Item - 2019.TE5.34
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 24, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.
TE5.34 - 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:
1. Additional mailing costs resulting from an expanded notification area for the community consultation meeting held on March 19, 2019 beyond 120 metres from the site be borne by the applicant.
2. Staff continue to work with the applicant to address issues identified in this report including but not limited to heritage conservation, height, massing, setbacks and public realm enhancements.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for three mixed use buildings located at 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. A community consultation meeting was held on March 19, 2019. Planning staff are of the opinion that the application in its current form is not supportable due to the overall building height and massing, proposed setbacks and the impacts on the heritage building and public realm.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-131634.pdf