Item - 2016.NY16.38
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 5, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 12, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 5, 2016.
- See also By-laws 935-2016, 936-2016, 937-2016
NY16.38 - Final Report - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 740 and 740 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 7 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
3. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
5. City Council direct City Planning staff, in a separate report, to evaluate the extent to which the Sheppard West-Dublin Secondary Plan has succeeded in providing "a lively pedestrian environment" and in so doing:
a. evaluate the types of businesses that have populated Sheppard Avenue;
b. report on what adjustments need to be made in the Plan to encourage the growth of retail uses that actually contribute to a lively retail pedestrian environment; and
c. table the report at the North York Community Council in 2017, and include any recommended changes to the site plan design guidelines.
6. City Council direct that Streetscape improvements include multiple seating opportunities to enhance the streetscape and pedestrian experience.
7. City Council direct Urban Design staff to report separately on how ground level street parking can be incorporated into an attractive arterial road streetscape in a pedestrian-oriented environment.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-95586.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
NY16.38 - Final Report - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 10 - York Centre
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan, for the lands at 740 and 740 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands at 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
3. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and/or draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
5. City Council direct City Planning staff to, in a separate report, evaluate the extent to which the Sheppard West-Dublin Secondary Plan has succeeded in providing "a lively pedestrian environment" and in so doing:
a. evaluate the types of businesses that have populated Sheppard Avenue;
b. report on what adjustments need to be made in the Plan to encourage the growth of retail uses that actually contribute to a lively retail pedestrian environment;
c. that this report be tabled at the North York Community Council in 2017, and include any recommended changes to the site plan design guidelines.
6. City Council direct that Streetscape improvements include multiple seating opportunities to enhance the streetscape and pedestrian experience.
7. City Council direct Urban Design staff to report separately on how ground level street parking can be incorporated into an attractive arterial road streetscape in a pedestrian-oriented environment.
Decision Advice and Other Information
North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 12, 2016 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This application proposes to amend the Official Plan and former City of North York Zoning By-law No. 7625 to permit the development of a 9-storey (28.5-metre), mixed-use building with 82 residential units and 196 square metres of commercial space at grade, at 740 and 748 Sheppard Avenue West. There are 81 parking spaces proposed in a 3-level underground garage. The Official Plan Amendment proposes to amend the Sheppard West / Dublin Secondary Plan to provide for a density of 3.5 times the area of the lot and a height of 9 storeys. The Zoning By-law Amendment proposes to amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 and City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 to permit a mixed use development and establish appropriate performance standards.
The redevelopment proposal is in keeping with the objectives of the Sheppard West – Dublin Secondary Plan to encourage intensification along this well served transit corridor and a diversity of commercial and residential uses along Sheppard Avenue West while protecting the abutting lower density residential uses and improving the streetscape.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-95586.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Howard Moscoe
Motions
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council adopt the staff recommendations in the Recommendations section of the report (August 17, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.
2. City Council direct City Planning staff to, in a separate report, evaluate the extent to which the Sheppard West-Dublin Secondary Plan has succeeded in providing "a lively pedestrian environment" and in so doing:
a. evaluate the types of businesses that have populated Sheppard Avenue;
b. report on what adjustments need to be made in the plan to encourage the growth of retail uses that actually contribute to a lively retail pedestrian environment;
c. that this report be tabled at the North York Community Council in 2017, and include any recommended changes to the site plan design guidelines.
3. City Council direct that Streetscape improvements include multiple seating opportunities to enhance the streetscape and pedestrian experience.
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council direct Urban Design staff to report separately on how ground level street parking can be incorporated into an attractive arterial road streetscape in a pedestrian-oriented enviornment.
That North York Community Council:
1. Amend this application to require the equivalent of at least 1.5 parking spaces for each ground floor retail unit, preferably at grade.