Item - 2018.TE32.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22, 2018 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on May 2, 2018 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 22, 2018.
- See also By-laws 1147-2019, 1155-2019
TE32.4 - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 58 Atlantic Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 58 Atlantic Avenue (25 Liberty Street) in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of an 10-storey building and alterations to the existing building on the lands known municipally as 58 Atlantic Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings (August 30, 2017) prepared by Sweeny and Co. Architects, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc. (September 8, 2017) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions:
a. the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
b. the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations is supported by City Council and comes into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
c. prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:
1. enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings (August 30, 2017) prepared by Sweeny and Co. Architects, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the Heritage Impact Assessment, prepared by ERA Architects Inc. (September 8, 2017), and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Part 1.c.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;
2. provide a Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 58 Atlantic Avenue prepared by ERA Architects Inc. (September 8, 2017), to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
d. prior to final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 58 Atlantic Avenue, the owner shall:
1. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.c.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
2. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect;
3. provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.c.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
4. provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Preservation Services;
5. provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and
6. submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
e. prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall:
1. have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the alterations to the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue, such amendment to have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
2. provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Part 1.c.2. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and
3. provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, and Interpretation Plan required in Part 1.d. above; and
f. prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Part 1.d.3. above, the owner shall:
1. provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and
2. provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 58 Atlantic Avenue (Reasons for Designation) in Attachment 8 to the report (April 6, 2018) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council.
4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.
5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of City Council's decision.
6. City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 58 Atlantic Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into a heritage easement agreement for the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-114082.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-80009.pdf
(May 1, 2018) Letter from Marc P. Kemerer, Devry Smith Frank LLP (TE.Supp.TE)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-80129.pdf
(May 1, 2018) Letter from Jack Gibney, Sunnyside Historical Society (TE.Supp.TE32.4.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-80131.pdf
(May 2, 2018) E-mail from David Bottrillic (TE.Supp.TE.32.4.4)
4a - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 58 Atlantic Avenue
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-114529.pdf
TE32.4 - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 58 Atlantic Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Parkdale-High Park
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 58 Atlantic Avenue (25 Liberty Street) in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of an 10-storey building and alterations to the existing building on the lands known municipally as 58 Atlantic Avenue, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings (August 30, 2017) prepared by Sweeny and Co. Architects, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc. (September 8, 2017) and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and subject to the following additional conditions:
a. That the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue be designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;
b. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations is supported by City Council and comes into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
c. That, prior to the introduction of the Bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:
1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue in accordance with the plans and drawings (August 30, 2017) prepared by Sweeny and Co. Architects, on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc. (September 8, 2017), and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.c.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
2. Provide a Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 58 Atlantic Avenue prepared by ERA Architects Inc. (September 8, 2017), to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
d. That prior to final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 58 Atlantic Avenue, the owner shall:
1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.c.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.
3. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.c.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
4. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Preservation Services.
5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services and implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
6. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
e. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, the owner shall:
1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the alterations to the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue, such amendment to have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.c.2. above including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan, and Interpretation Plan required in Recommendation 1.d. above.
f. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 1.d.3. above, the owner shall:
1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan, Lighting Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 58 Atlantic Avenue (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the report (April 6, 2018) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council.
4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.
5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision.
6. City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 58 Atlantic Avenue in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into a heritage easement agreement for the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council designate the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, endorse the conservation strategy generally described for the property and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement (HEA) with the owner of the property. The property at 58 Atlantic Avenue is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. The applicant is proposing to alter the property by constructing a 10-storey office complex while fully retaining and conserving the historic Ontario Wind Engine and Pump Company Building.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-114082.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-80009.pdf
(May 1, 2018) Letter from Marc P. Kemerer, Devry Smith Frank LLP (TE.Supp.TE)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-80129.pdf
(May 1, 2018) Letter from Jack Gibney, Sunnyside Historical Society (TE.Supp.TE32.4.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/comm/communicationfile-80131.pdf
(May 2, 2018) E-mail from David Bottrillic (TE.Supp.TE.32.4.4)
Speakers
Terry Demerson
Marc P. Kemerer
Jack Gibney
Motions
4a - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 58 Atlantic Avenue
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that City Council designate the property at 58 Atlantic Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, endorse the conservation strategy generally described for the property and grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement (HEA) with the owner of the property. The property at 58 Atlantic Avenue is listed on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register. The applicant is proposing to alter the property by constructing a 10-storey office complex while fully retaining and conserving the historic Ontario Wind Engine and Pump Company Building.
Background Information
(April 6, 2018) Report and Attachments 1-9 from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 58 Atlantic Avenue
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-113957.pdf)
Communications
(April 17, 2018) E-mail from Eric A. Charron (PB.Supp.PB33.1.1)
(April 19, 2018) Submission from Jack Gibney (PB.Supp.Pb33.1.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pb/comm/communicationfile-79675.pdf)
Speakers
Jack Gibney, Sunnyside Historical Society
Terry Demerson
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-114529.pdf