Item - 2011.TE11.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 29, 2011 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on November 2, 2011 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 29, 2011.
- See also By-law 1326-2011
TE11.9 - Final Report - 341-355 Yonge Street - Zoning Amendment Application
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on November 29, 30 and December 1, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 438-86 for the lands at 341-355 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report (October 12, 2011) 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.
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-41738.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(November 1, 2011) E-mail from Evan M. Weinberg, Planning and Development Manager, Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, attaching two letters addressed to Ryerson University and the Toronto and East York Community Planner (TE.Supp.TE11.9.2)
TE11.9 - Final Report - 341-355 Yonge Street - Zoning Amendment 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 for the lands at 341-355 Yonge Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 8 to the report dated October 12, 2011 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.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 2, 2011, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This application proposes a nine-storey (51 m) student learning centre for Ryerson University at 341-355 Yonge Street with retail at and below grade.
This development will implement many of the policies contained within site specific Official Plan Policy 174, provides a unique architectural contribution to Yonge Street, and a gateway to Ryerson University increasing its presence and visibility on Yonge Street. It will revitalize a section of Yonge Street currently the site of a vacant lot, provide necessary student space to a growing student population, add minimal new shadow to Yonge Street and provide retail space in accordance with Official Plan Policies. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-41738.pdf
Communications
(November 1, 2011) E-mail from Evan M. Weinberg, Planning and Development Manager, Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, attaching two letters addressed to Ryerson University and the Toronto and East York Community Planner (TE.Supp.TE11.9.2)
Speakers
J. Ken Rutherford
Chris Drew, Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association
David Cooper, President, Zanzibar Tavern
Noori Lalani, Lalani Group
Sean Carson, Vice President, Operations, Ryerson Students' Union