Decisions

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Approved the name "Lampard Lane" for an existing public lane located north of Barton Avenue, extending between Pendrith Lane and Willowvale Lane.

This report recommends that the name "Lampard Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located north of Barton Avenue, extending between Pendrith Lane and Willowvale Lane.

Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Approved the name "Irene Jaskulka Lane" for an existing public lane located west of Spadina Road, extending between Bantry Avenue and Heath Street West.

This report recommends that the name "Irene Jaskulka Lane" be approved to identify an existing public lane located west of Spadina Road, extending between Bantry Avenue and Heath Street West.

Community Councils have delegated authority to decide street naming matters which comply with the City of Toronto Street Naming Policy.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 64-86 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (August 5, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 64-86 Bathurst Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 5, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 

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

4. City Council approve the application for a Rental Housing Demolition Permit in accordance with Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow for the demolition of 7 existing rental dwelling units located at 64, 66, and 82 Bathurst Street, subject to the following conditions:

a. The owner shall provide and maintain 8 replacement rental dwelling units, comprising 4 two-bedroom units and 4 three-bedroom units, on the subject site for a period of at least 20 years beginning from the date that each such replacement dwelling unit is first occupied and as generally shown on the plans submitted to the City Planning dated February 6, 2020. Any revision to these plans must be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b. The owner shall provide and maintain at least 2 two-bedroom and 1 three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units at affordable rents and at least 2 two-bedroom 1 three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling unit at mid-range rents for a period of at least 10 years, beginning from the date that each replacement rental dwelling unit is first occupied. The 2 remaining three-bedroom replacement rental dwelling units will have unrestricted rents;

c. The owner shall provide all 8 replacement rental dwelling units with a balcony or terrace;

d. The owner shall provide all 8 replacement rental dwelling units with ensuite laundry and central air conditioning;

e. The owner shall provide tenants of the replacement rental dwelling units with access to all indoor and outdoor amenities on the site at no extra charge. Access and use of these amenities shall be on the same terms and conditions as any other building resident;

f. The owner shall provide tenants of replacement rental dwelling units with access to all bicycle parking, car parking, visitor parking and storage lockers on the same terms and conditions as any other building resident;

g. The owner shall provide tenant relocation and assistance to all eligible tenants, including the right to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

h. The owner shall enter into and register on title to the subject site one or more agreement(s) to secure the conditions outlined in recommendations 4.a. - 4.g. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including a Section 111 Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act.

5. 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 the one existing rental dwelling unit at 82 Bathurst Street after all of the following have occurred:

a. the Zoning By-law Amendments have been approved by City Council;

b. vacant possession of all existing rental dwelling units at 82 Bathurst Street;

c. issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the proposed mixed-use building on the site or excavation permits for the purpose of environmental remediation; and

d. the owner shall enter into and register on title to the subject site a Section 111 Agreement pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to secure the conditions outlined in Recommendation 4.a. to g. above, all to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

6. 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 the 6 existing rental dwelling units at 64 and 66 Bathurst Street after all of the following have occurred:

a. the satisfaction or securing of the conditions in Recommendation 4 above;

b. the site-specific Zoning By-law Amendments have come into full force and effect;

c. the issuance of the Notice of Approval Conditions for site plan approval by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, or designate, pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006;

d. the issuance of excavation and shoring permits for the proposed mixed-use building on the subject site;

e. vacant possession of all 6 existing rental dwelling units has been confirmed, in writing, by the owner; and

f. the execution and registration of a Section 37 Agreement pursuant to the Planning Act, as a matter legal convenience, to secure Recommendation 4.a. to h. above and any other requirements of the Zoning-Bylaw Amendment.

7. 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 for 82 Bathurst Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 5 above, and 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 for 64 and 66 Bathurst Street after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has given Preliminary Approval referred to in Recommendation 6 above.

8. City Council authorize the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to issue a Residential Demolition Permit under Section 33 of the Planning Act no earlier than the issuance of the excavation and shoring permit for the proposed development, and after the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, has issued the Preliminary Approval for 64 and 66 Bathurst Street referred to in Recommendation 6, which may be included in the demolition permit for Chapter 667 under 363-6.2, of the Toronto Municipal Code, on condition that:

a. The owner shall remove all debris and rubble from the site immediately after demolition;

b. The owner shall erect solid construction hoarding to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

c. The owner erects a mixed-use building on site no later than 3 years from the day demolition of the existing buildings at 64 and 66 Bathurst Street is commenced; and

d. Should the owner fail to complete the new building within the time specified in Recommendation 8.c. above, the City Clerk shall be entitled to enter on the collector’s roll, to be collected in a like manner as municipal taxes, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for each rental dwelling unit for which a demolition permit is issued, and that each sum shall, until payment, be a lien or charge upon the land for which the demolition permit is issued.

9. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, a cash contribution of $265,000 towards the provision of new rental housing units, to be directed to the Capital Revolving Fund for Affordable Housing, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

b. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, a cash contribution of $265,000 towards the Toronto Community Housing revolving capital fund for repairs to Toronto Community Housing properties in Ward 10, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning , in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

c. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, a cash contribution of $1,060,000 towards community services and facilities in the vicinity of the site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning , in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

d. Prior to the issuance of the first above-grade building permit, a cash contribution of $1,060,000 towards streetscape and/or public realm improvements in the vicinity of the site, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning , in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

e. All cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 9.a.-d. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Construction Price Index for Toronto, calculated from the date of registration of the Section 37 Agreement to the date the payment is made.

f. In the event the cash contributions referred to in Recommendation 9.a.-d. above have not been used for the intended purposes within 3 years of the By-laws coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning , in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 10.

g. Submission, and thereafter implementation, of a construction management plan by the owner of 64-86 Bathurst Street to address such matters as wind, noise, dust and street closures during construction. Such plan to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning , in consultation with the ward Councillor and shall be completed prior to final Site Plan Approval.

h. Submission of a lighting plan indicating the location, height and type of lighting and ground level signage on the proposed building. Such plan to be to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and to be completed as part of the Site Plan application.

10. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to take such actions as are necessary to implement the recommendations above, including execution of the Section 111 Agreement. 

11. Prior to the issuance of any above grade building permits, City Council require the owner to submit landscape plans to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Supervisor, Tree Protection and Plan Review, Urban Forestry.

12. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council, require the applicant to address comments identified in the Engineering and Construction Services memo to City Planning, dated January 6, 2020.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 16, 2020 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This zoning amendment application proposes a 17-storey mixed-use building with 2,394 square metres of retail space located on the ground level, 5,100 square metres of office space located on levels two and three, and 21,477 square metres (307 units) of rental residential space on the remaining levels. A total of 349 bicycle parking spaces, four loading spaces and 78 vehicle parking spaces are proposed within a three-level underground garage.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019).

The Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code (Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act) proposes to demolish seven existing rental dwelling units and provide replacement of all seven rental dwelling units within the proposed building.

The proposal represents an appropriate redevelopment of the site with a mix of uses, built form and public realm that are compatible with the surrounding context. Since its initial submission, the proposal has been revised to address the City's comments by reducing the height of the building, mitigating the massing impact along Bathurst Street, and internalizing the loading spaces.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment  Application, Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and Residential Demolition Application under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, to demolish seven rental dwelling units, subject to conditions.

This Supplementary Report provides a revision to the recommendations in the Final Report from the Director of Community Planning dated August 5, 2020. Staff recommend approval of the Zoning Amendment and the Rental Housing Demolition applications.

This report recommends deleting recommendations 5, 6 and 7 and adding four new recommendations (recommendations 5, 6, 7 and 8). This change allows for the demolition of 82 Bathurst Street prior the demolition of the 6 existing rental dwelling units located at 64 and 66 Bathurst Street.

The property at 82 Bathurst Street has predominantly been used as a commercial building, however as part of the review of the rental housing demolition application, one existing rental unit was found in the building. The commercial uses at 82 Bathurst Street require the developer to obtain a record of site condition (RSC) prior to allowing new residential uses on the site. There are currently no tenants in the existing rental unit at 82 Bathurst Street.

The new recommendations include separate conditions of Preliminary Approval for the demolition of the one existing rental dwelling unit located at 82 Bathurst Street and for the demolition of the six existing rental dwelling units located at 64 and 66 Bathurst Street.

Staff are in support of the demolition of the vacant rental dwelling unit at 82 Bathurst Street prior to demolition of the rental dwelling units located at 64-66 Bathurst Street, as it will facilitate the redevelopment of the subject properties and will benefit the tenants currently residing in the rental dwelling units at 64-66 Bathurst Street. The tenants currently residing at 64 and 66 Bathurst Street will continue to reside in their units, will not be required to vacate prematurely due to the demolition of 82 Bathurst Street, and will benefit from a shorter construction timeline by having the opportunity to return to a replacement rental dwelling unit within the new mixed-use building in a more timely manner. Staff recommend approval of the Zoning Amendment application and the corresponding Rental Housing Demolition application, as provided in the revised recommendations. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 125 The Esplanade substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 21, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District. 

2.  City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 125 The Esplanade substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 21, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 16, 2020 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to extend permission for an existing one-storey structure located at 125 The Esplanade for the continued temporary relocation of the North St. Lawrence Market.  The structure is usually used on weekends for a farmer's market and antique market.  The proposed extension will allow the temporary North Market to continue operations up until 2023, by which time the new North Market building at 92 Front Street East, which is currently under construction, is expected to be complete.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019).

This report reviews and recommends the extension of the Temporary Use Zoning By-law for an additional 3 years.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 117-119 St. George Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 14, 2020) 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:

a. Provide a revised Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report to demonstrate whether the existing municipal infrastructure is adequate to service the proposed development and to determine whether any upgrades may be required to the existing infrastructure to support the proposed development, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

b. Secure the design and provision of financial securities for any improvements to the municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements to such infrastructure are required to support this development.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 16, 2020 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to permit a six-storey addition with an overall height of approximately 33 metres and a gross floor area of approximately 3,767 square metres of new institutional floor area at the southeast portion of the existing Woodsworth College institutional complex, resulting in an overall gross floor area of 6,957 square metres across the site at 117-119 St. George Street.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019) 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 addition on a site that is appropriate for further intensification, within a built-up area, that would take advantage of existing infrastructure, conserve heritage resources, provide new institutional uses, and contribute to the vitality of the campus and surrounding area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86, for the lands at 33 Sherbourne Street, 176 and 178 Front Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 9 to the report (August 24, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, for the lands at 33 Sherbourne Street, 176 and 178 Front Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 10 to the report (August 24, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

4. Before introducing the Bills for the Zoning By-law Amendments to City Council for enactment, the owner shall complete the following in relation to heritage matters:

a. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 33 Sherbourne Street and 178 Front Street East (including 176 Front Street East) in accordance with the plans and drawings September 3, 2019 and revised June 2, 2020 prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4.c. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

b. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out  in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 33 Sherbourne Street and 178 Front Street East (including 176 Front Street East) prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

c. Enter into and register on the property at 33 Sherbourne Street and 178 Front Street East (including 176 Front Street East) one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations.

5. Before introducing the Bills for the Zoning By-law Amendments to City Council for enactment, the owner shall enter into an Agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a. The owner shall provide community benefits having a value of $3,500,000 to be allocated to the following:

i. A cash contribution of $1,750,000 towards capital improvements in Toronto Community Housing buildings and/or existing affordable housing units within proximity of the subject site in the Ward, in consultation with the Ward Councillor; and

ii. A cash contribution of $1,750,000 towards local streetscape, parkland and/or community facilities within proximity of the subject site in the Ward, in consultation with the Ward Councillor;

b. The payment amount identified in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 agreement to the date of payment;

c. In the event the cash contributions referred to Recommendation 5.a. has not been used for the intended purposes within three (3) years of the By-laws coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in Ward 13; and

d. The following matters are also recommended to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

i. The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 16, 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG 32.3 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5,6, 7, 2017 thorugh the adoption of item PG 23.9 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time;

ii. That prior to final site plan approval the owner shall:

A. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4. b. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

B. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect;

C. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

D. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

E. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

F. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and

G. Enter into necessary agreements and pay all costs associated with the  Front Street East boulevard widening between Sherbourne Street and Princess Street;

iii. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property 33 Sherbourne Street and 178 Front Street East (including 176 Front Street East), including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning the owner shall:

A. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect;

B. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 4. b. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

C. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Heritage Interpretation Plan; and

iv. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 5. d. iii. C. above, the owner shall:

A. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

B. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and

C. Have received City Council authority to enter into a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 33 Sherbourne Street and 178 Front Street East (including 176 Front Street East) in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services initiate a study to improve existing pedestrian boulevards on Front Street East between George Street to Parliament Street to be completed and to report back with recommendations to City Council by the third quarter of 2021, with the implementation of the improvements as identified through the study to be paid and constructed by development applications.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 16, 2020 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to permit a 38-storey mixed-use building with an overall height of 129.4 metres and 29,925 square metres of gross floor area consisting of 439 residential units and 1,383 square metres of retail uses. The existing 2-storey buildings at 33 Sherbourne Street and178 Front Street East are proposed to be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and incorporated as part of the proposal.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019).

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-laws.

The purpose of the report is to revise the recommendations of the Section 37 community benefits package in conjunction with the recommendations to approve the 38-storey mixed use building in the Final Report dated August 24, 2020.

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on September 16, 2020 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This application proposes to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 34 storey mixed use

development including commercial uses, an on-site community facility and 364 dwelling units with a total gross floor area of 23,345 square metres at 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street.  The proposed building would have a height of 107.15 metres including the mechanical penthouse. The proposal includes three levels of underground parking.

This Rental Housing Demolition Application proposes to demolish an existing residential rental property containing a total of 10 dwelling units (five rental dwelling units and five owner occupied dwelling units) located at 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street. The applicant has not proposed to replace the demolished units within the proposed development, however the owner will be required to provide for tenant relocation assistance as a condition of demolition approval.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with the A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019) and conforms to the City's Official Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. This report also recommends approval of the Rental Housing Demolition Application under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code and the Residential Demolition Permit under Chapter 363 of the Toronto Municipal Code, subject to conditions. The proposed development has been designed in the form of a mixed use development that generally conforms with the guidelines and importantly addresses both on-site heritage resources and shadowing issues.  The provision of both an on-site community facility and a range of dwelling unit types will help address both community service and housing issues. Staff recommend that Council support approval of the zoning by-law amendment application

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 117 St George Street (including an entrance address at 119 St George Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 117 St George Street (Reasons for Designation) (Attachment 4) attached to the report (August 7, 2020), from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, City Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3. If there are objections to the designation, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board.

4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

5. City Council authorize the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement(s) under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 117 St George Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement(s) for the property at 117 St George Street.

7. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 117 St George Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for alterations to the heritage property on the lands known municipally as 117 St George Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Kongats Architects, dated September 18, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated September 18, 2019, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 117 St George Street, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Kongats Architects, dated September 18, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated September 18, 2019, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 7.b.2 below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 117 St George Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 18, 2019, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to final Site Plan approval, for the development contemplated for 117 St George Street, the owner shall:

1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 7.b.2 above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 117 St George Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning the owner shall:

1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 7.b.2 above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan.

4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property at 117 St George Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 7.d.3 above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

Woodsworth College at 117 St George Street (including the entrance address at 119 St George Street) is located on the east side of St George Street between Bloor Street West and Hoskin Avenue. It contains a collection of one-, two- and three-storey institutional buildings owned by the University of Toronto, including the Alexander McArthur House, Kruger Hall (former Drill Hall), the former Canadian Officers Training Corps ("COTC"), the Margaret Fletcher House, an L-shaped addition (constructed in 1992 by KPMB and Barton Myers Associates Inc.), and the Peter F. Bronfman Courtyard. The property was identified as a "character-defining resource" in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the University of Toronto Secondary Plan.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate 117 St George Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This report also recommends that City Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage property at 117 St George Street, in connection with a Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application proposing a 6 storey redevelopment of the site that will contain classrooms, student event spaces, a library and office uses and give authority to enter into Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property.

The conservation strategy for the heritage properties entirely retains the Alexander McArthur House, the west elevation of the Canadian Officers Training Corps ("COTC") addition, as well all courtyard facing elevations of the 1992 KPMB and Barton Myers addition, while removing the significantly altered Kruger Hall and the Margaret Fletcher House to accommodate construction of a new academic building. 

Board Reccomendations
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community  Council that:

1. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 117 St George Street (including an entrance address at 119 St George Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 117 St George Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 7, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. If there are no objections to the designation, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bills in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3. If there are objections to the designation, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board.

4. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

5. City Council authorize the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement(s) under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 117 St George Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into Heritage Easement Agreement(s) for the property at 117 St George Street.

7. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 117 St George Street in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for alterations to the heritage property on the lands known municipally as 117 St George Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Kongats Architects, dated September 18, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design,  City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated September 18, 2019, prepared  by ERA Architects Inc., and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban  Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory  to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the  following additional conditions:

a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 117 St George Street, substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Kongats Architects, dated September 18, 2019, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), dated September 18, 2019, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., subject to and in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 7.b.2. below, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including execution of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified heritage consultant that is substantially in accordance with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 117 St George Street, prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated September 18, 2019, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to final Site Plan approval, for the development contemplated for 117 St George Street, the owner shall:

1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 7.b.2. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage properties will be sensitively illuminated to enhance their heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject properties, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 117 St George Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 7.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, and approved Interpretation Plan.

4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property at 117 St George Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 7.d.3. above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Loryssa Quattrociocchi, Heritage Assistant Planner, and Dan Dibartolo, Heritage Senior  Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning gave a presentation on -  Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to  Designated Heritage Properties and Authority to Enter into Heritage Easement Agreements - 117 St George Street.

Origin
(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City  Planning

Summary
Woodsworth College at 117 St George Street (including the entrance address at 119 St George  Street) is located on the east side of St George Street between Bloor Street West and Hoskin  Avenue. It contains a collection of one-, two- and three-storey institutional buildings owned by  the University of Toronto, including the Alexander McArthur House, Kruger Hall (former  Drill Hall), the former Canadian Officers Training Corps ("COTC"), the Margaret Fletcher  House, an L-shaped addition (constructed in 1992 by KPMB and Barton Myers Associates  Inc.), and the Peter F. Bronfman Courtyard. The property was identified as a "character-defining resource" in the Heritage Impact Assessment for the University of Toronto Secondary  Plan.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate 117 St George Street  under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. This report also recommends that City  Council approve the proposed alterations for the heritage property at 117 St George Street, in  connection with a Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application proposing a 6 storey redevelopment  of the site that will contain classrooms, student event spaces, a library and office uses and give  authority to enter into Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property.

The conservation strategy for the heritage properties entirely retains the Alexander McArthur  House, the west elevation of the Canadian Officers Training Corps ("COTC") addition, as well  all courtyard facing elevations of the 1992 KPMB and Barton Myers addition, while removing  the significantly altered Kruger Hall and the Margaret Fletcher House to accommodate  construction of a new academic building.

Background Information
(August 7, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-5 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning,  Urban Design, City Planning - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario  Heritage Act, Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties and Authority to Enter into  Heritage Easement Agreements - 117 St George Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155614.pdf)

(August 26, 2020) Presentation from the Heritage Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning - Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario  Heritage Act, Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties and Authority to Enter into  Heritage Easement Agreements - 117 St George Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-156113.pdf)

Communications
(August 26, 2020) Submission from Thomas Payne, Thomas Payne Architects
 Inc. (PB.Supp.PB16.9.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117801.pdf)

Speakers

Graeme  Stewart, Principal Planner, ERA Architects Inc.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council include the properties at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 7, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4. If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5.  If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

6.  City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building incorporating the heritage buildings on the lands known municipally in the year 2020 as 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated September 3, 2019 and revised June 2, 2020 prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street in accordance with the plans and drawings September 3, 2019 and revised June 2, 2020 prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Enter into and register on the property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations and securing such matters generally as set forth in these Recommendations.

c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street the owner shall:

1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning..

4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

6. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Heritage Interpretation Plan.

4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.d.3. above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

7. City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into a heritage easement agreement for the property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street.

This report recommends that City Council approve alterations proposed for the heritage properties located at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street in connection with a redevelopment of the subject properties, that Council state its intention to designate the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties.

Board Recommendations
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community  Council that:

1. City Council include the properties at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 4 to the report (August 7, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with Section 29(6) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

4. If there are objections in accordance with Section 29(7) of the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

6. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new mixed use building incorporating the heritage buildings on the lands known municipally in the year 2020 as 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated September 3, 2019 and revised June 2, 2020 prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc.  Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City  Planning, and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by GBCA Architects dated  March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage  Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation  Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and  subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations has been enacted by City Council and has come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning;

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street in accordance with the plans and drawings September 3, 2019 and revised June 2, 2020 prepared by Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street prepared by GBCA Architects dated March 4, 2019 and revised February 21, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Enter into and register on the property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations and securing such matters generally as set forth in these Recommendations.

b. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street the owner shall:

1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2. above, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the  satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning  and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager,  Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Provide a detailed Landscape Plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

6. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 6.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan and Heritage Interpretation Plan.

4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 6.c.3. above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

7. City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into a heritage easement agreement for the property at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street.

Decision Advice and Other Information
Alex Corey, Senior Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning and Paul  Maka, Senior Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning gave a presentation  on - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention to Designate under Part IV,  Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to Heritage Properties and Authority to  Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne  Street.

Origin
(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City

Summary
This report recommends that City Council approve alterations proposed for the heritage  properties located at 176-178 Front Street East and 33 Sherbourne Street in connection with a  redevelopment of the subject properties, that Council state its intention to designate the  properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and that Council grant  authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties.

Background Information
(August 7, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning,  Urban Design, City Planning - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention  to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to Heritage  Properties and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 176-178 Front Street  East and 33 Sherbourne Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155554.pdf)
(August 26, 2020) Presentation from the Heritage Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban  Design, City Planning - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention to  Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to Heritage  Properties and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 176-178 Front Street  East and 33 Sherbourne Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-156112.pdf)

Communications
(August 25, 2020) Submission from Emad Ghattas (PB.Supp.PB16.8.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117797.pdf)

Speakers
Emad Ghattas

The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.

This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, state its Intention to Designate the properties at 3 Mutual Street, 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the alterations to the heritage properties located within the proposed development site at 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties.

The proposed development comprises a three-storey podium and 34-storey tower for mixed-use development with residential and commercial space. The proposal entails demolition of 90, 92 and 94 Queen Street East and the partial retention of 3 Mutual Street and 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East. At 3 Mutual Street, the west elevation and north elevation will be retained to a depth of 9.3 metres, with the south return wall partially reconstructed to retain the three dimensional character of the building. The south elevations of 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East will be retained in situ, and the east and west return walls of 98 Queen Street East (the Bigley Building) will be partially reconstructed.

This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, state its Intention to Designate the properties at 3 Mutual Street, 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the alterations to the heritage properties located within the proposed development site at 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties.

The proposed development comprises a three-storey podium and 34-storey tower for mixed-use development with residential and commercial space. The proposal entails demolition of 90, 92 and 94 Queen Street East and the partial retention of 3 Mutual Street and 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East. At 3 Mutual Street, the west elevation and north elevation will be retained to a depth of 9.3 metres, with the south return wall partially reconstructed to retain the three dimensional character of the building. The south elevations of 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East will be retained in situ, and the east and west return walls of 98 Queen Street East (the Bigley Building) will be partially reconstructed.

Board Decision
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community  Council that:

1. City Council include the properties at 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 98 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 6 to the report (August 7, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. City Council state its intention to designate the properties at 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 7 to the report (August 7, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 3 Mutual Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 8 to the report (August 7, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. If there are no objections to the designations in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the bill in Council designating the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

6. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the designations to the Conservation Review Board.

7. If the designations are referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize  the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review  Board in support of Council's decision on the designation of the property.

8. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage properties in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a 34-storey tower on the lands known municipally as 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 14, 2020, prepared by IBI Group  Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager,Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2019, with supplemental material December 18, 2019, February 14, 2020 and March 5, 2020 all on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations have been enacted by the City Council and have come into full force and effect in a form and with content acceptable to the City Council, as determined by the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

b. That prior to the introduction of the bills for such Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the properties at 3 Mutual Street, 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East in accordance with plans and drawings dated February 14, 2020, prepared by IBI Group  Architects, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2019, with supplemental material December 18, 2019, February 14, 2020 and March 5, 2020 and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 8.b.2. below to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc. dated July 23, 2019, with supplemental material December 18, 2019, February 14, 2020 and March 5, 2020 all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Enter into and register on the property at 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations.

c. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council for the property located at 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, the owner shall:

1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved  Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 8.b.2. above to the satisfaction of the  Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide a comprehensive, publically accessible Interpretation Plan that conveys the early development history of the subject properties with a focus on the life and work of Richard Bigley, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage properties as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures, keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 8.b.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning, to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan and approved Interpretation Plan.

3. Provide full documentation of all buildings and structures on 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

e. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in Recommendation 8.d.2. above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion, prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant, confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and  Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been  maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation,  Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning.

9. City Council authorize the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of the properties at 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, in a form and with content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

10. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a Heritage Easement Agreement for the properties at 3 Mutual Street, 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East.

Decision Advice and Other Information
Liz McFarland, Heritage Planner and Guy Zimmerman, Heritage Planner, Heritage  Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning gave a presentation on - Inclusion on the City of  Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario  Heritage Act, Alterations to a Heritage Property and Authority to Enter into a Heritage  Easement Agreement - 3 Mutual Street, 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East.

Origin
(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City  Planning

Summary
This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 100, 102 and 104 Queen  Street East on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, state its Intention to Designate the  properties at 3 Mutual Street, 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East under Part IV, Section  29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, approve the alterations to the heritage properties located within  the proposed development site at 90-104 Queen Street East and 3 Mutual Street, and that  Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject properties.

The proposed development comprises a three-storey podium and 34-storey tower for mixed-use  development with residential and commercial space. The proposal entails demolition of 90, 92  and 94 Queen Street East and the partial retention of 3 Mutual Street and 98, 100, 102 and 104  Queen Street East. At 3 Mutual Street, the west elevation and north elevation will be retained  to a depth of 9.3 metres, with the south return wall partially reconstructed to retain the three  dimensional character of the building. The south elevations of 98, 100, 102 and 104 Queen  Street East will be retained in situ, and the east and west return walls of 98 Queen Street East  (the Bigley Building) will be partially reconstructed.

Background Information
(August 7, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-9 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning,  Urban Design, City Planning - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention  to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to a Heritage  Property and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 3 Mutual Street, 98,  100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155594.pdf)
(August 26, 2020) Presentation from the Heritage Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban

Design, City Planning - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register, Intention to  Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to a Heritage  Property and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 3 Mutual Street, 98,  100, 102 and 104 Queen Street East
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-156111.pdf)

Communications
(August 26, 2020) Submission from Evan Manning, Project Manager, ERA Architects  Inc. (PB.Supp.PB16.7.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117800.pdf)

Speakers
Michael McClelland, Principal, ERA Architects Inc.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the revised proposal prepared by architectsAlliance dated April 23, 2020 for the requested Zoning By-law Amendments for the lands municipally known as 1 Front Street West, as described in the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and subject to Recommendations 2 to 8 below.

2. City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the application to amend the Official Plan for 1 Front Street West, generally as described in Attachment 8 to the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and subject to technical and stylistic changes by the City Solicitor as required.

3. City Council authorize and direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor to prepare the form of Zoning By-law Amendments to Zoning By-law 438-86, as amended, and Zoning By-law 569-2013 that reflect and implement the revised proposal and the requirements set out in City Council's decision, including the matters to be secured in the Section 37 Agreement with such modification as may be required to implement the revised proposal as described in the report (August 24, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

4. City Council authorize City Planning staff to close the city-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment application on the site at 1 Front Street West, file no. 17 125756 STE 28 OZ, after the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal issues the Final Order for the Zoning By-law amendment appeal based on the revised proposal as set out in the report (August 24, 2020), from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

5. City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act as follows:

a. That prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit for the lands, the owner shall pay to the City a cash contribution of $4,600,000 dollars to be allocated as follows:

i. $460,000 for the provision of affordable housing in Ward 10;

ii. $460,000 for capital repairs to the existing Toronto Community Housing buildings in Ward 10; and

iii. $3,680,000 towards any combination of the following, at the discretion, and to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor:

A. Local parkland improvements and/or public realm improvements in Ward 10; and

B. Community services and facilities in Ward 10;

b. The payment amount identified in Recommendation 5.a. above shall be indexed upwardly in accordance with the Statistics Canada Non-Residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto Census Metropolitan area, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Building Construction Price Indexes Table: 18-10-0135-01, or its successor, calculated from the date of the Section 37 agreement to the date of payment; and

c. In the event the cash contribution referred to in Recommendation 5.a. above has not been used for the determined purpose within three years of the amending Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected for another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided the purpose is identified in Official Plan Policy 5.1.1 and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.

6. City Council also direct that the following be secured in the Section 37 Agreement as a legal convenience as matters required to support development, in consultation with the Ward Councillor:

a. The owner shall, as part of a site plan process, submit a Pedestrian Wind Level Study acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and securing such mitigation matters through the Site Plan Approval process arising from the accepted studies or reports;

b. The owner shall, as part of a site plan process, submit a Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study acceptable and satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and securing such mitigation matters through the Site Plan Approval process arising from the accepted studies or reports;

c. A construction management plan with such terms and conditions as may be required prior to Site Plan approval, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

d. The privately-owned publicly accessible space (POPS) of not be less than 1,000 square metres at the southern portion of the property between Bay Street and Yonge Street, as generally shown on the architectural plans by architectsAlliance dated April 23, 2020 to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning. Prior to the issuance of Site Plan Approval, the owner shall convey to the City, for nominal consideration, easement(s) along the surface of the lands, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, which shall constitute the POPS and any required public access easements to connect the POPS to adjacent POPS and/or public rights-of-way, where necessary.  The owner shall own, operate, maintain and repair the POPS and install and maintain a sign, at its own expense, stating that members of the public shall be entitled to use the POPS at all times of the day and night, 365 days of the year; and the specific location, configuration and design of the POPS shall be determined in the context of a site plan approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and secured in a Site Plan Agreement with the City;

e. The owner shall construct and maintain the development in accordance with Tier 1 performance measures of the Toronto Green Standard, as adopted by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on October 16, 27, 2009 through the adoption of item PG 32.3 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as updated by Toronto City Council at its meeting held on December 5,6, 7, 2017 thorugh the adoption of item PG 23.9 of the Planning and Growth Committee, and as may be further amended by City Council from time to time; and

f. The provision of a knock out panel, or panels, for a potential future PATH connection as part of site plan approval.

7.  City Council instruct the City Solicitor to request that Local Planning Appeal Ttribunal withhold issuance of its Order until such time as the Local Planning Appeal Ttribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that:

a.  The proposed Official Plan Amendment(s) are in a content and form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning;

b.  The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City, including appropriate Section 37 provisions in Recommendations 5 and 6 above, satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor;

c.  A Section 37 Agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor, has been executed and registered on title to the Site to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, securing the benefits and matters of required to support the development outlined in the Recommendations;

d.  The owner has, at its sole expense:

i.  Submitted a revised Functional Servicing Report, including confirmation of water and fire flow, sanitary and storm water capacity, Stormwater Management Report and Hydrogeological Report (the "Engineering Reports") to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Toronto Water;

ii.  Secured the design and the provision of financial securities for any upgrades or required improvements to the existing municipal infrastructure and/or new municipal infrastructure identified in the accepted Engineering Reports to support the development, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, should it be determined that improvements or upgrades and/or new infrastructure are required to support the development; and

e. The owner has submitted a revised Arborist Report, Tree Protection and Preservation Plan, and revised conceptual landscape plan addressing the City-owned trees along Front Street in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the owner addresses such requirements as may be required regarding City-owned trees under Chapter 813 of the Municipal Code;

f. The owner has entered into a heritage easement agreement pursuant to section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and such agreement registered on title to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor;

g. The owner has entered into a Limiting Distance Agreement between the landowners of 1 Front Street West, 141 Bay Street and the City, to be registered on title to the 141 Bay Street property, to the satisfaction to the City Solicitor, that would prevent the erection of a tall building over a portion of the property at 141 Bay Street lot to achieve a minimum of 12.5 metres from the East Tower, to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the City Solicitor.

8. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the recommendations above.

This revised Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment  proposes two tall buildings of 45 an 49 storeys (156.9 metres and 168.7 metres respectively) on top of the 5-storey heritage designated Dominion Public Building which is proposed to be altered. The proposal contains a total of 89,385.8 square metres of gross area consisting of 36,164.4 square metres of office; 16,283.6 square metres for a hotel; 5,082 square metres of retail; and 31,604.9 square metres of residential resulting in 408 dwelling units. A three level underground garage is proposed to accommodate 195 vehicular parking spaces.

The applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments were refused by City Council on May 14, 2019, with directions to use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques in the event that the applications are appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal ("LPAT"). The applicant subsequently appealed the decision to the LPAT. The case management conference took place on January 23, 2020 and a teleconference status hearing took place on May 22, 2020. A third case management conference is scheduled for October 5, 2020.

The revised proposal is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019), and the City's Official Plan.

This report provide details of the revised proposal and seeks Council's support of the revised applications to amend the Official Plan and the Zoning By-laws. This report also provides a recommendation to close the city-initiated Zoning By-law amendment application on the site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council direct the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City staff, to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to oppose the applicant’s appeal respecting the Zoning By-law Amendment application for 465-471 Richmond Street West and 38 Camden Street (File No. 19 182800 STE 10 OZ) in its current form for the reasons set out in the report (August 17, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to seek revisions to the application and continue discussions with the applicant in an attempt to resolve the issues outlined in the report (August 17, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application 465-471 Richmond Street West and 38 Camden Street (File No. 19 182800 STE 10 OZ), to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of discussions, if necessary.

 
3. In the event the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approves the Zoning By-law Amendment application, in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal withhold its Order(s) approving the application until such time as:

 
a. the Tribunal has been advised by the City Solicitor that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments are in a form satisfactory to the City;  

b. the owner has provided for the withdrawal of their appeal of the King-Spadina Heritage Conservation District Plan; 

c. the owner has provided for the withdrawal of their appeal of Official Plan Amendment 486, the King-Spadina Secondary Plan (2020); 

d. the owner has provided a satisfactory and acceptable Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, and secured any upgrades and/or improvements as may be necessary to facilitate the proposed development, and confirmation that the amending by-laws do not require any modifications to address the accepted Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, all to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineer and Construction Services, and the City Solicitor (where necessary); and 

e. appropriate Section 37 benefits are secured for the redevelopment of the site, and such matters as may be required to support the development are secured in a Section 37 agreement satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and such agreement is executed and registered on title to the lands satisfactory to the City Solicitor. 

4. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the recommendations above.

On January 14, 2020, the applicant filed an appeal of the Zoning By-law Amendment application to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), citing Council's failure to make a decision on the application within the prescribed timelines of the Planning Act. The first case management conference was scheduled for May 13, 2020, however, this was postponed due to the Covid-19 Emergency Order. New hearing dates have not been set at this time.

The application proposes a 17-storey (51.2 metres including mechanical penthouse) hotel building fronting 465-471 Richmond Street West and a 15-storey (44.25 metres including mechanical penthouse) hotel building fronting 38 Camden Street. The 2 hotel components would be connected by a common, 2-storey base building. The existing significant built heritage resource on the designated heritage property at 38 Camden Street is proposed to be demolished. The applicant has filed a demolition application under the Ontario Heritage Act. 

The proposal is not supportable in its current form as it proposes the demolition of the existing significant built heritage resource on the heritage property at 38 Camden Street. In addition, the proposed built form, height and lack of building setbacks and stepbacks from adjacent properties would create negative impacts, such as limiting access to sunlight and sky-view, and would impact adequate privacy, and as such the proposed development, in its current form, does not fit within its existing and planned context.

The application is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, does not conform to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, does not conform to the City’s Official Plan, the Downtown Secondary Plan or the King-Spadina Secondary Plan. Specifically, the proposed development fails to be consistent or conform to policy matters related to heritage conservation, height and built form compatibility with neighbouring properties.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's direction for the City Solicitor and appropriate City Staff to attend at the LPAT and oppose the applicant’s development proposal in its current form. Staff are also seeking direction to continue discussions with the applicant in order to resolve the issues raised in this report.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1 Front Street West, in accordance with Sections 33 and 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new mixed used development incorporating the heritage building on the lands known municipally in the year 2020 as 1 Front Street West, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 19, 2018 and revised April 13, 2020, prepared by Architects Alliance, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2018 and revised July 15, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That prior to any Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Order issuing in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1 Front Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 19, 2018 and revised April 13, 2020, prepared by Architects Alliance, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2018 and revised July 15, 2020, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. below, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1 Front Street West prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2018 and revised July 15, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Enter into and register on the property at 1 Front Street West one or more agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations and securing such matters generally as set forth in these Recommendations.

b. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 1 Front Street West the owner shall:

1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

6. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1 Front Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning the owner shall:

1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan, and Heritage Interpretation Plan.

4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in 1.c.3. above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 1 Front Street West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 1 Front Street West.

This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property located at 1 Front Street West, the Dominion Public Building, in connection with a proposed redevelopment of the subject property and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property.

Board Recommendation: 

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community Council that:

1. City Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 1 Front Street West, in accordance with Sections 33 and 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the construction of a new mixed used development incorporating the heritage building on the lands known municipally in the year 2020 as 1 Front Street West, with such alterations substantially in accordance with plans and drawings dated July 19, 2018 and revised April 13, 2020, prepared by Architects Alliance, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning; and the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA), prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2018 and revised July 15, 2020, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning , all subject to and in accordance with a Conservation Plan satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning and subject to the following additional conditions:

a. That prior to any Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Order issuing in connection with the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment appeal, the owner shall:

1. Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the City for the property at 1 Front Street West in accordance with the plans and drawings dated July 19, 2018 and revised April 13, 2020, prepared by Architects Alliance, and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2018 and revised July 15, 2020, and in accordance with the Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning including registration of such agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.

2. Provide a detailed Conservation Plan, prepared by a qualified heritage consultant, that is consistent with the conservation strategy set out in the Heritage Impact Assessment for 1 Front Street West prepared by ERA Architects Inc., dated July 23, 2018 and revised July 15, 2020, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. Enter into and register on the property at 1 Front Street West one or more
agreements with the City pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act to the
satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City
Planning, and the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning
with such facilities, services and matters to be set forth in the related site specific
Zoning By-law Amendment giving rise to the proposed alterations and securing such matters generally as set forth in these Recommendations.

b. That prior to final Site Plan approval for the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by City Council, for the property located at 1 Front Street West the owner shall:

1. Provide final site plan drawings substantially in accordance with the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

3. Provide a Heritage Lighting Plan that describes how the exterior of the heritage property will be sensitively illuminated to enhance its heritage character to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

4. Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject property, satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

5. Provide an Interpretation Plan for the subject property, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning and thereafter shall implement such Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

6. Submit a Signage Plan to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

c. That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the property at 1 Front Street West, including a heritage permit or a building permit, but excluding permits for repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing heritage building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the owner shall:

1. Have obtained final approval for the necessary Zoning By-law Amendment required for the subject property, such Amendment to have come into full force and effect.

2. Provide building permit drawings, including notes and specifications for the conservation and protective measures keyed to the approved Conservation Plan required in Recommendation 1.a.2. above, including a description of materials and finishes, to be prepared by the project architect and a qualified heritage consultant to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning. 

3. Provide a Letter of Credit, including provision for upwards indexing, in a form and amount and from a bank satisfactory to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning to secure all work included in the approved Conservation Plan, Heritage Lighting Plan, and Heritage Interpretation Plan.

4. Provide full documentation of the existing heritage property, including two (2) printed sets of archival quality 8” x 10” colour photographs with borders in a glossy or semi-gloss finish and one (1) digital set on a CD in tiff format and 600 dpi resolution keyed to a location map, elevations and measured drawings, and copies of all existing interior floor plans and original drawings as may be available, to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

d. That prior to the release of the Letter of Credit required in 1.c.3. above, the owner shall:

1. Provide a letter of substantial completion prepared and signed by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the required conservation work and the required interpretive work has been completed in accordance with the Conservation Plan and Interpretation Plan and that an appropriate standard of conservation has been maintained, all to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

2. Provide replacement Heritage Easement Agreement photographs to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning.

2. City Council authorize the entering into of a heritage easement agreement under Section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act with the owner of 1 Front Street West in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council authorizing the entering into of a heritage easement agreement for the property at 1 Front Street West.

Decision Advice and Other Information 

Paul Maka, Senior Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning gave a presentation on - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property in the Union Station Heritage Conservation District Under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 1 Front Street West.

Origin
(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning

Summary
This report recommends that City Council approve the alterations proposed for the heritage property located at 1 Front Street West, the Dominion Public Building, in connection with a proposed redevelopment of the subject property and that Council grant authority to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement for the subject property.

Background Information
(August 7, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning Urban Design, City Planning - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property in the Union Station Heritage Conservation District Under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 1 Front Street West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155454.pdf)
(August 26, 2020) Presentation from the Heritage Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property in the Union Station Heritage Conservation District Under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement - 1 Front Street West
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-156108.pdf)  

Communications
(August 26, 2020) Submission from Alexis Cohen, ERA Architects Inc. (PB.Supp.PB16.3.1) (http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117799.pdf)

Speakers
Art Phillips, Larco
Michael McClelland, ERA Architects Inc.
Alexis Cohen, ERA Architects Inc.
Ori Abara, ERA Architects Inc.
Cynthia MacDougall, McCarthy Tetrault LLP  

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the protected heritage property at 38 Camden Street in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 38 Camden Street, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in opposition to the appeal.

This report recommends that City Council refuse an application to demolish the significant built heritage resource on the protected heritage property at 38 Camden Street which is designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Under the Section 34 of the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the application within 90 days of issuing a Notice of Receipt the application is deemed to be permitted.

The Province of Ontario has extended the March 17, 2020 Declaration of Emergency and made several subsequent Emergency Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 73/20, the statutory timelines for City Council to consider the application to demolish a Part IV designated property are currently suspended, however, the statutory timelines under the Ontario Heritage Act are intended to commence after September 11, 2020, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 106/20 under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, subject to any further amendments.

Unless the regulation is otherwise amended, the 90 day notice of the intention to demolish the building on the subject property therefore starts after September 11, 2020 and the applicant must be notified of Council's decision by December 9, 2020.

Board Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community

Council that:

1. City Council refuse the issuance of a demolition permit for the protected heritage property at 38 Camden Street in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

2. If the owner appeals City Council's decision to refuse the issuance of a demolition permit

under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 38 Camden Street, City

Council authorize the City Solicitor and the necessary City staff to attend the Local Planning

Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in opposition to the appeal.

Origin

(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City

Planning

Summary

This report recommends that City Council refuse an application to demolish the significant

built heritage resource on the protected heritage property at 38 Camden Street which is

designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Under the Section 34 of the Act, if City Council fails to make a decision on the application

within 90 days of issuing a Notice of Receipt the application is deemed to be permitted.

The Province of Ontario has extended the March 17, 2020 Declaration of Emergency and made several subsequent Emergency Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 73/20, the statutory timelines for City Council to consider the application to demolish a Part IV designated property are currently suspended, however, the statutory timelines under the Ontario Heritage Act are intended to commence after September 11, 2020, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 106/20 under the Emergency

Management and Civil Protection Act, subject to any further amendments.

Unless the regulation is otherwise amended, the 90 day notice of the intention to demolish the

building on the subject property therefore starts after September 11, 2020 and the applicant

must be notified of Council's decision by December 9, 2020.

Background Information

(August 7, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning,

Urban Design, City Planning - Demolition of a Property Designated under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 38 Camden Street

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155494.pdf)

Communications

(August 26, 2020) Letter from Ori Abara, Project Manager, ERA Architects Inc. (PB.Supp.PB16.10.1)

(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117803.pdf)

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council state its intention to amend Designating By-law 238-2020 dated February 26, 2020 to correct the legal description in accordance with Section 30.1(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act and to reference the complete municipal address, being 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street) in the by-law.

2. City Council provide notice of the proposed amendment to Designating By-law 238-2020 to the Owner of 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street) in accordance with Sections 30.1(3) and 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3. If there are no objections to the amendment in accordance with Section 30.1(6) of the

Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to amend Designating By-law 238-2020.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to amend City of Toronto By-law 238-2020 designating the property at 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to correct the legal description and reference the complete municipal address, being 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street) in the by-law.

By-Law 238-2020 designates the property at 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street), which contains the Kent School, a three-storey institutional building that was commissioned in 1907 by the Toronto Board of Education as the largest public school in Toronto to serve the rapidly growing west end of the City, included an incorrect legal description in Schedule B of the by-law. 

The proposed amendment to the by-law would correct the legal description and reference the complete municipal address, being 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street). This will have no impact on the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) in the original report to City Council recommending the property's designation.

Board Recommendations: 

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community
Council that:

1. City Council state its intention to amend Designating By-law 238-2020 dated February 26,
2020 to correct the legal description in accordance with Section 30.1(3) of the Ontario
Heritage Act and to reference the complete municipal address, being 90 Croatia Street (980
Dufferin Street) in the by-law.

2. City Council provide notice of the proposed amendment to Designating By-law 238-2020 to the Owner of 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street) in accordance with Sections 30.1(3) and 30.1(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act.

3. If there are no objections to the amendment in accordance with Section 30.1(6) of the
Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill in Council to amend Designating By-law 238-2020.

Origin
(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City
Planning

Summary
This report recommends that City Council state its intention to amend City of Toronto By-law 238-2020 designating the property at 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to correct the legal description and reference the
complete municipal address, being 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street) in the by-law.

By-Law 238-2020 designates the property at 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street), which
contains the Kent School, a three-storey institutional building that was commissioned in 1907 by the Toronto Board of Education as the largest public school in Toronto to serve the rapidly growing west end of the City, included an incorrect legal description in Schedule B of the bylaw.

The proposed amendment to the by-law would correct the legal description and reference the
complete municipal address, being 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street). This will have no
impact on the Statement of Significance (Reasons for Designation) in the original report to
City Council recommending the property's designation.

Background Information
(August 7, 2020) Revised Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design,City Planning - Amendment of Designating By-law to Correct Legal Description - 90 Croatia Street (980 Dufferin Street)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-156015.pdf)

(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City
Planning - Amendment of Designating By-law to Correct Legal Description - 90 Croatia Street(980 Dufferin Street)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155474.pdf)

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until either consideration of a rezoning application for 100 College Street, or consideration of the University of Toronto Secondary plan, whichever comes first.

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 100 College Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and include the property on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.

The Banting Institute at 100 College Street, is located on the north side of College Street in Toronto's Discovery District, on the southern edge of the Queen's Park/University of Toronto precinct, opposite the MaRS complex and the former Toronto General Hospital.  Following the Nobel-Prize winning discovery of insulin as a life-saving treatment for diabetes in 1921-1922, the Banting Institute was commissioned by the University of Toronto to accommodate the provincially-funded Banting and Best Chair of Medical Research.  Named for Major Sir Charles Banting, the five-and-a-half storey, Georgian Revival style building was constructed according to the designs of the renowned architectural firm of Darling of Pearson in 1928-1930.  The importance of the historic discovery was recently reiterated in UNESCO's 2013 inscription of the discovery of insulin on its 'Memory of the World Register' as "one of the most significant medical discoveries of the twentieth century and … of incalculable value to the world community."[1]

Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the property meets Ontario Regulation 9/06, which sets out the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for its design/physical, historical/associative and contextual value. 

The Province and the City's policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Designation supports conservation as it enables City Council to review alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

Board Recommendations:

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community
Council that:

1. City Council include the property at 100 College Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage
Register.

2. City Council state its intention to designate the property at 100 College Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Significance: 100College Street (Reasons for Designation) attached as Attachment 3 to the report (August 7, 2020) from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.

3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act,
City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council.

4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the
City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.

Decision Advice and Other Information
Marybeth McTeague, Heritage Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban Design, City Planning
gave a presentation on - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and Intention to
Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 100 College Street.

Origin
(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City
Planning

Summary

This report recommends that City Council state its intention to designate the property at 100
College Street under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act and include the property
on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register.

The Banting Institute at 100 College Street, is located on the north side of College Street in
Toronto's Discovery District, on the southern edge of the Queen's Park/University of Toronto
precinct, opposite the MaRS complex and the former Toronto General Hospital. Following the Nobel-Prize winning discovery of insulin as a life-saving treatment for diabetes in 1921-1922, the Banting Institute was commissioned by the University of Toronto to accommodate the provincially-funded Banting and Best Chair of Medical Research. Named for Major Sir
Charles Banting, the five-and-a-half storey, Georgian Revival style building was constructed
according to the designs of the renowned architectural firm of Darling of Pearson in 1928-
1930. The importance of the historic discovery was recently reiterated in UNESCO's 2013
inscription of the discovery of insulin on its 'Memory of the World Register' as "one of the
most significant medical discoveries of the twentieth century and of incalculable value to the
world community.

Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the property meets Ontario
Regulation 9/06, which sets out the criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, for its design/physical, historical/associative and
contextual value.

The Province and the City's policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources.
Designation supports conservation as it enables City Council to review alterations to the site,
enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

Background Information
(August 7, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning,
Urban Design, City Planning - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and
Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 100 College
Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155514.pdf)

(August 26, 2020) Presentation from the Heritage Planner, Heritage Preservation, Urban
Design, City Planning - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and Intention to
Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 100 College Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-156109.pdf)

Communications
(August 26, 2020) Letter from Carolyn Mancey (PB.Supp.PB16.5.1)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117805.pdf)
(August 26, 2020) Letter from Dan Eylon (PB.Supp.PB16.5.2)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117808.pdf)

Speakers
Signe Leisk, Cassels, on behalf of the Governing Council of the University of Toronto

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council include the property at 661 Huron Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance.

2. City Council include the property at 663-665 Huron Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance.

3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council. 

4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.

This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 661 and 663-665 Huron Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and state its intention to designate the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage value.   

Located on the east side of Huron Street, south of Dupont Street in The Annex neighbourhood, the properties contain two house-form buildings completed between 1890-1891 that were originally single-family dwellings and now used as multi-unit residential buildings. Both properties have cultural heritage value as fine examples of eclecticism in Late Victorian Era architecture in Toronto, combining elements of Richardsonian Romanesque with the Queen Anne Revival style. Contextually, the properties at 661 and 663-665 Huron Street are historically and visually linked to their setting on the east side of Huron Street between Dupont Street and Bernard Avenue where, along with a number of other grand Late-Victorian-era house-form buildings recognized on the City’s Heritage Register,[1] and adjacent to the Madison Avenue Heritage Conservation District, they recall the late-nineteenth to early-twentieth century period when The Annex neighbourhood emerged as a sought-after residential enclave for many of Toronto's leading citizens.

The properties at 661-665 Huron Street are located within the proposed West Annex Phase 2 Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study Area authorized by City Council on January 31, 2018.  In spring 2020, the property at 661 Huron Street was nominated for cultural heritage evaluation by members of The Annex Residents’ Association and the British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association.

Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the properties at 661 and 663-665 Huron Street meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Province and the City's policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources. Designation supports conservation as it enables City Council to review alterations to the site, enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

On November 22, 2019 a Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition applications were submitted to permit a four-storey apartment building, with 48 residential units, which would require demolition of the existing multi-unit, house-form dwellings. As the application review is ongoing, City staff will have the opportunity share Council's decision with the property owners to inform revisions of these applications.

Board Recommendations

The Toronto Preservation Board recommends to the Toronto and East York Community
Council that:

1. City Council include the property at 661 Huron Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage
Register and state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the
Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance.

2. City Council include the property at 663-665 Huron Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and state its intention to designate the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in accordance with the Statement of Significance.

3. If there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act,
City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bill in Council.

4. If there are objections in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council direct the
City Clerk to refer the proposed designation to the Conservation Review Board.

5. If the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council's decision to designate the property.

Origin
(August 7, 2020) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City
Planning

Summary
This report recommends that City Council include the properties at 661 and 663-665 Huron
Street on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and state its intention to designate the
properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for their cultural heritage
value.

Located on the east side of Huron Street, south of Dupont Street in The Annex neighbourhood, the properties contain two house-form buildings completed between 1890-1891 that were originally single-family dwellings and now used as multi-unit residential buildings. Both properties have cultural heritage value as fine examples of eclecticism in Late Victorian Era architecture in Toronto, combining elements of Richardsonian Romanesque with the Queen Anne Revival style. Contextually, the properties at 661 and 663-665 Huron Street are historically and visually linked to their setting on the east side of Huron Street between Dupont Street and Bernard Avenue where, along with a number of other grand Late-Victorian-era house-form buildings recognized on the City’s Heritage Register,[1] and adjacent to the Madison Avenue Heritage Conservation District, they recall the late-nineteenth to early twentieth century period when The Annex neighbourhood emerged as a sought-after residential enclave for many of Toronto's leading citizens.

The properties at 661-665 Huron Street are located within the proposed West Annex Phase 2
Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study Area authorized by City Council on January 31,
2018. In spring 2020, the property at 661 Huron Street was nominated for cultural heritage
evaluation by members of The Annex Residents’ Association and the British Home Children
Advocacy & Research Association.

Following research and evaluation, it has been determined that the properties at 661 and 663-
665 Huron Street meet Ontario Regulation 9/06, the provincial criteria prescribed for municipal designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

The Province and the City's policies seek the conservation of cultural heritage resources.
Designation supports conservation as it enables City Council to review alterations to the site,
enforce heritage property standards and maintenance, and refuse demolition.

On November 22, 2019 a Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition
applications were submitted to permit a four-storey apartment building, with 48 residential
units, which would require demolition of the existing multi-unit, house-form dwellings. As the application review is ongoing, City staff will have the opportunity share Council's decision with the property owners to inform revisions of these applications.

Background Information
(August 7, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-4 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning,
Urban Design, City Planning - Inclusion on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register and
Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 661-665 Huron
Street
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-155574.pdf)

Communications
(August 18, 2020) E-mail from Denise Smith Pope (PB.Supp.PB16.6.1)
(August 18, 2020) E-mail from Beverley Jenson (PB.Supp.PB16.6.2)
(August 18, 2020) E-mail from Frederick John Smith (PB.Supp.PB16.6.3)
(August 18, 2020) E-mail from Tisha (Lobdell) Hepplewhite (PB.Supp.PB16.6.4)
(August 19, 2020) E-mail from Marten van Kerkwijk (PB.Supp.PB16.6.5)
(August 19, 2020) E-mail from Yuen Chua (PB.Supp.PB16.6.6)
(August 19, 2020) E-mail from Tassie Notar (PB.Supp.PB16.6.7)
(August 19, 2020) E-mail from Don Oldfield (PB.Supp.PB16.6.8)
(August 19, 2020) E-mail from Pennyanne Smith-Maj (PB.Supp.PB16.6.9)
(August 19, 2020) E-mail from Esther-Rose Angel (PB.Supp.PB16.6.10)
(August 19, 2020) Letter from Lisa Ouellette (PB.Supp.PB16.6.11)
(August 18, 2020) E-mail from Carol Tiberi (PB.Supp.PB16.6.12)

(August 19, 2020) E-mail from Clara Lalonde (PB.Supp.PB16.6.13)
(August 20, 2020) E-mail from Christine Jarvis (PB.Supp.PB16.6.14)
(August 20, 2020) E-mail from Libbie Mills (PB.Supp.PB16.6.15)
(August 20, 2020) E-mail from Don Oldfield (PB.Supp.PB16.6.16)
(August 21, 2020) E-mail from Dawn Sheppard (PB.Supp.PB16.6.17)
(August 21, 2020) E-mail from Larry McIntosh (PB.Supp.PB16.6.18)
(August 21, 2020) E-mail from Andrea Hunt (PB.Supp.PB16.6.19)
(August 21, 2020) E-mail from Nigel Klemencic-Puglisevich (PB.Supp.PB16.6.20)
(August 22, 2020) E-mail from Bev Johnson (PB.Supp.PB16.6.21)
(August 24, 2020) E-mail from Sheila Dodd (PB.Supp.PB16.6.22)
(August 23, 2020) Letter from Rita Bilerman, Chair and Edward Leman, Co-Chair, The Annex Residents' Association (PB.Supp.PB16.6.23)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117752.pdf)
(August 23, 2020) E-mail from Catherine Tramsek (PB.Supp.PB16.6.24)
(August 24, 2020) Letter from Brenda Riley (PB.Supp.PB16.6.25)
(August 24, 2020) E-mail from Kenneth Bartlett (PB.Supp.PB16.6.26)
(August 24, 2020) Letter from Gillian Bartlett (PB.Supp.PB16.6.27)
(August 23, 2020) Letter from Lori Oschefski (PB.Supp.PB16.6.28)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117791.pdf)
(August 25, 2020) E-mail from Janice Mersey (PB.Supp.PB16.6.29)
(August 25, 2020) E-mail from Jeannette Mazzocato (PB.Supp.PB16.6.30)
(August 26, 2020) E-mail from Anne Hanrahan (PB.Supp.PB16.6.31)
(August 26, 2020) Letter from Mark Flowers (PB.Supp.PB16.6.32)
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/pb/comm/communicationfile-117798.pdf)
(August 26, 2020) E-mail from Carol Bland (PB.Supp.PB16.6.33)
(August 26, 2020) E-mail from Dorothy Goldin Rosenberg (PB.Supp.PB16.6.34)
(August 27, 2020) E-mail from Stanislav Belonenko (PB.New.PB16.6.35)

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control,"  the application for the demolition of two existing 2.5-storey semi-detached dwellings at 1 and 3 Close Avenue (Application Nos. 20 169145 DEM 00 DM and 20 169169 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration to refuse or grant the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit application because a building permit has not been issued for a replacement building and because Toronto Building received an objection from Councillor Perks.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until Heritage Preservation services are ready to provide advice for 99 Oxford Street.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control," the application for the demolition of an existing 2-storey detached dwelling at 99 Oxford Street (Application No. 16 251606 DEM 00 DM) is being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration. Toronto Building received an objection from the community with concerns of any potential herage value of the property. A building permit for a replacement SFD building has been issued.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Denied the request for front yard parking at 75 Poplar Plains Crescent.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 75 Poplar Plains Crescent for front yard parking. Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it did not meet the polling requirement of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918.  The Code does not permit the licensing of a front yard parking pad where there is a negative poll result. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

The Toronto and East York Community Council :  

1. Denied the request for front yard parking at 77 Poplar Plains Crescent.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services has assessed an appeal from the owner of 77 Poplar Plains Crescent for front yard parking. Front yard parking at this location is not recommended because it did not meet the polling requirement of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 918. The Code does not permit the licensing of a front yard parking pad where there is a negative poll result. The owner will be given an opportunity to make a deputation before Community Council.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Referred the item back to the Director, Urban Forestry, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for further consideration.

This report requests that City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one City-owned tree located at 4 Tarlton Road. The application indicates the reason for removal is due to concerns that the tree is in declining health and has become destabilized due to construction work.

The subject tree is a Norway maple (Acer platanoides), measuring 72 cm in diameter. The Tree By-law does not support the removal of this tree as it is healthy and maintainable.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for the proposed boulevard cafe permit located at 2261 Queen Street East, Hammersmith Avenue flankage. with the following conditions:

a. The patio will cease operations and be cleared out no later than stated store closing time and no earlier than the stated store opening time.

b. The Licensee shall maintain upkeep and maintenance required for the patio condition.

c. The Licensee shall be requested to make aesthetic upgrades to improve the patio area and thereby the streetscape of the Hammersmith flankage.

d. The Licensee shall use best efforts to ensure that all areas immediately adjacent to the establishment are clean and free of litter, refuse and other debris.

e. The Licensee shall use best efforts to arrange deliveries, garbage collection and recycling at times that will not disturb nearby residents.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

This is a report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard cafe permit located at 2261 Queen Street East, Hammersmith Avenue flankage.

 
The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Granted the application for a fence exemption permit, without conditions, thereby allowing the fence to be maintained as constructed. Direct and require that the installation be maintained in good repair without alteration. At such time as replacement of the fence is required that such installation will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 447, or its successor by-law.

This staff report concerns a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The purpose of this report is to advise Council concerning an application by the property owner of 24 Cuthbert Cres for a site-specific Fence Exemption, pursuant to Section

447-5.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 447- Fences. The property owner is seeking Council's permission to allow for the existing fence, which does not comply with maximum fence height restrictions stipulated by Section 447-2  of the bylaw.

The fence is installed along the North, South and West lot lines. The fence on the South and North Lot lines exceed the height limitation along parts of the fence. The fence material is wood, board on board.

The application is based on a complaint that was received and investigated by Municipal Licensing and Standards.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. In accordance with the City's Public Appointments Policy, appointed the following nominees to the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below at the pleasure of Toronto and East York Community Council, and for a term expiring at the end of the term of Council or as soon thereafter as successors are appointed:

            Dupont by the Castle:

            Chiu, Louis

            Star, Lisa

            Kensington Market:

            Krulicki, Jason

            Pape Village:

            Florence, Mark

            MacDonald, Susan

2. Removed the following directors from the Business Improvement Area (BIA) boards of management set out below:

            Baby Point Gates:

            Healy, Jacob

            Kensington Market:

            Finkel, Julian

            Scriver, Felice

            Pape Village:

            McNeilly, Karen

            Noronha, Sophia

            Walsh, Julie

            Trinity Bellwoods:

            De Luca, Melissa

The purpose of this report is to appoint directors to the Dupont by the Castle, Kensington Market and Pape Village BIA boards of management and remove directors from Baby Point Gates, Kensington Market, Pape Village and Trinity Bellwoods BIA boards of management.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 20 The Queensway (Roncesvalles Carhouse TTC).

2.  Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Etobicoke York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 484 Avenue Road.

2.  Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 29 Lascelles Boulevard, and 1138 Bathurst Street.

2.  Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 850 Coxwell Avenue.

2.  Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as fire routes pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 400 Greenwood Avenue, 580 Commissioners Street, 1165 Lakeshore Boulevard East, and 1411 Queen Street East.

2.  Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services in respect of the municipal address set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 1627 Danforth Avenue.

2.  Authorized the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services  and the City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

To obtain Toronto and East York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1.  Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 3194-3206 Dundas Street West 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for an 8-storey mixed use building located at 3194-3206 Dundas Street West. 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 125R Mill Street 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the applications to permit two towers of 32 and 45 storeys on a shared 6-storey base building located at 125R Mill 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1-7 Yonge Street 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1-7 Yonge Street, for the south block bound by Queens Quay East to the south, Yonge Street to the west, Freeland Street to the east, and the future Harbour Street extension to the north (the "South Block"). The Applicant is proposing to modify LPAT-approved plans to include hotel uses in the planned mixed-use commercial development.

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1.  Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 33-45 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue 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.

Following a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) decision on June 12, 2018, permiting a 29-storey mixed-use building, which included the conservation and alteration of the existing Victorian house-form buildings at 33 Avenue Road and the creation of a new publicly-accessible courtyard fronting Yorkville Avenue, a new Zoning By-law Application was submitted on March 16, 2020.

The new Zoning By-law Amendment application (File No. 20 126634 STE 11 OZ), which is the subject of this report, adds 136 Yorkville Avenue to the subject site and modifies the height, setbacks, and massing of the previous proposal approved at the LPAT.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 33-45 Avenue Road and 136-148 Yorkville Avenue. The application proposes to demolish all the existing buildings on the site, including the heritage buildings previously secured to be conserved and altered, and a new 29-storey mixed-use building containing 4,454 square metres of commercial space and 100 residential units. The application must preserve the heritage buildings that were preserved as part of the previous approval.

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1109 Bathurst Street and 246-248 Albany Road 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 9-storey commercial self-storage warehouse building located at 1109 Bathurst Street and 246-248 Albany Road. 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1.  Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 1200 Bay Street 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 1200 Bay Street. The proposal is to demolish an existing 12-storey office building and to construct a new 87-storey (324 metres, including mechanical) mixed-use building. The proposal is not acceptable, the tower is too tall, and the site is too small to accommodate a tall building with appropriate tower setbacks and separation distances. Staff will work with th eapplicant to determine what form of developmet may be appropriate and achievable on this site. It is not clear whether a tall building is achievable without working with the adjacent land owner to the west to achieve appropriate tower separation.

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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1.  Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 63-91 Montclair Avenue in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 350 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 23 and 21-storey residential building on a shared base building located at 63-91 Montclair Avenue. Staff are currently reviewing the applications. They have 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

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 10-32 Raglan Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 240 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 28-storey residential building located at 10-32 Raglan Avenue. 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1.  Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2323 – 2329 Yonge Street in consultation 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 37-storey mixed-use building with a 5-storey base located at 2323 – 2329 Yonge 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 212-218 Dundas Street and 279 1/2 George Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including sign language interpretation, as required, 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.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 46-storey mixed use building located at 212-218 Dundas Street and 279 1/2 George Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. The application is not supportable at the proposed height. 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.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council adopt the Exhibition Place Master Plan Phase 1 Proposals Report, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 
2. City Council direct the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place to advance the next phase of the Master Plan study according to the directions of the Phase 1 Proposals Report, as endorsed by the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place at its meeting of June 24, 2020, and identify next steps and future study phases required to advance and refine the proposed directions in order to complete the Master Plan process in consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, including funding mechanisms for recommended technical reports and studies, phasing and implementation strategies, as described in Attachment 3 to the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 
3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and other City Divisions and agencies as needed, to work with Exhibition Place as needed to advance the Exhibition Place Master Plan, including: design development, funding and implementation strategies for "quick start" initiatives that can be implemented in the short term, as described in the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the Phase 1 Proposals Report;

 
4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to:

a.  report to the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, when appropriate, identifying any necessary amendments to the Official Plan that may be required to implement the recommended Master Plan; and

 
b.  undertake public consultation and make recommendations to City Council for any necessary amendments to the Official Plan to implement the recommended Master Plan;

 
5. City Council rely on the findings of the Phase 1 Proposals Report to:

a.  inform future conversations with the Province regarding the joint revitalization of Ontario Place and Exhibition Place; and

 
b.  inform future consultation with Metrolinx regarding the Ontario Line.

6. City Council direct the City Manager to work with Exhibition Place to explore opportunities for the grounds to contribute to the COVID-19 recovery and rebuild effort, such as ShowLoveTO and ActiveTO.

Exhibition Place is one of the City’s great waterfront assets. It has a long history as a unique, multi-functional gathering place for Toronto’s residents, visitors and business communities, home to special events, meetings, exhibitions, conventions, recreation and long-held traditions. A focus of economic activity amid a valuable oasis of open space near the downtown, Exhibition Place nonetheless finds itself disconnected from Lake Ontario, the parks and open space system, and surrounding neighbourhoods.

At the request of City Council, and pursuant to the Exhibition Place 2017-2019 Strategic Plan, City Planning staff undertook a Master Plan study for Exhibition Place, launched in June 2019 with its first phase concluding in March 2020.  This report describes the outcomes from the first phase of the Master Plan exercise, including a Proposals Report comprising a recommended Vision, Guiding Principles, emerging strategies and draft Structure Plan to support and enhance the continued success of Exhibition Place.  This report also provides a summary of public and stakeholder engagement activities and feedback received throughout the first phase of the study. City staff appeared before the Board of Governors at regular intervals to present status updates and emerging Master Plan strategies, culminating in the confirmation of the Board’s support for the Phase 1 Proposals report at its meeting of June 24, 2020.

The Phase 1 Proposals Report (see Attachment 1) outlines a vision to affirm Exhibition Place as Toronto’s preeminent gathering place, where visitors from near and far can experience spaces for relaxation, entertainment and exhibition. These spaces will be bound together with a cohesive public realm network both within the site and connecting to the surrounding city. In serving as a gathering place, Exhibition Place will embrace and balance its diverse roles as a centre for innovation, inspiration and economic development, a historic place, and a place of entertainment and recreation, and a green destination.

The public and stakeholder consultation identified a number of issues that need to be addressed, including:

Parking.  Parking emerged as a key focus area through Phase 1 public and stakeholder consultation, particularly from major shows and exhibitors. The existing surface parking lots support activity at Exhibition Place and also provide an opportunity through more flexible use for hardscaped plaza spaces that can accommodate a variety of uses while enhancing the public realm. The adaptability of these spaces would allow Exhibition Place to move nimbly to respond to evolving opportunities.

 
Transit Service.  Transit service to Exhibition Place, to provide a convenient alternative means of travel to the grounds that enhances the visitor experience. Given the barriers posed by the Gardiner Expressway, rail corridor and Lake Shore Boulevard West, transit will be critical to moving greater numbers of people to and from the site, as well as addressing vehicular traffic and climate change. This report promotes leveraging investments in transit service and access, optimization of parking and staging areas, and exploration of alternative transportation technologies to allow for enhanced mobility and public realm improvement opportunities to be realized over the long term.

 
Integration of Ontario Place with the Surrounding Area.  The proposed strategies, as outlined in the attached Proposals Report, will better integrate Exhibition Place with surrounding neighbourhoods, parks and open spaces, and Ontario Place; improve transit accessibility and connectivity to and through the site; conserve and rehabilitate the site's heritage features in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Landscape Assessment; and develop a holistic approach to public realm improvements at Exhibition Place to benefit all visitors from Toronto and beyond. These strategies provide a long-term framework to consider future improvement opportunities, including most recently the revitalization of Ontario Place, as they arise over time. The Provincial government’s announcement seeking proposals to revitalize the adjacent Ontario Place brings an opportunity to position Exhibition Place as part of a dynamic lakefront precinct, with improved connectivity and public realm improvements to maximize the use of the grounds. The development of a Master Plan is intended to provide a framework that articulates physical planning priorities to guide future decision-making.

Since the substantive completion of the Phase 1 Proposals Report in March 2020, the world has faced the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic uncertainty. Exhibition Place has seen the cancellation of numerous events at its various venues since mid-March, and staff advise they have proactively initiated discussions with the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild regarding innovative strategies toward reopening the site. In this context, the Master Plan Proposals Report offers a first step toward a physical framework to support economic recovery, guiding the restoration of publicly accessible open spaces, and promoting flexibility and resilience in the use of civic assets. It also proposes a number of “quick start” actions that can be implemented in the short term to enhance mobility and connectivity to Exhibition Place as it begins to restore activity.

This report represents the professional advice of City Planning staff following an eight-month study phase that included robust consultation with stakeholders, Exhibition Place staff and the Board of Governors, and the public at large; urban design analysis; planning policy review; and development of preliminary ideas for feedback. As the Exhibition Place Board of Governors advances the Master Plan through future phases, a series of technical and feasibility studies, support from City Divisions and agencies, and further consultation are recommended to test and refine the proposed strategies prior to the completion of a final Master Plan for Exhibition Place.

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. The confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (August 21, 2020) from the City Solicitor, remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recessed its public meeting to meet in closed session to consider the item as it pertains to receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege

The City Solicitor has been requested to provide legal advice to members of the Toronto and East York Community Council regarding any legal implications that may arise from the refusal of a construction staging area permit in the municipal right of way for a private development.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk on Watkinson Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 34 metres north, from September 17, 2020 to December 31, 2022.

2.  Authorized the closure of a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Watkinson Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 34 metres north, from September 17, 2020 to December 31, 2022.

3.  Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the northwest side of Watkinson Avenue, between Dundas Street West a point 40 metres north.

4.  Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Watkinson Avenue, between Dundas Street West a point 40 metres north.

5.  Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

6.  Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

7.  Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

8.  Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

9.  Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

10.  Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

11.  Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

12.  Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

13.  Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

14.  Directed that Watkinson Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

2720 Dundas Junction Limited Partnership is constructing a nine-storey residential condominium building at 2706-2730 Dundas Street West. The site is located on the northeast corner of Dundas Street West and Watkinson Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the sidewalk and a 2.1 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane/parking lane on the east side of Watkinson Avenue north of Dundas Street West for a period of 22 months (i.e., September 17, 2020 to June 30, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area.

Pedestrian movements on the east side of Watkinson Avenue abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west-side sidewalk of Watkinson Avenue. Traffic lanes for both directions on Watkinson Avenue and pedestrian operations on the west side of the street will be maintained in their current configuration.

The installation of the construction staging area will result in the loss of approximately two permit parking spaces on the east side of Watkinson Avenue abutting the site.

Pedestrian operations on the north side of Dundas Street West will be maintained in a 1.6 metres wide covered and protected walkway within the existing sidewalk.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk on Dufferin Street, between a point 23 metres south of King Street West and a point 51 metres further south, from October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2022.

2. City Council authorize the closure of a 2.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Dufferin Street, between a point 23 metres south of King Street West and a point 51 metres further south, from October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2022.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between King Street West and a point 104 metres south.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $3.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Dufferin Street, between King Street West and a point 104 metres south.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between King Street West and a point 104 metres south.

6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

7 City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

8. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

9. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

12. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

13. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

14. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

15. City Council direct that Dufferin Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dufferin Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Lifetime Developments is constructing a 14-storey condominium building with ground floor retail at 1221 King Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of King Street West and Dufferin Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the west sidewalk and a

2.1 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane/parking lane on Dufferin Street for a period of 19 months (i.e. October 2, 2020 to April 30, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area.

Traffic lanes abutting the site will be realigned to maintain one 3.7 metre lane for southbound traffic. Pedestrian operations on the west side of Dufferin Street will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway within the closed portion Dufferin Street.

Pedestrian operations on the south side of King Street West, abutting the site, will be maintained on the existing sidewalk in a covered and protected walkway.

This closure will result in loss of approximately eight parking machine spaces on the west side of Dufferin Street, abutting and to the south of the site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Deferred consideration of the item until the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council; and,

2.  Directed Transportation staff to schedule a meeting, before the end of September, with community stakeholders and the Ward Councillor to look at various construction staging options; and, to report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting on the results of the community meeting.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Minto Communities is constructing a 14-storey condominium building with ground floor retail at 502 Adelaide Street West and 119-123 Portland Street. The site is located on the northeast corner of Adelaide Street West and Portland Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk on Portland Street, between Adelaide Street West and a point 32 metres north, for a period of 26 months (i.e., September 17, 2020 to October 31, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area.

Pedestrian movements on the east side of Portland Street, abutting the site, will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the west-side sidewalk of Portland Street. Traffic lanes for both directions on Portland Street and pedestrian operations on the west side of Portland Street will be maintained in their current configuration.

The installation of the construction staging area will result in the loss of approximately four parking machine/permit parking spaces on the east side of Portland Street, abutting and immediately north of the site.

Vehicle and bicycle operations, including the existing parking on Adelaide Street West, will be maintained in their current configuration.  Pedestrian operations on the north side of Adelaide Street West, abutting the site, will be maintained on the existing sidewalk, in a covered and protected walkway.  In addition, covered and overhead protection will be installed on a portion of the laneway located to the west of the subject site.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from September 16, 2020 to October 31, 2022.

2. Authorized the closure of a 0.85 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, from September 16, 2020 to October 31, 2022.

3. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

4. Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkways have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

5. Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

6. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

7. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

8. Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

9. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

10. Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

11. Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

12. Directed that Peter Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

13. Directed the applicant to provide an enclosed pedestrian walkway with a minimum width of 1.7 metres on the west side of Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane.

14. Authorized the closure of the westbound left turn lane on Peter Street at Queen Street West.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

375-381 Queen Street West Inc., is constructing a seven-storey mixed-use office building with ground floor retail at 375-381 Queen Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of Queen Street West and Peter Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the west sidewalk and a portion of the southbound curb lane on Peter Street, between Queen Street West and Jack Cooper Lane, for a period of 26 months (i.e., September 16, 2020 to October 31, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area.

Pedestrian movements on the west side of Peter Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the east side sidewalk of Peter Street. Traffic lanes on Peter Street, abutting the site, will be realigned to maintain one 3 metre lane for southbound traffic lane and a 1.2 metre wide bike lane. Pedestrian operations on the east side of Peter Street and northbound traffic operations on Peter Street will be maintained in their current configuration.

Vehicle operations and parking on Queen Street West will be maintained in their current configuration.  Pedestrian operations on the south side of Queen Street West abutting the site will be maintained on the existing sidewalk, in a covered and protected walkway.  In addition, covered and overhead protection will be installed on portions of Jack Cooper Lane and the unnamed public lane first west of Peter Street and north of Jack Cooper Lane.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Authorized the closure of the west sidewalk and a 1.5 metre wide portion of the most westerly curb lane on Widmer Street, between a point 45 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 66 metres further north from September 16, 2020 to June 30, 2022.

2.  Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect for a maximum period of 3 hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Widmer Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

3.  Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect for a maximum period of 6 hours from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday to Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sunday, on the east side of Widmer Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

4.  Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute parking regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Widmer Street, between a point 9 metres north of  Adelaide Street West and a point 16 metres further north.

5.  Rescinded the existing designate delivery vehicle parking zone in effect at all times on the east side of Widmer Street, between a point 9 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 16 metres further north.

6.  Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute parking regulation in effect at all times on the east side of Widmer Street, between a point 16.5 metres south of  Richmond Street West and a point 23.5 metres further south.

7.  Rescinded the existing designated delivery vehicle parking zone in effect at all times on the east side of Widmer Street, between a point 16.5 metres south of  Richmond Street West and a point 23.5 metres further south.

8.  Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Widmer Street, between a point 25 metres north of Adelaide Street West and a point 40 metres south of Richmond Street West.

9.  Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the east side of Widmer Street, between Richmond Street West and a point 16.5 metres south.

10.  Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Widmer Street, between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

11. Directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

12.  Directed the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

13.  Directed the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

14.  Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

15.  Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

16.  Directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

17.  Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

18.  Directed the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

19.  Directed the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

20.  Directed that Widmer Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Concord Widmer Limited is constructing a 47-storey residential condominium building at 40-58 Widmer Street. The site is located on the west side Widmer Street between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the west sidewalk and a portion of the west side southbound curb lane on Widmer Street for a period of 21 months (i.e. September 16, 2020 to June 30, 2022) to accommodate a construction staging area. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Widmer Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the east side sidewalk of Widmer Street. A temporary pedestrian walkway along the closed portion of the west sidewalk could not be installed due to insufficient roadway width to maintain both the temporary walkway and one-way traffic operation on Widmer Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its October 15, 2020 meeting.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Mizrahi Developments is constructing a mixed-use development at 1 Bloor Street West. The site is located on the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Bloor Street West. The development will consist of an eight-storey high retail podium and an 86-storey high residential tower.

Construction staging operations for the development currently take place within the road right-of-way on the south side of Bloor Street West and on the west side of Yonge Street. Phase 1 of construction involved excavation, piling and shoring operations and building to the ground level, which is completed. City Council, at its meeting on November 26, 2019, authorized the extension construction staging areas on Bloor Street West and Yonge Street from November 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. To minimize disruptions on these arterial roads, a staging area for concrete trucks and deliveries is proposed on Balmuto Street south of Bloor Street West.  

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a portion of the northbound curb lane/sidewalk on Balmuto Street from a point 29 metres south of Bloor Street West to a point 12 metres further south for 24 months (i.e. from July 17, 2020 to June 30, 2022), in order to facilitate the construction of the eight-storey high podium (Phase 2A) and 86 storey high residential tower (Phase 2B).

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk on Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres north, from October 2, 2020 to October 31, 2021.
 

2. City Council authorize the closure of a 2.5 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres north, from October 2, 2020 to October 31, 2021.
 

3. City Council authorize the closure of a 0.9 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on the first laneway east of Jarvis Street, north of Shuter Street, between Shuter Street and a point 35 metres north, from October 2, 2020 to October 31, 2021.

4. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 61 metres north.

5. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the east Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 61 metres north.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 61 metres north.

7. City Council designate the easterly northbound lane on Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 30.5 metres south, for northbound right-turns only.

8. City Council directed the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

9. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

10. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

12. City Council directed the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

14. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

15. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

16. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

17. City Council direct that Jarvis Street be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

18. City Council direct the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local businesses.

As Jarvis Street is a major arterial road and as the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Jarvis Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Magna Hotels is constructing a 32-storey mixed use building at 203 Jarvis Street. The site is located on the northeast corner of Jarvis Street and Shuter Street. This development will include 179 residential units, 240 hotel suites with four levels of underground parking for approximately 75 cars, and a loading bay. All permanent vehicular access will be from the public laneway located off Shuter Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and a portion of the northbound curb lane on Jarvis Street, between Shuter Street and a point 37 metres north, and a portion of the first lane east of Jarvis Street, north of Shuter Street, for a period of 30 months (i.e., October 2, 2020 to March 31, 2023) to accommodate construction staging areas.

The construction staging area on Jarvis Street will result in the loss of one northbound traffic lane with the adjacent northbound lane being widened 3.4 metres. The existing bi-directional lane on Jarvis Street will continue to operate southbound at all times except between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., when it will operate as a second northbound lane.  In order to accommodate the staging area, the northbound curb lane on Jarvis Street south of Shuter Street will be designated as an exclusive right-turn only lane. Pedestrian operations on the east side of Jarvis Street will be maintained in a 1.7 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the existing lane.

Pedestrian operations on the north side of Shuter Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a covered and protected walkway. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, from a point from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue to a point 24 metres further west, from October 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

2. City Council authorize the closure of a 2 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard, from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue to a point 24 metres further west, from October 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 45 metres west.

4. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 45 metres west.

5. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the south side of Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and point 52 metres west.

6. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Strathmore Boulevard, between Donlands Avenue and a point 52 metres west.

7. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

8. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

9. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

10. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

11. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

13. City Council directe the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

14. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

15. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

16. City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Strathmore Boulevard, City Council approval of this report is required.

Donlands Station, located on the southwest corner of Donlands Avenue and Strathmore Boulevard, is being modernized to accommodate one at-grade elevator and one below-grade elevator at the main station. In addition, a second entrance/exit is also being added to the station that will be located on the east side of Dewhurst Boulevard south of Strathmore Boulevard, as part of the TTC's Easier Access Program and Second Exit Program. Construction of the development will be undertaken in several phases. This report deals with matters related to Phase 1a and 1b of the construction only.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close a portion of the north sidewalk and a 2 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Strathmore Boulevard from a point 13 metres west of Donlands Avenue and a point 24 metres further west, for a period of three months (i.e., October 2, 2020 to December 31, 2020), to accommodate construction staging operations in Phase 1a.

During Phase 1b, the sidewalk and lane closure implemented during Phase 1a will be removed and Strathmore Boulevard will be returned its previous lane configuration.  Although no long duration closures are proposed with Phase 1b and the majority of work being completed can be accommodated without encroaching onto the municipal right-of-way, portions on the south sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard and east sidewalk on Dewhurst Boulevard are proposed to be removed and temporary decking will be used within these areas when construction activities are not taking place.  It is anticipated that this phase of the project will be completed April 2021.    

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Referred the Item back to Transportation staff to undertake the following:

a.  forward a copy of the report to the General Manager, Economic Development to request that the Broadview Danforth BIA consider this report on its next agenda; and that Transportation staff attend the meeting.

b. forward a copy of the report to the PARA Traffic and Parking Working Group for information and advice.

c. forward a copy of the report to the Destination Danforth team for their input and advice

2.  Directed Transportation staff to report back to the November 10, 2020  meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on the following matters:

a. issues related to northbound turns from Danforth Avenue to Broadview Avenue in the afternoon peak and include recommendations for any potential solutions;

b. the number of cycling accidents for the full intersection of Broadview Avenue and Danforth Avenue and on the approach to the intersection from the Viaduct;

c. implementation of the 2016 request from Transportation Services for the removal of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Stop at the North-West Corner of Broadview Avenue and Danforth Avenue; and

d.  Identification of a location on Broadview Avenue south of Danforth Avenue as a queue space or holding space for the 504 or 505 Streetcar en route to Broadview Station that would keep the intersection clear at all times and recommend any changes to parking that would be required.

The findings of this staff report were requested to be provided to Toronto and East York Community Council.

Transportation Services staff, in response to Items TE4.81 and TE5.83, have undertaken the following actions:

- Conducted a traffic study of existing conditions for the intersection of Broadview Avenue at Erindale Avenue,
- Studied the eastbound left turning movement, as well as the collision history for the intersection of Broadview Avenue and Danforth Avenue, and
- Requested that the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) staff study the feasibility of reconfiguring Broadview Transit Station's streetcar loop in order to accommodate two streetcars within the station's loading zones.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Rescinded the existing standing prohibition in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight, Monday to Friday and 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; April 1 to November 30 of the same year, inclusive, on the east side of John Street, between Front Street West and Wellington Street West.

2.  Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of John Street, between Front Street West and Wellington Street West.

3.  Designated a commercial loading zone to operate at all times on the east side of John Street, between a point 30.5 metres south of Wellington Street West and a point 54 metres further south.

4.  Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of John Street, between Wellington Street West and a point 30.5 metres south, and between Front Street West and a point 84.5 metres south of Wellington Street West.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is recommending designation of a commercial loading zone to operate at all times on the east side of John Street. The proposed commercial loading zone will help facilitate curb-side loading/unloading of goods to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), located at 25 John Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate at all times except from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between a point 30 metres south of Wellesley Street East and a point 11 metres further south.

2.  City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between Wellesley Street East and a point 41 metres south.

3.  City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Jarvis Street, between Wellesley Street East and a point 41 metres south.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Jarvis Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending the designation of an on-street accessible loading zone on the west side of Jarvis Street.  The establishment of an accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access to TTC Wheel-Trans service for residents of 460 Jarvis Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, on the east side of Main Street, between point 149 metres south of Doncaster Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Main Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending the designation of an on-street accessible loading zone on the east side of Main Street. The establishment of an accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access to TTC Wheel-Trans service for patrons of the Church of the Nazarene at 363 Main Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council designate an accessible loading zone to operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Kingston Road, between point 45 metres east of Waverley Road and a point 11 metres further east.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Kingston Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending designation of an on-street accessible loading zone on Kingston Road.  The establishment of an accessible loading zone will provide unimpeded curbside access to TTC Wheel-Trans service for local residents.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Authorized the installation/removal of on-street accessible parking spaces at the locations identified in Appendix A attached to the report (August 21, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

This staff report concerns a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. The purpose is to obtain authorization for the installation/removal of a number of on-street accessible parking spaces.

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of the item until its October 15, 2020 meeting.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is recommending affixing parking to the south side of Melville Avenue, between Shaw Street and Christie Street, in place of the existing alternate side parking condition.  This is in response to Councillor Mike Layton requesting that the City discontinue the alternate-side parking arrangement on Melville Avenue in order to generate additional on-street parking opportunity on this roadway. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Kingston Road, between Main Street and a point 60 metres west.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Kingston Road, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on the north side of Kingston Road, between Main Street and a point 60 metres west.  This proposal will address concerns regarding parked vehicles obstructing sightlines for drivers exiting the condominium driveway at 630 Kingston Road.  This proposal will result in the loss of three on-street parking spaces.  

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Rumney Road and a point 30 metres west.

2.  Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Rumney Road and a point 30 metres west.

3.  Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Rumney Road, between Ventnor Avenue and point 20 metres south.  

4.  Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Rumney Road, from Trenton Avenue to a point 20 metres south of Ventnor Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is recommending that stopping be prohibited at all times on the north side of Ventnor Avenue, between Rumney Road and a point 30 metres west and on the east side of Rumney Road, between Ventnor Avenue and point 20 metres south.  The proposed prohibition will address concerns regarding parked vehicles obstructing sightlines for drivers exiting the underground parking garage of 1501 Woodbine Avenue and Parkside Elementary School, and will improve traffic flow along Ventnor Avenue and Rumney Road.  This proposal will not result in the loss any on-street parking spaces on either Ventnor Avenue or Rumney Road.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescinded the car-share vehicle parking area for up to two Maven vehicles on the east side of Emily Street, between a point 31 metres north of Wellington Street West and a point 11 metres further north.

2.  Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Emily Street, between a point 31 metres north of Wellington Street West and a point 11 metres further north.

3.  Rescinded the car-share vehicle parking area for up to two Maven vehicles on the east side of Bastion Street, between a point 16.7 metres south of Sloping Sky Mews and a point 11 metres further south.

4.  Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Bastion Street, between a point 16.7 metres south of Sloping Sky Mews and a point 11 metres further south.

This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to rescind car-share vehicle parking areas (CVPAs) on Emily Street and on Bastion Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1.  City Council approve the amendment to Schedule B of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate a revised map of permit parking area "3D", as attached in Appendix A of the report (August 13, 2020) from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking, Transportation Services.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to prohibit the General Manager from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the development properties municipally known as 1779 St. Clair Avenue West from residential on-street permit parking.  

Transportation Services has assessed the realignment of permit parking area 3D and the exclusion of the development property located at 1779 St. Clair Avenue West as requested by Toronto and East York Community Council, Item TE 14.65, on March 12, 2020. Transportation Services is recommending approval of the exclusion as it will not impact negatively on St. Clair Avenue West and neighbouring residents.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1.  Approved the extension of the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Booth Avenue, between Queen Street East and Eastern Avenue from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to extend the overnight on-street permit parking hours on Booth Avenue, between Queen Street East and Eastern Avenue, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week to the new hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

By extending the overnight on-street permit parking hours, residents will have improved parking flexibility and the Parking Enforcement Unit, Toronto Police Service, can effectively control long term parking by non-residents through tagging and towing operations.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approved the amendment of Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the streets listed in Attachment A of the report (August 20, 2020) from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking and Administration, on an area name basis, within newly created areas, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week, with Attachment A amended by deleting the following entry:

Brule Terrace

Brule Gardens and Bloor Street West.

2.  Approved the parking regulations and amendments in Attachment B of the report (August 20, 2020 from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking and Administration.

3. Rescinded the existing maximum two-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the northeast side of Brule Terrace, between Bloor Street West and Brule Gardens.

 
4. Prohibited parking at all times on the northeast side of Brule Terrace, between Bloor Street West and Brule Gardens.

5.  Requested Transportation staff to provide full details on the roll out of the permit parking changes to the affected Ward Councillors by October 15, 2020.

This staff report is about a matter which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from Toronto and East York Community Council to introduce overnight on-street permit parking on the streets listed in Attachment A of this report, on an area name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

The implementation of overnight on-street permit parking is a means to accommodate residents' long term parking needs without being subject to tagging by Parking Enforcement Officers.

Recommendation 2 of this report addresses housekeeping amendments associated with the introduction of overnight on-street permit parking in Wards 4, 9 and 14.

A companion report "Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking – Streets in Ward 4, 9 and 14" outlines streets for locations with TTC Service.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the amendment of Schedule A of City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 925, Permit Parking, to incorporate the streets listed in attachment A of the report August 20, 2020) from the Manager, Permits and Enforcement, Parking and Administration, an area name basis, within newly created areas, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

Toronto and East York Community Council requested Transportation staff to provide full details on the roll out of the permit parking changes to the affected Ward Councillors by October 15, 2020.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to introduce overnight on-street permit parking on the streets listed in attachment A, on an area name basis, under the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

The implementation of overnight on-street permit parking is a means to accommodate residents long term parking needs without being subject to tagging by Parking Enforcement Officers.

A companion report "Introduction of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking – Streets in Ward 4, 9 and 14" outlines streets for locations without TTC Service.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Geary Avenue.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dufferin Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Geary Avenue.  This installation will provide enhanced safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at this intersection and it is technically justified.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Authorized compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Keystone Avenue at Cedarvale Avenue.

2.  Authorized compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Ethelwin Avenue at Cedarvale Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for compulsory stop controls for westbound traffic on Keystone Avenue and on Ethelwin Avenue at its uncontrolled three-way intersections with Cedarvale Avenue in order to clearly define the right-of-way and to regulate safe traffic flow.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a. The installation of speed humps on Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street be authorized; and

b. The City Solicitor be directed to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street, for the installation of three speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3767, dated July 2020, attached to the report (August 21, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street, to address residents' concerns regarding the speed of vehicles.  Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied.  Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on Harrison Street, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Lippincott Street, between College Street and Ulster Street. 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Lippincott Street, between College Street and Ulster Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3775, dated August 2020, attached to the report (August 20, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Lippincott Street, between College Street and Ulster Street, to address residents' concerns regarding the speed of vehicles. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied.  Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on Lippincott Street, between College Street and Ulster Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, for the installation of two additional speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3763 dated July 2020, attached to the report (August 24, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for the installation of additional speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds.  Our assessment indicates it is feasible to install two additional speed humps on this section of Spruce Street.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on the realignment of Permit Parking on Birch Avenue to exclude the development located at 26-40 Birch Avenue.

Dear Chair and Members,

I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a review and exclusion of the development at 26-40 Birch Avenue from the current permit parking program.

The exclusion of the development located at 26-40 Birch Avenue from the program is a means to ensure that current permit holders have sufficient parking space. The issuance of parking permits to residents of this development would negatively impact the already limited supply of parking spaces. My office has received a 16-household petition by the local working group of residents who have been working closely with the developer and my office on the development project itself. 

I am requesting approval from Community Council to prohibit the General Manager, Transportation Services, from accepting applications from residents of, visitors to, and tradespersons at the subject development property. Residents have noted the difficulties they are already facing with finding parking close to home. It is clear that the street cannot take on any further parking pressures, as it is already over 85% capacity.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Consolidated current Permit Parking Areas 9A, 9F, 9G, 9H and 9J into one Permit Parking Area, that being Permit Parking Area 9A.

2.  Amended Schedule B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, by deleting reference to Permit Parking Areas 9F, 9G, 9H, and 9J.
 

3.  Deleted the Maps for Permit Parking Areas 9A, 9F, 9G, 9H, and 9J, and replace them Attachment 1, the Map for the revised Permit Parking Area 9A.

I have often heard from constituents north of Danforth Avenue who are experiencing difficulty in finding permit parking near their homes. The need for improved parking options is based on the area’s existing boundary alignments, which divide the available permit parking into small, restrictive areas. The current boundaries frequently require residents to travel further from their homes to park, even when nearby parking is available. Realigning the existing parking areas will reduce local boundaries while increasing both the pool of available spaces and the flexibility of parking options for residents.

I am requesting to increase the capacity of the permit parking zone north of Danforth Avenue by consolidating the existing permit parking areas under a single, larger permit parking area.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sundays on the west side of Beaty Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 32 metres south.

2. Amended the stopping prohibition in effect at all times except 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday, on the west side of Beaty Avenue, between Queen Street West and a point 32 metres south, to be in effect at all times.

3. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Wilson Park Road, between Queen Street West and the lane first south.

4. Prohibited parking from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays on the east side of Wilson Park Road, between Queen Street West and a point 45 metres south.

5. Amended the stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Wilson Park Road, between Queen Street West and a point 45 metres south, to be in effect at all times except from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.

To facilitate the addition of a Bike Share Station and improve safety through better sight lines for drivers the following minor changes to parking is planned. Approximately 30 metres of No Parking 9 am - 2 pm Sundays on the west side of Beaty Ave near Queen St W, which allows parking only for people with Accessible Parking Permits, will be removed from Beaty Ave. The Sunday 9 am -2 pm only No Parking space will be added to the east side of Wilson Park Rd, in front of Nos. 85 - 87 Queen St W. The purpose of maintaining Sunday parking is to allow Our Lady of Lebanon parishioners with accessible parking permits access to the block the church is on. Other than on Sundays, there is no change, and No Stopping will remain in effect on both streets. This change is planned for October 2020.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized an all-way stop control at the intersection of St. Helens Avenue and Lumbervale Avenue.

I am requesting the support of the Toronto and East York Community Council with respect to safety issues raised by residents concerning the intersection at St. Helens Avenue and Lumbervale Drive. Residents of Lumbervale Drive have identified safety concerns at the intersection and my office had requested Transportation Services staff to review this issue. Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Transportation Services staff have not been able to undertake the review and therefore traffic counts to confirm a warrant could not be completed. 

In fall of 2020, the City is scheduled to install several Council-approved changes including a new traffic signal at College Street and Dundas Street West along with the reconfiguration of traffic flow on College Street north (changing from two way to one way westbound) and St. Helens Avenue (changing from one way southbound to one way northbound). 

Transportation Services staff, the community and my office support the installation of all-way stop signs at St. Helens Avenue and Lumbervale Avenue. This is an opportunity to improve safety in the St. Helens Avenue and Lumbervale Avenue area for people who walk, cycle and drive to access the adjacent schools, underground and surface parking lots, school bus passenger loading areas and Lumbervale Avenue homes.

In order to provide a safer environment for local residents and the school community, I am presenting a motion to approve the installation of an all-way stop control at this intersection.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Abell Street, between Queen Street West and a point 20 metres south and between a point 26 metres south of Queen Street West and a point 24 metres further south.

There are congestion issues in this neighbourhood which have been exacerbated by an existing "no-standing" regulation on the street. The "no-standing" zone has been misused and has resulted in obstructions for waste pick-up for businesses in the area.  Transportation Services staff were asked to investigate what could be undertaken to reduce the number of parked vehicles on Abell Street that are contributing to this congestion.  Following consultation with the community, it was determined that the most effective way to reduce congestion was to institute a change to "no-stopping." This will permit Parking Enforcement staff to better patrol the area and in so doing address the congestion issues.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Prohibited stopping at all times on both sides of Ernest Avenue, between the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 22 metres east.

2. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, on the north side of Ernest Avenue, between the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue, to be in effect from a point 22 metres east of the west end of Ernest Avenue and a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue. 

3. Amended the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays, on the south side of Ernest Avenue, between a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue and the west end of Ernest Avenue, to be in effect between a point 42 metres west of Perth Avenue and a point 22 metres east of the west end of Ernest Avenue.

The Railpath is an important area for many residents in the City and it is largely used by cyclists and pedestrians who enjoy rides and walks in this green space. Since the pandemic period there has been a considerable increase in the number of people using the Railpath and with this parking issues have been identified to my office.

Where Ernest Avenue intersects with the Railpath, there is a depressed curb that allows emergency and maintenance vehicles to access the Railpath. This curb access has also resulted in vehicles accessing a small adjacent enclosure which now operates as an illegal parking space. Vehicles parked here create an obstruction for cyclists and the parked vehicles. Parking enforcement staff were notified, but due to lack of signage they could not issue violations. To address this issue I am presenting to the Toronto and East York Community Council a motion to create a "no-stopping" zone. 

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible households on Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming measures, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue; and

b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rosethorn Avenue, between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue, to install nine speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing Nos. 421G-3774 and 421G-3777, dated August 2020.

Residents contacted my office requesting the introduction of safety measures on Rosethorn Avenue as traffic volumes and the speed at which vehicles are travelling on this street have increased. Speed hump studies have been conducted on this road. We have advocated for more police enforcement as a means of helping improve safety but additional measures are needed. I am therefore requesting that speed humps be installed on Rosethorn Avenue between Rogers Road and Rockwell Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit eastbound left turns from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue.

2. City Council prohibit westbound right turns from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (bicycles excepted) from Bloor Street West to Perth Avenue.

The Junction Triangle Traffic Management Committee, in conjunction with City staff and my office, have proposed several changes to traffic regulations in the neighbourhood to improve road safety. One of the final proposed measures includes turn prohibitions from Bloor Street West on to Perth Avenue during peak hours. Over the summer months and on several previous occasions, I consulted with the community by way of a letter that detailed the proposed changes. The majority of the responses demonstrated clear support of the turn prohibitions. Therefore, I am presenting this motion to implement these measures.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a speed hump review, in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy and report the results back to Toronto and East York Community Council:

a. Wellington Street West, between Spadina Ave and Bathurst Street.

b. Niagara Street, between Bathurst Street and Portland Street.

c. Portland Street, between King Street West and Front Street West.

Residents brought forward concerns about the speed with which cars travel on their local roads, and concerns about dangerous and stunt driving in the early hours of the morning. Installing speed humps to slow down drivers will provide a safer, quieter environment for all road users and residents.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council prohibit westbound left turns at all times at the driveway access at 45 Bay Street located on the east side of Bay Street, approximately 40 metres north of Lake Shore Boulevard West.

45 Bay is located in downtown Toronto in the city’s Financial District. The development site is bounded by Front Street West to the north, Lake Shore Boulevard West to the south, Bay Street to the west and Yonge Street to the east. The site is located south of Union Station and directly east of the Air Canada Centre, in the City’s South Core.

Metrolinx bus terminal is contained within the eastern portion of the development, with direct pedestrian connectivity to Union Station to the east. The bus terminal has access and frontage on Lake Shore Boulevard West. As a condition of the Site Plan Agreement, the developer is required to modify the curb lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West for a partially dedicated bus lane. The developer has also agreed, as a condition of Site Plan Approval to notify City staff, in advance of the anticipated date of first occupancy of the project, to enact bylaws with respect to the proposed westbound left-turn prohibition at the driveway access on Bay Street.

The intent of this prohibition is to improve operations and safety by eliminating left turns onto Bay Street and have motorists exit this location with a right-turn movement.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west.
 

2. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west.

As the City continues to improve our street through various Vision Zero road safety principles, local residents have actively been reporting small improvements we can make to provide better safety and security on our roadways.

One of these identified improvements is an amendment to parking on Dale Ave which will prohibit standing at all times on the north side of Dale Avenue, between Maple Avenue and a point 31.5 metres west.

The intent of this amendment is to provide clear and unobstructed sightlines for residents entering and existing the apartment building located at 21 Dale Avenue Parked cars at this location have increasingly placed pedestrians, cyclists and drivers at risk.

Transportation Services staff have been consulted and have no objection to the proposed amendment.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of Macpherson Avenue and Madison Avenue.

I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments.

Last year, my office received a request to look into all-way stop control or a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Macpherson Avenue. The request was based on the recent construction of a new affordable housing multi-residential building and the increased pedestrian activity around the intersection. Based on a recent study Transportation Services staff determined that an all-way stop control at the intersection is warranted.  This installation will enhance safety for all road users, and especially for pedestrians and cyclists, at this intersection.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Russell Hill Road, between Boulton Drive and a point 31.4 metres north.

2. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Boulton Drive, between Russell Hill Road and a point 61 metres west

I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments. Transportation Services staff have assisted with the drafting of this letter and the recommendations underneath.

In December 2014 Traffic Operations investigated complaints regarding the Russell Hill Road and Boulton Drive intersection, from the South Hill Residents Association, about the speeds of southbound right turn vehicles and cyclists and the lack of stop sign compliance of southbound right turning vehicles at the northeast corner.  A traffic study was conducted in June 2015 which revealed majority of motorists and cyclists were not complying with the stop sign. 

Consistent with the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan the intersection was modified in 2019 to provide a safer environment for all road users by redesigning to a narrower and typical T type junction, providing new sidewalks, providing adequate space for a bike lane and buffer, right-sizing corner radii and relocation of the stop bar and crosswalks. These modifications help to create better sight lines for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, reduce pedestrian crossing distances and risk exposure, encourage better stop compliance, reduce overall vehicle speeds, and deter drivers from making turns at high speeds.

Due to these geometric modifications and further alterations implemented in August 2020, and to minimize encroachment into the cycling facility and buffer the following parking and stopping prohibitions are recommended for Russell Hill Road and Boulton Drive:

• Extend the existing parking prohibition on Russell Hill Road by about 14 metres further north (north of the driveway entrance), which would results in the loss of about two parking spaces. This will provide additional space for vehicles so they do not encroach on the cycling lane or buffer.
• Change parking prohibition on south curb of Boulton Drive to a stopping prohibition so that turning vehicles have more space to make their turn and so that through vehicles do not need to encroach into the bike lane or buffer to pass a stopped vehicle.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:

1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue; and
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Cottingham Street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue, to install four speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3771, dated August 2020.

I am writing to you to request Community Council's support for a motion that is important to the constituents of the Toronto-St. Paul's ward, but one that could not be brought forward by staff due to the impacts of the pandemic on staff redeployments.

The residents of Cottingham Street approached my office last October with a petition for speed humps on the block of their street, between Avenue Road and Gange Avenue. We have recently received the findings of the study that was conducted by Traffic Operations that concluded that the requested blocks do not meet any of the three traffic calming criteria required for a staff recommendation. However, considering that Cottingham Junior Public School is located on the block between Gange Avenue and Oaklands Avenue and that it has not yet received the School Safety Zone treatment, I would like to give the community the opportunity to voice their interest in having speed humps through an official City poll. In conjunction with the eventual School Safety Zone treatment, speed humps here would ensure compliance with the 30 km/h speed limit and improve the safety of all road users there.

Traffic Operations staff have also been consulted on this and have provided assistance with the wording of the motion and needed design.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to design through consultation with the local community and Councillor the construction of public realm improvements to Breadalbane Street allowing for a safe physical connection between Opera Place Park, and Dr. Lillian McGregor Park and to report as required through City Council any budgetary approval or section 37 funding required to fund design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park.
 

a. Such public realm improvements should include traffic calming measures, such as green infrastructure and coloured pavers to enhance the visual connections between both parks.
 

b. This construction work is to be completed at the same time as the new Dr. Lillian McGregor Park scheduled for completion in 2022.

The Bay Cloverhill neighbourhood, located between Bloor and College, Yonge Street and Queen’s Park, is a high-rise, dense neighbourhood with few green spaces. In the wake of a pandemic, it is clear that communities need more green space as a respite from an otherwise concrete landscape. Breadalbane Street, a small East-West street and key point of contact between Yonge Street and Bay Street borders Opera Place Park, and the future site of Dr. Lillian MacGregor Park has suffered extensive damage from construction vehicles, and rough patchwork road repairs.

In order to connect these two parks, a visual cue, complementary points of entry and traffic mitigation are necessary as the community is invited to explore these green spaces. This can be accomplished quickly, and in a way that directly contributes to the community. Coloured pavers along the road, and right of way, as well as green infrastructure designed to calm traffic are environmentally friendly ways of introducing traffic calming visual cues for motorists.

By completing these road improvements in tandem with the construction of Dr. Lillian MacGregor Park, the City of Toronto can improve the road while connecting Opera Place Park and fulfilling planning and public realm policies outlined in TO Core.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in partnership with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to review the feasibility of post and paddle fencing along Trolley Crescent to prevent illegal boulevard parking, and protect the ravine lands and to report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

2. Directed the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and any other relevant city divisions, in consultation with the local community and the Ward Councillor and to report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council on potential design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park, including:

a. Extending the current fence around the perimeter of the park;
b. Cattle gates at the entrance of the pedestrian ramps;
c. P gates to accommodate vehicles at the Lower River park entrances, facilitating event permits;
and
d.  Adding picnic tables, or other recreational facilities, to better program areas of the park.

3. Directed the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report as required through City Council any budgetary approval or section 37 funding  required to fund design solutions to prevent undesired vehicular access to Underpass Park.

4. Directed Waterfront Toronto in partnership with the General Manager, Transportation Services, and any relevant city divisions, to explore the feasibility of street furniture, or other public realm improvements, along Trolley Crescent to prohibit illegal boulevard parking and report back to the October 15, 2020 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

Located in the heart of Corktown, Underpass Park is a community hub for skateboarders, basketball players and home to the Underpass Farmer’s Market. Nestled beneath the Gardiner Expressway, this park has a unique aesthetic of graffiti and concrete, optimal for an urban photoshoot. This is one of the many reasons vehicles enter, and drive through the park. Since opening, nightly innumerable vehicles circle the interior of the park, including passing through the basketball court and skatepark. This poses a serious threat to the safety and enjoyment of the public park.

Originally designed by Waterfront Toronto, the surrounding street is Trolley Crescent. It is a woonerf, a Dutch word meaning ‘living yard’, designed to promote a shared space, and traffic calming. Unfortunately, this curbless woonerf design allows vehicles to drive the pedestrian boulevard, and enter the park. The addition of more street furniture and other design elements would deter vehicles and preserve the intention of this street design.

Additionally, the land abutting Trolley Crescent is owned by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and is flood protected land. Vehicles visiting the park, or neighbouring condominiums, have been continually parking on this environmentally sensitive land and destroying the natural setting.

The expansion of the woonerf as well as design solutions, such as recreation facilities and a decorative fence, to the interior and border of Underpass Park will support community use, and prohibit vehicles from driving through the park. By curbing vehicle use, we will be able to ensure Underpass Park is a safe and beautiful space for the local community to enjoy.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Requested Transportation Services conduct a study for the implementation of a right turn prohibition between 7:00am - 10:00am and 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, at O'Connor Drive and Greenwood Avenue and report back to the January 2021 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting.

2. Requested Transportation Services to recommend any other traffic calming measures for implementation on Greenwood Avenue and to report back to the January 2021 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

Dear Chair and Members of Toronto and East York Community Council,

Greenwood Avenue is a residential street between Danforth Avenue and O'Connor Drive adjacent to an elementary school and a local community park. It is also used by many commuting vehicles as a connection between the DVP and Danforth Avenue. I have heard from local residents that many vehicles coming off the DVP speed along Greenwood Avenue and that they have witnessed collisions due to this dangerous driving behaviour. This motion aims to reduce cut-through traffic and speeding in order to make Greenwood Avenue safer for local residents.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized all-way stop control at the intersection of St. John's Road and Willard Avenue (east intersection).

2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at St. John's Road and Willard Avenue (east intersection), Toronto and East York Community Council authorized removal of the pedestrian crossover on St. John's Road immediately east of Willard Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.  Based on a recent study Transportation Services staff determined that an all-way stop control at the intersection of St John's Road and Willard Avenue (east intersection) is warranted.  This installation will enhance safety for all road users, and especially for pedestrians and cyclists, at this intersection. With the installation of the all-way stop sign control the pedestrian crossover on the east leg of this intersection will be removed.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Prohibited parking from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between a point 91 metres south of Ruskin Avenue and a point 11 metres further south.

2. Authorized parking for a maximum period of two hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and a point 91 metres south, and between a point 102 metres south of Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue.

Sousa Mendes Street is a new road that resulted from the development project at 362 Wallace Avenue. The street contains commercial units and a Community Centre on the west side, with residential properties on the east side. The commercial property owners and operators have asked that a "loading zone" be created to facilitate deliveries and solid waste pick-up, and to serve the Community Centre. Given that multiple businesses and a not-for-profit organization would be serviced by the "loading zone," waiving the fees is essential and will be considered separately at City Council. Furthermore, staff have recommended the implementation of a parking permit system on Sousa Mendes Street to facilitate additional parking inventory in the area. Residents, commercial owners and operators have also asked that parking timing be limited to better facilitate the rotation of parked vehicles and therefore offer more parking opportunities for customers and patrons.

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.

2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:

a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue; and

b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Rowntree Avenue, between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue, to install five speed humps, generally as shown on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421G-3773, dated August 2020.

Residents contacted my office requesting more safety on Rowntree Avenue as traffic and the speed of vehicles on this street have increased. Speed hump studies have been conducted on this road. We have pushed for more police enforcement as means of helping improve safety but I believe that more can be done and I am therefore requesting that speed humps be installed on Rowntree between Old Weston Road and Prescott Avenue.

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommended that:

1.  City Council exempt the implementation of Permit Parking on Sousa Mendes Street, between Ruskin Avenue and Wallace Avenue from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking, until such time as Toronto and East York Community Council considers a request for implementation of Permit Parking at this location.

My office received a lot of support from residents of Sousa Mendes Street to access legal on-street permit parking. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, we are unable to conduct the polling process.

Subsection 925-4B, provides that:

Where permit parking is not currently available and where a petition requesting permit parking signed by the residents of a minimum of 25% of the total number of residential premises having a residential address on the street or the flank of the street is submitted to the General Manager, a poll shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 190, Polling and Notification, to determine if the residents wish to have permit parking on their road or area, as the case may be. In the event of a positive polling result, the General Manager shall report such result to the appropriate community council, which community council under delegated authority, shall be authorized to pass any necessary by-laws to implement permit parking on the road or area. In the event of a negative result, permit parking shall not be extended to the road or area, and no further permit parking poll shall be conducted for a period of two years

I am seeking an exemption from the requirements of subsection 925-4B of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking as the residents that did vote, were in favour of implementing the permit parking program.

General Bill

Toronto and East York Community Council enacted By-laws 726-2020 to 761-2020.

Confirmatory Bill

Toronto and East York Community Council passed a Confirmatory Bill as By-law 762-2020.

Introduction and consideration of Bills for enactment of By-laws.