Item - 2019.TE7.33

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE7.33 - Residential Demolition Application - 213 Church Street

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Approved the applications to demolish the subject residential building at 213 Church Street, with or without any further condition(s), that in the opinion of Toronto East York Community Council is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the residential properties being demolished, with the following condition:

 

a. Direct the applicant to consult with City Planning, and the local Councillor, to identify an appropriate use for the lands at 211 and 213 Church Street, including, but not limited to a POPS, parkland, or other mutually agreed upon use such as affordable housing, or non-profit space; such consultation to begin in Q3 of 2019.

Origin

(June 5, 2019) Report from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director

Summary

In accordance with city-wide residential demolition control under Article II, Demolition Control, of Municipal Code Ch. 363, as amended by By-law No. 1009-2006, enacted by City Council on September 27, 2006 under the authority of Section 33 of the Planning Act, I refer the following demolition application for 213 Church Street (Application No. 19-152692 DEM) to Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration and to decide whether to grant or refuse the application, including any conditions, if any, to be attached to the permit applications.

 

This staff report is regarding a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Background Information

(June 5, 2019) Report from the Deputy Chief Building Official and Director - Residential Demolition Application - 213 Church Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134131.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Approve the applications to demolish the subject residential building at 213 Church Street, with or without any further condition(s), that in the opinion of Toronto East York Community Council is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the residential properties being demolished, with the following condition:

 

a. Direct the applicant to consult with City Planning, and the local Councillor, to identify an appropriate use for the lands at 211 and 213 Church Street, including, but not limited to a POPS, parkland, or other mutually agreed upon use such as affordable housing, or non-profit space; such consultation to begin in Q3 of 2019.


2 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council