Item - 2021.TE27.6
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.
TE27.6 - 717 Church Street, and 85-97 Collier Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
- 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 direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 717 Church Street and 85-97 Collier Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary, and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment; and
c. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-170076.pdf
TE27.6 - 717 Church Street, and 85-97 Collier Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Request for Direction Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and appropriate City staff to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the current Application regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment appeal for the lands at 717 Church Street and 85-97 Collier Street and to continue discussions with the Applicant in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues.
2. In the event that the Ontario Land Tribunal allows the appeals in whole or in part, City Council authorize the City Solicitor to request that the issuance of any final Orders be withheld until such time as the City Solicitor advises that:
a. the final form and content of the draft Zoning By-laws are to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning; and
b. the owner has provided confirmation of water, sanitary, and stormwater capacity to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, or the determination of whether holding provisions are required in the Zoning By-law amendment;
c. community benefits and other matters in support of the development are secured in a Section 37 Agreement executed by the owner and registered on title to the satisfaction of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorizes the City Solicitor and City staff to take any necessary steps to implement the recommendations above.
Origin
Summary
On November 20, 2020, a Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to permit a 30-storey residential building with 300 dwelling units at 717 Church Street and 85-97 Collier Street.
On May 27, 2021, the Applicant appealed the application to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") due to Council not making a decision within the 90-day time frame in the Planning Act.
This report recommends that the City Solicitor with the appropriate City staff attend the OLT hearing to oppose the application in its current form and to continue discussions with the Applicant to resolve outstanding issues.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-170076.pdf