Item - 2022.PH31.9

The Planning and Housing Committee:

1. Directed that staff schedule a community consultation meeting for the applications located at 0, 119-125, 160 and 200 Benny Stark Street and 116-122 Turnberry Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2. Directed staff provide 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 staff review the applications, which includes the conversion of the subject lands from Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas and Parks and Natural Areas for the purpose of permitting non-employment uses, concurrently and in the context of the statutory review of the Official Plan, which includes the Municipal Comprehensive Review that has been commenced by City Planning.

This report provides information and identifies a preliminary set of issues regarding the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications located at 0, 119-125, 160 and 200 Benny Stark Street and 116-122 Turnberry Avenue (the "subject site").

The applications propose the conversion of lands designated Core Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas and Parks and Natural Areas to create a new mixed-use community that would include a mix of low-rise, mid-rise, and tall buildings, office and retail uses, a new public park, and a network of public streets including extensions to Keele Street and Gunns Road. The proposed development would include 1,818 new residential dwelling units, 723 parking spaces, and 1,673 bicycle parking spaces.

Staff are currently reviewing the applications. They have been circulated to all appropriate agencies and City divisions for comment. Review of the applications will also be informed by the Keele-St. Clair Local Area Study (the "KSC LAS)". Staff will proceed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the application with the Ward Councillor.