner of the lands at 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one hundred and twenty (120) rental dwelling units, including twenty-nine (29) one-bedroom units, seventy-four (74) two-bedroom units and seventeen (17) three bedroom units as social housing units for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same; g. the owner of the lands at 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the 120 rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 3.f. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue is final and binding, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial and/or municipal government programs; and h. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 3.b. to 3.e. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. the conditions in Recommendation 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the severance is final and binding; and c. the execution and registration on title of Agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Recommendation 3 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Conversion application (23 150069 STE 14 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to sever the residential rental property containing one hundred and twenty two (122) rental dwelling units at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue into three separate properties, with 16 Walpole Avenue and 32 Walpole Avenue containing fewer than six (6) rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall apply for, and obtain approval of, a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue into three separate properties for the purposes of conveying 16 Walpole Avenue and 32 Walpole Avenue to a qualified non-profit housing provider as part of the Tenants First Initiative; b. The owner of the lands at 16 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of the same; c. The owner of the lands at 16 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the one (1) social housing unit required in Recommendation 3.b above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; d. The owner of the lands at 32 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same; e. The owner of the lands at 32 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the one (1) social housing unit required in Recommendation 3.b above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; d. The owner of the lands at 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide and maintain one hundred and twenty (120) rental dwelling units, including twenty-nine (29) one-bedroom units, seventy-four (74) two-bedroom units and seventeen (17) three bedroom units as social housing units for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same; g. The owner of the lands at 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue shall continue to provide the 120 rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 3.f above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue is final and binding, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; and h. The owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 3.b. to 3.e. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. the conditions in Recommendation 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the severance is final and binding; and c. the execution and registration on title of agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for 16, 32, 44 and 66 Walpole Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Recommendation 3 above.
TE7.10adopted
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) is applying to amend the Official Plan and seek approval under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to facilitate the severance of the parcels at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue to allow for the transfer of ownership of 264 Kenilworth Avenue from TCHC to Circle Community LandTrust ("CCL"), a non-profit housing operator. TCHC will retain ownership of 50 Norway Avenue. The applications are in support of the Tenants First initiative. This proposal does not make any physical changes to the site and all 44 rental housing units will remain intact in their existing buildings, with no impacts to existing tenants and rents. The City of Toronto and CCL have already entered into a Social Housing Agreement, which will be registered on 264 Kenilworth Avenue upon transfer of title. This agreement will ensure that the rental unit at 264 Kenilworth Avenue will continue to be provided and maintained by future owners as social housing with rents-geared-to-income. There will be no changes to the existing tenancies, and tenants will continue to reserve their existing rights under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and the Rental Housing Conversion application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code in order to implement the City's Tenants First Initiative.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (August 30, 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 Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Conversion Application (23 150063 STE 19 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to sever the residential rental property containing forty-four (44) rental dwelling units at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue into two separate properties, with 264 Kenilworth Avenue containing fewer than six (6) rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall apply for, and obtain approval of, a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue into two separate properties for the purposes of conveying 264 Kenilworth Avenue to a qualified non-profit housing provider as part of the Tenants First Initiative; b. the owner of the lands at 264 Kenilworth shall continue to provide and maintain one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"); during such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same; c. the owner of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue shall continue to provide the one (1) social housing unit required in Recommendation 3.b. above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial and/or municipal government programs; and d. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 3.b. and 3.c. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. the conditions in Recommendation 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the severance is final and binding; and c. the execution and registration on title of Agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for 264 Kenilworth Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Recommendation 3 above.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve the Rental Housing Conversion application (23 150063 STE 19 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to sever the residential rental property containing forty-four (44) rental dwelling units at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue into two separate properties, with 264 Kenilworth Avenue containing fewer than six (6) rental dwelling units, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall apply for, and obtain approval of, a Consent from the Committee of Adjustment or the Toronto Local Appeal Body, if applicable, to permit the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue into two separate properties for the purposes of conveying 264 Kenilworth Avenue to a qualified non-profit housing provider as part of the Tenants First Initiative; b. the owner of the lands at 264 Kenilworth shall continue to provide and maintain one (1) three-bedroom rental unit, as a social housing unit for a period of at least 99 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, subject to a social housing program described in Section 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 ("social housing"). During such 99-year period, no social housing unit shall be registered as a condominium or any other form of ownership housing that provides a right to exclusive possession of a dwelling unit, including life-lease or co-ownership, and no application shall be made to demolish or convert any social housing unit to a non-residential rental purpose without replacement of same; c. the owner of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue shall continue to provide the one (1) social housing unit required in Recommendation 3.c above at rents-geared-to-income for a period of at least 25 years from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Official permitting the severance of the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, subject to the continued provision of funding from federal, provincial, and/or municipal government programs; and d. the owner shall enter into, and register on title to the lands at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue, an agreement pursuant to Section 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 3.b. to 3.c. above, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the severance of the residential rental property at 264 Kenilworth Avenue and 50 Norway Avenue after all of the following have occurred: a. the conditions in Recommendation 3 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the severance is final and binding; and c. the execution and registration on title of agreements pursuant to Sections 111 and 453.1 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for 264 Kenilworth Avenue respectively, securing the conditions in Recommendation 3 above.
TE7.11adopted
On April 29, 2022 an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit the construction of a 49-storey mixed use tower containing 430 residential units. A Site Plan Control application was submitted on the same date to address detailed site design and organization. On April 24, 2023, the applicant appealed the applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal 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 Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications in their current form and continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 307 Lake Shore Boulevard East 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, and approves the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, 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, inclusive of any appropriate holding (H) provisions; c. 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 General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; d. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the appropriate environmental reports and architectural plans have been peer reviewed to ensure that appropriate noise and vibration mitigation measures are implemented and reflected in the final form of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and f. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law Amendment and the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the wind study have been made, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any mitigation measures secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 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 for the lands at 307 Lake Shore Boulevard East 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, and approves the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, 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, inclusive of any appropriate holding (H) provisions; c. 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, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; d. the Owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to the infrastructure to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Transportation Services; e. the appropriate environmental reports and architectural plans have been peer reviewed to ensure that appropriate noise and vibration mitigation measures are implemented and reflected in the final form of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law Amendment, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and, f. the Owner has provided a revised Pedestrian Level Wind Study with recommendations implemented as part of the amending Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law Amendment and the City has advised that any building envelope changes to address the findings of the wind study have been made, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and any mitigation measures secured in a development agreement, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.12adopted
On August 4, 2022, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted to permit an 80-metre (20-storey excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 162 dwelling units and 1,950 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The application proposes the alteration of the Walmer Road Baptist Church at 38 Walmer Road and the demolition of the Sunday School building at 188 Lowther Avenue. On May 31, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application and referred the Site Plan Control application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. The report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications in their current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; d. the owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resources, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; e. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue, substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required in Recommendation 2.d. above, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.f. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; f. the owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by Recommendation 2.d. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and g. the owner has submitted an application and gained the required approval in writing under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed demolition and alterations to the heritage property at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue. 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 Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; and d. the owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resources, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; e. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue, substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required in Recommendation 2.d., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.f., all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; f. the owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by Recommendation 2.d. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and g. the owner has submitted an application and gained the required approval in writing under s.33 and S.34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed demolition and alterations to the heritage property at 38 Walmer Road and 188 Lowther Avenue. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.13adopted
On November 18, 2021, Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications were submitted to demolish 8 rental dwelling units and allow for the construction of a 15-storey (55-metre excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 67 dwelling units (including 8 rental replacement units) and 201 square metres of grade-related retail space. A Site Plan Control application was also submitted on April 25, 2022. On February 23, 2023, the applicant appealed the Zoning By-law Amendment application and referred the Site Plan Control application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act (Ontario Land Tribunal case numbers OLT-23-000155 and OLT-23-000156). The related Rental Housing Demolition Application is not appealable to the Ontario Land Tribunal and is still being reviewed by City Staff. 8 replacement rental units are proposed, and Staff will continue to work with the applicant on ensuring a tenant relocation plan is secured. The report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the applications in their current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning by-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; d. the owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resource, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; e. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required in Recommendation 2.d. above, subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.f. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; f. the owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by Recommendation 2.d. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; g. the owner has submitted an application and gained approval in writing under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed alterations to the heritage properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street; and h. City Council has dealt with the Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 239181 STE 12 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to demolish eight (8) existing residential rental dwelling units at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue. 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 Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control appeals for the lands at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue, and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning by-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review; d. the owner has submitted a Revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a conservation strategy for the on-site significant heritage resource, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; e. the owner has entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required in Recommendation 2.d., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 2.f., all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution and registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; f. the owner provides a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Revised Heritage Impact Assessment required by Recommendation 2.d. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; g. the owner has submitted an application and gained approval in writing under S.33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the proposed alterations to the heritage properties at 1196-1204 and 1206-1210 Yonge Street; and h. City Council has dealt with the Rental Housing Demolition Application No. 21 239181 STE 12 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to demolish 8 existing residential rental dwelling units at 1196-1210 Yonge Street and 2-8 Birch Avenue. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.14adopted
On August 4, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 58-storey mixed-use building, containing 690 dwelling units, including 659 new units and 31 rental replacement units, and 200 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The site currently contains 10, two-storey house-form buildings containing two rental dwelling units and eight owner-occupied units, and a three-storey walk-up apartment building containing 29 rental dwelling units all of which are proposed to be demolished. On August 4, 2022 the applicant submitted a Rental Housing Conversion and Demolition application to demolish and replace the 31 existing rental dwelling units. The proposed rental replacement and tenant relocation and assistance are being reviewed concurrently by Housing Staff. On March 22, 2023 revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted seeking to permit a 58-storey mixed-use building containing 680 dwelling units, including 649 new units and 31 rental replacement units, and 327 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. On March 31, 2023, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; c. the owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; d. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application 22 199096 STE 13 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 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 Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 561 Jarvis Street and 102-120 Earl Place and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the owner has secured replacement of the existing rental housing, including the same number of units, bedroom type and size and with similar rents; d. the owner has secured an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan addressing the right for existing and former tenants to return to a replacement rental unit on the lands at similar rents, the provision of alternative accommodation at similar rents, and other assistance to mitigate hardship, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition application 22 199096 STE 13 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units and the owner has entered into, and registered on title to the lands, one or more agreements with the City, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, securing all rental housing-related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.15adopted
175-185 King Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On August 18, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 179-185 King Street East was submitted to permit a 33-storey mixed-use building with 7,600 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and 190 dwelling units above. Portions of the facades of the existing designated heritage buildings were proposed to be integrated into the development. On March 24, 2023, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. Following the appeal, the applicant acquired 175 King Street East and submitted a revised Zoning By-law Amendment application on August 14, 2023. The revised application for 175-185 King Street East is for a 35-storey mixed-use building with 500 square metres of non-residential gross floor area and 394 dwelling units above. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 175-185 King Street East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes an appropriate conservation strategy for the on-site heritage resources, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. the owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with a conservation strategy set out in an acceptable Heritage Impact Assessment, both of which are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 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 Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 175-185 King Street East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater, and traffic capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the owner has submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes an appropriate conservation strategy for the on-site heritage resources, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. The owner has provided a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with a conservation strategy set out in an acceptable Heritage Impact Assessment, both of which are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.16adopted
237 Victoria Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On September 1, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application for 237 Victoria Street was submitted to permit a 24-storey mixed-use building with 416 square metres of non-residential gross floor area on the first floor and 256 dwelling units above. On June 19, 2023, the applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. This report reviews and recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate staff attend the OLT to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the appeal made for current applications regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting the lands at 237 Victoria Street and City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; and b. 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 or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. 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; and 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. 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 Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the appeal made for current applications regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting the lands at 237 Victoria Street and authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in whole or in part, City Council direct the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order on the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. 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 or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. 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; and 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. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.17amended
On September 16, 2021, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were submitted seeking to permit a 12-storey mixed-use building with an interior block of 15 three-storey townhouse units. A Site Plan Control application was submitted on July 5, 2022. A Rental Housing Demolition application was also submitted to permit the demolition of existing rental dwelling units on the site. On March 29, 2023, the Applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") because of City Council not making a decision on the application within the timeframe legislated by 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 in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 21 and 35-53 Broadview Avenue, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34 and 40 Lewis Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft 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 Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the required plans and studies, including a peer review of the Compatibility and Mitigation Study, Noise Study and Vibration Study, have been 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, the Director, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition Application 21 210154 STE 14 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure all rental-housing related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision, including replacement rental housing and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable; and e. a Construction Management Plan is submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prior to the commencement of any shoring or excavation work, which includes the requirement for the developer to undertake the following items in addition to the standard City Construction Management Plan: 1. establish a Construction Liaison Committee made up of local residents and businesses including a representative of the local Residents Associations to the satisfaction of the local Councillor; the Committee is to meet bi-weekly at the beginning of construction; and notes/action items from the meetings are to be shared with the members and the Councillor's office in a timely way following each meeting; 2. sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; 3. pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks, laneways and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; 4. ensure that the existing sidewalks and all pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night; 5. consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local businesses and residents in advance of any physical road modifications; 6i. install appropriate signage and converging mirrors where necessary to ensure that pedestrians', cyclists' and motorists' safety is considered at all times; 7. post a 24 hours a day/7 days a week contact number for the site superintendent on the construction hoarding; 8. create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the subject site; and 9. include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding to be allocated to artwork at their sole cost; design is to be reviewed and approved by the Ward Councillor. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor to make the inclusion of affordable housing as a priority in their negotiations with the applicant. 4. City Council direct Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on excluding the development at 21 and 35-53 Broadview Avenue, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34 and 40 Lewis Street, and any other addresses for the development at 21 and 35-53 Broadview Avenue, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34 and 40 Lewis Street from the on-street permit parking program. 5. 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 appeals for the lands at 21 and 35-53 Broadview Avenue, 344 Eastern Avenue and 18-34 and 40 Lewis Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft 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 Amendment is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the required plans and studies, including a peer review of the Compatibility and Mitigation Study, Noise Study and Vibration Study, have been 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, Director, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. City Council has approved Rental Housing Demolition application No. 21 210154 STE 14 RH under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure all rental-housing related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision, including replacement rental housing and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.18amended
654 to 668 Danforth Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On August 17, 2022 the City received a Zoning By-law Amendment application seeking permission for a 49-storey mixed-use building on the site at the northeast corner of Pape and Danforth Avenues. The ground level includes a shared residential and office lobby, as well as retail and commercial uses fronting onto Danforth Avenue and a portion of Pape Avenue. Office uses are proposed from the third to fifth floors with the residential use proposed from the sixth to 49th floors. The proposal includes a total of 496 dwelling units, 29,756 square metres of residential gross floor area, 4,743 square metres of non-residential gross floor area, and three levels of underground parking. On May 12, 2023 the applicant appealed this application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council's failure to make a decision within the time frame prescribed by the Planning Act. A first Case Management Conference has been scheduled by the Ontario Land Tribunal for October 2, 2023. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, for the lands at 654-668 Danforth Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to site servicing and has submitted revised Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management and Hydrogeological Reports providing confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and entered into and registered a financially secured agreement satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to construct, provide, make operational, and warrant any necessary upgrades to existing services and facilities or new services and facilities; c. the final draft Zoning By-law includes appropriate holding provisions to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to the requirements of Transportation Services and Solid Waste Management Services as set out in the memo from Development Engineering to City Planning dated April 28, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services; e. the owner has provided the City with a withdrawal letter for the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 573 (The Danforth Avenue Planning Study - Segment 2 - Don Valley to Coxwell) to be held in escrow until the Zoning By-law Amendment is in full force and effect; and f. a Construction Management Plan is submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prior to the commencement of any shoring or excavation work, which includes the requirement for the developer to undertake the following items in addition to the standard City Construction Management Plan: 1. establish a Construction Liaison Committee made up of local residents and businesses including a representative of the local Residents Associations to the satisfaction of the local Councillor; the Committee is to meet bi-weekly at the beginning of construction; and notes/action items from the meetings are to be shared with the members and the Councillor's office in a timely way following each meeting; 2. sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; 3. pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks, laneways and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; 4. ensure that the existing sidewalks and all pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night; 5. consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local businesses and residents in advance of any physical road modifications; 6. install appropriate signage and converging mirrors where necessary to ensure that pedestrians', cyclists' and motorists' safety is considered at all times; 7. post a 24 hours a day/7 days a week contact number for the site superintendent on the construction hoarding; 8. create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the subject site; and 9. include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding to be allocated to artwork at their sole cost; design is to be reviewed and approved by the Ward Councillor. 3. City Council request the City Solicitor to make the inclusion of affordable housing as a priority in their negotiations with the applicant. 4. City Council direct Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on excluding the development at 654-658 Danforth Avenue and any other addresses for the development at 654-658 Danforth Avenue from the on-street permit parking program. 5. 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 Acting Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, for the lands at 654-668 Danforth Avenue and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-law is to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to site servicing and has submitted revised Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management and Hydrogeological Reports providing confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and entered into and registered a financially secured agreement satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to construct, provide, make operational, and warrant any necessary upgrades to existing services and facilities or new services and facilities; c. the final draft Zoning By-law includes appropriate holding provisions to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. the owner has addressed outstanding issues in relation to the requirements of Transportation Services and Solid Waste Management as set out in the memo from Development Engineering to City Planning dated April 28, 2023, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services; and e. the owner has provided the City with a withdrawal letter for the appeal of Official Plan Amendment 573 (The Danforth Avenue Planning Study - Segment 2 - Don Valley to Coxwell) to be held in escrow until the Zoning By-law Amendment is in full force and effect. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.19amended
On December 23, 2023, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications were submitted seeking to permit two apartment buildings at four and seven storeys for the site at 46R, 46-52 and 52R Laing Street. On May 8, 2023, the Applicant appealed the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") on account of City Council not making a decision on the application within the timeframe legislated by the Planning Act. Since receipt of the appeal, the Applicant has submitted a revised proposal, having acquired the properties known municipally as 46-48 Laing Street. The revised proposal is for two seven-storey apartment buildings. The revised proposal is currently under review by City staff and is now the subject of the appeal. 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 in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current applications regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals for the lands at 46R, 46-52 and 52R Laing Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft 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 required plans and studies have been 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, the Director, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. should one or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, the Owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. should six or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, City Council has approved a Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure all rental-housing related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision, including replacement rental housing and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable; and f. a Construction Management Plan is submitted to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prior to the commencement of any shoring or excavation work, which includes the requirement for the developer to undertake the following items in addition to the standard City Construction Management Plan: 1. establish a Construction Liaison Committee made up of local residents and businesses including a representative of the local Residents Associations to the satisfaction of the local Councillor; the Committee is to meet bi-weekly at the beginning of construction; and notes/action items from the meetings are to be shared with the members and the Councillor's office in a timely way following each meeting; 2. sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; 3. pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks, laneways and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; 4. ensure that the existing sidewalks and all pedestrian walkways have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night; 5. consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local businesses and residents in advance of any physical road modifications; 6. install appropriate signage and converging mirrors where necessary to ensure that pedestrians', cyclists' and motorists' safety is considered at all times; 7. post a 24 hours a day/7 days a week contact number for the site superintendent on the construction hoarding; 8. create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the subject site; and 9. include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding to be allocated to artwork at their sole cost; design is to be reviewed and approved by the Ward Councillor. 3. City Council direct Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on excluding the development at 46R, 46-52 and 52R Laing Street and any other addresses for the development at 46R, 46-52 and 52R Laing Street from the on-street permit parking program. 4. 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 appeals for the lands at 46R, 46-52 and 52R Laing Street and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any Final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft 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 required plans and studies have been 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, Director, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation with revisions, as may be necessary, implemented as part of the amending Zoning By-law(s), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; d. should one or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, the Owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and e. should six or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, City Council has approved a Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units on the lands and the Owner has entered into, and registered on title an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure all rental-housing related matters necessary to implement City Council's decision, including replacement rental housing and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.6, as applicable. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE7.20adopted
402 and 404 Sherbourne Street - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
This report recommends that City Council include two properties on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register for their cultural heritage value and interest: 402 and 404 Sherbourne Street. The two properties at 402 and 404 Sherbourne Street have been researched and evaluated by staff using the criteria prescribed in Ontario Regulation 9/06 and meet one or more of the provincial criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest and are believed to be of cultural heritage value or interest. The subject properties are located on the west side of Sherbourne Street north of the intersection of Sherbourne Street and Carlton Street, and include two semi-detached, two-and-a-half storey, mirrored Bay and Gable Victorian residences constructed c.1874. 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 Ontario Heritage Act (the Act) now also limits listing to a period of two years. On January 1, 2023, amendments to the Act through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) came into effect. Under the Act, should a property be subject to an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan of Subdivision Application, properties must be listed on the heritage register prior to Part IV designation and before the occurrence of a "Prescribed Event". Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) are required for development applications that affect listed properties. Properties on the Heritage Register will be conserved and maintained in accordance with the Official Plan Heritage Policies. The listing of non-designated properties on the municipal heritage register also extends interim protection from demolition and provides an opportunity for City Council to determine whether the property warrants conservation through designation under the Act should a development or demolition application be submitted. 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 complete application to the public in accordance with the Planning Act.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council include the properties at 402 and 404 Sherbourne Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 23, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council include the properties at 402 and 404 Sherbourne Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion), attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 23, 2023) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
TE7.21amended
95 and 99 Strachan Avenue - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the applications for the demolition of the existing three storey townhouse dwellings at 95 and 99 Strachan Avenue (Application Nos. 23 126286 DEM 00 DM and 23 126460 DEM 00DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the applications, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit applications because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing three storey townhouse dwellings 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 95 and 99 Strachan Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the existing three storey townhouse dwellings because there is no permit to replace the buildings on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing three storey townhouse dwellings without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing three storey townhouse dwellings 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.
TE7.22amended
73, 75 and 77 McGill Street - 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 existing three storey single family dwellings at 73, 75 and 77 McGill Street (Application Number 23 180006 DEM 00 DM, 23 180163 DEM 00 DM and 23 180152 DEM 00 DM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions to be attached to the permit application because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been made.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the applications to demolish the existing three storey dwellings 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 73, 75 and 77 McGill Street and decide to: 1. Refuse the applications to demolish the existing three storey single family dwellings because there is no permit to replace the building on the site at this time; or 2. Approve the applications to demolish the existing three storey single family dwellings without any conditions; or 3. Approve the applications to demolish the existing three storey dwellings 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.
TE7.23deferred
The purpose of this staff report is to report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a Sidewalk Café permit at 1161 Queen Street East, Berkshire Avenue flankage.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the May 2024 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the application for the proposed application Sidewalk Café permit at 1161 Queen Street East, Berkshire Avenue flankage.
TE7.24adopted
560 Willard Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 560 Willard Avenue. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the location and species. The Colorado blue spruce tree, Picea pungens, in question measures 41 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 560 Willard Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 560 Willard Avenue.
TE7.25adopted
72 Wardell Street - Application to Remove a Private Tree
This report requests that Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 72 Wardell Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is due to the construction of a laneway suite. The honey locust tree, Gleditsia triacanthos, in question measures 69.5 cm in diameter. The City's Tree By-laws do not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable. Further, under the City of Toronto's Official Plan Amendment 403(b)iv, the development of laneway suites should not result in the injury or removal of a healthy tree protected under Municipal Code 813. City Council has directed the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to refuse, at the General Manager's discretion, a permit to injure or destroy a healthy tree protected under Municipal Code Chapter 813, received as part of an application to construct a laneway suite. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision as to whether a permit may be issued when an applicant wishes to appeal the City's decision to deny a tree permit.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Denied the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 72 Wardell Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director of Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council deny the request for a permit to remove one privately owned tree located at 72 Wardell Street.