Item - 2020.TE13.58

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 5, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE13.58 - Request to Review 49 Heath Street West for Inclusion on the City's Heritage register

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Requested that the Senior Manager, Heritage Preservation Services, research and evaluate the property at 49 Heath Street West for inclusion on the City's Heritage Register and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with the results of this evaluation.

 

Origin

(February 4, 2020) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, St. Paul's

Summary

It has been brought to my attention by the community and a local historian that this property may have architectural and cultural significance. Preliminary research has already been conducted identifying the Brass family, which were a well-known Toronto business owners, as the original occupants of the home. This large home was then converted to a multi-unit dwelling after 1929 and remains so today.

 

This property is one of the last remaining homes of this character in the area and represents part of the history of the Deer Park neighbourhood. The home is currently up for sale and in order to preserve the existing property as a potential heritage resource, I am requesting that City staff urgently undertake an evaluation for inclusion to the City's Heritage Register.

Background Information

(February 4, 2020) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, St. Paul's - Request to Review 49 Heath Street West for Inclusion on the City's Heritage register
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-145860.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

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