Item - 2023.TE9.15

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on November 15, 2023 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023.

TE9.15 - 306-310 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

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 310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 306-310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 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 Official Plan Amendment and 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 8-10 from Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 306-310 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240342.pdf
Attachment 7 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240720.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240485.pdf

Communications (Community Council)

(February 22, 2022) Letter from Mark J. Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO.com (TE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-173765.pdf
(November 15, 2023) E-mail from Tony Lafazanis (TE.New)
(November 15, 2023) Petition from Jack Grin on behalf of the Cabbagetown South Heritage Conservation District owners and residents, containing approximately 42 signatures (TE.New)

TE9.15 - 306-310 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

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 310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (October 30, 2023) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

 

2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 306-310 Gerrard Street East substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 7 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 Official Plan Amendment and 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 re-designate the lands at 310 Gerrard Street East from Neighbourhoods to Mixed Use Areas and to permit a 10-storey mixed-use building containing office, retail, and residential uses at 306-310 Gerrard Street East. The proposal includes 194 dwelling units, including affordable rental units in partnership with the City's Open Door Program.

Background Information

(October 30, 2023) Report and Attachments 1-6 and 8-10 from Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District on 306-310 Gerrard Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240342.pdf
Attachment 7 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240720.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240485.pdf

Communications

(February 22, 2022) Letter from Mark J. Richardson, Technical Lead, HousingNowTO.com (TE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/comm/communicationfile-173765.pdf
(November 15, 2023) E-mail from Tony Lafazanis (TE.New)
(November 15, 2023) Petition from Jack Grin on behalf of the Cabbagetown South Heritage Conservation District owners and residents, containing approximately 42 signatures (TE.New)

Speakers

Brian Elder
Philip Fearon, Yonge Street Mission
Jack Grin
Tony Lafazanis
Andrea Smart

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Chris Moise (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council