Item - 2013.TE27.66
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 13, 2013 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on October 17, 2013 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 13, 2013.
TE27.66 - West Queen West Planning Study: Queen Street West Between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park, 18 - Davenport, 19 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on November 13, 14, 15 and 18, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to:
a. undertake a review of the policy context, built-form and heritage value of the properties on Queen Street West, between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue;
b. consult Transportation Services, the Toronto Transit Commission, and the Toronto Parking Authority to address concerns related to transit capacity and parking in the vicinity of the study area;
c. consult with the community, including residents and other stakeholder groups, together with the Ward Councillors, to understand what defines the character of the street and develop a vision for future development; and
d. report back on the findings of the review and provide recommendations for changes, if necessary, to the planning framework for the study area.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-62569.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cc/comm/communicationfile-41120.pdf
(November 12, 2013) E-mail from Jessica Wilson, Ossington Community Association, Chris Walker, Trinity Bellwoods Association, Rob Sysak, West Queen West BIA and Randy Kerr, Beaconfield Village Residents Association (CC.New.TE27.66.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cc/comm/communicationfile-41141.pdf
(November 13, 2013) E-mail from Christiane Garczarek (CC.New.TE27.66.3)
(November 12, 2013) E-mail from Brendan Ferguson (CC.New.TE27.66.4)
TE27.66 - West Queen West Planning Study: Queen Street West Between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park, 18 - Davenport, 19 - Trinity-Spadina
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to:
a. Undertake a review of the policy context, built-form and heritage value of the properties on Queen Street West, between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue.
b. Consult Transportation Services, the Toronto Transit Commission, and the Toronto Parking Authority to address concerns related to transit capacity and parking in the vicinity of the study area.
c. Consult with the community, including residents and other stakeholder groups, together with the Ward Councillors, to understand what defines the character of the street and develop a vision for future development.
d. Report back on the findings of the review and provide recommendations for changes, if necessary, to the planning framework for the study area.
Origin
Summary
The portion of Queen Street West between Bathurst Street and Roncesvalles Avenue is experiencing increasing pressure for redevelopment. The community has raised concerns regarding the loss of buildings with heritage attributes, transit capacity, insufficient parking, and protecting the character of the street.
This stretch of Queen Street West has a diverse mix of commercial and residential uses in primarily low-rise buildings, as well as some mid-rise buildings. The surrounding residential neighbourhoods include Niagara, Trinity-Bellwoods, Ossington Village, Beaconsfield Village, Parkdale, and Roncesvalles-Macdonell.
This recommended planning study will focus on the character of the street and how to plan for new development that complements the built form and heritage attributes. Transit capacity and parking supply will also be reviewed. The study will involve public consultation to clarify what defines the street character and to develop a community vision for the future.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-62569.pdf
Motions
Declared Interests
Councillor Adam Vaughan - in that his family owns property in the neighbourhood.