Item - 2019.TE8.16
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 2, 2019.
TE8.16 - 149-157 Bathurst Street - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of three existing rental dwelling units located at 149, 151, 153, 155 and 157 Bathurst Street.
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of three existing rental dwelling units at 149, 151, 153, 155 and 157 Bathurst Street after all of the following have occurred:
a. satisfaction of Part 1 above;
b. the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have been approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal; and
c. the Owner has made every reasonable effort to work with city staff and the Ward Councillor's office to develop an appropriate interim use for the site after demolition of the existing buildings has occurred and entered into any necessary and appropriate commitments to secure such use, all to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor and in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has Issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above.
4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Part 2 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-11.1, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that:
a. a construction fence be erected prior to the commencement of any demolition on the site in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, and be maintained during construction of any interim use, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Ward Councillor;
b. all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; and
c. any holes on the property be backfilled with clean fill.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-136813.pdf
TE8.16 - 149-157 Bathurst Street - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the Rental Housing Demolition Application in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of three existing rental dwelling units located at 149, 151, 153, 155 and 157 Bathurst Street.
2. City Council authorize the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to issue Preliminary Approval for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code for the demolition of three existing rental dwelling units at 149, 151, 153, 155 and 157 Bathurst Street after all of the following have occurred:
a. satisfaction of Recommendation 1 above;
b. the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have been approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal; and
c. the Owner has made every reasonable effort to work with city staff and the Ward Councillor's office to develop an appropriate interim use for the site after demolition of the existing buildings has occurred and entered into any necessary and appropriate commitments to secure such use, all to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor and in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
3. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue the Rental Housing Demolition Permit under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has Issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above..
4. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 2 above, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-11.1, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that:
a. that a construction fence be erected prior to the commencement of any demolition on the site in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, and be maintained during construction of any interim use, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Ward Councillor;
b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition; and
c. that any holes on the property be backfilled with clean fill.
Origin
Summary
This Rental Housing Demolition Application proposes to demolish a total of seven dwelling units, three of which are rental dwelling units, located within five houseform buildings at 149, 151, 153, 155 and 157 Bathurst Street. All existing dwelling units and dwelling rooms are currently vacant and boarded up.
The related Zoning By-law Amendment Application (16 191733 STE 20 OZ) proposes to redevelop the site with a 16-storey mixed-use building containing retail uses at grade, 88 residential dwelling units above and 18 parking spaces accommodated in parking stackers. The building will have a height of 49.5 metres (52 metres including the mechanical penthouse). This application is the subject of a settlement at the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) which City Council endorsed at its meeting on July 27, 2018. The final Board Order is pending until all outstanding matters, including the necessary agreements with the City, are secured.
Shortly after the Tribunal issued its oral decision on the related Zoning By-law Amendment Application, the subject site was sold. The new owner is currently exploring other redevelopment opportunities for the subject site.
Due to the current state of the existing houseform buildings at 149, 151, 153, 155 and 157 Bathurst Street, the new property owner has requested relief from the City's standard preliminary approval conditions for the Rental Housing Demolition Permit and Residential Demolition Permit. Staff are in support of this request on the condition that the new property owner work with city staff and the local Councillor's office to develop an appropriate interim use for the subject site.
This report recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Application under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-136813.pdf