Item - 2019.TE11.25
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on December 3, 2019 and was adopted with amendments.
TE11.25 - 145 Wellington Street West, 53 and 55 Simcoe Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed that staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 145 Wellington Street West and 53 to 55 Simcoe Street, which includes the provision of light refreshments and, when required, childcare and accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Directed that notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the application site, and to additional residents, institutions and owners to be determined in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with any additional mailing costs to be borne by the applicant.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 65-storey mixed-use development including office, retail and residential uses, located at 145 Wellington Street West and 53 to 55 Simcoe Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-140276.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the recommendations in the report (November 14, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Recommendations 1, as follows:
"1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 145 Wellington Street West and 53 to 55 Simcoe Street, which includes the provision of light refreshments and, when required, childcare and accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor."