Item - 2012.EY14.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on March 20, 2012 and was adopted with amendments.
EY14.3 - Preliminary Report - 259 and 270 The Kingsway, and 1144 Royal York Road - Zoning Amendment Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 4 - Etobicoke Centre
Community Council Decision
Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 259 and 270 The Kingsway, and 1144 Royal York Road together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Directed that Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and expanded in consultation with the Councillors for Wards 4 and 5, with the additional cost to be borne by the applicant.
3. Directed that Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.
4. Requested the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to report to the Community Council on May 15, 2012, on the feasibility of conducting a Secondary Plan review or area specific zoning by-law or policy to be created for the Humbertown Plaza expansion, including the existing apartment neighbourhood area located immediately north of Humbertown, as well as the northerly portion of Dundas Street West.
Origin
Summary
This application proposes to amend the former City of Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit a mixed-use development comprising commercial uses on the ground floor and second floor, as well as five (5) residential buildings containing 654 residential units, and 28 townhouse units. The buildings range in height from 4 storeys (townhouses), and 11 storeys to 21 storeys. The proposal is for the lands known municipally as 259 and 270 The Kingsway, and 1144 Royal York Road.
This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.
It is expected that the Community Consultation Meeting will be held in the 2nd quarter of 2012.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-45583.pdf
Speakers
Kim Kovar, Aird and Berlis, LLP
Motions
That Etobicoke York Community Council request the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to report to the Community Council on May 15, 2012, on the feasibility of conducting a Secondary Plan review or area specific zoning by-law or policy to be created for the Humbertown Plaza expansion, including the existing apartment neighbourhood area located immediately north of Humbertown, as well as the northerly portion of Dundas Street West.
That Etobicoke York Community Council amend Recommendation 2 contained in the report (March 1, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, to read as follows:
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site, and expanded in consultation with the Councillors for Wards 4 and 5, with the additional cost to be borne by the applicant.