Item - 2022.NY33.4

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 19, 2022 with amendments.
  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on June 28, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 19, 2022.
  • See also By-law 905-2022

NY33.4 - 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive - Zoning By-Law Amendment - Final Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

City Council Decision

City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, with Section 5 (D) in Attachment 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District amended by deleting "11,000" and replacing it with "11,500", so that the Section now reads as follows:

 

(D) Despite Regulation 10.10.40.40(1), the permitted maximum gross floor area is 11,500 square metres;"

 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

3. City Council require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act which shall include the following:

 

a. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner must enter into a mutual access agreement for the shared driveway access between the subject site and the adjacent property at 145 Elm Ridge Drive; and

 

b. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner shall prepare a reference plan showing, as separate parts, all parcels for which easements are required under the agreement in Part 3.a. above, and deposit on title to the lands, for the purpose of providing reciprocal easements with the adjacent lands to the east known as 145 Elm Ridge Drive.

 

4. City Council require that the following matters be secured in the Site Plan Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

 

a. prior to Site Plan Approval, the applicant is required to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for two existing catch basins works within the City’s right-of-way and provide financial security, submit engineering and inspection fees and provide insurance as required and proposed infrastructure improvement will have to be designed, constructed and operational to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services; and

 

b. the owner shall construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.

 

5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue to work with the REENA on an appropriate site plan.

 

6. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to forward a copy of the Council approval connected with the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive to the Board of Directors at Toronto Community Housing Corporation for its information.

 

7. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the Owner, may be permitted to apply to amend the site specific Zoning By-law for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific By-law comes into effect.

 

8.  City Council determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law amendment under section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Background Information (Community Council)

(June 14, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive - Zoning By-Law Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-227265.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-228163.pdf
(June 3, 2022) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-227271.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(June 7, 2022) E-mail from Bev Ralph (NY.Main)
(June 6, 2022) E-mail from Casilda Joseph (NY.Main)
(June 12, 2022) E-mail from Judith Rabin (NY.Main)
(June 17, 2022) E-mail from Emma (NY.Main)
(June 27, 2022) Presentation from Gary Gladstone (NY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/comm/communicationfile-153292.pdf
(June 27, 2022) Presentation from Adam Brown and Lindsay Dale-Harris (NY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/comm/communicationfile-153294.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(June 28, 2022) E-mail from Mona Sherkin (CC.Main)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Eitan Dehtiar (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Aaron Flanzraich, Senior Rabbi, Beth Sholom Synagogue (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/cc/comm/communicationfile-155698.pdf
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Bill Worrell, Chair, Oakwood Vaughan Community Organization (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/cc/comm/communicationfile-155734.pdf
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Daniel Horowitz (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Mario Longo (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Marnie Silver (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from David J. MacCoy and Rae Roebuck (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Carolynn and Dale Morrison (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Mindy Ginsler (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Rick and Claudia Chad (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Barbara Geiger (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Janet Abramson (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) E-mail from Jennifer Koffman (CC.New)
(July 18, 2022) Letter from Sharon Marcovitch (CC.New)
(July 19, 2022) E-mail from Rob Wheeler (CC.New)
(July 19, 2022) E-mail from Wendy Bellack-Viner.pdf (CC.New)

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-19-2022 11:21 AM

Result: Carried Majority Required - NY33.4 - Adopt the Item
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Robin Buxton Potts, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Item NY33.4.


1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council amend Section 5 (D) in Attachment 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District by deleting "11,000" and replacing it with "11,500", so that the Section now reads as follows:

 

(D) Despite Regulation 10.10.40.40(1), the permitted maximum gross floor area is 11,500 square metres;".

 

2. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to continue to work with the REENA on an appropriate site plan.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Item NY33.4.


2 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

City Council determine that no further notice is to be given in respect of the proposed by-law amendment under section 34(17) of the Planning Act.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

NY33.4 - 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive - Zoning By-Law Amendment - Final Report

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013, as amended, for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 5 to the report (June 14, 2022) from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

 

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

 

3. City Council require the applicant to enter into a Site Plan Agreement under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act which shall include the following:

 

a. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner must enter into a mutual access agreement for the shared driveway access between the subject site and the adjacent property at 145 Elm Ridge Drive; and

 

b. prior to final Site Plan approval, the owner shall prepare a reference plan showing, as separate parts, all parcels for which easements are required under the agreement in Recommendation 3(a) above, and deposit on title to the lands, for the purpose of providing reciprocal easements with the adjacent lands to the east known as 145 Elm Ridge Drive.

 

4. City Council require that the following matters be secured in the Site Plan Agreement as a legal convenience to support development:

 

a. prior to Site Plan Approval, the applicant is required to make satisfactory arrangements with Engineering and Construction Services for two existing catch basins works within the City’s right-of-way and provide financial security, submit engineering and inspection fees and provide insurance as required and proposed infrastructure improvement will have to be designed, constructed and operational to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services; and

 

b. the owner shall construct and maintain the development of the site in accordance with Tier 1, Toronto Green Standard, and the owner will be encouraged to achieve Tier 2, Toronto Green Standard, or higher, where appropriate, consistent with the performance standards of Toronto Green Standards applicable at the time of the site plan application for each building on the site.

 

5. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to forward a copy of the Council approval connected with the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive to the Board of Directors at Toronto Community Housing Corporation for its information.

 

6. City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the Owner, may be permitted to apply to amend the site specific zoning by-law for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific by-law comes into effect.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The North York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on June 28, 2022 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(June 14, 2022) Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District

Summary

This application proposes to demolish the existing one- and two-storey dwellings and redevelop the lands with a 19-storey (64.5 metre plus a 6.5 metre mechanical penthouse) residential building inclusive of a three-storey base. The building would contain 106 assisted living affordable dwelling units with indoor and outdoor amenity space, and have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 10,991 square metres, which represents a density of 9.1 times the area of the lot. A three-level underground parking garage is proposed for 33 vehicular parking spaces and 50 bicycle parking spaces for the property.

 

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).

 

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the City of Toronto Zoning By-law No. 569-2013.

Background Information

(June 14, 2022) Report and Attachments 1 to 6 from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive - Zoning By-Law Amendment - Final Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-227265.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-228163.pdf
(June 3, 2022) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-227271.pdf

Communications

(June 7, 2022) E-mail from Bev Ralph (NY.Main)
(June 6, 2022) E-mail from Casilda Joseph (NY.Main)
(June 12, 2022) E-mail from Judith Rabin (NY.Main)
(June 17, 2022) E-mail from Emma (NY.Main)
(June 27, 2022) Presentation from Gary Gladstone (NY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/comm/communicationfile-153292.pdf
(June 27, 2022) Presentation from Adam Brown and Lindsay Dale-Harris (NY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/comm/communicationfile-153294.pdf

Speakers

Adam Brown, Sherman Brown
Gary Gladstone, Reena
Byron Carter
Stephen Granovsky
David MacCoy
Rob Segal
Robert Wheeler
Lindsay Dale-Harris

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That City Council declare, pursuant to subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 for the purposes of subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, that the Owner, may be permitted to apply to amend the site specific zoning by-law for the lands at 155 and 165 Elm Ridge Drive before the second anniversary of the first day on which any part of the site specific by-law comes into effect.


2 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-28-2022

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 5 Members that voted Yes are Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, John Filion, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak (Chair)
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Jaye Robinson
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council