Item - 2021.PH23.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Planning and Housing Committee on May 20, 2021. The Planning and Housing Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- See also PH24.1
PH23.1 - Geary Works Planning Study and City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Decision
The Planning and Housing Committee:
1. Adjourned the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for the Geary Works Planning Study and City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application until the Special Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on June 11, 2021, and schedule the item for 1:30 p.m.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Housing Committee commenced a statutory public meeting on May 20, 2021, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This report summarizes the findings of Geary Works: a comprehensive study and community vision for Geary Avenue led by City Planning and Economic Development and Culture. The study produced the following six recommendations, which are described in and/or attached to this report.
Area-specific Official Plan Amendment and Site and Area-Specific Policy
Re: public realm, land use, and built form (see Attachment 5)
Area-specific Zoning By-law Amendment
Re: land use and built form provisions (see Attachment 6)
Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment
Re: historical overview and identification of cultural heritage resources
Considerations for the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Official Plan
Re: employment land conversions for other non-residential uses (see Attachment 7)
Economic Development and Culture Strategy
Re: initiatives to support businesses (see Attachment 8)
Mobility and Public Realm Strategy
Re: public realm improvements (see Attachment 9)
This City-initiated application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law applies to all properties fronting Geary Avenue and applies to the public realm in the vicinity of Geary Avenue.
The proposed Official Plan Amendment and rezoning are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020).
This report reviews and recommends approval of the City-initiated amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The amendments create a framework for a pedestrian-focused public realm along Geary Avenue, encourage active, animated non-residential uses at ground level, provide for gentle intensification of non-residential uses, and limit residential use where it's already permitted.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-166768.pdf
(April 28, 2021) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-166769.pdf
Communications
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Ricardo DaPonte (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Lisa Ghione (PH.New)
(May 18, 2021) Letter from May Luong, Mathany & Higgs Law, on behalf of John E. Goudy Manufacturing Ltd. (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ph/comm/communicationfile-131745.pdf
(May 18, 2021) Letter from May Luong, Mathany & Higgs Law, on behalf of Drum Artz Community Centre O/A Geary Lane (PH.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ph/comm/communicationfile-131762.pdf
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Natalie Whitney (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Gilbert Masuda (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Ana Resendes and Nicole Scala (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Nicole Reyes (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Alyssa and Shane Yuhas (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Sarah Liss (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Lisa Rundle (PH.New)
(May 20, 2021) E-mail from Alison Norman (PH.New)
(May 20, 2021) E-mail from Jesse Levine (PH.New)
(May 20, 2021) E-mail from Theresa Campbell (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Amanda Wilson (PH.New)
(May 20, 2021) E-mail from Kristina Pauksens (PH.New)
(May 19, 2021) E-mail from Sarah Febbraro (PH.New)
Speakers
Michelle Los
Motions
That the Planning and Housing Committee:
1. Adjourn the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act for the Geary Works Planning Study and City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Application until the Special Meeting of the Planning and Housing Committee on June 11, 2021, and schedule the item for 1:30 p.m.