Item - 2021.TE27.10

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on October 1 and 4, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021.

TE27.10 - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

City Council Decision

City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 61 Roxborough Drive, an "unrated" structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following:

 

a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 61 Roxborough Drive as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Fairmont Properties Ltd. dated May 18, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans; and

 

b. prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 61 Roxborough Drive including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing unrated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 

1. photo documentation of the existing structure at 61 Roxborough Drive; and

 

2. final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Fairmont Properties Ltd. dated May 18, 2021 and with the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District Plan.

Background Information (Community Council)

(August 12, 2021) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169962.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(September 1, 2021) Letter from Terrell Wong on behalf of North Rosedale Residents’ Association (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/comm/communicationfile-135990.pdf

10a - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive

Background Information (Community Council)
(September 1, 2021) Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive

TE27.10 - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council approve the demolition of the heritage building at 61 Roxborough Drive, an "unrated" structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act subject to the following:

 

a. City Council approve the replacement structure for 61 Roxborough Drive as shown in the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Fairmont Properties Ltd. dated May 18, 2021 and on file with the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, and that the replacement structure be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted plans.

 

b. That prior to the issuance of any heritage permit for the property at 61 Roxborough Drive including a demolition permit, but excluding permits for interior work, repairs and maintenance and usual and minor works for the existing unrated building as are acceptable to the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning, the applicant provide the following to the satisfaction of the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning:

 

1. Photo documentation of the existing structure at 61 Roxborough Drive.

 

2. Final building permit drawings for the replacement structure and a landscape plan consistent with the plans and elevations submitted by the applicant and prepared by Fairmont Properties Ltd. dated May 18, 2021 and with the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (NRHCD) Plan.

Origin

(August 12, 2021) Report from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning

Summary

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an "unrated" building and approve the design of a replacement house located at 61 Roxborough Drive in accordance with Section 42(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. This property is located within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (NRHCD), designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

The NRHCD Plan allows for the demolition of an "unrated" building provided that a replacement building design complies with the NRHCD Plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three-storey house meets the general intent of the NRHCD Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context.

 

The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance). The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Background Information

(August 12, 2021) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169962.pdf

Communications

(September 1, 2021) Letter from Terrell Wong on behalf of North Rosedale Residents’ Association (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/comm/communicationfile-135990.pdf

Motions

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

10a - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive

Origin
(September 1, 2021) Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board
Summary

This report recommends that City Council approve the demolition of an "unrated" building and approve the design of a replacement house located at 61 Roxborough Drive in accordance with Section 42(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act. This property is located within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (NRHCD), designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

The NRHCD Plan allows for the demolition of an "unrated" building provided that a replacement building design complies with the NRHCD Plan guidelines for new buildings and the applicable zoning by-laws. The proposed new three-storey house meets the general intent of the NRHCD Plan's guidelines and would not detract from nearby rated heritage buildings in the immediate context.

 

The subject application also requires approval under the Planning Act (Minor Variance). The recommendations contained within this report relate solely to approvals required under the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Background Information
(September 1, 2021) Letter from the Toronto Preservation Board - Demolition of a Structure within the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District and Approval of a Replacement Structure - 61 Roxborough Drive
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council