Item - 2020.TE18.41
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.
TE18.41 - 212-218 Dundas Street East and 279 1/2 George Street - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment Applications - Preliminary Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:
1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 212-218 Dundas Street and 279 1/2 George Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including sign language interpretation, as required, 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.
3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.
Origin
Summary
This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the application for a 46-storey mixed use building located at 212-218 Dundas Street and 279 1/2 George Street. Staff are currently reviewing the application. The application is not supportable at the proposed height. 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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-156098.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the recommendations in the report (August 24, 2020) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, amended by replacing Recommendations 1, as follows:
1. Staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 212-218 Dundas Street and 279 1/2 George Street, which includes the provision of accessibility resources including sign language interpretation, as required, at the sole cost of the applicant, together with the Ward Councillor.
And add the following Recommendation:
3. The Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District and the applicant, in consultation with City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and any other necessary City officials, to create a working group and to consult with the local community as part of the Site Plan process, including the local residents association and other stakeholders, on the following prior to the issuance of Final Site Plan Approval pursuant to Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act: a construction and traffic management plan, landscape and public realm plans, building materials and lighting, and other issues as identified by the Ward Councillor.