Item - 2016.TE17.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2016 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 14, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2016.
- See also By-law 753-2016
TE17.5 - Final Report - 35 Wabash Avenue - Zoning Amendment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended for the lands at 35 Wabash Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as attached to motion 1 by Councillor Perks.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment City Council require the owner to:
a. revise and re-submit the Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance. The report will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure are required; and
b. enter into a financially secured development agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development, according to the functional servicing report accepted by the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council request that the following issues be addressed through the site plan process to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District:
a. the portion of the walls on the east and west elevations which are not window openings are to be clad in materials to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District;
b. site plan drawings showing the necessary soil volumes provided to ensure healthy tree growth;
c. rooftop planters at the edge of the roof will have an appropriate depth to provide screening from adjacent neighbours; and
d. the submission of a construction management plan which will also be to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
5. City Council determine that no further notice is required in respect of the proposed by-law, pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-93684.pdf
Attachment 8 - 35 Wabash Avenue - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-94212.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-95111.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(June 6, 2016) Petition from Francis Syms, submitting a petition signed by approximately 50 individuals (TE.Supp.TE17.5.2)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Ian Sinclair (TE.Supp.TE17.5.3)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Julie Pigozzo (TE.Supp.TE17.5.4)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Jackie Van Altenberg (TE.Supp.TE17.5.5)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from John McKechnie (TE.Supp.TE17.5.6)
(June 14, 2016) E-mail from Allison C. Maddock (TE.Supp.TE17.5.7)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council amend Toronto and East York Recommendation 1 by deleting the words "attached as Attachment 8 to the report (May 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District" and inserting words "as attached to the motion by Councillor Perks" so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended for the lands at 35 Wabash Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as attached to the motion by Councillor Perks.
2. City Council delete Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 4 and adopt instead the following new recommendation 4:
4. City Council request that the following issues be addressed through the site plan process to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District:
i. the portion of the walls on the east and west elevations which are not window openings are to be clad in materials to the satisfaction of the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District;
ii. site plan drawings showing the necessary soil volumes provided to ensure healthy tree growth;
iii. rooftop planters at the edge of the roof will have an appropriate depth to provide screening from adjacent neighbours; and
iv. the submission of a construction management plan which will also be to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
3. City Council delete Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 5.
Recommendation to be deleted
5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, City Council require the Notice of Approval Conditions for the site plan approval to be issued.
4. City Council determine that no further notice is required in respect of the proposed by-law, pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act.
TE17.5 - Final Report - 35 Wabash Avenue - Zoning Amendment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend former City of Toronto Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended for the lands at 35 Wabash Avenue substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 8 to the report (May 26, 2016) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment City Council require the owner to:
i. Revise and re-submit the Functional Servicing Report to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for review and acceptance. The report will determine whether the municipal water, sanitary and storm sewer systems can support the proposed development and whether upgrades or improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure are required.
ii. Enter into a financially secured development agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades are required to support this development, according to the functional servicing report accepted by the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.
4. City Council request that the following issues be addressed through the site plan process to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning:
i. Removal of the windows on the east wall where the building abuts the property line.
ii. Limiting window openings on the east and west elevations to approximately 40 percent of the wall area with the remainder to be clad to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
iii. Reducing the proportion of window to wall on the south side of the property to address a typical side-yard to rear-yard relationship, including limiting principal windows and the proportion of windows to wall, to be in the range of 25 percent.
iv. Submission of detailed plans showing the necessary soil volumes provided to ensure healthy tree growth.
v. Appropriate depth of the rooftop planters at the edge of the roof.
vi. The submission of a construction management plan which will also be to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, City Council require the Notice of Approval Conditions for the site plan approval to be issued.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on June 14, 2016, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This application proposes a 4-storey apartment building containing 60 dwelling units at 35 Wabash Avenue. There are 68 vehicle parking spaces proposed in one underground level.
The application represents a sensitive infill on currently vacant land. The height and massing of the proposed apartment building is appropriate in the existing built form context of the surrounding neighbourhood, and the proposed residential use is consistent with the associated Neighbourhoods policies of the Toronto Official Plan. The neighbourhood is well served by both public transit and parks and open space.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-93684.pdf
Attachment 8 - 35 Wabash Avenue - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-94212.pdf
Communications
(June 6, 2016) Petition from Francis Syms, submitting a petition signed by approximately 50 individuals (TE.Supp.TE17.5.2)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Ian Sinclair (TE.Supp.TE17.5.3)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Julie Pigozzo (TE.Supp.TE17.5.4)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from Jackie Van Altenberg (TE.Supp.TE17.5.5)
(June 13, 2016) E-mail from John McKechnie (TE.Supp.TE17.5.6)
(June 14, 2016) E-mail from Allison C. Maddock (TE.Supp.TE17.5.7)
Speakers
Francis Syms
Jagoda Malawski
Irene Efston
Sue Breit
Elaine Orsini
Giacomo Giono
Sara Renihan
Agata Wroblewski
Larissa Mattwich
Pema Dothar
Calvin Lantz, Lawyer, Stikeman Elliott LLP
Motions
That:
5. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, City Council require the Notice of Approval Conditions for the site plan approval to be issued.