Item - 2020.TE20.22

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 10, 2020 and was adopted without amendment.

TE20.22 - 700 University Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Ward:: 11 - University - Rosedale

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:

1. Staff to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 700 University Avenue 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

(October 14, 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 located at 700 University Avenue. The application proposes a 5-storey addition on top of the existing 19-storey office tower, a 61-storey rental residential tower located on the south-west corner of the site, and a redesign of the existing sunken forecourt. 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

(October 14, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-6 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District - 700 University Avenue - Zoning Amendment Application - Preliminary Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-157626.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)