Toronto and East York Community Council
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TE8.1amended
64 Prince Arthur Avenue - 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 13-storey (43-metre, excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 94 dwelling units, with a minimum of 30 square metres and a maximum of 150 square metres of non-residential gross floor area at 64 Prince Arthur Avenue.
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 64 Prince Arthur Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (October 18, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and c. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 64 Prince Arthur Avenue from Permit Parking. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure the following as part of the site plan agreement to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning: a. construction diversion: 1. at least 75 percent of waste from demolition and construction will be diverted from landfill; b. energy efficiency: 1. high ratio of cladding to glazing for the building envelope; 2. low-carbon building heating and cooling; 3. electric-only appliances and fireplaces in suites; 4. energy and water efficient fixtures and appliances; and 5. motion sensor-controlled LED lighting in common areas; c. reasonable efforts to achieve a carbon payback period of 10-years or less, measured on a per unit basis; d. zero resident parking; and e. bicycle parking and maintenance facilities: 1. spaces provided underground for all units and visitors; 2. maintenance room adjacent to bike parking; and 3. 13 E-bike charging stations.
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 64 Prince Arthur Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council request that the owner make reasonable commercial efforts to convey off-site parkland to the City equal to the value of the on-site parkland dedication, in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, with the off-site parkland dedication to be acceptable to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and free and clear of any above or below grade encumbrances, with the exception of any encumbrances as may be otherwise approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to be conveyed prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; and a. in the event that the off-site parkland dedication is less than the value of the on-site parkland dedication, then the owner will pay cash-in-lieu of parkland to make up for the shortfall in parkland dedication, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit; b. in the event that the owner is unable to provide an acceptable off-site parkland dedication to the City, the owner will be required to satisfy the parkland dedication requirement through the payment of cash-in-lieu; and c. the value of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication will be appraised through Real Estate Services and payment will be required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit. 4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report back on the feasibility of amending Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 64 Prince Arthur Avenue from Permit Parking.
TE8.2amended
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 129.7-metre (40-storey excluding mechanical penthouse) mixed use building at 214-224 Merton Street. The proposed building would have a total gross floor area of 28,700 square metres including 347.1 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. No office space replacement is proposed. The proposal includes the conveyance of 6A and 6B Pailton Crescent to the City as an off-site parkland dedication.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 214-224 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 214-224 Merton Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to: a. 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 transportation report, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the First Above Grade Building Permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an off-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 371.3 square metres, comprised of the properties municipally known in the year 2022 as 6A and 6B Pailton Crescent to satisfy the owner's parkland contribution, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of an off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 214-224 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 214-224 Merton Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 6 to this report. 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. 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 transportation report, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act prior to the First Above Grade Building Permit, the owner shall convey to the City, an off-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 371.3 square metres, comprised of the properties municipally known in the year 2022 as 6A and 6B Pailton Crescent, with the remaining parkland dedication to be provided as a cash-in-lieu payment, prior to the first above grade building permit, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of an off-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition. 7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR). The development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, PFR, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time.
TE8.3adopted
467 and 469 Spadina Road - City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends amending the Zoning By-law to permit an apartment building at 467 and 469 Spadina Road, within the existing building envelope, with the exception of permitting additional height to reflect a previous Committee of Adjustment approval.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 467 and 469 Spadina Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 4 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 467 and 469 Spadina Road substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 4 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE8.4deferred
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 23-storey mixed-use building at 98-100 Bond Street and 54-74 Dundas Street East. The building is proposed to contain 336 dwelling units and 240 square metres of retail space fronting Dundas Street East. As part of the development proposal 4 existing rental dwelling units will be demolished.
The Toronto and East York Community Council adjourned the public meeting for 98-100 Bond Street and 54-74 Dundas Street East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval, until November 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
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 98-100 Bond Street and 54-74 Dundas Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as may be required. 3. City Council require the owner to provide and implement an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, for Eligible Tenants of the existing 4 rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to provide a legal undertaking to the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, securing the implementation of the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan required by Recommendation No.3. above.
TE8.5adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit two mixed-use buildings with heights of 75 and 78 storeys (238.5 and 247.3 metres, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse), containing 1,791 dwelling units, 564 square metres of non-residential uses on the first floor, and 596 square metres of community space on the first and second floor. The proposal includes a 1,218 square metre park on the east side of the site linked to a privately owned publicly-accessible open space, approximately 653 square metres, between the two buildings fronting onto Yonge Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 475 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Zoning By-law 1473-2017, as amended and as applicable, for the lands at 475 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 3. City Council repeal Zoning By-law 1472-2017 for the lands at 475 Yonge Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 604 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site park, having a minimum size of 1,218 square metres, subject to the owner transferring the park to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 8. City Council authorize the City to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to amend the existing Section 37 Agreement for the lands at 475 Yonge Street (Instrument Number AT4902529) to secure the following community benefits: a. the owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, a minimum of 1,218 square metres of land located on-site at 475 Yonge Street for public parkland purposes, of which 604 square metres shall represent the full parkland dedication requirement pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act for the development on the site and 614 square metres shall constitute an over-dedication of land, subject to the following: i. prior to the first above grade building permit for the first building to be constructed on the site, the owner shall convey to the City a minimum of 916 square metres, consisting of the full parkland dedication requirement and 312 square metres of the 614 square metres over-dedication of land, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the first above grade building permit for the second building to be constructed on the site, the owner shall convey to the City a minimum of 302 square metres, consisting of the balance of the over-dedication of land, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and iii. the owner, any related company, or owner of benefitting development land(s), with the approval of the owner and of City Council, may elect to use up to 302 square metres of the over-dedication of land as credit for the purpose of fulfilling (or partially fulfilling) parkland dedication requirements in relation to other benefitting development land(s), provided that the over-dedication lands are a good physical substitution for any on-site dedication and the value of the over-dedication credit is at least equal to the value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required; any benefitting development land(s), which may include 214-230 Sherbourne Street, 595 Bay Street and 306 Yonge Street, 135 Isabella Street, and 646-664 Yonge Street and 2-4 Irwin Avenue, must be located within 2 kilometres of 475 Yonge Street and within the same Ward, with the terms of any credit to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor; in the event that the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the benefitting development land(s) occurs before the conveyance described in Part 8.a.ii. above, the owner of the benefitting development land(s) or the owner of 475 Yonge Street shall be required to provide the City with a Letter of Credit, in the City's standard form and in an amount satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, which will be increased in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0135-01 (formerly CANSIM 327-0058), or its successor, two years from the date it is received by the City and increased on each succeeding anniversary date by the amount of the Construction Price Index for the previous year, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; if the conveyance described in Part 8.a.ii. above has not occurred within six years from the date the Letter of Credit is received by the City, the City may draw upon the Letter of Credit for cash-in-lieu of parkland in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements for the benefitting development land(s); and the owner of 475 Yonge Street's obligation to convey the 302 square metres of over-dedication to the City prior to the first above grade building permit for the second building to be constructed on the 475 Yonge Street site shall remain, even in the event that the Letter of Credit has been drawn on; and b. prior to the earlier of condominium registration or first residential use of any residential unit on the site, the owner shall design, construct, and convey to the City, in an acceptable environmental condition, for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, a minimum 596 square metres of community space located on the first and second floors of Building B, subject to the following: i. the community space shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to Base Building Condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction, and conveyance of the community space complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; iii. concurrent with or prior to the conveyance of the community space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the community space; iv. the City may elect to accept a cash contribution of $6,000,000.00, in lieu of the community space, to be allocated toward capital projects in the vicinity of the site in conformity with the City's Official Plan, with such election to occur prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for the Site Plan Control application and with payment required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and v. the financial contribution pursuant to Part 8.b.iv. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date City Council adopts the zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of payment. 9. City Council authorize the City to secure the following legal conveniences to support development in the amended Section 37 Agreement: a. the owner shall construct and maintain a minimum of 653 square metres of privately owned publicly-accessible space located at the ground level between Buildings A and B (with underground garage and utilities below), extending between the Yonge Street frontage and the on-site park, with specific configuration and design and timing for the delivery of the privately owned publicly-accessible space to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval (which will include consideration for delivering the privately owned publicly-accessible space in phases and permitting construction staging prior to public access), all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner shall prepare all documents and convey, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, for nominal consideration, a public access easement, including support rights, in perpetuity in favour of the City over the privately owned publicly-accessible space; and c. the following matters are to be delivered or secured through the Site Plan Control application: i. the owner shall prepare all documents and convey a Pedestrian Clearway Easement to the City to secure a 3.7-metre wide pedestrian clearway along Yonge Street, to a minimum height of 3.0 metres above the finished grade, together with rights of support, such lands to be free and clear of all other physical obstructions and encumbrances, and subject to a right-of-way for access and construction purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as said lands have been laid out and dedicated for public pedestrian clearway purposes, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the City Solicitor; ii. the owner shall submit comprehensive Construction Management Plans for each stage of the construction process; these plans must illustrate the location of employee and trades parking, heavy truck access points, material storage, construction site fencing and overhead cranes, and any other matters requested by the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Ward Councillor; and iii. the owner shall provide and maintain the following Transportation Demand Management measures on-site: 1. one (1) annual bike-share membership per unit, offered for the first year of occupancy; 2. one (1) annual car-share membership per unit, offered for the first year of occupancy; 3. one (1) Presto card per unit, preloaded with the value of a TTC monthly pass, offered for the first year of occupancy; and 4. a minimum of one (1) bike repair station in each building (total two [2] bike repair stations). 10. 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 to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. enter into one or more agreements with the City requiring the owner, at no cost to the City, to complete any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure to support the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development. 11. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the amending Section 37 Agreement, and any other necessary agreement(s).
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Planning Division recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 475 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 8 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 and Zoning By-law 1473-2017, as amended and as applicable, for the lands at 475 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 9 to this report. 3. City Council repeal Zoning By-law 1472-2017 for the lands at 475 Yonge Street. 4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 5. City Council approve that in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, the owner shall convey to the City, an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 604 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 6. City Council approve the acceptance of the on-site park, having a minimum size of 1,218 square metres, subject to the owner transferring the park to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition; the owner may propose the exception of encumbrances of tiebacks, where such an encumbrance is deemed acceptable by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the City Solicitor; and such an encumbrance will be subject to the payment of compensation to the City, in an amount as determined by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management. 7. City Council approve a development charge credit against the Parks and Recreation component of the Development Charges for the design and construction by the owner of the Above Base Park Improvements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation; the development charge credit shall be in an amount that is the lesser of the cost to the owner of designing and constructing the Above Base Park Improvements, as approved by the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Parks and Recreation component of development charges payable for the development in accordance with the City's Development Charges By-law, as may be amended from time to time. 8. City Council authorize the City to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to amend the existing Section 37 Agreement for the lands at 475 Yonge Street (Instrument Number AT4902529) to secure the following community benefits: a. the owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, a minimum of 1,218 square metres of land located on-site at 475 Yonge Street for public parkland purposes, of which 604 square metres shall represent the full parkland dedication requirement pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act for the development on the site and 614 square metres shall constitute an over-dedication of land, subject to the following: i. prior to the first above grade building permit for the first building to be constructed on the site, the owner shall convey to the City a minimum of 916 square metres, consisting of the full parkland dedication requirement and 312 square metres of the 614 square metres over-dedication of land, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the first above grade building permit for the second building to be constructed on the site, the owner shall convey to the City a minimum of 302 square metres, consisting of the balance of the over-dedication of land, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor; and iii. the owner, any related company, or owner of benefitting development land(s), with the approval of the owner and of City Council, may elect to use up to 302 square metres of the over-dedication of land as credit for the purpose of fulfilling (or partially fulfilling) parkland dedication requirements in relation to other benefitting development land(s), provided that the over-dedication lands are a good physical substitution for any on-site dedication and the value of the over-dedication credit is at least equal to the value of the on-site dedication that would otherwise be required. Any benefitting development land(s), which may include 214-230 Sherbourne Street, 595 Bay Street and 306 Yonge Street, 135 Isabella Street, and 646-664 Yonge Street and 2-4 Irwin Avenue, must be located within 2 kilometres of 475 Yonge Street and within the same Ward, with the terms of any credit to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the City Solicitor. In the event that the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the benefitting development land(s) occurs before the conveyance described in Part 8.a.ii. above, the owner of the benefitting development land(s) or the owner of 475 Yonge Street shall be required to provide the City with a Letter of Credit, in the City's standard form and in an amount satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, which will be increased in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, as reported quarterly by Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0135-01 (formerly CANSIM 327-0058), or its successor, two years from the date it is received by the City and increased on each succeeding anniversary date by the amount of the Construction Price Index for the previous year, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. If the conveyance described in Part 8.a.ii. above has not occurred within six years from the date the Letter of Credit is received by the City, the City may draw upon the Letter of Credit for cash-in-lieu of parkland in fulfilment of the parkland dedication requirements for the benefitting development land(s). The owner of 475 Yonge Street's obligation to convey the 302 square metres of over-dedication to the City prior to the first above grade building permit for the second building to be constructed on the 475 Yonge Street site shall remain, even in the event that the Letter of Credit has been drawn on. b. prior to the earlier of condominium registration or first residential use of any residential unit on the site, the owner shall design, construct, and convey to the City, in an acceptable environmental condition, for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, a minimum 596 square metres of community space located on the first and second floors of Building B, subject to the following: i. the community space shall be delivered to the City in accordance with the City's Community Space Tenancy Policy and finished to Base Building Condition, with the terms and specifications to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; ii. prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the development, the owner shall provide a letter of credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee 120 percent of the estimated cost of the design, construction, and conveyance of the community space complying with the specifications and requirements of the Section 37 Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; iii. concurrent with or prior to the conveyance of the community space to the City, the owner and the City shall enter into, and register on title to the appropriate lands, an Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement for nominal consideration and at no cost to the City, that is in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; the Easement and Cost Sharing Agreement shall address and/or provide for the integrated support, use, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and reconstruction of certain shared facilities, and the sharing of costs, in respect thereof, of portions of the subject lands to be owned by the City and the owner as they pertain to the community space; iv. the City may elect to accept a cash contribution of $6,000,000.00, in lieu of the community space, to be allocated toward capital projects in the vicinity of the site in conformity with the City's Official Plan, with such election to occur prior to the issuance of Notice of Approval Conditions for the Site Plan Control application and with payment required prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, all to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and v. the financial contribution pursuant to Part 8.b.iv. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Building Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date City Council adopts the zoning by-law amendment(s) to the date of payment. 9. City Council authorize the City to secure the following legal conveniences to support development in the amended Section 37 Agreement: a. the owner shall construct and maintain a minimum of 653 square metres of privately owned publicly-accessible space located at the ground level between Buildings A and B (with underground garage and utilities below), extending between the Yonge Street frontage and the on-site park, with specific configuration and design and timing for the delivery of the privately owned publicly-accessible space to be determined in the context of Site Plan approval (which will include consideration for delivering the privately owned publicly-accessible space in phases and permitting construction staging prior to public access), all to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner shall prepare all documents and convey, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, for nominal consideration, a public access easement, including support rights, in perpetuity in favour of the City over the POPS; and c. the following matters are to be delivered or secured through the Site Plan Control application: i. the owner shall prepare all documents and convey a Pedestrian Clearway Easement to the City to secure a 3.7-metre wide pedestrian clearway along Yonge Street, to a minimum height of 3.0 metres above the finished grade, together with rights of support, such lands to be free and clear of all other physical obstructions and encumbrances, and subject to a right-of-way for access and construction purposes in favour of the Grantor until such time as said lands have been laid out and dedicated for public pedestrian clearway purposes, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering & Construction Services and the City Solicitor; ii. the owner shall submit comprehensive Construction Management Plans for each stage of the construction process; these plans must illustrate the location of employee and trades parking, heavy truck access points, material storage, construction site fencing and overhead cranes, and any other matters requested by the General Manager, Transportation Services or the Ward Councillor; and iii. The owner shall provide and maintain the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures on-site: 1. One (1) annual bike-share membership per unit, offered for the first year of occupancy; 2. One (1) annual car-share membership per unit, offered for the first year of occupancy; 3. One (1) Presto card per unit, preloaded with the value of a TTC monthly pass, offered for the first year of occupancy; 4. A minimum of one (1) bike repair station in each building (total two [2] bike repair stations). 10. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. enter into one or more agreements with the City requiring the owner, at no cost to the City, to complete any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure to support the development, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development. 11. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the amending Section 37 Agreement, and any other necessary agreement(s).
TE8.6amended
741 Broadview Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes a 3-storey residential addition on top of an existing 3-storey commercial building, along with a 4-storey residential addition at the rear, at 741 Broadview Avenue. The total building height is 24.7 metres, inclusive of the mechanical penthouse. The proposed development would contain 19 new condominium dwelling units. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposal results in an appropriate built form that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 741 Broadview Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require that the Owner must address all outstanding comments in Section A of the memo from Engineering and Construction Services dated June 19, 2023 in relation to functional servicing and stormwater management matters, and any subsequent memo prepared in response to the applicant resubmission(s) to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. 4. City Council request the applicant commit to the following measures in addition to the implementation of the standard City of Toronto Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, prior to the commencement of any work: a. 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; b. sweep the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe; c. 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; d. 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; e. consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local businesses and residents in advance of any physical road modifications; f. install appropriate signage and converging mirrors where necessary to ensure that pedestrians', cyclists' and motorists' safety is considered at all times; g. post a 24 hours a day/7 days a week contact number for the site superintendent on the construction hoarding; h. create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the subject site; and i. 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. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Toronto and East York Community Council regarding the realignment of Permit Parking Area 7G and the exclusion of 741 Broadview Avenue and associated addresses, from the permit parking area.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 741 Broadview Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, the Owner must address all outstanding comments in Section A of the memo from Engineering and Construction Services dated June 19, 2023 in relation to functional servicing and stormwater management matters, and any subsequent memo prepared in response to the applicant resubmission(s) to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
TE8.7adopted
147 Spadina Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications - Appeal Report
The purpose of this report is to seek direction from City Council to endorse a revised proposal for the application to amend the Zoning By-law that has been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (the "OLT") due to Council's failure to make a decision within the time frame prescribed in the Planning Act. Since the time of filing the appeals to the OLT (April 2022), the applicant has worked with City staff and the property owners of the adjacent commercial building to the north at 161 Spadina Avenue as well as the adjacent residential building to the east at 388 Richmond Street West ("District Lofts"), both of whom are parties to the Tribunal proceedings, to address various concerns. Following those meetings, the property owners have submitted a revised application. The revised proposal is for a 24-storey mixed-use building at a height of 76.8 metres (82.8 including the mechanical penthouse). Revisions from the original application include an improved building setback and public realm along Richmond Street West; increased separation distance from the adjacent residential building to the east at 388 Richmond Street West; increased tower stepbacks from the edge of the base building along both Richmond Street West and Spadina Avenue; a reduced streetwall height; a reduction in overall building height from 25 storeys; and elimination of north-facing windows within the base building. This report recommends that City Council endorse the revised proposal in accordance with the recommendations included within this Appeal Report.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the proposed revised Zoning By-law Amendment for 147 Spadina Avenue, subject to Recommendation 2 below. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the Ontario Land Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has worked with City Planning and Urban Forestry staff to conserve as many of the five existing City trees as possible along the Spadina Avenue frontage; for any trees that do require removal to facilitate construction, the owner has submitted an application to remove City trees together with a Tree Planting Replacement Plan, to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; c. the owner has withdrawn their site-specific appeals of the King-Spadina Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment 486) and the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan; and d. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Site Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, a Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, and a Hydrogeological Review Summary, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. made satisfactory arrangements for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report, to be resubmitted for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development; and iii. submitted appropriate documentation to demonstrate that required easements and/or agreements have been entered into to permit vehicular access to the property at 147 Spadina Avenue through the adjacent property at 388 Richmond Street West, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 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 before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of the proposed revised Zoning By-law Amendment for 147 Spadina Avenue, subject to the recommendations below. 2. City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Land Tribunal withhold its Order on the Zoning By-law Amendment until such time as the OLT has been advised by the City Solicitor that: a. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a final content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the owner has worked with City Planning and Urban Forestry staff to conserve as many of the five existing City trees as possible along the Spadina Avenue frontage. For any trees that do require removal to facilitate construction, the owner has submitted an application to remove City trees together with a Tree Planting Replacement Plan, to the satisfaction of Urban Forestry; c. the owner has withdrawn their site-specific appeals of the King-Spadina Secondary Plan (OPA 486) and the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan; d. the owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Site Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, a Servicing Report Groundwater Summary, and a Hydrogeological Review Summary, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. made satisfactory arrangements for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the Functional Servicing Report, to be resubmitted for review and acceptance by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development; and iii. submitted appropriate documentation to demonstrate that required easements and/or agreements have been entered into to permit vehicular access to the property at 147 Spadina Avenue through the adjacent property at 388 Richmond Street West, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE8.8amended
295 Jarvis Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On November 15, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 60-storey residential building, containing 618 dwelling units with a total of 44,530 square metres of residential gross floor area (GFA). The site contains a 3-storey licensed rooming house known as the Inglewood Arms, with approximately 95 dwelling-rooms, which is proposed to be demolished. No dwelling-room replacement or tenant assistance is proposed. On May 16, 2023 the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. A 12-day hearing has been scheduled to commence starting May 27, 2024. The applicant and the City have agreed to OLT-led mediation in advance of this date. On August 2, 2023, the applicant submitted revised application to address technical comments. No changes were made to the overall building height or massing. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT 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 to oppose the appeal made for the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting the land at 295 Jarvis 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 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 advices that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law 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 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; and c. the owner has entered into a legal agreement binding the owner and successor owners to secure all rental housing related matters, including replacement of existing dwelling rooms and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to advance, as part of the appeal on 295 Jarvis Street, a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan that takes into consideration the unique circumstances of tenants at 295 Jarvis Street when securing tenant assistance, including the right to return to replacement rental housing, in order to minimize hardship on vulnerable tenants. 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 to oppose the appeal made for the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting the land at 295 Jarvis 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 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 advices that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner & Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering & Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the owner has entered into a legal agreement binding the owner and successor owners to secure all rental housing related matters, including replacement of existing dwelling rooms and an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE8.9adopted
On March 31, 2023, the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. The applicant is requesting to permit a 49-storey residential building containing 439 dwelling units including 36 rental replacement units and 403 new units at 33-37 Maitland Street. The existing building located at 33 Maitland Street contains 36 rental dwelling units. On September 14, 2022, the applicant submitted a Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application to demolish and replace the existing rental dwelling units. The proposed rental replacement and tenant relocation and assistance are being reviewed concurrently by the Housing Staff. On July 19, 2023, Council adopted recommendations to state its intention to designate the properties at 33 Maitland Street and 37 Maitland Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The owner has objected to the Notice of Intention to Designate. The applicant is proposing to demolish the building at 33 Maitland Street and demolish the rear wing of the building at 37 Maitland Street. The remainder of the building at 37 Maitland Street is proposed to be retained and integrated into the base building of the proposed development. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT 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 application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 33-37 Maitland 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 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 36 rental housing units, 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; 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; f. the owner has, at its sole expense submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a detailed conservation strategy for the properties at 33 and 37 Maitland Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, and City Planning; and g. the owner has provided confirmation that no new construction will be undertaken within 3 metres of existing Toronto Transit Commission infrastructure. 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 application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 33-37 Maitland 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 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 36 rental housing units, 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; 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; f. the owner has, at its sole expense submitted a revised Heritage Impact Assessment that includes a detailed conservation strategy for the properties at 33 and 37 Maitland Street to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, and City Planning. g. the owner has provided confirmation that no new construction will be undertaken within 3 metres of existing TTC infrastructure. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE8.10adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property at 137 Bond Street (designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act) in connection with the development of the subject site. The property at 137 Bond Street is in Toronto's Downtown Yonge East neighbourhood on the east side of Bond Street, prominently situated on the southeast corner of Bond Street and Gould Street. It contains a three-storey, multi-unit residential detached house form that dates to 1855. Throughout the 1880s, a series of alterations to the building resulted in its current Queen Anne architectural style. The building was originally constructed as a single-unit residence for William Mathers, and it underwent a series of interior alterations to accommodate intermittent periods of commercial use. Since 1963 the property, known as O'Keefe House, has been owned by Toronto Metropolitan University and operated as a student residence (1964-2018) that supported the student community of the surrounding, institutional neighbourhood. The subject property is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and has design and physical, historical and associative, and contextual values. The proposed development involves the construction of an eight-storey building on the southern portion of the site to serve as the Toronto Metropolitan University's Student Centre for Wellbeing with the integration of the rehabilitated heritage resource. The selective removal of the house's south elevation and alterations to its other elevations is proposed. While some interior floors and walls will be removed, most the heritage building's exterior walls and roof are proposed to be retained in situ. The proposed alterations conserve the heritage property and are consistent with the existing policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property 137 Bond Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by EVOQ Architecture, dated August 22, 2023, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. prior to final Site Plan Approval the owner shall: 1. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 137 Bond Street prepared by EVOQ Architecture, dated August 22, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 137 Bond Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by EVOQ Architecture, dated August 22, 2023, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 3. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 5. provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 6. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 137 Bond Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning the owner shall: 1. have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above; 2. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 137 Bond Street prepared by EVOQ Architecture, dated August 22, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 4. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan; and c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 137 Bond Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 137 Bond Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council consent to the application to alter the designated property 137 Bond Street, with conditions, under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act and with such alterations substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by EVOQ Architecture dated August 22, 2023, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following conditions: a. That prior to final Site Plan Approval the owner shall: 1. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 137 Bond Street dated August 22, 2023 prepared by EVOQ Architecture, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 137 Bond Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 31, 2023, prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by EVOQ Architecture dated August 22, 2023, both on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 3. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.1 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 6. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 137 Bond Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning the owner shall: 1. Have entered into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City required in Recommendation 1.a.2. 2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 137 Bond Street dated August 22, 2023 prepared by EVOQ Architecture, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upward indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the property at 137 Bond Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the property at 137 Bond Street.
TE8.11adopted
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the designated heritage properties at 516 Yonge Street (including the entrance address at 514 Yonge Street) and 526 Yonge Street (including the entrance addresses at 528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street), under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act in connection with the development of the subject property. On August 5, 2022, the development was approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal and is now the subject of a Heritage Permit application under the Ontario Heritage Act and an application for Site Plan Approval under the Planning Act. On October 16, 2020, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was made for 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street. A Heritage Impact Assessment describing proposed conservation and mitigation measures designed to reduce the impact of the proposed addition was prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 4, 2021, and revised December 13, 2022. The development site contains two properties that are currently designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (514-516 Yonge Street and 526-528 Yonge Street), and one property that is listed on the Heritage Register (522-524 Yonge Street). The proposed development application contemplates a 59-storey mixed-use tower set atop a 3-storey podium that incorporates the retained eastern (primary) elevations of 514-516 Yonge Street, 522-524 Yonge Street, and 526-528 Yonge Street. The proposed alterations conserve the onsite and adjacent heritage buildings and are consistent with the policy framework. The heritage impacts of the development proposal are appropriately mitigated through the overall conservation strategy.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 59-storey building on the lands known municipally as 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated October 27, 2022, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Ltd., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 4, 2021, and revised December 13, 2022, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street the owners shall: 1. provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 2. provide Heritage Lighting Plans that describe how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning; 3. provide detailed landscape plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide Interpretation Plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 5. submit Signage Plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; b. prior to the issuance of any permit for the work described in the Site Plan application, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owners shall: 1. enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with the City of Toronto for the properties at 514-516 Yonge Street and 526-528 Yonge Street, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 27, 2022, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Ltd, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared ERA Architects Inc., dated January 4, 2021, and revised December 13, 2022, and in accordance with Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration on title of such agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; 2. provide detailed Conservation Plans, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that are consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 4, 2021, and revised December 13, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; 3. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b. 2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; 4. provide Letters of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plans, Heritage Lighting Plan, and Interpretation Plans; and 5. provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and c. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4. above, the owner shall: 1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and 2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in City Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties at 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new 59-storey building on the lands known municipally as 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated October 27, 2022, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Ltd., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 4, 2021, and revised December 13, 2022, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: a. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposal, for the property located at 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street the owners shall: 1. Provide final Site Plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b. 2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide Heritage Lighting Plans that describe how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning. 3. Provide detailed landscape plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide Interpretation Plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plans to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 5. Submit Signage Plans for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. b. That prior to the issuance of any permit for the work described in the Site Plan application, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage buildings as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the owners shall: 1. Enter into Heritage Easement Agreements with the City of Toronto for the properties at 514-516 Yonge Street and 526-528 Yonge Street, in accordance with the plans and drawings dated October 27, 2022, prepared by Quadrangle Architects Ltd, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared ERA Architects Inc., dated January 4, 2021, and revised December 13, 2022, and in accordance with Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b. 2 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration on title of such agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. Provide detailed Conservation Plans, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that are consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 510-528 Yonge Street and 7 Breadalbane Street prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated January 4, 2021, and revised December 13, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 3. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plans required in Recommendation 1.b. 2, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 4. Provide Letters of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plans, Heritage Lighting Plan, and Interpretation Plans. 5. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8" x 10" colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a USB flash drive in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. c. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.b.4, the owner shall: 1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning. 2. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 516 Yonge Street and 526 Yonge Street.
TE8.12deferred
415 Broadview Avenue - Alterations to and Demolition of Heritage Attributes of a Designated Property
This report recommends that City Council refuse applications under Sections 33 and 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter and demolish heritage attributes of the property at 415 Broadview Avenue. Anchoring the northeast corner of Broadview Avenue and Simpson Avenue in the Riverdale neighbourhood and located directly across from the Don Jail, the property at 415 Broadview Avenue contains a Place of Worship completed in 1907 for the congregation of St. John's Presbyterian Church. Designed by the Glasgow School of Art-trained Scottish architect, Andrew Sharp, who built numerous early-20th century heritage churches across Toronto. The property is directly linked to the founding of the Scott Mission, which continues to provide important social outreach programs and services. Today St. John's Presbyterian Church is valued as a local landmark. The property at 415 Broadview Avenue is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act through by-law 137-2023. Applications under Sections 33 and 34 of the Act have been submitted to alter the property and demolish heritage attributes in order to allow for the construction of a seven-storey mixed-use building with commercial units at grade and residential units above. Staff is recommending refusal of the applications as they have not demonstrated that the heritage impacts of the proposal are consistent with the heritage planning policy framework or that they would be satisfactorily mitigated.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the issuance of an alteration permit for the heritage property at 415 Broadview Avenue, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of an alteration permit under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 415 Broadview Avenue, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal. 3. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage attributes of the heritage property at 415 Broadview Avenue, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 415 Broadview Avenue, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing in opposition to the appeal.
TE8.13deferred
656 Gerrard Street East - Residential Demolition Application
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision. In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 363, under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, the application for the demolition of an existing one-storey single detached dwelling at 656 Gerrard Street East (Application No. 23 207258 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the building permit application because a building permit application for a replacement building has not been made.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director and Deputy Chief Building Official, Toronto Building, Toronto and East York District recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application for 656 Gerrard Street East, and decide to: 1. Refuse the application to demolish the existing one-storey single detached dwelling because there is no permit application for a replacement building at this time; or 2. Approve the application to demolish the one-storey single detached dwelling without any conditions; or 3. Approve the application to demolish the one-storey single detached dwelling with the following conditions: a. That construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official; 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 all holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.
TE8.14amended
Noise Exemption Permit Refusal Appeal - 45 Strachan Avenue - C354688
The matter before the Community Council is an appeal application for a noise exemption permit submitted by EllisDon Corporation for Man and Material Hoist Start Up/Safety and Movement of Personnel from 6:30 am to 7:00 am Monday to Friday. The project, located at 45 Strachan Avenue, Toronto, also known as 45 Strachan Avenue is a 39 -storey residential/commercial rental tower with 433 units. The noise exemption permit was requested for the start-up and safety of the Man and Material (M&M) Hoist by having the operator run it and conduct safety checks which includes running the hoist up and down the mast. This operation is to start at 6:30 am (Mondays to Fridays only) and following the completion of the safety check personnel can use the Hoist to their designated floor to start work at 7:00 am. The noise permit is specifically requested to remove the restriction of bylaw § 591-2.3.(1), which restricts construction noise between 7pm to 7am, Monday to Friday. The application was refused by Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) on the basis of the Ward Councillor's objection. The applicant has appealed the refusal. As required for the appeal process, this staff report provides information to assist in the decision making for which Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, namely a final decision under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 591, Noise (Noise By-law) to either grant or refuse a noise exemption permit application given the appeal. If the Community Council grants the noise exemption permit application, it is subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refused the noise exemption permit application submitted by EllisDon Corporation for Man and Material Hoist Start Up/Safety and Movement of Personnel from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday for the project located at 45 Strachan Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, By-law Enforcement recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the noise exemption permit application submitted by EllisDon Corporation for construction noise for a 39 storey residential project at 45 Strachan Avenue and decide to: 1. Refuse; or 2. Grant the application subject to the conditions set out in § 591-3.2.D of the Noise By-law, unless the Community Council determines otherwise, and to any other conditions respecting health, safety and nuisance as the Community Council considers advisable.
TE8.15deferred
277 Margueretta 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 on the boundary line between the properties of 275 and 277 Margueretta Street. The applicant indicates the reason for requesting removal of the tree is to accommodate the replacement of the garage. The black walnut (Juglans nigra) tree in question measures 63 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 denial of a permit of a tree protected under the By-laws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
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 on the boundary line between the properties of 275 and 277 Margueretta Street.
TE8.16deferred
104 Gilbert Avenue - Application for Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application by the owner(s) of 104 Gilbert Avenue to maintain a wooden fence that with a height that ranges from 2.6 meters (8.5 feet) to 3.1 meters (10.1 feet) in the rear yard on the south side of the property. The fence is abutting 102 Gilbert Avenue. The fence is for privacy. The fence would be in contravention of the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447-1.2B (1) Table 1 - Maximum Height of Fences. Based on a complaint, a Notice of Violation was issued on April 29, 2022.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 104 Gilbert Avenue to maintain a wooden fence with a height that ranges from 2.6 meters (8.5 feet) to 3.1 meters (10.1 feet) in the rear yard on the south side of the property, which does not comply with the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences, specifically section 447-1.2B (1) Table 1- Maximum Height of Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 104 Gilbert Avenue to maintain a wooden fence with a height that ranges from 2.6 meters (8.5 feet) to 3.1 meters (10.1 feet) in the rear yard on the south side of the property. Direct and require that the existing fence be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as a replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447-Fences, or its successor by-law.
TE8.17deferred
16 Austin Crescent - Request for a Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the property owner of 16 Austin Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B. This request is in response to a Fence Notice of Violation, issued by Municipal Licensing and Standards, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1) - fence height. 16 Austin Crescent is a detached house located on a residentially zoned lot in Ward 12.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the request of the property owners of 16 Austin Crescent for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1). OR 2. Grant the request of the property owners of 16 Austin Crescent for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1) on the conditions that: a. The fence is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; b. If the fence is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw; and c. Any other conditions as decided by the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE8.18amended
224 Chaplin Crescent - Request for a Fence Exemption
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the property owner of 224 Chaplin Crescent for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B. This request is in response to a Fence Notice of Violation, issued by Municipal Licensing and Standards, for a fence that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1) - fence height. 224 Chaplin Crescent is a detached house located on a residentially zoned lot in Ward 12.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the request of the property owners of 224 Chaplin Crescent for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1) on the conditions that: a. the fence is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; b. if the fence is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw; and c. any other conditions as decided by the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council give consideration to the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the request of the property owners of 224 Chaplin Crescent for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1). OR 2. Grant the request of the property owners of 224 Chaplin Crescent for a site-specific exemption from Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", under subsection 447-1.5B, for a fence that that does not comply with the standards set out in subsection 447-1.2(B)(1) on the conditions that: a. The fence is maintained in good repair, in compliance with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", except for the exemption as granted; b. If the fence is replaced, the replacement complies entirely with Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, "Fences", or its successor bylaw; and c. Any other conditions as decided by the Toronto and East York Community Council.
TE8.19amended
6 Azzarello Lane - Request for Fence Exemption
This staff report is in regards to a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is to consider an application submitted by the owner(s) 6 Azzarello Lane, to maintain a Fence greater than 2M on the East side of the 3rd Floor Balcony. They are applying for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to the Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner(s) is seeking Council's permission to be exempt from Chapter 447-1.2. B (1) - Table 1 Item 9 - Any other fence 2M. The subject property of 6 Azzarello Lane is located in Ward 14, on a CR (Commercial Residential) zoned property. This property is an Entrance address for the primary property of 1505 Danforth Avenue. The address faces South toward Azzarello Lane. GENERAL LOCATION CURRENT/ EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AND DEFICIENCY BY-LAW SECTION AND REQUIREMENT 3rd Floor Balcony, East side Fence is currently 2.4 metres in height and runs 3.5 metres along the East side of the Balcony. It is constructed of ¾" Plywood with a plastic backing. Chapter 447- 1.2 B(1) - Table 1 -item 9 Any other fence
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Granted the application for the third Floor Balcony East lot line fence/ screen, without conditions. Directed and required that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Directed and required that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
Staff recommendation as filed
Municipal Licensing and Standards recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council consider the exemption application and decide to: 1. Refuse to grant the application for an exemption permit, by the owner(s) of 6 Azzarello Lane, 3rd floor Balcony East Lot line, for failing to comply with the provisions of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447, Fences. OR 2. Grant the application for the 3rd Floor Balcony East lot line fence/ screen, without conditions. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. Direct and require that at such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.
TE8.20adopted
Changes to Business Improvement Area Boards of Management
Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to appoint and remove directors from the boards of Businesses Improvement Areas (BIAs) that fall within its geographic boundaries. The purpose of this report is to make changes to the Danforth Village, Kensington Market and Regal Heights Village BIA Boards of Management, in accordance with the requirement of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 19, Business Improvement Areas.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed, in accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, the following nominee to the Regal Heights Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management, at pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Simonetta, Elena 2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management: Danforth Village: Cao, Kevin Kensington Market: Bareket, Mika Oghabi, Yashar
Staff recommendation as filed
The General Manager, Economic Development and Culture recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appoint the following nominee to the Regal Heights Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed: Simonetta, Elena 2. Remove the following directors from the Business Improvement Area Boards of Management set out below: Danforth Village: Cao, Kevin Kensington Market: Bareket, Mika Oghabi, Yashar
TE8.21deferred
Encroachment Appeal - 40 London Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto and East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 40 London Street regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a wooden fence which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow a wooden fence to be maintained within the public right-of-way at 40 London Street, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 40 London Street permitting the maintenance of the wooden fence as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council require the owner of 40 London Street to remove all installed encroachments on the right-of-way to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Transportation Services.
TE8.22adopted
Encroachment Appeal - Basement Walkout Appeal - 459 Ossington Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose of this report is for Toronto East York Community Council to consider an appeal from the property owner of 459 Ossington Avenue regarding their encroachment application. The encroachment consists of a basement walkout, which is in contravention of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of. The property owner is seeking approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to allow the basement walkout to be constructed and maintained within the public right-of-way at 459 Ossington Avenue, which is in contravention of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Did not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 459 Ossington Avenue permitting the construction and maintenance of the basement walkout as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the City to enter into an encroachment agreement with the owners of 459 Ossington Avenue permitting the construction and maintenance of the basement walkout as it contravenes City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of.
TE8.23adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bloor Street West, City Council approval of this report is required. Bloor Riverview Residences Corp is constructing a 12-storey residential condominium building at 2442-2454 Bloor Street West and 1-9 Riverview Gardens. The site is located on the north-east corner of Bloor Street West at Riverview Gardens. At its meeting on December 2, 2020, Toronto and East York Community Council approved the construction staging areas at 2442-2454 Bloor Street West and 1-9 Riverview Gardens (Phase 1 and 2), from January 4, 2021 to December 31, 2022. The first laneway north of Bloor Street West, east of Riverview Gardens, between Riverview Gardens and the east limit of the laneway was closed to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian operations on the north side of Bloor Street West and east side of Riverview Gardens were maintained in a 2.1-metre-wide covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk during Phase 1 (demolition). During Phase 2, excavation and shoring, the covered walkways was removed and pedestrians were accommodated, within the existing sidewalks. The developer is now ready to proceed with Phase 3 of the project and will require a larger space to proceed with the construction. Consequently, the recently installed westbound curb side bike lane on Bloor Street West will need to be closed to provide the additional space needed to accommodate the construction staging area. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the north sidewalk, and the westbound curb side bike lane on Bloor Street West for a period of 34 months, from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Bloor Street West, abutting the site, will be maintained in a 1.9 metre-wide covered and protected walkway. The westbound bike lane will be closed and advance signage will be posted informing approaching cyclists the bike lane ends and shared lane pavement markings will be installed advising cyclists and motorists to merge in to a single traffic lane in the vicinity of the work zone. Additionally, approval is being requested to close portion of the east sidewalk on Riverview Gardens for a period of 34 months, from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Riverview Gardens, abutting the site, will be maintained in a 1.8 metre-wide covered and protected walkway. Transportation Services is also requesting authorization to continue the closure of the first laneway north of Bloor Street West, east of Riverview Gardens, between Riverview Gardens and the east limit of the laneway, for a period of 34 months, from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026 to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council continue to authorize the closure of the first laneway north of Bloor Street West, east of Riverview Gardens, between Riverview Gardens and the east limit of the laneway from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk, and the westbound bike lane on Bloor Street West, between Riverview Gardens and a point 92 metres east and provision of a temporary 1.9 metre wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the sidewalk and the westbound curb side bike lane, from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026. 3. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on Riverview Gardens, between Bloor Street West and a point 48 metres north and provision of a temporary 1.8 metre wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the sidewalk, from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026.. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West between Riverview Gardens and a point 92 metres east. 5. City Council continue to prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Riverview Garden, between Bloor Street West and a point 46.5 metres northwest. 6. City Council continue to rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Riverview Gardens, between Bloor Street West and a point 46.5 metres northwest. 7. City Council continue to direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council continue to direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 9. City Council continue to direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 10. City Council continue to direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 11. City Council continue to direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. City Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council continue to direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. City Council continue to direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. City Council continue to direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 18. City Council direct that Bloor Street West and Riverview Gardens be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council continue to authorize the closure of the first laneway north of Bloor Street West, east of Riverview Gardens, between Riverview Gardens and the east limit of the laneway from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk, and the westbound bike lane on Bloor Street West, between Riverview Gardens and a point 92 metres east and provision of a temporary 1.9 metre wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the sidewalk and the westbound curb side bike lane, from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026. 3. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on Riverview Gardens, between Bloor Street West and a point 48 metres north and provision of a temporary 1.8 metre wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the sidewalk, from November 30, 2023 to September 30, 2026.. 4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Bloor Street West between Riverview Gardens and a point 92 metres east. 5. City Council continue to prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Riverview Garden, between Bloor Street West and a point 46.5 metres northwest. 6. City Council continue to rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Riverview Gardens, between Bloor Street West and a point 46.5 metres northwest. 7. City Council continue to direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 8. City Council continue to direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 9. City Council continue to direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 10. City Council continue to direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 11. City Council continue to direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 12. City Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 13. City Council continue to direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 14. City Council continue to direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 15. City Council continue to direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 16. City Council continue to direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 17. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bike lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes. 18. City Council direct that Bloor Street West and Riverview Gardens be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
TE8.24adopted
8 Elm Street - Construction Staging Area
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required. 8Elm Development Limited Partnership is constructing a 69-storey condominium building at 8 Elm Street. The site is located on the north-west corner of Elm Street and Yonge Street. Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Elm Street for a period of 48 months, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Elm Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway. The construction staging area will result in the loss of eight on-street parking machine spaces on Elm Street. Additionally, approval is being requested to close the west sidewalk, and southbound curb lane on Yonge Street for a period of 48 months, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Yonge Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 3.9 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre-wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 3.2 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Elm Street and a point 40 metres north, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre-wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west. 4. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 20 metres west. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 45 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34 metres further west. 7. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 45 metres west. 8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 79 metres west. 9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street. 10. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday except Public Holidays, on the west side of Yonge between, a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street. 11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between, a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street. 12. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 13. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 14. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 15. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local Business Improvement Areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 16. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 17. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 18. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 19. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 20. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 21. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 22. City Council direct that Elm Street and Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 23. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 3.9 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre-wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027. 2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 3.2 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Elm Street and a point 40 metres north, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre-wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027. 3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west. 4. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 20 metres west. 5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west. 6. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 45 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34 metres further west. 7. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 45 metres west. 8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 79 metres west. 9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street. 10. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday except Public Holidays, on the west side of Yonge between, a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street. 11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between, a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street. 12. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe. 13. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 14. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night. 15. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications. 16. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times. 17. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 18. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public. 19. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired. 20. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site. 21. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 22. City Council direct that Elm Street and Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete. 23. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.
TE8.25adopted
Accessible Parking Spaces - October 2023 (Delegated)
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is requesting approval for the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 to the report (September 29, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Attachment 1 and attached to the report entitled "Accessible Parking Spaces-October 2023 (Delegated)", dated September 29, 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE8.26adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Margueretta Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the removal of an on-street accessible loading zone located on the west side of Margueretta Street, between a point 103 metres north of College Street and a point 5.5 metres further north.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible loading zone, operating at all times, on the west side of Margueretta Street, between a point 103 metres north of College Street and a point 5.5 metres further north.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone, operating at all times, on the west side of Margueretta Street, between a point 103 metres north of College Street and a point 5.5 metres further north.
TE8.27adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Ruskin Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the removal of an on-street accessible loading zone operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Ruskin Avenue, between a point 36.8 metres west of Franklin Avenue and a point 11 metres further west.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible loading zone, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Ruskin Avenue, between a point 36.8 metres west of Franklin Avenue and a point 11 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Ruskin Avenue, between a point 36.8 metres west of Franklin Avenue and a point 11 metres further west.
TE8.28adopted
Removal of On-Street Accessible Loading Zone - Wallace Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the removal of an on-street accessible loading zone operating from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between a point 51 metres west of Lansdowne Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible loading zone operating from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between a point 51 metres west of Lansdowne Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing on-street accessible loading zone operating from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Wallace Avenue, between a point 51 metres west of Lansdowne Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further west.
TE8.29deferred indefinitely
Parking Amendments - Hamilton Street
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the approval of parking for a maximum period of one hour, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, daily on the west side of Hamilton Street, between Dundas Street East and Mountstephen Street. The proposed amendment will discourage long-term daily parking and increase parking turnover at this section of Hamilton Street. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the existing parking regulations. Recommendations 2 and 3 will correct this inconsistency.
The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the Item indefinitely.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize parking for a maximum period of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight., daily, on the west side of Hamilton Street, between Dundas Street East and Mountstephen Street. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at all times, except, no parking anytime from a point 54 metres south of Mountstephen Street to a point 6 metres further south, on the even (west) side of Hamilton Street, from Dundas Street East to Gerrard Street East. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily on the even (west) side of Hamilton Street, from Dundas Street East to Gerrard Street East.
TE8.30adopted
Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Stanhope Avenue
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Stanhope Avenue, between Hopedale Avenue and O'Connor Drive. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Stanhope Avenue.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Did not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Stanhope Avenue, between Hopedale Avenue and O'Connor Drive.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Stanhope Avenue, between Hopedale Avenue and O'Connor Drive.
TE8.31adopted
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending temporary parking amendments on streets in the vicinity of the Distillery District to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Distillery Winter Village, which takes place from November 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023, inclusive. A companion report "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2023 Distillery Winter Village (Non-delegated)" outlines the required non-delegated temporary traffic and parking amendments for streets with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the temporary parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 1 to the revised report (October 17, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, subject to City Council's adoption of companion Item TE8.32 headed "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2023 Distillery Winter Village (Non-delegated)"; the temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023). 2. Directed Transportation staff to communicate this temporary extension of 24 hour permit parking on the streets outlined in Part 1 above to residents through a targeted information campaign throughout the duration of the Distillery Winter Village.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the temporary parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 1 attached to the report dated September 29, 2023 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, subject to City Council adoption of the companion report entitled "Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2023 Distillery Winter Village (Non-delegated)". The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023). 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct Transportation staff to communicate this temporary extension of 24 hour permit parking on the streets outlined in Recommendation 1 above to residents through a targeted information campaign throughout the duration of the Distillery Winter Village.
TE8.32adopted
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Parliament Street, Mill Street and Front Street East, City Council approval of this report is required. The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's authority to enact temporary traffic and parking amendments required to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Distillery Winter Village, which takes place from November 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023, inclusive. A companion report, "Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations for 2023 Distillery Winter Village (Delegated)" outlines the required delegated temporary parking amendments for locations without TTC Service.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of the Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 2 to the revised report (October 17, 2023) from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services; the temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023).
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Distillery Winter Village, identified in Attachment 2, attached to the report dated September 29, 2023 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services, subject to Toronto and East York Community Council adoption of the companion report entitled, "Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations for 2023 Distillery Winter Village (Delegated)". The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 16, 2023 to December 31, 2023).
TE8.33adopted
Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking - Area 5C Ossington Avenue
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Ossington Avenue City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is recommending that overnight on-street permit parking be introduced on the odd (east) side of Ossington Avenue, between Salvador Allende Court and Marchmount Road from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., on an area named basis within Permit Parking Area 5C. Residents requested the implementation of overnight on-street permit parking on Ossington Avenue to accommodate their long-term parking needs.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., within Permit Parking Area 5C, daily on the odd (east) side of Ossington Avenue from Salvador Allende Court to Marchmount Road.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., within Permit Parking Area 5C, daily on the odd (east) side of Ossington Avenue from Salvador Allende Court to Marchmount Road.
TE8.34amended
Appointment of Public Members to the Moss Park Arena Board
This report recommends three candidates for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following candidates to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 20, 2027, and until successors are appointed: - Terence Mark - Jessica Polanski - Ethan Wright 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (October 16, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Moss Park Arena Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council appoint the following candidates to the Moss Park Arena Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on September 20, 2027, and until successors are appointed: - Terence Mark - Sean O'Connor - Alexandra Panousis
TE8.35adopted
Appointment to the Community Centre 55 Board of Management
The Board confirms that this nominee is qualified to serve under the provisions of the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework for Community Centre Boards of Management. On behalf of the Board, I respectfully request that the City take the necessary steps to appoint this nominated candidate. Please note that the term of the following member will be ending: - Cori Endrody, term ending effective August 31, 2023.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appointed the following individual to the Community Centre 55 Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2027 and until a successor is appointed: - Paul Sanderson
Staff recommendation as filed
The Community Centre 55 Board of Management recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Appoint the following individual to the Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending June 30, 2027 and until a successor is appointed: - Paul Sanderson
TE8.36adopted
All-Way Stop Control at Sheridan Avenue and Atkins Avenue
Residents have contacted my office to share concerns with pedestrian safety and the need for stop contols at Sheridan Avenue and Atkins Avenue. Cars routinely speed through the intersection, resulting in a number of near misses. In a poll conducted by my office, over 80% of neighbouring residents supported the installation of an all-way stop at this intersection. I respectfully request your support on the following recommendation.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Atkins Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorize all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Atkins Avenue.
TE8.37adopted
Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Progress Report
Residents in my ward have shared their concerns regarding road and pedestrian safety along Geary Avenue, which extends beyond Dufferin Street to the west and ends at Ossington Avenue to the east. A growing number of new small businesses, restaurants, and cultural spaces have opened on Geary Avenue in the past several years - bringing more residents and their families to experience what Geary Avenue has to offer. I have heard numerous concerns about speeding cars, narrow sidewalks, and a lack of safety for pedestrians crossing between businesses. The need for action on safe mobility & public realm design is clear to ensure pedestrians and other vulnerable road users feel safe accessing the neighbourhood and many destinations along Geary Avenue. In 2021, City Council adopted the Geary Avenue Mobility & Public Realm Strategy as part of the Geary Works Planning Study (2021.PH24.1). This strategy includes ten strategic directions for improving the street and streetscape on Geary Avenue. The Geary Avenue Mobility & Public Realm Progress Report will provide updates on the implementation of the strategy and specific actions & interventions based on the strategic directions. Immediate and long-term road safety and Complete Streets solutions for a safer Geary Avenue will have myriad benefits for the local community, and those seeking to walk, cycle, and roll to enjoy this unique street. Therefore, I kindly request your support on the following recommendations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide a progress report on the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy and any additional associated recommended measures to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the third quarter of 2024.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Request the General Manager, Transportation Services provide a progress report on the Geary Avenue Mobility and Public Realm Strategy and any additional associated recommended measures to Toronto and East York Community Council by Q3 2024.
TE8.38adopted
Extending the Market Street Closure between Front Street East and The Esplanade
At our meeting on February 23, 2023 we authorized the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade from June 1, 2023 to October 15, 2023 and to report back by our June 22, 2023 meeting with recommendations regarding closing this section of Market Street permanently. This closure this past summer was very well received by the local community and tourists who flocked to the area. We haven't received a report back and now the temporary closure period is set to expire without recommendations on moving towards a permanent closure. I am requesting an extension of the temporary closure until such a time staff bring back a report with the recommendations for the permanent closure.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to extend the temporary closure of Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade until November 30, 2024 and directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back by the third quarter of 2024 to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations regarding closing this section of Market Street permanently. 2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with stakeholders and the St. Lawrence Business Improvement Area to come up with solutions for deliveries and waste collection, as required, through the permitting for the closure.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to extend the temporary closure of Market Street between Front Street East and The Esplanade until November 30, 2024 and direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back by the third quarter of 2024 to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommendations regarding closing this section of Market Street permanently. 2. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with stakeholders and the St. Lawrence Business Improvement Area to come up with solutions for deliveries and waste collection, as required, through the permitting for the closure.
TE8.39adopted
Parking Amendments - Power Street
In consultation with local residents, and as part of a larger traffic review across Ward 13, I am proposing changes to parking along Power Street between Richmond Street East and Adelaide Street East. These changes will allow for smoother access to a recently constructed layby, accommodating for more efficient pick-up and drop-off for residents and visitors.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Prohibited parking at all times on the west side of Power Street, between Richmond Street East and Adelaide Street East. 2. Amended the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday to Friday and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, at all times, on the even (west) side of Power Street, from King Street East to Queen Street East to be in effect at all times, except no parking anytime from Richmond Street East to Adelaide Street East.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Power Street, between Richmond Street East and Adelaide Street East. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday to Friday and 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, at all times, on the even (west) side of Power Street, from King Street East to Queen Street East to be in effect at all times, except no parking anytime from Richmond Street East to Adelaide Street East.
TE8.40adopted
One additional speed hump on Willard Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Jillson Avenue
Transportation staff have completed their review of the existing speed humps on Willard Avenue north of St Johns Road and have provided the following recommendations.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed hump) on Willard Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Jillson Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install one speed hump on Willard Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Jillson Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 13, 2023) from Councillor Gord Perks.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Perks recommends that: 1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed hump) on Willard Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Jillson Avenue. 2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install one speed hump on Willard Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Jillson Avenue, generally as shown on 'Drawing No. TC-185' dated October, 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE8.41deferred
Re-allocating dormant Section 37 funds within Ward 11
Ward 11 has a pressing need for funds for affordable housing. For Ward developments approved under the Planning Act between 1988 and 2013, the City has, for many years, held s. 37 funds that were not used for the purposes identified in their respective zoning bylaws. In some cases, an intended purpose was achieved years ago without requiring the entire allocated sum. In other cases, the original purpose is no longer in Ward 11, did not proceed, or is impractical or inappropriate. No community benefit is provided by holding s. 37 funds from these old bylaws in the City's bank account year after year while they lose much of their purchasing power. In the last decade, s. 37 bylaws contained a provision authorizing reallocation of the funds if they are not used for the originally intended purpose within three years of the bylaw. This avoids waste by allowing precious public funds to be reallocated to current priorities. However, zoning bylaws from 2013 and earlier did not contain this provision. Amending them now will allow long-dormant funds to be put to use for climate smart affordable housing within Ward 11. This motion directs staff to bring forward a City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to the first possible Toronto and East York Community Council meeting for a statutory public meeting to amend the zoning by-laws identified in Attachment 1 to the motion to reallocate dormant funds to climate smart affordable housing and TTC Station improvements within Ward 11, and to update the terms of the bylaws.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Deferred consideration of the item until the November 15, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Dianne Saxe recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to bring forward at the earliest opportunity, City-initiated amendments to the zoning by-laws identified in Attachment 1 to this letter that: a. reallocate the unspent section 37 funds in item number 2a, 6a and 7a in Attachment 1 to this letter for TTC Station Improvements within Ward 11, University-Rosedale; b. reallocate the remaining unspent section 37 funds identified in Attachment 1 to this letter for climate smart affordable housing within Ward 11, University-Rosedale; and c. include in the amended bylaws the same reallocation authority as in other bylaws, i.e. to authorize reallocation of unspent funds at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 11, University-Rosedale.
TE8.42adopted
Naming Recommendation for 60 Howard Street Park
On February 26, 2019, City Council requested through item MM3.21 that the City Manager report on the feasibility of naming a City Facility in honour of the late former Councillor, Dr. Gordon Chong. Council also gave staff the authority to commence the process under the City of Toronto Property Naming Policy in lieu of an application and report back with recommendations on the naming. Parks, Forestry and Recreation worked with Strategic Partnerships, and consulted with the Chong Family and the local Councillor to identify 60 Howard Street Park as an appropriate location to commemorate the life, long-standing public service, activism and lasting impact of Dr. Gordon Chong. On September 9, 2020, Council placed a short-term moratorium on namings and renamings as part of the Recognition Review and Dundas Street Renaming and through item EX16.3. Resumption of naming services commenced once the moratorium was lifted and after Council approved a new framework for commemoration in the public realm on July 19, 2022, through item EX34.6.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Adopted the naming of 60 Howard Street Park, located at 60 Howard Street, to Dr. Gordon Chong Park.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division recommends that: 1. Toronto East York Community Council adopt the naming of 60 Howard Street Park, located at 60 Howard Street, to Dr. Gordon Chong Park.
TE8.43adopted
Parking Amendments - Dundas Street East
This amendment comes at the request of the Cabbagetown South Resident's Association in response to the safety and security issues at the Dundas and Sherbourne intersection. A no-standing zone at this intersection would improve traffic flow and sightlines for the public. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street East, City Council approval of this motion is required.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street East, between Parliament Street and Sherbourne Street, to be in effect between Parliament Street and Seaton Street. 2. City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the south side of Dundas Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Parliament Street, to be in effect between Seaton Street and Parliament Street. 3. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Seaton Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that: 1. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the south side of Dundas Street East, between Parliament Street and Sherbourne Street, to be in effect between Parliament Street and Seaton Street. 2. City Council amend the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the south side of Dundas Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Parliament Street, to be in effect between Seaton Street and Parliament Street. 3. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the south side of Dundas Street East, between Sherbourne Street and Seaton Street.
TE8.44adopted
Traffic Calming - Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue
Aldwych Avenue is an east-west residential street in East York. I have heard from local residents concerned about speeding on their street, requesting that speed humps be installed. After polling residents of Aldwych Avenue, 77% of residents support the installation of speed humps. This letter includes recommendations to improve safety on the street by installing speed humps.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 16, 2023) from Councillor Paula Fletcher.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue., generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-164, dated October 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE8.45adopted
Parking Amendments - Robbins Avenue
My office received requests from local residents on Robbins Ave to rescind the existing parking prohibition located in front of Moncur Park. This location was unsigned for years, and residents became accustomed to the additional 3-4 parking spots provided. I would like to remove the parking prohibition to increase permit parking in the area.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between a point 54.9 meters east of Coxwell Avenue and a point 24.4 meters further east. 2. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between a point 79.2 meters east of Coxwell Avenue and the northeast end Robbins Avenue. 3. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and a point 54.9 metres east. 4. Prohibited parking from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and the northeast end Robbins Avenue. 5. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive; and no parking anytime from a point 54.9 metres east of Coxwell Avenue to a point 24.4 metres further east of it, on the even (north) side of Robbins Avenue, from Coxwell Avenue to the east end of Robbins Avenue. 6. Authorized permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive on the even (north) side of Robbins Avenue, from Coxwell Avenue to the east end of Robbins Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between a point 54.9 meters east of Coxwell Avenue and a point 24.4 meters further east. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between a point 79.2 east of Coxwell Avenue and the northeast end Robbins Avenue. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and a point 54.9 metres east. 4. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit parking from the 16th day to the last day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Robbins Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and the northeast end Robbins Avenue. 5. Toronto and East York Community Council rescind the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive; and no parking anytime from a point 54.9 metres east of Coxwell Avenue to a point 24.4 metres further east of it, on the even (north) side of Robbins Avenue, from Coxwell Avenue to the east end of Robbins Avenue. 6. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize permit parking to be in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, except no parking 16th day to the last day of each month, inclusive, from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; no parking anytime from Dec. 1 of one year to Mar. 31 of the next following year, inclusive on the even (north) side of Robbins Avenue, from Coxwell Avenue to the east end of Robbins Avenue.
TE8.46adopted
Traffic Calming - Amroth Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Oakcrest Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Amroth Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Oakcrest Avenue. As the majority of residents are in favour of this safety initiative, I would like to recommend the installation of speed humps.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Amroth Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Oakcrest Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Amroth Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Oakcrest Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 13, 2023) from Councillor Brad Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Amroth Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Oakcrest Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Amroth Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Oakcrest Avenue., generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-165, dated October 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE8.47adopted
Traffic Calming - Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue. As the majority of residents are in favour of this safety initiative, I would like to recommend the installation of speed humps.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 13, 2023) from Councillor Brad Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-161, dated October 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE8.48adopted
Traffic Calming - Doncaster Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Doncaster Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue. As the majority of residents are in favour of this safety initiative, I would like to recommend the installation of speed humps.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Doncaster Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Doncaster Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 13, 2023) from Councillor Brad Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Doncaster Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Doncaster Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue., generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-163, dated October 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE8.49adopted
Traffic Calming - Glebeholme Boulevard, between Coxwell Avenue and Glebemount Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Glebeholme Boulevard, between Coxwell Avenue and Glebemount Avenue. As the majority of residents are in favour of this safety initiative, I would like to recommend the installation of speed humps.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Glebeholme Boulevard, between Coxwell Avenue and Glebemount Avenue. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install six speed humps on Glebeholme Boulevard, between Coxwell Avenue and Glebemount Avenue, generally as shown on Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (October 13, 2023) from Councillor Brad Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Glebeholme Boulevard, between Coxwell Avenue and Glebemount Avenue. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install six speed humps on Glebeholme Boulevard, between Coxwell Avenue and Glebemount Avenue., generally as shown on the attached Drawings No. TC-167, TC-166, dated October 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
TE8.50adopted
Traffic Calming - Merrill Avenue East between East Lynn Avenue and Moberly Avenue
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Merrill Avenue East, between East Lynn Avenue and Moberley Avenue. As the majority of residents are in favour of this safety initiative, I would like to recommend the installation of speed humps.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Merrill Avenue East between East Lynn Avenue and Moberly Avenue (south intersection). 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on Merrill Avenue East between East Lynn Avenue and Moberly Avenue (south intersection), generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 12, 2023) from Councillor Brad Bradford.
Staff recommendation as filed
It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Merrill Avenue East between East Lynn Avenue and Moberly Avenue (south intersection). 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install two speed humps on Merrill Avenue East between East Lynn Avenue and Moberly Avenue (south intersection), generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-168, dated October 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.