Item - 2026.EY30.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 22 and 23, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on March 31, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026.
- See also By-laws 370-2026, 371-2026
EY30.2 - 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285140.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285159.pdf
(March 24, 2026) Revised Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285533.pdf
Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285141.pdf
(March 5, 2026) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-284952.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(March 16, 2026) E-mail from Devon Khusial (EY.Main)
(March 26, 2026) Letter from Jonathan Rodger, Principal Planner, Zelinka Priamo Limited on behalf of Loblaw Companies Limited (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/comm/communicationfile-206748.pdf
(March 30, 2026) Letter from Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe LLP on behalf of VVorking Properties Inc. (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/comm/communicationfile-206972.pdf
(March 31, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (EY.New)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/cc/comm/communicationfile-209569.pdf
(April 21, 2026) Letter from Susan Rosenthal, Professional Corporation, Davies Howe LLP (CC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/cc/comm/communicationfile-210169.pdf
EY30.2 - 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Public Notice Given
Statutory - Planning Act, RSO 1990
Community Council Recommendations
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Official Plan for the lands municipally known as 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Official Plan Amendment included as Attachment 5 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
2. City Council amend City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 for the lands municipally known as 611, 619, 623 and 623A Keele Street substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment included as Attachment 6 to the report (March 13, 2026) from the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments as may be required.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Etobicoke York Community Council held a statutory public meeting on March 31, 2026 and notice was given in accordance with the Planning Act.
Origin
Summary
This Report recommends approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 33-storey mixed-use building at 611-623A Keele Street including approximately 395 dwelling units, 587 square metres of ground floor retail space and 63 underground parking spaces.
The Official Plan Amendment application is required to increase the permitted height of the building and reduce the required non-residential uses for the site.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285140.pdf
Attachment 5: Draft Official Plan Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285159.pdf
(March 24, 2026) Revised Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285533.pdf
Attachment 6: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285141.pdf
(March 5, 2026) Notice of Public Meeting
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-284952.pdf
Communications
(March 16, 2026) E-mail from Devon Khusial (EY.Main)
(March 26, 2026) Letter from Jonathan Rodger, Principal Planner, Zelinka Priamo Limited on behalf of Loblaw Companies Limited (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/comm/communicationfile-206748.pdf
(March 30, 2026) Letter from Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe LLP on behalf of VVorking Properties Inc. (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/comm/communicationfile-206972.pdf
(March 31, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (EY.New)