Item - 2012.TE19.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 30, 2012 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on October 10, 2012 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 30, 2012.
TE19.8 - Request for Direction Report - 40 Wellesley Street East - Zoning Amendment Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 30, 31 and November 1, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to oppose the applicant’s appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 40 Wellesley Street East (File # 05 212275 STE 27 OZ), including the revised proposal, and attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearings in opposition to such appeal, and retain such experts as the City Solicitor may determine are needed in support of the position recommended in the report (September 17, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. The reasons for the refusal include:
a. the proposal does not conform to the Official Plan, including policies related to Built Form, and Mixed-Use Areas; and
b. the proposal is not consistent with Council-approved guidelines/policies such as the Design Criteria for the Review of Tall Buildings.
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner, and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement Council’s decision.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-50300.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-31-2012 10:02 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE19.8 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are James Pasternak, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Jaye Robinson |
TE19.8 - Request for Direction Report - 40 Wellesley Street East - Zoning Amendment Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and any other appropriate staff, to oppose the applicant’s appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 40 Wellesley Street East (File # 05 212275 STE 27 OZ), including the revised proposal, and attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearings in opposition to such appeal, and retain such experts as the City Solicitor may determine are needed in support of the position recommended in the report (September 17, 2012) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. The reasons for the refusal include:
a. the proposal does not conform to the Official Plan, including policies related to Built Form, and Mixed-Use Areas; and
b. the proposal is not consistent with Council-approved guidelines/policies such as the Design Criteria for the Review of Tall Buildings.
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Chief Planner, and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the foregoing.
Origin
Summary
This application, revised on August 10, 2012, proposes a 37-storey mixed use building with 265 units and 579 square metres of retail on two floors.
The proposal represents over-development of the site. The proposed building does not provide adequate transition to the neighbourhood to the north and the height and density are not in keeping with the existing or approved developments in the immediate area. It also creates significant issues regarding shadow impact, overlook and privacy for the mid-rise and low rise dwellings in the area.
This report reviews and recommends refusal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-50300.pdf
Speakers
Ian Flett, Solicitor on behalf of MTCC #688