Item - 2014.TE34.95
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on August 12, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
TE34.95 - Lower Yonge Precinct Plan - Proposals Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the Lower Yonge Urban Design Report attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, prepared by Perkins + Will on behalf of Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto.
2. City Council receive the finalized Lower Yonge Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, prepared by Arup on behalf of Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto.
3. City Council endorse in principle the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan - Planning and Policy Directions attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to further consultation, review, and analysis in phase 2 of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan study.
4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto and other City Divisions, to complete the development of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan, based on the Planning and Policy Directions attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in 2015, including any recommended Official Plan amendments and implementing planning instruments.
5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to continue consultations with Lower Yonge community members, landowners, and stakeholders in development and preparation of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72586.pdf
(July 24, 2014) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Lower Yonge Precinct Plan - Proposals Report - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72288.pdf
Attachment 4 - Urban Design Report: Principles and Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72576.pdf
Attachment 5-1 - Lower Yonge - Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72599.pdf
Attachment 5-2 - Lower Yonge - Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72577.pdf
Attachment 5-3 - Lower Yonge - Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72600.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(August 7, 2014) E-mail from Blanche L. van Ginkel (TE.Supp.TE34.95.2)
(August 8, 2014) E-mail from Shealyn Clare-Bradshaw (TE.Supp.TE34.95.3)
(August 9, 2014) E-mail from Dr. Nancy Paterson (TE.Supp.TE34.95.4)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Aug-26-2014 10:23 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE34.95 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, James Maloney, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz |
TE34.95 - Lower Yonge Precinct Plan - Proposals Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council receive the Lower Yonge Urban Design Report attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, prepared by Perkins + Will on behalf of Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto.
2. City Council receive the finalized Lower Yonge Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, prepared by Arup on behalf of Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto.
3. City Council endorse in principle the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan - Planning and Policy Directions attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, subject to further consultation, review, and analysis in phase 2 of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan study.
4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Waterfront Toronto and other City Divisions, to complete the development of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan, based on the Planning and Policy Directions attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 5, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in 2015, including any recommended Official Plan amendments and implementing planning instruments.
5. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to continue consultations with Lower Yonge community members, landowners, and stakeholders in development and preparation of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to advise Council of the outcomes of the first phase of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan study. The report presents Council with the Lower Yonge Urban Design Report; the Lower Yonge Transportation Master Plan; and Planning and Policy Directions for the emerging Lower Yonge Precinct Plan. The report also describes the anticipated work program for phase 2 of the Lower Yonge Precinct Plan study. The further purpose of this report is to communicate the emerging Precinct Plan to landowners and community stakeholders, enabling them to continue to provide feedback and participate in the precinct planning process.
Staff are recommending that Council endorse the planning and policy directions contained in the Proposals report and provide direction with respect to the next steps of the precinct planning process.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72586.pdf
(July 24, 2014) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - Lower Yonge Precinct Plan - Proposals Report - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72288.pdf
Attachment 4 - Urban Design Report: Principles and Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72576.pdf
Attachment 5-1 - Lower Yonge - Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72599.pdf
Attachment 5-2 - Lower Yonge - Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72577.pdf
Attachment 5-3 - Lower Yonge - Transportation Master Plan Environmental Assessment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-72600.pdf
Communications
(August 7, 2014) E-mail from Blanche L. van Ginkel (TE.Supp.TE34.95.2)
(August 8, 2014) E-mail from Shealyn Clare-Bradshaw (TE.Supp.TE34.95.3)
(August 9, 2014) E-mail from Dr. Nancy Paterson (TE.Supp.TE34.95.4)