Item - 2020.TE15.16
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 18, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.
TE15.16 - 109 to 125 George Street, and 231 Richmond Street East - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:
1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 109 to 125 George Street and 231 Richmond Street East, 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. 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.
3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 39-storey mixed use building located at 109 to 125 George Street and 231 Richmond Street East. 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/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-147696.pdf
Motions
That:
1. Recommendation 1 be deleted and replaced by the following new recommendation:
1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 109 to 125 George Street and 231 Richmond Street East, 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. The following new recommendation be added:
3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.