Item - 2025.TE19.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 14, 2025. The Toronto and East York Community Council postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- See also 2024.TE18.3
- See also 2025.TE20.5
TE19.3 - 70-86 Lynn Williams Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Adjourned the public meeting for 70-86 Lynn Williams Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval, until February 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
2. Requested Community Planning staff to work with the applicant to conducted meaningful public engagement with community stakeholders in Liberty Village, including the Liberty Village Residents’ Association and representatives from local condominium boards in the direct vicinity of the site, and in collaboration with the local Councillor, and any relevant City staff to hear and address neighbourhood concerns, including, but not limited to, construction management, public realm and opportunities for community input into the revised proposal.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council commenced a statutory public meeting on January 14, 2025 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 44-storey mixed-use building containing 520 rental dwelling units, a public daycare, 13 affordable rental housing units, and a public park at 70-86 Lynn Williams Street.
As described in the Decision History section of this report, on September 5, 2024, City Council accepted a settlement offer from the applicant respecting this proposal. This report recommends the same proposal as what Council endorsed for settlement in September.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251532.pdf
Attachment 9 - Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251554.pdf
Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251553.pdf
Communications
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Tehmina Ahmad (TE.Main)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Mark Greeno (TE.Main)
(November 14, 2024) E-mail from Alex Montague (TE.Main)
(December 3, 2024) E-mail from Tatienne Wang (TE.Main)
(December 3, 2024) E-mail from Jerry Sun (TE.Main)
Speakers
Victor Leung
Motions
That the item be deferred until the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council and request Community Planning staff to work with the applicant to conducted meaningful public engagement with community stakeholders in Liberty Village, including the Liberty Village Residents’ Association and representatives from local condominium boards in the direct vicinity of the site, and in collaboration with the local Councillor, and any relevant City staff to hear and address neighbourhood concerns, including, but not limited to, construction management, public realm and opportunities for community input into the revised proposal.