Item - 2025.EY21.1

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West substantially-in-accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director (Acting), Community Planning, Etobicoke 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 direct that, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act, prior to the issuance of the first above grade building permit, the owner shall convey to the City an on-site parkland dedication, having a minimum size of 267 square metres, to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Parks and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

4. City Council approve the acceptance of on-site parkland dedication, subject to the owner transferring the parkland to the City free and clear, above and below grade, of all easements, encumbrances, and encroachments, in an acceptable environmental condition.

5. Before introducing the necessary Bill to City Council for enactment, City Council has approved the Rental Housing Demolition Application (23 216851 WET 03 RH) under Chapter 667 of the Toronto Municipal Code pursuant to Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to permit the demolition of the existing rental dwelling units.

6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Development Review, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to commence discussions with the owner for an in-kind Community Benefit Charge contribution for above base park improvements for the on-site parkland dedication, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of any proposed agreement for an in-kind contribution.

The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on April 2, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.

The application proposes to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the property at 2491 Lake Shore Boulevard West to redevelop the site for a nine-storey mixed-use building containing 332 square metres of retail at grade and 151 dwelling units above the retail space. The site contains existing rental dwelling units. Therefore, a related Rental Housing Demolition Application has also been submitted to secure eight rental replacement units.

The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan, including Mimico-by-the-Lake Secondary Plan.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend Zoning By-law 569-2013.