Item - 2019.EY7.8

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1.  Directed staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 2667-2677 Kipling Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2.  Directed that 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 to amend the Zoning By-law for the properties at 2667-2677 Kipling Avenue to permit an infill 12-storey mixed-use building with 120 new rental units and 983 m2 of retail and medical centre uses. The proposal would provide 120 affordable rental dwelling units through the City's Open Door Affordable Housing Program. The site is currently occupied by two 23-storey residential rental buildings having a total of 455 rental units that would be retained.  In total, the site would contain 575 rental units.

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.