Item - 2023.TE9.12

Tracking Status

TE9.12 - 822-838 Richmond Street West Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort York

City Council Decision

City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 822-838 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 822-838 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

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

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 30, 2023) Report and Attachments 1-6 and 8-12 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 822-838 Richmond Street West Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240453.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240747.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240454.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(November 13, 2023) Letter from Serban Belinschi (TE.Supp)
(November 14, 2023) Letter from Eileen Costello (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-173752.pdf
(November 14, 2023) E-mail from Janet Robinette (TE.Supp)
(November 14, 2023) E-mail from Maggi (TE.New)
(November 15, 2023) Submission from Serban Belinschi (TE.New)

TE9.12 - 822-838 Richmond Street West Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort York

Public Notice Given

Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands at 822-838 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2. City Council amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 822-838 Richmond Street West substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

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

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on November 15, 2023 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

Origin

(October 30, 2023) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District

Summary

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit an 8-storey (26.53 metres, including the mechanical penthouse) residential building with 26 rental dwelling units.

 

The proposed development would result in a built form that fits within the existing and planned context and would provide an expanded and improved public realm.

 

This report recommends a holding provision ("H") be included in the proposed Zoning By-law, to remain in place until such time as the owner has delivered updated servicing reports, to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services.

Background Information

(October 30, 2023) Report and Attachments 1-6 and 8-12 from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 822-838 Richmond Street West Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240453.pdf
Attachment 5 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240747.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240454.pdf

Communications

(November 13, 2023) Letter from Serban Belinschi (TE.Supp)
(November 14, 2023) Letter from Eileen Costello (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-173752.pdf
(November 14, 2023) E-mail from Janet Robinette (TE.Supp)
(November 14, 2023) E-mail from Maggi (TE.New)
(November 15, 2023) Submission from Serban Belinschi (TE.New)

Speakers

Christine Lehleiter
Eileen P. K. Costello, Aird and Berlis LLP
Kelly Graham, SvN
Betty Ferreira
Andy Dayes

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-15-2023

Result: Carried Majority Required - TE9.12 - Adopt the Item
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Paula Fletcher, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise (Chair), Gord Perks, Dianne Saxe
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Ausma Malik

Declared Interests

The following member(s) declared an interest:

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik - as she own property in proximity to the site.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=11699
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council