Item - 2015.TE12.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 9, 2015 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 10, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 9, 2015.
- See also By-law 1328-2015
TE12.11 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on December 9 and 10, 2015, adopted the following:
1. In accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District.
2. City Council adopt by by-law the revised St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan, dated November 2015, as the district plan for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment 2 to the supplementary report (November 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. If there are any objections to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the by-law.
4. City Council support the preparation of a second Heritage Conservation District plan for the identified area to the south of the proposed St. Lawrence Plan boundary, with designation at a later date, when it has been identified as a priority.
Statutory - Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84918.pdf
Attachment 1 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84919.pdf
Attachment 2 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84940.pdf
Attachment 3 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84941.pdf
Attachment 4 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84942.pdf
Attachment 5, Part 1 - St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84943.pdf
Attachment 5, Part 2 - St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-85141.pdf
Attachment 5, Part 3 - St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-85490.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-86495.pdf
Attachment 1: Map of St. Lawrence Neighbourhood HCD
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-86496.pdf
Attachment 2: Revised St. Lawrence Neighbourhood HCD Plan - Part 1
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-86497.pdf
Attachment 2: Revised St. Lawrence Neighbourhood HCD Plan - Part 2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-86498.pdf
Attachment 2: Revised St. Lawrence Neighbourhood HCD Plan - Part 3
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-86499.pdf
Attachment 2: Revised St. Lawrence Neighbourhood HCD Plan - Part 4
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-86560.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Dyer Gold LLP, on behalf of Citipark Inc. and 485236 Ontario Limited (TE.Supp.TE12.11.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57059.pdf
(November 9, 2015) Letter from Michael Stewart, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of First Gulf Ontario Street Corporation (TE.Supp.TE12.11.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57174.pdf
(November 9, 2015) Letter from Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc. (TE.Supp.TE12.11.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57175.pdf
(November 2, 2015) Letter from Rollo Myers (TE.Supp.TE12.11.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57197.pdf
(November 10, 2015) Letter from Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc., on behalf of Woodcliffe Landmark Properties, Greey Esplanade Limited, and Market Street Block Inc. (a York Heritage Properties Limited partnership) (TE.Supp.TE12.11.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57179.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57575.pdf
(December 1, 2015) Letter from Michael Stewart, Goodmans LLP, Barristers and Solicitors (CC.Main.TE12.11.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57609.pdf
(December 2, 2015) Letter from Raivo Uukkivi, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Lawyers (CC.Supp.TE12.11.9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57641.pdf
(December 7, 2015) Letter from Charlene Schafer, McCarthy Tetrault LLP (CC.Supp.TE12.11.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57692.pdf
(December 7, 2015) Letter from Ian Morrison, President, Spire Condominium (CC.Supp.TE12.11.11)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57693.pdf
(December 8, 2015) Letter from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown, Barristers and Solicitors (CC.New.TE12.11.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57708.pdf
(December 8, 2015) Letter from John A. R. Dawson, McCarthy Tetrault LLP (CC.New.TE12.11.13)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57719.pdf
(December 10, 2015) Letter from John A. R. Dawson, McCarthy Tetrault, LLP (CC.New.TE12.11.14)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/comm/communicationfile-57771.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council delete Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 2 and adopt instead the following recommendation contained in the supplementary report (November 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning [TE12.11a]:
1. City Council adopt by by-law the revised St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan, dated November 2015, as the district plan for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment 2 to the report (November 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.
2. City Council amend Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 1 by deleting the words "(October 19, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division" and inserting the words "(November 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning" so that it now reads as follows:
1. In accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment No. 1 to the report (November 30, 2015) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, as the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District.
Vote (Amend Item) Dec-10-2015 8:04 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE12.11 - McConnell - motion 1 |
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Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Rob Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-10-2015 8:05 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE12.11 - Adopt the item as amended |
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Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Rob Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
11a - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-85620.pdf
TE12.11 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Statutory - Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. In accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment No. 1 to the report (October 19, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, as the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District.
2. City Council adopt by by-law the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan, dated October 2015, as the district plan for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District, attached as Attachment No. 5 to the report (October 19, 2015) from the Director of Urban Design, City Planning Division.
3. If there are any objections to the by-law under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Solicitor to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the by-law.
4. City Council support the preparation of a second Heritage Conservation District plan for the identified area to the south of the proposed St. Lawrence Plan boundary, with designation at a later date, when it has been identified as a priority.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, to meet with ERA Architects Inc., and affected concerned property owners, and report directly to City Council for its meeting on December 9 and 10, 2015, if there are any wording or technical changes required to amend the by-law.
The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 10, 2015, and notice was given in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council designate the area referred to as the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, identified in the map, as a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) and adopt an HCD Plan by by-law under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The study of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, for designation as a HCD was led by Heritage Preservation Services and its consultant, Fournier Gersovitz Moss Drolet Architects (FGMDA). Heritage Preservation Services staff have reviewed the HCD Plan to ensure it was prepared in accordance with provincial legislation and Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto: Procedures, Policies and Terms of Reference.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84918.pdf
Attachment 1 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84919.pdf
Attachment 2 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84940.pdf
Attachment 3 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84941.pdf
Attachment 4 - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84942.pdf
Attachment 5, Part 1 - St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-84943.pdf
Attachment 5, Part 2 - St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-85141.pdf
Attachment 5, Part 3 - St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-85490.pdf
Communications
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Dyer Gold LLP, on behalf of Citipark Inc. and 485236 Ontario Limited (TE.Supp.TE12.11.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57059.pdf
(November 9, 2015) Letter from Michael Stewart, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of First Gulf Ontario Street Corporation (TE.Supp.TE12.11.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57174.pdf
(November 9, 2015) Letter from Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc. (TE.Supp.TE12.11.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57175.pdf
(November 2, 2015) Letter from Rollo Myers (TE.Supp.TE12.11.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57197.pdf
(November 10, 2015) Letter from Michael McClelland, E.R.A. Architects Inc., on behalf of Woodcliffe Landmark Properties, Greey Esplanade Limited, and Market Street Block Inc. (a York Heritage Properties Limited partnership) (TE.Supp.TE12.11.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-57179.pdf
Speakers
Victoria Angel, E.R.A. Architects Inc.
Eve Lewis, Woodcliffe Landmark Properties
David Mair, St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA
Michael Cruickshank
Lorraine Greey, Greey Esplanade Limited
Dima Cook, FGMDA Consulting
Motions
That the recommendations in the report (October 19, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division be adopted, subject to adding the following new Recommendation 4:
"4. City Council support the preparation of a second Heritage Conservation District plan for the identified area to the south of the proposed St. Lawrence Plan boundary, with designation at a later date, when it has been identified as a priority."
That the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, be requested to meet with ERA Architects Inc., and affected concerned property owners, and report directly to City Council for its meeting on December 9 and 10, 2015, if there are any wording or technical changes required to amend the by-law.
11a - Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Origin
Summary
The Toronto Preservation Board November 5, 2015, considered a report (October 19, 2015) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division, regarding Designation of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Speakers:
Suzanne Kavanagh, President, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association
Benjamin Larson, Hunter and Associates
Communications:
(October 29, 2015) E-mail from David S. Crawford (PB.Supp.PB9.2.1)
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Michael Stewart, Goodmans LLP (PB.Supp.PB9.2.2)
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Barristers and Solicitors (PB.Supp.PB9.2.3)
(November 4, 2015) Letter from Suzanne Kavanagh, President, St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (PB.Supp.PB9.2.4)
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-85620.pdf