Item - 2015.TE5.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 5, 2015 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 14, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 5, 2015.
TE5.12 - Request for Direction Report - 1327 to 1339 Queen Street East - Zoning Amendment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 32 - Beaches-East York
City Council Decision
City Council on May 5, 6 and 7, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and the appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing and to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1327 to 1339 Queen Street East in its present form for the reasons set out in this report (March 24, 2015) from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant on a revised proposal which addresses the issues set out in this report, including:
a. reducing the proposed height, massing and density so as not to overdevelop the site;
b. setting the building back to achieve a 4.8 metres sidewalk width, measured from the existing curb; and
c. reorienting the rear units so they do not gain access from the Memory Lane.
3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.
4. In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold any final orders approving a Zoning By-law Amendment until approval has been granted for the demolition under Chapter 667 pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act for the demolition of 5 residential rental units on the site and secure a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan through Section 37 of the Planning Act.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-78533.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-52264.pdf
(April 13, 2015) Letter from Victoria Dinnick (TE.Supp.TE5.12.2)
(April 13, 2015) Letter from Dennis Findlay (TE.Supp.TE5.12.3)
(April 14, 2015) Submission from Carol A. Deacon, Secretary-Treasurer, Leslieville Community Coalition Wards 30 and 32 (TE.Supp.TE5.12.4)
TE5.12 - Request for Direction Report - 1327 to 1339 Queen Street East - Zoning Amendment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 32 - Beaches-East York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and City staff as appropriate to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing and to oppose the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 1327 to 1339 Queen Street East in its present form for the reasons set out in this report (March 24, 2015) from the Director Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council authorize City staff to continue discussions with the applicant on a revised proposal which addresses the issues set out in this report, including:
a. reducing the proposed height, massing and density so as not to overdevelop the site;
b. setting the building back to achieve a 4.8 metres sidewalk width, measured from the existing curb; and
c. reorienting the rear units so they do not gain access from the Memory Lane.
3. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to secure services, facilities or matters pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as may be required by the Chief Planner, should the proposal be approved in some form by the Ontario Municipal Board.
4. In the event the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request the Ontario Municipal Board to withhold any final orders approving a Zoning By-law Amendment until approval has been granted for the demolition under Chapter 667 pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act for the demolition of 5 residential rental units on the site and secure a Tenant Relocation and Assistance Plan through Section 37 of the Planning Act.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council requested the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to review:
1. the Transportation impacts of potential change and growth of the Leslie Street to Coxwell Avenue Planning Study that is underway; and
2. the "Urban Transportation Consideration Report", submitted by the applicant, taking into account all recent changes to the transportation and transit network.
Origin
Summary
This application proposes the construction of an 8-storey mixed-use building with retail at grade, 110 residential units and underground parking at 1327 to 1339 Queen Street East.
The applicant has appealed the application to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) due to Council's failure to make a decision on their request for a Zoning By-law Amendment.
A Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion application was also submitted under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act to demolish the 8 residential dwelling units (including 5 rental units) at 1327-1339 Queen Street East pursuant to Chapter 667 of the municipal Code. The 5 residential rental units will not be replaced.
The proposed height of the building at 26.35 metres plus a 3.8 metre mechanical penthouse is not in keeping with the surrounding context and appropriate built form for the site. Approval of this application would not only support a building which is substantially different from the existing context and zoning by-law permissions but would also set a negative precedent for future development in this area.
This report reviews the application to amend the Zoning By-law and recommends that City Council direct the City Solicitor and City staff as appropriate attend at the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the application in its present form.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-78533.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/comm/communicationfile-52264.pdf
(April 13, 2015) Letter from Victoria Dinnick (TE.Supp.TE5.12.2)
(April 13, 2015) Letter from Dennis Findlay (TE.Supp.TE5.12.3)
(April 14, 2015) Submission from Carol A. Deacon, Secretary-Treasurer, Leslieville Community Coalition Wards 30 and 32 (TE.Supp.TE5.12.4)
Speakers
Carol A. Deacon, Secretary-Treasurer, Leslieville Community Coalition Wards 30 & 32
Paul Dowsett, Leslieville BIA
Dawn Campbell
Sheri Kimura
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to review:
1. The "Urban Transportation Consideration Report", submitted by the applicant, taking into account all recent changes to the transportation and transit network.
That the Toronto and East York Community Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to review:
1. The Transportation impacts of potential change and growth of the Leslie Street to Coxwell Avenue Planning Study that is underway.
Declared Interests
Councillor Pam McConnell - in that her husband is part of the Riverdale Housing Action Group that rented one of the sold properties from Instead Housing Co-operative, referenced in the Directions Report on 1327 to 1339 Queen Street East.