Item - 2020.TE16.29

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 16, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.

TE16.29 - 244 - 260 Church Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Ward:: 13 - Toronto Centre

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 244-260 Church Street, 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 application 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

(June 24, 2020) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 54-storey mixed use building located at 244-260 Church Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. It has been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.

Background Information

(June 24, 2020) Report and attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 244 - 260 Church Street, Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-148411.pdf

Motions

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

That the Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the recommendations in the report (June 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Recommendation 1, as follows:

1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands pertaining to 244 - 260 Church Street, 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 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)