Item - 2021.TE26.5

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 316-320 Dupont Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (May 31, 2021) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into a financially secured agreement for the construction of any improvements to the municipal infrastructure, should it be determined that upgrades and road improvements are required to support the development, according to the transportation report accepted by the General Manager, Transportation Services and the functional servicing report accepted by the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on June 24, 2021 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes a new 9-storey (48.6 metres including a mechanical penthouse) office building with retail uses on the ground floor at 316-320 Dupont Street. The proposed office building is to be integrated with the proposed mixed use building at 328-332 Dupont Street.

The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020) and conforms with the Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The application proposes a compact built form on a site within a built-up area that would take advantage of existing infrastructure, provide new commercial uses, and contribute to the vitality of the surrounding area. It would advance policy objectives to create complete communities, provide employment opportunities, and ensure a form of development that makes efficient use of land while limiting impacts on the character and function of the existing neighbourhood and enhancing the public realm.