Item - 2025.TE27.27

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council refuse the application for the Zoning By-law Amendment (Application 21 249631 STE 12 OZ) for the lands municipally known as 1-13 St. Clair Avenue West for the reasons identified in the report (November 10, 2025) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, together with appropriate City Staff, to appear before the Ontario Land Tribunal in support of City Council’s decision to refuse the application, in the event that the decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor and other appropriate City Staff to take any necessary steps to implement City Council's decision, including requesting any conditions of approval that would be in the City's interest, in the event an appeal of City Council's decision is allowed by the Ontario Land Tribunal, in whole or in part.

This report recommends refusal of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 160.6-metre (49-storey), excluding mechanical penthouse, mixed-use building with 340 dwelling units. The proposal integrates the existing 12-storey office building designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. There is no Heritage application to alter the designated heritage building.

The proposal has not demonstrated how a tall building can be accommodated on this site. The proposal has not adequately addressed issues including wind conditions, servicing capacity, vehicle access and loading, or an acceptable relationship with the designated heritage building. Staff are of the opinion that the proposal does not conform with the Official Plan.