Item - 2013.PB26.12
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Preservation Board on November 5, 2013. The Toronto Preservation Board postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
PB26.12 - Demolition of Four Designated Heritage Properties - 266, 276, 284 and 322 King Street West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
Board Decision
The Toronto Preservation Board deferred consideration of the report (October 22, 2013) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, respecting "Demolition of Four Designated Heritage Properties - 266, 276, 284 and 322 King Street West" to its December 6, 2013 meeting and advised the Toronto and East York Community Council of the action taken.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed demolition of four designated heritage properties at 266, 276, 284 and 322 King Street West as part of Zoning By-law amendment application12-276890 STE 20 OZ.
The development application, which has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board for non-decision within required timeframes, proposes to redevelop two separate parcels, municipally known as 266- 270 King Street West (east parcel) and 274-322 King Street West (west parcel) for the purpose of a mixed use development on each. A report from the Director, Community Planning will be considered at the November 19, 2013 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
The East Parcel would be developed with an 82-storey mixed use building complete with a six storey base. The West Parcel would be developed with two tower elements having total heights of 84 and 86 storeys from John Street to Ed Mirvish Way respectively, including a six-storey base.
The proposed demolition of four designated buildings does not satisfy the requirements of the Planning Act, the associated Provincial Policy Statement and the City's Official Plan Heritage Policies. It also does not comply with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Place in Canada, which was adopted by City Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-62981.pdf
(October 22, 2013) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division - Demolition of Four Designated Heritage Properties - 266, 276, 284 and 322 King Street West - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-62813.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Toronto Preservation Board defer consideration of the report (October 22, 2013) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, respecting "Demolition of Four Designated Heritage Properties - 266, 276, 284 and 322 King Street West" to its December 6, 2013 meeting and advise the Toronto and East York Community Council of the action taken.