Item - 2025.TE20.18

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Approved the applications to demolish the existing two semi-detached houses at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol Street with the following conditions:

a. that construction fences be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article 7, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building;

b. that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

c. that sod be laid on the site and that the site be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 629-10, Paragraph B and 629-11; and

d. that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill.

This staff report is regarding a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Ch. 363, Article 6 "Demolition Control", the applications for the demolition of the two semi-detached houses at 289-291 and 293-295 Balliol Street (Application No. 24 224138 DEM and Application No. 24 224206 DEM) are being referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council for consideration because Toronto Building received a request letter from the owner to demolish these buildings prior to the issuance of a replacement building permit.