Item - 2016.TE13.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 3, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on January 19, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 3, 2016.
TE13.10 - Request for Direction Report - 65 Grand Magazine Street (Fort York Block 4A) Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 19 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, regarding 65 Grand Magazine Street, and report back to City Council on the details of a settlement, if one is reached, including Section 37 matters.
2. In the event that the outstanding issues contained in the report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District are not resolved, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other City staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications as proposed.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to identify and provide direction to City staff and the City Solicitor with respect to matters, services and facilities pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act in the event the Ontario Municipal Board approves the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications as proposed in whole or in part.
4. In the event that the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withhold its final Order to approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the subject lands until such time as:
a. the City and the owner have presented to the Ontario Municipal Board an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Board in form and substance satisfactory to the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor; and
b. community benefits and other matters in support of the development as are determined appropriate are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-87044.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-58133.pdf
TE13.10 - Request for Direction Report - 65 Grand Magazine Street (Fort York Block 4A) Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 19 - Trinity-Spadina
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, regarding 65 Grand Magazine Street, and report back to City Council on the details of a settlement, if one is reached, including Section 37 matters.
2. In the event that the outstanding issues contained in the report (December 11, 2015) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District are not resolved, City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with City Planning staff and other City staff, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to oppose the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications as proposed.
3. City Council authorize the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to identify and provide direction to City Staff and the City Solicitor with respect to matters, services and facilities pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act in the event the Board approves the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications as proposed in whole or in part.
4. In the event that the Ontario Municipal Board allows the appeal in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Ontario Municipal Board withhold its final Order to approve the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for the subject lands until such time as:
a. the City and the owner have presented to the Ontario Municipal Board an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment that implements the decision of the Board in form and substance satisfactory to the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor; and
b. community benefits and other matters in support of the development as are determined appropriate are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the City Solicitor.
Origin
Summary
On December 15, 2014, ONNI Group submitted applications to amend the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law 438-86. The applications propose a 32-Storey (106.5 metre) residential building containing 511 dwelling units at 65 Grand Magazine Street. A total of 420 vehicle parking spaces are proposed in 4 levels of underground parking with 513 bike parking spaces proposed on the ground and P1 levels.
On July 27, 2015, the applications were appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) due to City Council’s failure to make a decision on the requested Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment within 180 and 120 days, respectively.
The applicant and City staff have met on a number of occasions to discuss the City’s concerns with the application. The applicant and City staff will continue to meet to discuss these matters in an effort to reach a resolution. Staff are requesting City Council direction to continue these discussions and, if unsuccessful, to attend the Ontario Municipal Board to oppose the proposed development.
A prehearing at the Ontario Municipal Board is being scheduled for February 2016.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-87044.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/comm/communicationfile-58133.pdf