Item - 2021.EY22.6

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Directed staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the application located at 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West together with the Ward Councillor.

2. Directed that 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. Directed the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District, have regard for the height, density, and setback provisions and policies as prescribed in the Emery Village Secondary Plan in the review of planning applications within the Secondary Plan limits.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the applications to amend the Emery Village Secondary Plan, the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 (as amended) and City-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 3400 Weston Road and 2405 Finch Avenue West.  The proposal would permit a third residential building on the site, while retaining the existing two buildings.  The proposed new building would be 36-storeys in height (107.39 m including mechanical penthouse) with a 5-storey podium, and contain a total of 480 residential dwelling units.  A new daycare is proposed in the north end of the podium.  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.