Item - 2019.TE5.37
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 24, 2019 and was adopted with amendments.
TE5.37 - 689 King Street West - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:
1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 689 King Street West, which includes the provision of light refreshments and, when required, childcare and accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the 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.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application located at 689 King Street West. Staff are currently reviewing the application, which has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. It is City Planning staff's opinion that the proposed building is not supportable in its current form due to its height, lack of setbacks and stepbacks, and transition to the surrounding context. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-131685.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the recommendations in the report (March 26, 2019) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Recommendations 1 and 2, as follows:
"1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 689 King Street West, which includes the provision of light refreshments and, when required, childcare and accessibility resources including sign language interpretation at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor.
2. Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the 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."