Item - 2019.PH11.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Planning and Housing Committee on December 10, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 17, 2019.
- See also By-law 1779-2019
PH11.2 - Housing Now - 140 Merton Street - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 140 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (November 22, 2019) 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 Amendment as may be required.
3. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to assess the feasibility of including a grocery store at 140 Merton Street provided that no affordable housing or community space will be lost in its inclusion.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-140601.pdf
Attachment 4: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-140602.pdf
(November 18, 2019) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-140603.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/comm/communicationfile-99615.pdf
(December 10, 2019) Submission from Mark Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO.com (PH.New.PH11.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/comm/communicationfile-99690.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to assess the feasibility of including a grocery store at 140 Merton Street provided that no affordable housing or community space will be lost in its inclusion.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-17-2019 2:16 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - PH11.2 - Adopt the item as amended |
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Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
PH11.2 - Housing Now - 140 Merton Street - Zoning Amendment - Final Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 140 Merton Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 4 to the report (November 22, 2019) 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 Amendment as may be required.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Planning and Housing Committee held a statutory public meeting on December 10, 2019, and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends approval of a City-initiated amendment to Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the City-owned property at 140 Merton Street, as part of the Housing Now Initiative.
The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment 4) will facilitate the development of approximately 180 new rental units on the site, with a minimum of 50 percent affordable rental units and an overall target of 100 percent affordable rental units
The recommended amendment would permit an 18-storey building including a five-storey base building with approximately 2,150 square metres of community space on the ground and second floors. The existing designated heritage structure is identified for retention in situ and, through alteration, will be incorporated into the proposed development.
The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment would enable redevelopment of the site consistent with the development concept prepared by CreateTO and refined through public consultation and the City's review process. The development's residential and community space is proposed to focus on seniors' needs.
The development of 140 Merton Street in accordance with this report's recommendations will ensure this City-owned property is optimized for the development of affordable rental housing and supports the achievement of a complete, inclusive, livable community. The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment takes advantage of its transit-oriented location, is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014), conforms with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019), the City of Toronto Official Plan and the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan. The proposed base building respects the established pedestrian scale along Merton Street. The tower portion of the development fits within the existing and planned building height context, providing appropriate separation distances from neighbouring properties and preserving skyview and access to sunlight from the public realm, neighbouring properties and new residential units.
The recommended Zoning By-law Amendment ensures that on site future development will not encroach on the visual integrity of the designated heritage building through front yard setbacks and building stepbacks and by locating the tower element of the development well behind the conserved portion of the heritage building. The amendment also protects for a mid-block connection and outdoor social spaces. These features serve to contribute to a safe, varied and dynamic public realm on Merton Street.
City Council's decision regarding the recommended Zoning By-law Amendment will set the stage for the next phase of the Housing Now Initiative for this site including the procurement by the City of a non-profit partner to construct and operate a mixed-use, mixed-income development at 140 Merton Street. The development partner will be responsible for submitting a Site Plan Control application in 2020 to finalize development plans. The City will secure the terms of construction and housing operation through a 99-year lease with the selected partner.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-140601.pdf
Attachment 4: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-140602.pdf
(November 18, 2019) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/bgrd/backgroundfile-140603.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/comm/communicationfile-99615.pdf
(December 10, 2019) Submission from Mark Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO.com (PH.New.PH11.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ph/comm/communicationfile-99690.pdf
Speakers
Mark Richardson, HousingNowTO.com