Item - 2011.TE11.43
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 29, 2011 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 2, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 29, 2011.
TE11.43 - Preliminary Report - Downtown East Planning Study
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council expand the boundaries of the Downtown East Planning Study to include Carlton Street as the northern boundary and Queen Street East as the southern boundary, and Jarvis Street as the western boundary.
2. Upon adoption of Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference, City Council direct City Planning to report back to Council seeking authority to initiate a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study under section 40. (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act for the area described in this report and to be paid for through the provision of Section 37 funds.
3. City Council direct staff to report to Council upon completion of the HCD Study to report on conclusions and recommendations for next steps, including appropriate zoning, and Official Plan amendments required for the implementation of a revitalization strategy for the area of the study, as per Section 40 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
4. City Council direct City Planning and Social Development, Finance and Administration staff to bring forward by the fourth quarter of 2012 a Final Report and recommendations for the implementation of a revitalization strategy for the Study Area.
5. City Council direct City Planning staff to continue community consultation as part of the study process in co-ordination with the local councillor, including the formation of a George Street Working Group.
6. City Council direct that an interdivisional working group be formed comprised of all necessary City divisions and agencies in consultation with the local Councillor.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-42006.pdf
(October 19, 2011) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Downtown East Planning Study - Preliminary Report - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-41870.pdf
TE11.43 - Preliminary Report - Downtown East Planning Study
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council expand the boundaries of the Downtown East Planning Study to include Carlton Street as the northern boundary and Queen Street East as the southern boundary, and Jarvis Street as the western boundary.
2. Upon adoption of Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference, City Council direct City Planning to report back to Council seeking authority to initiate a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study under section 40. (1) of the Ontario Heritage Act for the area described in this report and to be paid for through the provision of Section 37 funds.
3. City Council direct staff to report to Council upon completion of the HCD Study to report on conclusions and recommendations for next steps, including appropriate zoning, and Official Plan amendments required for the implementation of a revitalization strategy for the area of the study, as per Section 40 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
4. City Council direct City Planning and Social Development, Finance and Administration staff to bring forward by the fourth quarter of 2012 a Final Report and recommendations for the implementation of a revitalization strategy for the Study Area.
5. City Council direct City Planning staff to continue community consultation as part of the study process in co-ordination with the local councillor, including the formation of a George Street Working Group.
6. City Council direct that an interdivisional working group be formed comprised of all necessary City divisions and agencies in consultation with the local councillor.
Origin
Summary
City Council has directed staff to undertake a local area review of the lands designated in the Official Plan as Mixed Use and Neighbourhoods generally bounded by Dundas Street to the north, Shuter Street to the south, George Street to the west and Sherbourne Street to the east. Staff have undertaken some initial work and consultation.
This report provides a status update and provides an outline of the next steps which include work on a Heritage Conservation District study as a necessary first step in helping to assess ways to accommodate change while protecting important cultural and heritage resources. It is also recommended that the study area be enlarged and that work continue on related opportunities to achieve community improvement.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-42006.pdf
(October 19, 2011) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Downtown East Planning Study - Preliminary Report - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-41870.pdf
Motions
That the recommendations in the report dated October 24, 2011 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, be adopted, subject to:
a. Amending Recommendation 1 to read as follows:
"1. City Council expand the boundaries of the Downtown East Planning Study to include Carlton Street as the northern boundary and Queen Street East as the southern boundary, and Jarvis Street as the western boundary."
b. Amending Recommendation 4 to read as follows:
"4. City Council direct City Planning and Social Development, Finance and Administration staff to bring forward by the fourth quarter of 2012 a Final Report and recommendations for the implementation of a revitalization strategy for the Study Area."
c. Adding the following new Recommendations 5 and 6:
"5. City Council direct City Planning staff to continue community consultation as part of the study process in co-ordination with the local councillor, including the formation of a George Street Working Group.
6. City Council direct that an interdivisional working group be formed comprised of all necessary City divisions and agencies in consultation with the local councillor."