Toronto and East York Community Council
The full agenda, as filed
All 85 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
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TE9.1adopted
This report recommends that the name "Michelle Senayah Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located North of Bloor Street West, extending between Margueretta Street and Brock Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/street-naming/ This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Michelle Senayah Lane" for a public lane located North of Bloor Street West, extending between Margueretta Street and Brock Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services and Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Michelle Senayah Lane" for a public lane located North of Bloor Street West, extending between Margueretta Street and Brock Avenue.
TE9.2adopted
Naming of a Public Lane East of Saint Paul Street, Extending southerly of North Star Way
This report recommends that the name "Henry Box Brown Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located east of St Paul Street, extending southerly of North Star Way. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-228155.pdf This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Henry Box Brown Lane" for an existing public lane located east of St Paul Street, extending southerly of North Star Way.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services and Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Henry Box Brown Lane" for an existing public lane located east of St Paul Street, extending southerly of North Star Way.
TE9.3adopted
This report recommends that the name "Chan Lane" be approved to identify an existing Public Lane located north of Danforth Avenue, extending between Donlands Avenue and Caithness Avenue. This naming proposal complies with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy which can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-228155.pdf This naming proposal is in alignment with the objectives of the Guiding Principles for Commemoration in the Public Realm.
The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approved the name "Chan Lane" for an existing Public Lane located north of Danforth Avenue, extending between Donlands Avenue and Caithness Avenue.
Staff recommendation as filed
Engineering and Construction Services and Economic Development and Culture recommend that Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Approve the name "Chan Lane" for an existing Public Lane located north of Danforth Avenue, extending between Donlands Avenue and Caithness Avenue.
TE9.4adopted
2760 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes to construct a new 6 storey mixed-use building at 2760 Dundas Street West with 28 dwelling units and 114 square metres of commercial space at grade. One level of underground parking with a total of 16 parking spaces is also proposed. 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 mixed-use building is an appropriate scale for the site, fits within the existing and planned context and is an example of high quality design that will set a positive precedent for future development in the area.
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 2760 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 30, 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 the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, 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 in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2760 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, 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 in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.
TE9.5adopted
This application proposes to construct a new 11 storey mixed-use building at 403 Keele Street and 48-50 Heintzman Street with 280 rental dwellings units and 265 square metres of commercial space at grade. One level of underground parking with a total of 23 parking spaces is also proposed. 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 mixed-use building is an appropriate scale for the site, provides an appropriate transition to the lower scaled Neighbourhoods along Heintzman Street and is of example of high quality design that will set a positive precedent for future development in the area.
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 403 Keele Street and 48-50 Heintzman Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 30, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 403 Keele Street and 48-50 Heintzman Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.6adopted
209 Mavety Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, to permit a Community Health Centre at 209 Mavety Street through an interior retrofit and renovation of the existing building. In 2021, City Council authorized the City to enter into a Community Space Tenancy lease with Four Villages Community Health Centre for the City-owned space located at 209 Mavety Street. The Four Village Community Health Centre is a not-for-profit organization that delivers a range of health services and health promotion programs to residents living in Toronto West such as the Roncesvalles, Swansea, Bloor West, and the Junction Area communities. The services and programs offered by the organization focus on the needs of seniors, newcomers, families with children, and youth. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan (2020), and represents an appropriate use within the existing and planned context of the neighbourhood.
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 209 Mavety Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 27, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 209 Mavety Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.7adopted
This application proposes to remove the holding symbol ("H") implemented through Zoning By-law 943-2015 (OMB) for a portion of the larger 158 Sterling Road site known as 150 Sterling Road (Block 3B), to permit the development of a 14-storey mixed-use building with non-residential uses including a 36 space child care facility on the first and second floors. This report outlines the status of the conditions to remove the holding symbol, and recommends approval of the application to amend the zoning by-law and that the amending by-law be brought forward to Council for enactment.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 943-2015 (OMB), for the lands municipally known as 150 Sterling Road, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 2 to the report (October 26, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 943-2015 (OMB), for the lands municipally known as 150 Sterling Road, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.8forwarded without recommendation
8-18 Camden Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 19-storey (58.15 metres including the mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building with 191 dwelling units and 308 square metres of retail space on the ground floor. The proposed development would result in a built form that fits within the existing and planned context.
The Toronto and East York Community Council forwards the Item to City Council without recommendations.
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 8-18 Camden Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, included as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.9adopted
317 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes a six-storey addition primarily in the parking area at the southeast corner of the existing Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) site. The addition has a proposed height of 48.35 metres (inclusive of two levels of mechanical penthouse) and will introduce approximately 4,600 square-metres of new gallery space for the AGO. The Grange heritage building and Grange Park make up part of the AGO property and address of 317 Dundas Street West, however these are not subject to this application or the site of any proposed changes. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020), and conforms with the Official Plan. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law, as the proposal appropriately fits in its context and offers valuable additional cultural and institutional spaces in the City.
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 317 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 27, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 317 Dundas Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.10adopted
600 King Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the construction of a 5-storey addition to an existing heritage designated building. The proposal is entirely non-residential, including a restaurant, private club, and hotel uses. The proposed building contains no vehicular parking and nine bicycle parking spaces. 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). The proposal results in an appropriate built form that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area, retains the heritage attributes of the site, and provides for additional economic growth.
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 600 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 8 to the report (October 26, 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 the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, 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 in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 600 King Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, included as Attachment 8 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, 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 in connection with the accepted Functional Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.
TE9.11adopted
This application proposes to introduce the site into the City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, and to modify the range of permitted uses on the site at 19-21 Ossington Avenue and 19 Rebecca Street to legalize an existing 16-space commercial surface parking lot. No physical changes to the existing building are proposed. 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. Currently, the site is regulated by former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended. Introducing the site into City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 will ensure the property is regulated by the most current Zoning By-law while expanding the range of permitted uses to allow for the existing commercial parking lot.
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 19-21 Ossington Avenue and 19 Rebecca Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 26, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 19-21 Ossington and 19 Rebecca Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.12adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an 8-storey (26.53 metres, including the mechanical penthouse) residential building with 26 rental dwelling units. The proposed development would result in a built form that fits within the existing and planned context and would provide an expanded and improved public realm. This report recommends a holding provision ("H") be included in the proposed Zoning By-law, to remain in place until such time as the owner has delivered updated servicing reports, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 822-838 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 822-838 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 30, 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.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 822-838 Richmond Street West, 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 822-838 Richmond Street West, 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.
TE9.13adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the addition of 10 and 12 storeys to the previously approved Phases 2 and 3 of the 1-7 Yonge Street development. 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). The proposal results in an acceptable built form and increases the number of affordable housing units in Phase 3.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 1-7 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 10 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 249-2020 for the lands at 1-7 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 11 to the report (October 30, 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 Official Plan Amendment and 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 enter into an amending Section 37 Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; the community benefits to be provided by and at the Owner's expense, and secured through the Zoning By-law Amendment and the required Section 37 Agreement, are as follows: a. an indexed cash contribution of $3,000,000 to be paid or secured as noted below in the amending Section 37 Agreement; the total amounts are indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date the amending Section 37 Agreement to the date of payments and is detailed as follows: i. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit the owner shall provide an indexed cash contribution to the City in the amount of $3,000,000 to be allocated to capital improvements which will benefit the community in the vicinity of the project such as, but not limited to, local parkland improvements and/or public realm improvements, and community services and facilities in Ward 10; and ii. in the event that the cash contribution referred to in Part 4.a. above has not been used for the intended purpose within 3 years of this By-law coming into force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 1-7 Yonge Street, substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 10 to this report. 2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 249-2020 for the lands at 1-7 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 11 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the Owner to enter into an amending Section 37 Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. The community benefits to be provided by and at the Owner's expense, and secured through the Zoning By-law Amendment and the required Section 37 Agreement, are as follows: a. An indexed cash contribution of $3,000,000 to be paid or secured as noted below in the amending Section 37 Agreement. The total amounts are indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date the amending Section 37 Agreement to the date of payments and is detailed as follows: i. prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit the owner shall provide an indexed cash contribution to the City in the amount of $3,000,000 to be allocated to capital improvements which will benefit the community in the vicinity of the project such as, but not limited to, local parkland improvements and/or public realm improvements, and community services and facilities in Ward 10; ii. In the event that the cash contribution referred to in Section (a) above has not been used for the intended purpose within 3 years of this By-law coming into force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the local Councillor, provided that the purposes are identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
TE9.15adopted
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to re-designate the lands at 310 Gerrard Street East from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas and to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building containing office, retail, and residential uses at 306-310 Gerrard Street East. The proposal includes 194 dwelling units, including affordable rental units in partnership with the City's Open Door Program.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 306-310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to the report (October 30, 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 Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 306-310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.16adopted
90-94 Isabella Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the construction of a 220.6-metre (69-storey plus mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 831 units at 90-94 Isabella Street. The site contains two Part IV-designated heritage buildings at 90-92 Isabella Street and 94 Isabella Street. The proposal involves the in-situ retention of the front portions of the existing heritage buildings to a depth of 10 metres and demolition of the rear portions of the buildings. A row of townhouses located at the rear of the site are not heritage-designated and are proposed to be demolished.
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 90-94 Isabella Street in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the revised report (November 14, 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 the owner to: a. submit a Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report and the Hydrogeological Review Summary Form for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. should it be determined that improvements to private infrastructure are required and acceptable to service the development, provide confirmation that the necessary agreements have been entered into, to satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; c. should it be determined that upgrades to municipal infrastructure and road improvements are required to support the development according to the Transportation Impact Study, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; d. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 90, 90A, 92 and 94 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 26, 2023, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment, dated September 25, 2023 prepared by GBCA Architects, all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.e. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 90, 90A, 92 and 94 Isabella Street prepared by GBCA Architects and dated September 25, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; f. withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 94 Isabella Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and g. the owner has, registered on title, an agreement, or similar legal instrument, over 96 Isabella Street, including the City as a party, that ensures that the tower portion of the proposed residential building at 90-94 Isabella Street can achieve the equivalent of a 10-metre tower setback to the east, to contribute to achieving appropriate separation distance to the east, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 90-94 Isabella Street in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No.5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit a Functional Servicing, Stormwater Management Report, Hydrogeological Report, and the Hydrogeological Review Summary Form for review and acceptance to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; b. should it be determined that improvements to private infrastructure are required and acceptable to service the development, provide confirmation that the necessary agreements have been entered into, to satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Toronto Water; c. should it be determined that upgrades to municipal infrastructure and road improvements are required to support the development according to the Transportation Impact Study, accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Functional Servicing Report, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, enter into a Municipal Infrastructure Agreement to financially secure the construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services. d. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 90, 90A, 92 and 94 Isabella Street substantially in accordance with the plans and drawings dated June 26, 2023, prepared by Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc. and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated September 25, 2023 prepared by GBCA Architects, all on file with the Senior. Manager, Heritage Planning, subject to and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 3.e., to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; e. provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the properties at 90, 90A, 92 and 94 Isabella Street prepared by GBCA Architects and dated September 25, 2023, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; f. withdraw their objection to the designation of the property at 94 Isabella Street under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; g. the owner has, registered on title, an agreement, or similar legal instrument, over 96 Isabella Street, including the City as a party, that ensures that the tower portion of the proposed residential building at 90-94 Isabella Street can achieve the equivalent of a 10-metre tower setback to the east, to contribute to achieving appropriate separation distance to the east, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.
TE9.17adopted
307 Sherbourne Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
On December 3, 2020, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a 15-storey mixed-use building at 307 Sherbourne Street resulting in Official Plan Amendment 446 and site specific Zoning By-law 1192-2020. On September 18, 2023, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to amend site specific Zoning By-law 1192-2020 to permit a privately owned and operated student residence, increase the number of permitted dwelling units, reduce minimum parking requirements, and increase the maximum permitted building height by 1 metre for the site at 307 Sherbourne Street. All other built form and massing is consistent with the December 3, 2020 LPAT approval. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 48-metre (including mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 199 student residence dwelling units at 307 Sherbourne Street.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 1192-2020 for the lands at 307 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the revised report (November 10, 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 amend Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 307 Sherbourne Street, and any other addresses for the development at 307 Sherbourne Street from Permit Parking Area 7A or from permit parking on Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 1192-2020 for the lands at 307 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. City Council approve an amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to exclude the development located at 307 Sherbourne Street, and any other addresses for the development at 307 Sherbourne Street from Permit Parking Area 7A or from permit parking on Gerrard Street East and Sherbourne Street.
TE9.18adopted
383 and 387 Sherbourne Street - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval
The application proposes to demolish a 3-storey apartment building containing 44 rental units located at 387 Sherbourne Street. The 44 rental units are proposed to be replaced as part of the new 39-storey building comprised of 346 dwelling units. An adjacent 3-storey apartment building at 383 Sherbourne Street with 32 units is proposed to undergo extensive renovation and be retained on the development site. The properties are also the subject of a Zoning By-law Amendment application (21 189632 STE 13 OZ), which was appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). The OLT issued a written decision on October 6, 2023, approving the Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, with the final Order being withheld until all outstanding matters, including the necessary agreements with the City, are secured, including the rental housing matters. This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions to replace the rental housing and provide Tenant Relocation and Assistance.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition application (21 189637 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 forty-four (44) existing rental dwelling units at 387 Sherbourne Street, subject to the following conditions: a. the owner shall provide and maintain forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement; the forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,820 square metres and be comprised of twenty-two (22) studio units and twenty-two (22) one-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning dated May 19, 2023; and any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the owner shall, as part of the forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least fifteen (15) studio and twelve (12) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit; the rents of the remaining seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; c. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all eligible tenants of the forty-four (44) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 387 Sherbourne Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, and other assistance to lessen hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; e. the owner shall provide tenants of all forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge; access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. the owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no extra charge; g. the owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no extra charge; h. the owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; i. the forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and j. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 387 and 383 Sherbourne Street an Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a. through 1.i. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, for the demolition of the forty-four (44) existing rental dwelling units at 387 Sherbourne Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 387 Sherbourne Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than four (4) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to secure through one or more agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor the owner's obligation to: a. continue to provide and maintain the existing thirty-two (32) rental dwelling units at 383 Sherbourne Street as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 383 Sherbourne Street, as follows: 1. interior renovations of each rental unit including: high-efficiency water upgrades with all toilets converted to low flow and shower fixtures retrofitted, ceiling fans, triple glazed windows, new kitchen appliances, cabinets and plumbing, new flooring, and in-suite laundry in all rental dwelling units; 2. exterior and interior common area renovations including: high-efficiency lighting and new carpet tile in all common areas, brick repair and tuck pointing on the south side exterior wall, front façade improvements, triple glazed windows, and repair of walls for continuous fire separations between suites; and 3. building system upgrades including: new water tank installed, heating upgrades and replacement of steam traps and condensation tank, new intercom system, new fire alarm system, central low energy cooling, new plumbing system, modernized electrical system, and direct ducting for fresh air supply in suites with heat supply; c. the owner shall provide access to new outdoor amenities, indoor amenities, and indoor bicycle parking in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment building; and d. the owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the thirty-two (32) retained rental dwelling units at 383 Sherbourne Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the retained rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship; the Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement and other related agreements.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto East York District recommends that: 1. City Council approved the Rental Housing Demolition application (21 189637 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 forty-four (44) existing rental dwelling units at 387 Sherbourne Street, subject to the following conditions: a. The owner shall provide and maintain forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each replacement rental unit is first occupied and, during which time, no application may be submitted to the City for condominium registration, or for any other conversion to a non-rental housing purpose, or for demolition without providing for replacement. The forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units shall collectively have a total gross floor area of at least 1,820 square metres and be comprised of twenty-two (22) studio units and twenty-two (22) one-bedroom units, as generally illustrated in the plans submitted to the City Planning Division dated May 19, 2023. Any revision to these plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; b. The owner shall, as part of the forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units required in Recommendation 1.a. above, provide at least fifteen (15) studio and twelve (12) one-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents, as currently defined in the Toronto Official Plan, all for a period of at least ten (10) years beginning from the date of first occupancy of each unit. The rents of the remaining seventeen (17) replacement rental dwelling units shall be unrestricted; c. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the forty-four (44) existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished at 387 Sherbourne Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the replacement rental dwelling units at similar rents, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; e. The owner shall provide tenants of all forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units with access to, and use of, all indoor and outdoor amenities in the proposed development at no extra charge. Access to, and use of, these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the development, without the need to pre-book or pay a fee unless specifically required as a customary practice for private bookings; f. The owner shall provide ensuite laundry in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no extra charge; g. The owner shall provide central air conditioning in each replacement rental dwelling unit within the proposed development at no extra charge; h. The owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to bicycle and visitor vehicular parking at no charge and on the same terms and conditions as any other resident of the proposed development; i. The forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units required in recommendation 1.a above shall be made ready and available for occupancy no later than the date by which seventy percent (70%) of the new dwelling units in the proposed development, exclusive of the replacement rental dwelling units, are made available and ready for occupancy; and j. The owner shall enter into and register on title to the lands at 387 and 383 Sherbourne Street an agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendations 1.a through 1.i above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division. 2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to issue Preliminary Approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 for the demolition of the forty-four (44) existing rental dwelling units at 387 Sherbourne Street after all the following have occurred: a. all conditions in Recommendation 1 above have been fully satisfied and secured; b. the Zoning By-law Amendment has come into full force and effect; c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006; d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits (conditional or full permits) for the approved development on the site; and e. the owner has confirmed, in writing, that all existing rental dwelling units proposed to be demolished are vacant. 3. City Council authorizes the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above. 4. City Council authorizes the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act and Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code for 387 Sherbourne Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 pursuant to section 6.2 of Chapter 363, on condition that: a. the owner removes all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition; b. the owner erects solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building Division; c. the owner erects the proposed building no later than four (4) years from the date on which the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units commences, subject to the timeframe being extended to the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and d. should the owner fail to complete the proposed development containing the forty-four (44) replacement rental dwelling units within the time specified in Recommendation 4.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector's roll, as with municipal property taxes, an amount equal to the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) per dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that such amount shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the Residential Demolition Permit is issued. 5. City Council recommends that the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division secure through one or more agreements to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor the owner's obligation to: a. Continue to provide and maintain the existing thirty-two (32) rental dwelling units at 383 Sherbourne Street as rental housing for a period of at least 20 years commencing from the date the Zoning By-law Amendment comes into force and effect, with no application for demolition or conversion from residential rental use during the 20-year period, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division; and, b. Undertake improvements to the existing rental building, at its sole expense and at no cost to tenants, at 383 Sherbourne Street, as follows: 1. Interior renovations of each rental unit including: high-efficiency water upgrades with all toilets converted to low flow and shower fixtures retrofitted, ceiling fans, triple glazed windows, new kitchen appliances, cabinets and plumbing, new flooring, and in-suite laundry in all rental dwelling units. 2. Exterior and interior common area renovations including: high-efficiency lighting and new carpet tile in all common areas, brick repair and tuck pointing on the south side exterior wall, front façade improvements, triple glazed windows, and repair of walls for continuous fire separations between suites. 3. Building system upgrades including: new water tank installed, heating upgrades and replacement of steam traps and condensation tank, new intercom system, new fire alarm system, central low energy cooling, new plumbing system, modernized electrical system, and direct ducting for fresh air supply in suites with heat supply. c. The owner shall provide access to new outdoor amenities, indoor amenities, and indoor bicycle parking in the proposed new building for tenants of the existing rental apartment building; and d. The owner shall provide an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to all Eligible Tenants of the thirty-two (32) retained rental dwelling units at 383 Sherbourne Street, addressing the right to return to occupy one of the retained rental dwelling units at similar rents, the provision of rent gap assistance, and other assistance to lessen hardship. The Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan shall be developed in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 6. City Council authorizes the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement City Council's decision, including execution of the Section 111 agreement and other related agreements.
TE9.19amended
410 Sherbourne Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 42-storey mixed-use building containing 473 dwelling units at 410 Sherbourne Street. The existing live music venue and four-storey office building is proposed to be demolished.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council refuse the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment in its current form, for the lands municipally known as 410 Sherbourne Street. 2. In the event the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal, City Council, pursuant to subsection 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in an attempt to resolve the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify all persons or public bodies who may have filed an appeal to this decision of City Council's intention to rely on subsection 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act and the City Clerk shall provide notice to all prescribed persons or public bodies under subsection 34(11.0.0.2) of the Planning Act. 4. City Council direct the City Clerk, should an appeal be filed, to notify the Ontario Land Tribunal of City Council's intention pursuant to subsection 34(11.0.0.1) of the Planning Act, and that the Ontario Land Tribunal shall receive the record, the notice of appeal and other prescribed documents and materials seventy-five (75) days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal for this matter. 5. Should the Zoning By-law Amendment application be appealed and the dispute resolved using the alternative dispute resolution mechanism contemplated under subsection 34(11.0.0.1), and there is no appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal or the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal has been withdrawn, City Council direct the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District to bring forward an Approval Report to Toronto and East York Community Council for a statutory public meeting as required under the Planning Act. 6. City Council request the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Economic Development and Culture, and any other necessary City officials, to conduct a working group meeting, in first quarter of 2023, that includes the Owners/Operators of The Phoenix Concert Hall, Stakeholders in the Performance Venue Sector of Toronto, Upper Jarvis Neighbourhood Association, Winchester Park Neighbourhood Association, local 2SLGBTQ+ community stakeholders, the City of Toronto's Music Office, the Chair of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee and the Ward Councillor to explore opportunities to preserve the culturally significant live entertainment and community space. 7. In the event Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of the final Order be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that the final form and content of the Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. 8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 410 Sherbourne Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment No. 8 to this report. 2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.20amended
184 Chatham Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-Law to permit a 4-storey residential building with a height of 12.3 meters (excluding stair and elevator overruns) and 34 condominium residential 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 and massing that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area. The proposal provides appropriate transitions to the adjacent buildings on Chatham 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 184 Chatham Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 27, 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 the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. make satisfactory arrangements to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Stormwater Management and Site Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required. 4. City Council request the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, commit to the following measures in addition to the implementation of the standard City of Toronto Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, 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 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 day 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, in collaboration with the Steps Initiative and to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to examine and report to Toronto and East York Community Council after the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect, regarding the realignment of the applicable Permit Parking Area and the exclusion of 184 Chatham 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 City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 184 Chatham Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 5 to this report. 2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the owner to: a. submit a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and b. Make satisfactory arrangements to financially secure the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure in connection with the accepted Stormwater Management and Site Servicing Report by the Chief Engineer & Executive Director, Engineering & Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required.
TE9.21amended
This application proposes to permit a 9-storey mixed-use building at 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street. The proposed development would contain 142 rental residential dwelling units with 385.8 square metres of non-residential retail/commercial space. The application includes building setbacks at grade, at the corner of Queen Street East and Leslie Street, for a commemorative public space celebrating the history of the former China Lily site. 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 applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposal results in an appropriate built form that fits with the existing and planned context of the surrounding area and which meets the intent of the site specific policies for development along Queen Street East. Additionally, the proposal contributes to an overall supply and mix of available of housing units, as per Official Plan direction.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as revised Attachment 6 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required. 4. City Council request the applicant, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, commit to the following measures in addition to the implementation of the standard City of Toronto Construction Management Plan, to the satisfaction the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, 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 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 day 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, in collaboration with the Steps Initiative and to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor. 5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to examine and report to the Toronto and East York Community Council after the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have come into full force and effect, regarding the realignment of the applicable Permit Parking Area and the exclusion of 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street 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 the Official Plan for the lands at 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report. 2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 1233-1243 Queen Street East and 77 Leslie Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to this report. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
TE9.22adopted
276-294 Main Street - Part Lot Control Exemption Application - Decision Report - Approval
This report reviews and recommends approval of the Part Lot Control Exemption application at 276-294 Main Street, to permit the division of the site into four lots and to transfer ownership into stratified parcels. The Part Lot Control Exemption application implements the site-specific Zoning By-law and Site Plan approval for the site and is associated with a Standard Condominium application for the residential component of the development. This report also recommends that the owner of the lands be required to register a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act against the lands to ensure that no part of the lands can be conveyed or mortgaged without prior consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the lands at 276-294 Main Street, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the necessary bill(s) to City Council for enactment of a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to: a. provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands described in Schedule A in Attachment 3 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, but in any event, only after the owner provides fully executed copies of a certificate from the applicant's solicitor with respect to the creation of necessary easements. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize City staff to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, to give effect to City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the lands at 276-294 Main Street, as generally illustrated on Attachment 2 to this report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council. 2. Prior to the introduction of the necessary bill(s) to City Council for enactment of a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, City Council require the owner to: a. Provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and b. Register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to convey or charge any part of the lands described in Schedule A in Attachment 3 to this report without the written consent of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning or their designate. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from all or any portion of the lands in the City Solicitor's sole discretion after consulting with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, but in any event, only after the owner provides fully executed copies of a certificate from the applicant's solicitor with respect to the creation of necessary easements. 4. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title to the lands or any portion thereof against which the Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act has been registered. 5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required. 6. City Council authorize City staff to take necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents which set out the implementation of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
TE9.23adopted
219-221 Roxton Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On April 22, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted seeking approval to re-designate 219 Roxton Road from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas and for a 6-storey mixed-use building with retail space on the ground floor and 17 residential units above. On March 6, 2023, the applicant revised the proposal to a 12-storey mixed-use building with retail space on the ground floor and 33 residential units above. On June 1, 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 statutorily prescribed time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor, with appropriate City staff, attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to address 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 219-221 Roxton Road 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 the Ontario Land Tribunal to withhold any Order on the proposed appeals until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment is in a content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; and d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 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 Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application appeal for the lands at 219-221 Roxton Road 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 the Tribunal withhold any Order on the proposed appeals until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the proposed Official Plan Amendment is in a content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; b. the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is in a content and form satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor; c. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law Amendment; d. the owner has made satisfactory arrangements with the City and has entered into the appropriate agreement(s) for the design and construction of any improvements to municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and/or road improvements are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports and Traffic Impact Study accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and the General Manager, Transportation Services. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE9.24adopted
141 Roehampton Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On June 28, 2022, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 152.0-metre (48-storey excluding mechanical penthouse) residential building containing 614 dwelling units. On May 12, 2023, the applicant submitted updated materials revising the Zoning By-law Amendment application, increasing the proposed height of the building to 179.6 metres (58-storeys excluding mechanical penthouse), the proposed number of residential dwelling units to 809 units, and revising the built form and massing of the base building and tower. On May 24, 2023, the applicant appealed the 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. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands 141 Roehampton Avenue. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 3. 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 Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; and c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review. 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 Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands 141 Roehampton Avenue. 2. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 3. 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 Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; b. the applicant has provided confirmation of water, sanitary and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services has determined that holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; c. the applicant has addressed all outstanding issues raised by Urban Forestry, Tree Protection and Plan Review as they relate to the Zoning By-law Amendment application, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review. 4. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE9.25adopted
On December 1, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 43-storey residential building with ground floor retail and 463 dwelling units. On July 7, 2023 the applicant appealed the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Ontario Land Tribunal due to Council not making a decision within the time frame in the Planning Act. This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application in its current form and to continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the appeal made for the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting the land 396-398 Church Street, 73-77 McGill Street and 50 Gerrard Street East 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 advises 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. should one or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, the Owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.12, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and c. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal to oppose the appeal made for the current application regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting the land 396-398 Church Street, 73-77 McGill Street, and 50 Gerrard Street East 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 and Executive Director, City Planning; b. should one or more existing rental units be confirmed on-site, the Owner has provided an acceptable Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan to address Official Plan Policies 3.2.1.12, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; c. the Owner has, at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report or addendums ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development, according to the accepted Engineering Reports, accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water; and iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
TE9.26adopted
15 Richmond Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Appeal Report
On September 16, 2022, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 71-storey (230.85 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building, containing 565 dwelling units and 126 square metres of non-residential gross floor area. The existing 21-storey building on site is proposed to be retained and incorporated into the proposed development. The proposal provides 126 square metres of retail space and does not replace the existing 13,205 square metres of non-residential gross floor area (including hotel use). On August 9, 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. This report recommends that the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and continue discussions with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 15 Richmond Street East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the owner has at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current application regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 15 Richmond Street East and to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues. 2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that: a. the final form and content of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and b. the owner has at its sole cost and expense: i. submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, Stormwater Management Report, and Hydrogeological Review, including the Foundation Drainage Report ("Engineering Reports"), to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water; ii. secured the design and provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports, to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and the General Manager, Toronto Water, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades are required to support the development; and iii. ensured the implementation of the accepted Engineering Reports does not require changes to the proposed amending By-laws or any such required changes have been made to the proposed amending By-laws, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor, including the use of a Holding ("H") By-law symbol regarding any new infrastructure or upgrades to existing municipal servicing infrastructure as may be required. 3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.