Item - 2021.NY23.2

North York Community Council withdrew the Item.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda and will be included on the May 21, 2021 North York Community Council agenda.

This application proposes to construct a six-storey (23.7 metres) office building containing 7,073 square metres of gross floor area, with two levels of underground parking for 67 vehicles at 154 Wicksteed Avenue. A ground floor bicycle room with 31 long-term bicycle parking spaces and shower facilities is also proposed. The building would contain a 125 square metres of restaurant or retail space at grade and 6,948 square metres of office space. Vehicular access is proposed to be provided from Wicksteed Avenue to the vehicle parking garage, and from Wicksteed Avenue and Clarke Street to the loading spaces.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The application conforms to the provisions of the Official Plan and the Core Employment Areas designation policies.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The application introduces new office employment uses on a site designated Core Employment Areas in the Official Plan. The proposed uses and built form are compatible with the surrounding employment uses and will strengthen the long term viability of the employment area.