Item - 2009.TE28.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 26, 2009 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on October 13, 2009 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 26, 2009.
- See also By-law 103-2010
TE28.5 - Final Report - 15 St. Mary Street, 65-67 St. Nicholas Street and a Portion of 692 Yonge Street - Rezoning Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 26 and 27, 2009, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7 to the report (September 24, 2009) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following:
a. a payment of $685,000.00, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, indexed to the non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, for the period from the coming into force of the By-law to the date of payment toward capital improvements to Queen’s Park;
b. the on-site reconstruction of the façade and three-storey south wall return of the brick building at 65-67 St. Nicholas Street, to be incorporated into the podium of the new development;
c. streetscape improvements to St. Mary Street and St. Nicholas Street abutting the site, including street tree irrigation;
d. payment of costs for any required improvements to the municipal infrastructure, as may be determined by the Executive Director of Technical Services;
e. payment of costs associated with pavement marking and signage as approved by the Executive Director of Technical Services; and
f. preparation of a Construction Mitigation Plan and Resident Communications Strategy to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.
4. City Council direct the local parkland dedication funds above 5% toward improvements to Queen’s Park.
5. City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-23833.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(October 6, 2009) E-mail from John Leon (TE.New.TE28.5.2)
(October 7, 2009) Fax from Dino Magnatta (TE.New.TE28.5.3)
(October 7, 2009) E-mail from J. Finlay (TE.New.TE28.5.4)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Save St. Nick Community Group (TE.New.TE28.5.5)
(October 8, 2009) E-mail from Norman Hall (TE.New.TE28.5.6)
(October 8, 2009) E-mail from Jane Bancroft (TE.New.TE28.5.7)
(October 9, 2009) E-mail from Susan Stock (TE.New.TE28.5.8)
(October 9, 2009) E-mail from Lisa Majnarich (TE.New.TE28.5.9)
(October 7, 2009) Letter from James A. Wood (TE.New.TE28.5.10)
(October 12, 2009) E-mail from Marion M. Lynn (TE.New.TE28.5.11)
(October 12, 2009) E-mail from Dr. Gino Matteo (TE.New.TE28.5.12)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Ellen Michelson (TE.New.TE 28.5.13)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from William Michelson (TE.New.TE28.5.14)
(October 12, 2009) Letter from Julia Piper (TE.New.TE28.5.15)
(October 12, 2009) Letter from Cindy Khoo (TE.New.TE28.5.16)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Jeffrey P. Peters (TE.New.TE28.5.17)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Hana Havlicek (TE.New.TE28.5.18)
Communications (City Council)
(October 13, 2009) E-mail from Richelle Kosar (CC.Main.TE28.5.20)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-26-2009 6:12 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE28.5 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Peter Milczyn |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, David Miller, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Michael Walker |
TE28.5 - Final Report - 15 St. Mary Street, 65-67 St. Nicholas Street and a Portion of 692 Yonge Street - Rezoning Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 7.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.
3. Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, City Council require the owner to enter into an agreement under Section 37 of the Planning Act to secure the following:
a. a payment of $685,000.00, prior to the issuance of the first building permit, indexed to the non-residential Construction Price Index for Toronto, for the period from the coming into force of the By-law to the date of payment toward capital improvements to Queen’s Park;
b. the on-site reconstruction of the façade and three-storey south wall return of the brick building at 65-67 St. Nicholas Street, to be incorporated into the podium of the new development;
c. streetscape improvements to St. Mary Street and St. Nicholas Street abutting the site, including street tree irrigation;
d. payment of costs for any required improvements to the municipal infrastructure, as may be determined by the Executive Director of Technical Services;
e. payment of costs associated with pavement marking and signage as approved by the Executive Director of Technical Services; and
f. preparation of a Construction Mitigation Plan and Resident Communications Strategy to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division.
4. City Council direct the local parkland dedication funds above 5% toward improvements to Queen’s Park.
5. City Council authorize City officials to take all necessary steps, including the execution of agreements and documents, to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 13, 2009, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This application was made on or after January 1, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
This application proposes a 29-storey residential building at 15 St. Mary Street and 65-67 St. Nicholas Street, including two-story townhouse units and retail uses at grade. The development parcel also includes the rear portion of 692 Yonge Street. The proposal meets the intent of the City’s Official Plan for intensification in Mixed Use Areas and reflects the principles expressed in the City’s Design Criteria for the Review of Tall Buildings Proposals.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Financial Impact
The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-23833.pdf
Communications
(October 6, 2009) E-mail from John Leon (TE.New.TE28.5.2)
(October 7, 2009) Fax from Dino Magnatta (TE.New.TE28.5.3)
(October 7, 2009) E-mail from J. Finlay (TE.New.TE28.5.4)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Save St. Nick Community Group (TE.New.TE28.5.5)
(October 8, 2009) E-mail from Norman Hall (TE.New.TE28.5.6)
(October 8, 2009) E-mail from Jane Bancroft (TE.New.TE28.5.7)
(October 9, 2009) E-mail from Susan Stock (TE.New.TE28.5.8)
(October 9, 2009) E-mail from Lisa Majnarich (TE.New.TE28.5.9)
(October 7, 2009) Letter from James A. Wood (TE.New.TE28.5.10)
(October 12, 2009) E-mail from Marion M. Lynn (TE.New.TE28.5.11)
(October 12, 2009) E-mail from Dr. Gino Matteo (TE.New.TE28.5.12)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Ellen Michelson (TE.New.TE 28.5.13)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from William Michelson (TE.New.TE28.5.14)
(October 12, 2009) Letter from Julia Piper (TE.New.TE28.5.15)
(October 12, 2009) Letter from Cindy Khoo (TE.New.TE28.5.16)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Jeffrey P. Peters (TE.New.TE28.5.17)
(October 13, 2009) Submission from Hana Havlicek (TE.New.TE28.5.18)
Speakers
Dot Whitehouse
Hy Rosenberg
Ann Hatch
Ellen Michelson
Danielle Kirkland
Helen Tilston
Marsha Reid
Michael Shelley
Dr. Howard M. Clarke
Paul Farrelly
John O'Connor, Resident on St. Nicholas/University of Toronto
Peter Aterman
Leo O'Connor
Dr. Myra Van Rosenfeld-Little
Leslie Williams
William Michelson
Allan Strader
Bernice Bradt
Rene Pollett
Jane Marvy
Derek Quin
Mary F. Stewart
Linda Stitt
Kathryn Holden (Submission Filed)
Virginia Beauchamp
Hana Havlicek (Submission Filed)
Norman Waite
Elizabeth Lumley
Adam J. Brown, Sherman Brown Dryer Karol