Item - 2024.TE17.10

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2915 St. Clair Avenue East, substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as revised Attachment 5 to the report (October 7, 2024) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

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

The Toronto and East York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on October 24, 2024 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

This report reviews and recommends approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit additions to an existing legal non-conforming vehicle service shop at 2915 St. Clair Avenue East. The proposal if approved will permit construction of a new canopy above the gas pumps on the west side of the building, an expanded retail store and a take-out eating establishment.

Regularizing the zoning for the existing vehicle service shop use and permitting the canopy, expansion of the existing retail store and addition of a take-out restaurant is appropriate for the site and is compatible with the character of the area, providing retail on a major arterial.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development also conforms to the City's Official Plan.