Item - 2018.PG31.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 23,24,25,26,27 and 30, 2018 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Planning and Growth Management Committee on July 5, 2018 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 23,24,25,26,27 and 30, 2018.
- See also By-law 1107-2018
PG31.3 - 3501, 3621, 3625, 3633, 3639 Dufferin Street and 719, 721, 725 Wilson Avenue - City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and Results of Interim Control By-law Study - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 9 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625, for the lands bounded by Dufferin Street to the west, Wilson Avenue to the north, the retail centre known as the Downsview Power Centre to the east, Billy Bishop Way and the parcel of land abutting Highway 401 to the south, known Municipally as 3501, 3621, 3625, 3633, 3639 Dufferin Street and 719, 721, 725 Wilson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 4 to the report (June 15, 2018) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-117466.pdf
(June 11, 2018) Notice of Public Meeting to be held by the Planning and Growth Management Committee (Under the Planning Act)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-117467.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pg/comm/communicationfile-86010.pdf
PG31.3 - 3501, 3621, 3625, 3633, 3639 Dufferin Street and 719, 721, 725 Wilson Avenue - City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and Results of Interim Control By-law Study - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - York Centre
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend former City of North York Zoning By-law #7625, for the lands bounded by Dufferin Street to the west, Wilson Avenue to the north, the retail centre known as the Downsview Power Centre to the east, Billy Bishop Way and the parcel of land abutting Highway 401 to the south, known Municipally as 3501, 3621, 3625, 3633, 3639 Dufferin Street and 719, 721, 725 Wilson Avenue, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to report (June 15, 2018) from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Growth Management Committee held a statutory public meeting on July 5, 2018, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This report summarises the results of an Interim Control By-law Study and recommends amendments to the former City of North York and the City of Toronto Zoning By-laws for lands at 3501, 3621, 3625, 3633, 3639 Dufferin Street and 719, 721, 725 Wilson Avenue to remove permission for certain automobile related, manufacturing, parking and self storage uses from the lands. An interim control by-law was enacted on these lands to prohibit certain land uses pending completion of the Dufferin-Wilson Regeneration Area Study. The Interim Control By-law expires on January 31, 2019.
The Dufferin-Wilson Regeneration Area Study was completed and reported to City Council on November 7, 8, and 9th, 2017 and resulted in a planning framework for the Study area to support future growth as set out in Section 4.7 of the Official Plan for Regeneration Areas, and in Council's adopted Site and Area Specific Policy (SASP) 388 of Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 231.
The proposed Zoning By-law Amendments for the Study area removes zoning permissions for manufacturing, automotive-related and self storage uses for the study area lands, and in particular: car washing establishment, gasoline station, motor vehicle body repair shop and dealership, manufacturing, contractor's establishment, custom workshop, car rental agency with surface parking, parking lot, public self-storage warehouse, individual retail establishments over 5,000 square metres, service station, transportation terminal and warehouse uses. These permissions were temporarily suspended through the enactment of Interim Control By-law #63-2017 on January 31, 2017, and Extension of Interim Control By-law #1347-2017 on December 5, 2017.
These permissions are considered incompatible with the City Council approved vision for the Study area outlined in Official Plan Amendment No. 362. The City Council approved vision for the study area will unlock these underutilized lands for a mix of transit supportive land uses and public realm improvements. The Study area lands were redesignated Mixed Use Areas north of Billy Bishop Way and General Employment Areas south of Billy Bishop Way.
The vision will introduce new green spaces, an improved public realm, and new pedestrian and road connections will establish the foundation for the development of a new and complete community with enhanced cycling and pedestrian connections and access to local businesses, recreation and transit options.
The amendments to the Zoning By-laws discussed in this report are consistent with the results of the regeneration study and City Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 362. The land uses proposed to be removed are low intensity automobile and manufacturing related uses and large floor plate retail that conflict with the City Council approved vision for the lands which promotes compact, transit supportive development.
The proposed zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2017).
This report reviews and recommends approval of the City initiated application to amend the Zoning By-laws.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-117466.pdf
(June 11, 2018) Notice of Public Meeting to be held by the Planning and Growth Management Committee (Under the Planning Act)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-117467.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pg/comm/communicationfile-86010.pdf