Item - 2018.TE30.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 26, 2018 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on February 21, 2018 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 26, 2018.
TE30.14 - Demolition of a Property Subject to Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 170 Merton Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 22 - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage property at 170 Merton Street, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
2. If the owner appeals City Council’s decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 170 Merton Street, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-112611.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cc/comm/communicationfile-79238.pdf
Motions (City Council)
14a - Demolition of a Property Subject to Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 170 Merton Street
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-112822.pdf
TE30.14 - Demolition of a Property Subject to Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 170 Merton Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 22 - St. Paul's
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the heritage property at 170 Merton Street, in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
2. If the owner appeals City Council’s decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the heritage property at 170 Merton Street, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition to the appeal.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council refuse an application to demolish a heritage structure on the property at 170 Merton Street, which is subject to Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Under the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the application within 90 days of issuing a Notice of Receipt of the application, the application is deemed to be permitted under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Based on issuance of the Notice of Receipt, the applicant must be notified of Council's decision by April 10, 2018.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-112611.pdf
Speakers
Motions
14a - Demolition of a Property Subject to Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 170 Merton Street
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council refuse an application to demolish a heritage structure
on the property at 170 Merton Street, which is subject to Intention to Designate under Part IV,
Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Under the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the application within 90 days of
issuing a Notice of Receipt of the application, the application is deemed to be permitted under
Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act. Based on issuance of the Notice of Receipt, the
applicant must be notified of Council's decision by April 10, 2018.
Background Information
(January 22, 2018) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive
Director, City Planning - Demolition of a Property Subject to Intention to Designate under Part
IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 170 Merton Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-111839.pdf)
Communications
(February 6, 2018) Letter from Michael McClelland, Principal, ERA Architects
Inc. (PB.Supp.PB31.1.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pb/comm/communicationfile-78470.pdf)
Speakers
Sharon Mourer, South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-112822.pdf