Item - 2015.TE2.24
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 11, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on December 4, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 11, 2014.
TE2.24 - 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street - Rezoning Application - Results of OMB Hearing and Request for Further Direction
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on December 11, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council accept the offer, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2014) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to settle the outstanding Section 37 contribution with respect to the property at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street, and direct the City Solicitor to prepare the implementing Section 37 Agreement and zoning by-law based on the following timing for the payment and use of the Section 37 funds:
A. A cash contribution of $1,000,000, prior to the issuance of an above-grade building permit, for the following local community improvement initiatives:
i. $500,00 for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) facilities in Ward 20;
ii. $150,000 for the sensory garden project at Beverley Junior Public School at 64 Baldwin Avenue; and
iii. $350,000 for streetscape and parkette improvements on Glasgow Street and in the immediate vicinity of the project, including bicycle facilities.
B. In the event the cash contributions referred to in Parts A i. through iii. above have not been used for the intended purpose within 3 years of the Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
C. The payments required in Parts A i. through iii. above, shall increase in accordance with the increase in the non-residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Construction Price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement.
D. The sensory garden referenced in Parts A ii. above shall be subject to a community access agreement being entered into between the Toronto District School Board and the City of Toronto, failing which, the $150,000 cash contribution may be redirected to 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 City of Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
The following shall be secured as a matter of legal convenience:
E. The mixed-use building proposed at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street shall provide rental accommodation for students primarily from the University of Toronto, for a minimum of 20 years from the date of first occupancy.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-73928.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Dec-11-2014 10:24 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE2.24 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Mike Layton, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza |
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Mike Layton - as a member of his family owns property in the area.
TE2.24 - 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street - Rezoning Application - Results of OMB Hearing and Request for Further Direction
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
Community Council Recommendations
The City Planning Division recommends that:
1. City Council accept the offer, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 3, 2104) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, to settle the outstanding Section 37 contribution with respect to the property at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street, and direct the City Solicitor to prepare the implementing Section 37 Agreement and zoning by-law based on the following timing for the payment and use of the Section 37 funds:
A. A cash contribution of $1,000,000, prior to the issuance of an above-grade building permit, for the following local community improvement initiatives:
i. $500,00 for capital improvements to Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) facilities in Ward 20;
ii. $150,000 for the sensory garden project at Beverley Junior Public School at 64 Baldwin Avenue;
iii. $350,000 for streetscape and parkette improvements on Glasgow Street and in the immediate vicinity of the project, including bicycle facilities.
B. In the event the cash contributions referred to in Section A i. through iii. above have not been used for the intended purpose within 3 years of the Zoning By-law coming into full force and effect, the cash contribution may be redirected to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
C. The payments required in Section A i. through iii. above, shall increase in accordance with the increase in the non-residential Construction Price Index for the Toronto CMA, reported quarterly by Statistics Canada in Construction Price Statistics Publication No. 62-007-XPB, or its successor, calculated from the date of execution of the Section 37 Agreement.
D. The sensory garden referenced in A ii. above shall be subject to a community access agreement being entered into between the Toronto District School Board and the City of Toronto, failing which, the $150,000 cash contribution may be redirected to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands.
The following shall be secured as a matter of legal convenience:
E. The mixed-use building proposed at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street shall provide rental accommodation for students primarily from the University of Toronto, for a minimum of 20 years from the date of first occupancy.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council, under its delegated authority, amended its decision of August 12, 2014 under Item TE34.49 with respect to the Residential Demolition Application for 255 College Street by deleting the words "with the permit to be issued upon the zoning coming into effect and the successful execution of the Section 37 Agreement", so that the Toronto and East York Community Council's approval now reads:
"The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approved the applications to demolish the 3 storey above grade and 1 storey below grade mixed-use building at 255 College Street."
Origin
Summary
In its decision dated June 19, 2014, the Ontario Municipal Board allowed the appeal by KCAP College Inc. for a 25-storey mixed-use building to serve as an academic residence for students primarily from the University of Toronto. The decision allows for amendments to the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law including approval in principle of the proposed site plan. The Board withheld its final order on the planning instruments until the City and applicants were able to finalize the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and to complete Section 37 negotiations.
This report seeks further direction on related Section 37 matters and demolition approvals for the site.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-73928.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the recommendations in the report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District be adopted subject to amending Recommendation 2.A.iii. to read as follows:
"iii. $350,000 for streetscape and parkette improvements on Glasgow Street and in the immediate vicinity of the project, including bicycle facilities."
Declared Interests
Councillor Mike Layton - in that a member of his family owns property in the immediate vicinity of the property at 245-255 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street.