Item - 2018.EY29.3

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.  Authorized the City Clerk to provide Notice of a Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act for a proposed Official Plan Amendment based on the findings of the High Park Apartment Neighbourhood Area Character Study to be scheduled for the June 6, 2018 meeting of Etobicoke York Community Council.

2.  Directed the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District to bring forward a draft Official Plan Amendment for the Statutory Public Meeting based on the findings of the High Park Apartment Neighbourhood Area Character Study to be scheduled for the June 6, 2018 meeting of Etobicoke York Community Council, as per the requirements of the Planning Act.

3.  Directed the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District to bring forward draft Urban Design Guidelines for the High Park Apartment Neighbourhood Area for the meeting of June 6, 2018.

This report provides an update on work undertaken to date on the High Park Apartment Neighbourhood Area Character Study. This study was undertaken in accordance with Official Plan Policy 2.3.1.3 which provides direction to undertake a study in response to significant intensification proposals.  The intent is to implement the study findings through a Site and Area Specific Policy in the Official Plan and related Urban Design Guidelines, that would identify compatible infill development and guide change within the study area.

This report outlines the study program and public consultation process to date, provides an overview of community feedback and identifies the Character Defining Elements and Draft Guiding Principles that will be used to develop the Site and Area Specific Policy and implementing Urban Design Guidelines. 

This report seeks direction from Etobicoke York Community Council regarding holding a Statutory Public Meeting on June 6, 2018 under the Planning Act once a draft proposed Site and Area Specific Policy is prepared by City Planning staff.