Item - 2013.PB26.6

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.

PB26.6 - Inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 33 Avenue Road

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Ward:: 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

Board Decision

The Toronto Preservation Board deferred consideration of the revised report (October 18, 2013) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, respecting the "Inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 33 Avenue Road" to its December 6, 2013 meeting and advised the Toronto and East York Community Council of the action taken.

Origin

(October 18, 2013) Report from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division

Summary

This report recommends that City Council include the property at 33 Avenue Road on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties for its cultural heritage value. Located on the north east corner of Avenue Road and Yorkville Avenue, the property contains the building historically known as York Square (1968-9).

A nomination for the property to be included on the City's Inventory of Heritage Property was received in 2012. The local councillor in Ward 27 expressed interest in having the property evaluated for inclusion. Following research and evaluation, staff have determined that the property at 33 Avenue Road meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation that is also used by the City when assessing properties for the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties. A nomination for 55 Avenue Road (Hazelton Lanes) was also received by staff. In the evaluation of 33 Avenue Road, 55 Avenue Road was also assessed and was deemed not to merit a formal evaluation report.

Background Information

(October 18, 2013) Revised Report from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division - Inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 33 Avenue Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-62854.pdf

Communications

(November 4, 2013) Letter from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP (PB.Supp.PB26.6.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/pb/comm/communicationfile-40866.pdf
(November 5, 2013) Letter from Catherine Nasmith, President, Toronto Architectural Conservancy (PB.New.PB26.6.2)

Speakers

Catherine Nasmith (Submission Filed)
Linda R. Lewis
Amanda Kosloski, Armstrong Planning and Project Management

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

That the Toronto Preservation Board defer consideration of the revised report (October 18, 2013) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, respecting the "Inclusion on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties - 33 Avenue Road" to its December 6, 2013 meeting and advise the Toronto and East York Community Council of the action taken.